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
Buying a package of scissors which need scissors to be opened is a door-locked-from-the-inside situation.
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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."
by Chainsaw22 September 14, 2007
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A statement said when there is a nothing you can realistically do in a situation.

Often responded simply as "Id need to intervene"
"Hey John what would you do in this situation?"
(Shows video of a semi hauler truck falling down a cliff during a blizzard)
"I'd have to intervene!"
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Lydia Situation

A situation, so random and out of the norm, that you can only class it as a Lydia situation.
Lydia stayed the night at a guys house (who's she's seeing) and wakes up to a random guy in the room on the DJ decks jamming out. "That's a Lydia situation!"
by Not a Neek January 23, 2022
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lulotte situation

A lulotte situation is that awkward moment between two friends just before they go into a relationship together
I really like Charlotte but but we’re just in a lulotte situation right now and there’s not much I can do
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situational backbone

the ability or willingness to be assertive in only an extremely limited set of circumstances
I was hoping she would help me stand up to the homeowner's association to advocate for more parking spaces, but I forgot she has a situational backbone and therefore won't do much to help unless the issue involves the dog park.
by ksaysthis December 18, 2016
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