Selective Perfectionist

The name given to a person that chooses to complete random tasks to perfection, but lacks the ability to perfect or even attempt the other necessary tasks in life. A Selective Perfectionist has the full potential to do everything "just right" but chooses to waste all of their time perfecting something else when other things require attention. Also known as procrastinating.

See also: Selective hearing

Example one:
John: *In an over-enthusiastic voice* "I just spent 7 hours at work today organizing and perfecting some file drawers, I even re-color coded everything and put it in super-alphabetical order"

Diane: "Well that's great for you John, but have you done your laundry yet or taken out the garbage?"

John: "Uh, no."

Jane: "You're such a selective perfectionist. I want a divorce."

Example two:

Mom: "Jeffrey, have you cleaned up your room yet or packed for the Florida trip?"

Jeffrey: "Not jussst yet. See, I was playing Spore and I started creating my creature, then it needed wings, and I thought some horns would look pretty cool. Then I just had to give it some big eyes and razors for feet. And..."

Mom: "For f@#$ sake Jeffrey, you're 24. Put down the video game and turn your selective perfectionst attitude towards things that need your attention, like your room, or a SHOWER. I need a drink"

by itjustclicked May 8, 2010

selective mutism

me..

a mental disorder where speaking is hard or physicaly impossible in some situations, places, with certain people..ect..

I CAN'T really FRICKIN' SPEAK DUDEEE

i have 5 diagnosed GOSH DARN mental disorders that include selective mutism, i can speak but most of the time I can't.

by lYDia THe steGoSAurUS May 13, 2020

selective mutism

Selective mutism is a social anxiety disorder in which a person who is normally capable of speech is unable to speak in given situations.

Paul Jefferson and his nephew Bruce Jones both have selective mutism.

by Caitlin13579 March 20, 2008

Selective Service

The federal cabinet agency of the US Government that pools registrations of all US males ages 18 to 26 for possible coerced enlistment in the military in the event of a war.

While they threaten all registration evaders with 5 years in federal prison and a $250,000 dollar fine, I'm sure all the rich Republicrat politicians kids are all exempt from the requirement.

Look at Selective Service forcing all these young Americans to sign up..what a Soviet like agency.

by Piranha May 17, 2006

Selective Texting

Reading and replying to text messages that interest you

Marie sent Johnny a text that said how was your weekend & I miss you. Johnny ignored the I miss you and answered about his weekend. He is selective texting back.

by Lifeisfullofgrapes August 21, 2013

natural selection

1. the main process behind evolution, as stated by Charles Darwin. Also known as survival of the fittest, meaning those with superior traits are more likely to pass on their genes to the next generation.

This is how life on Earth has progressed for millions of years, driven by instincts encoded into the DNA of all living things. But sadly, as a result of several factors, including exponential intelligence, irrational emotions, etc, the species Homo sapiens is slowing down in terms of evolution. Due to the successful creation of societies and advancements in the sciences of medicine, humans have become exempt from the laws of natural selection, leading to degeneration within the species.

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A RACIST OPINION IN ANY WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM. THIS IS NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH CRAP LIKE SOCIAL DARWINISM OR BULLSHIT LIKE THAT. The point is, civilization has brought physical evolution of humanity to a halt. Medical and genealogical studies have revealed that those living in less industrialized or progressed regions or eras, differences in hygiene and anatomical knowledge aside, were more healthy and adaptable than people living in high-level civilizations. Or something like that.

Anyways, that's my opinion. Natural Selection doesn't apply to humans as long as humans stay indoors. Due to lapses in judgment, the "Unnatural Selection" that we have imposed on ourselves will bring doom to our species. Have a nice day!

fanaticalreligiousperson1: Natural selection doesn't exist!

concernedrationalperson2: True, in humanity's case. Otherwise, you're retarded.

by aka_Pyro May 29, 2007

selective hearing

one posseses this quality when they hear only what they would like to hear.

"Jimmy, do the laundry and the you can go to the movies."

"Sweet! I can go to the movies!"

"AFTER YOU DO THE LAUNDRY!"

"What? You never said i had to do the laundry."

"I swear, you have selective hearing"

by amrgkm January 29, 2009