a situation where having solved the problem is a prerequisite for solving it.
it is a problem where a solution exists, but access to it is blocked by the problem itself
this is an execution-based form of a circular reasoning paradox
it is a problem where a solution exists, but access to it is blocked by the problem itself
this is an execution-based form of a circular reasoning paradox
Buying a package of scissors which need scissors to be opened is a door-locked-from-the-inside situation.
by a dusk veiled coast April 24, 2022

As used by Kim Catrall's character, Samantha Jones, in an episode of "Sex and the City"; a situation of extreme misfortune or catastrophe, usually regarding relationship problems, wardrobe malfunctions, or unintended pregnancy. Those involved in "shit mother fucker fuck shit situations" often find it hard to explain themselves when the truth comes out and then find it even harder to repair the damage they cause.
Lacey: "You'll never believe what happened to me yesterday"
Sue: "Bryan found out you were cheating on him with his best friend, didn't he?"
Lacey: "Yep, talk about a shit mother fucker fuck shit situation."
Sue: "Bryan found out you were cheating on him with his best friend, didn't he?"
Lacey: "Yep, talk about a shit mother fucker fuck shit situation."
by Chainsaw22 September 26, 2007

"Dude, these two songs sound similar yet different at the same time"
"That's an in the hall of the mountain king-dance of the sugar plum Fairy situation
"That's an in the hall of the mountain king-dance of the sugar plum Fairy situation
by Expressionism Empress May 1, 2023

Or R.T.S.
It's lazyness applied to problems.
When there is something that you could solve very easily, by a simple action, but you simply don't.
The problem usually becomes very complicated, and it may loose the state of things where it is solved by a simple action, ending in havoc.
Procrastinators are very good at creating such a situations.
It's lazyness applied to problems.
When there is something that you could solve very easily, by a simple action, but you simply don't.
The problem usually becomes very complicated, and it may loose the state of things where it is solved by a simple action, ending in havoc.
Procrastinators are very good at creating such a situations.
1.
-Ey... Why don't you just throw that tofu away? It's been a week already, and this place seriously stinks
-You are right, I should.
-This is literally a R.T.S.
2.
-Say, dude, why don't you tell Laura it's over? she is falling for you, and you don't care about her. Plus you are already into Amanda.
-You are right, I should. But I don't wanna hurt Laura.
-You will, eventually... god this is so a Rotting Tofu Situation.
-Ey... Why don't you just throw that tofu away? It's been a week already, and this place seriously stinks
-You are right, I should.
-This is literally a R.T.S.
2.
-Say, dude, why don't you tell Laura it's over? she is falling for you, and you don't care about her. Plus you are already into Amanda.
-You are right, I should. But I don't wanna hurt Laura.
-You will, eventually... god this is so a Rotting Tofu Situation.
by Martobe March 2, 2010

by Devin Canolli August 15, 2024

When a homosexual(queer/gay/transgenders)-person trys to get you to let them suck your dick, when they obviously know your straight.(not gay.normal)
Man this Bogus-cryptic-real-life-situation about to have me punching out that fucking fag. He offered me $100 to let him suck my dick. He knows I'm straight. WTF
by Dee-endah June 12, 2023

When a friend makes plans with you, waits until the day of the event and then gives vague answers by text and does not answer her phone instead of telling you she is not coming.
Becca was supposed to go out with us but then totally disappeared—she is the queen of situational ghosting.
by Winc12345 June 1, 2019
