Ephemeral Idealization Paradox

A literary device where a character's pursuit of an ideal or unattainable desire is intensified by its fleeting, transient nature. This paradoxical longing becomes more powerful and all-consuming precisely because the object of desire is perpetually elusive or only exists as a constructed ideal rather than a tangible reality.

Daniel's relentless pursuit of Michael is an embodiment of the Ephemeral Idealization Paradox, where his desire for her grows more obsessive precisely because the perfect version of her he envisions exists only in the shimmering, unreachable past.

by jiangjiangism March 25, 2025

Paradox

A question you ask Siri/Alexa/Google/etcetera that causes it to malfunction and give you a not-quite-an-answer.

I asked siri a paradox and it isn't answering.

by XxLoneWolfxX April 11, 2022

Urban Dictionary Paradox

When you try to make a joke definition of an Urban dictionary link, but it says can't contain links in the definition, so you remove the link and submit it, thinking the problem is resolved and your funny joke is through. But then it says definition must have word in it, but the word is the source of the other problem.

Human: I can't wait to joke about urbandictionary's blog page!
*Human goes to website, adds definition, writes 'funny' definition, presses submit*
Website: There was 1 error that prohibited this form from being submitted (Links)
Human: Ok then, I will remove the link.
Website: There was 1 error that prohibited this form from being submitted (Not having the word in the example)
Human: HELP ME, I AM IN THE Urban Dictionary Paradox!!!!!!!

by Trumpium March 17, 2022

The “Stepford Paradox”

The stepford paradox is an ironic situation that occurs when life seems very rythmic and mundane day in and day out that it starts to seem odd. Liken to, if not insane.

The “Jones” are cutting their grass at 7:43am just like they have on every Tuesday morning for the last 7 years. It makes me feel like I’m living in The “Stepford Paradox”

by Greener Blues Hospitality LLC July 8, 2025

The Bluey-weed Paradox

The paradox that results when one smokes or otherwise inhales cannabis then, as a full grown adult, proceeds to watch children shows all the while claiming it is an adult show, despite the show being designed for toddlers.

"My buddy keeps watching Bluey and smoking weed! He's fallen for the Bluey-weed paradox."

by Dr15$ November 12, 2023

Rhidoy paradox

Rhidoy paradox can be described as a person who uses products in the shop before paying for them.

Hey dude, check this out there is an opened bag of chips, seems like rhidoy paradox.

by JackFrogs December 7, 2021

The Nut-Paradox

Every time you bust a nut, it is for one or two reasons. Most people say that it is because it feels good or for the post-but clarity, but the nut-paradox adds depth to the psychology behind masturbation. The nut paradox states that, any given individual who busts a nut does it to feel good, but there may be lingering effects of melancholy that rise up within you. A masturbatory paradox, you came here for a good time, but then after you realize and think “damn, I am alone.” You then question why you are single, look at your life’s choices, and find a multitude of answers within seconds. But you’re still sad after that nut. The paradox comes that you derive pleasure, but emotional loneliness as you realize you can’t marry your right hand (but you can put a ring on it). In conclusion, are are all horny and sad

Person 1: I just experienced the best and worst nut of my life:

Person 2: That doesn’t make sense?

Person 1: Well, it was a fire nut, but then I was depressed and realized that I was alone. Then I listened to Gut’s theme on loop in the hot shower.

Person 2: Damn….

The nut-paradox is the feeling of regret and loneliness after a fat nut.

by averagebeanenjoyer February 10, 2022