remotus operandi

The practice of pointing the wrong remote control at an electronic device and expecting it to work; also the feeling shame, idiocy and frustration realizing you have done so

Brutus is using the TV remote to try to operate the DVR! It's clear a case of remotus operandi!
I spent five minutes with remotus operandi trying to turn down the volume on the stereo!

by Creed Cur December 22, 2017

The Universal Law of the Lost Remote

The law of physics (not really) that pertains to the difficulty of finding a lost TV remote, set of keys, etc. The only logical explanation is that the item has dropped into a black hole and the only way to bring it back to this realm is to stop looking for it. Once you've gone about your day, it practically falls back into your lap.

I was late to work today because I couldn't find my keys! My boss was okay with it, though. I told him it was The Universal Law of the Lost Remote.

by Ndallenaz January 29, 2010

TV Remote

The greatest of all time, or "G.O.A.T." at the popular game hide and seek. Much like the NBA basketball player Steph Curry, the TV remote is always there when it doesn't matter, but never shows up when you need it.

"What happened to the love that you used to have for me?" Sarah asked
"Just like the TV remote, it's lost and gone forever." Paul replied

by ovaltinejenkins15 October 1, 2017

remote nazi

a person that is obsessed with controlling the remote at all times and is constantly watching "their" shows

hand over the controls so that we can watch what we want, you "remote nazi"

by BiG H4NDSOME July 23, 2010

Wii Remote

A magical device invented by Nintendo that shoots money right into their bank account.

"Man, buying that extra wii remote, and all those online games must have given Nintendo more money than Midas!"

by DJ Jetta December 21, 2008

Remote

a powerful object which is the subject of fierce battle between siblings and roommates.

I put him/her in a head lock so I could get the remote.

by Wolfman 1000 September 24, 2010

Remote Control

A cordless device used to enable/disable other devices from a distance.

He used his remote control to turn the channel on his T.V.

by Unrelated February 5, 2005