I can’t, it’s Netflix

“I can’t, it’s Netflix” comes from Love Island USA (season 7 reunion) when cast member Huda was asked about her relationship status. Instead of answering, she replied “I can’t, it’s Netflix.” The phrase caught on as a way of playfully avoiding a question, usually about relationships or personal matters. It basically means “I can’t/don’t want to talk about it right now.”

A: “So, what’s really going on between you and your ex?”
B: “I can’t, it’s Netflix.”

by viviaauha August 28, 2025

Netflix

Netflix, Inc. is an American subscription streaming service and production company. Launched on August 29, 1997, it offers a library of films and television series through distribution deals as well as its own productions, known as Netflix Originals.

I was watching Netflix

by YouGotCoconutMalled January 19, 2022

Netflix adaptation

When Netflix takes an existing IP and recreates it exactly the same but changes the race of all the characters

"did you see that Netflix adaptation of ww2 where they made Hitler black?"

by Saulman500 January 2, 2024

Netflix Syndrome

To think you know everything about a subject after watching one Netflix documentary.

John has Netflix Syndrome after watching food Inc. and keeps telling everyone to be a vegan.

by chazzmaniandevil January 4, 2020

netflix and despair

When you know that there will be no netflix and chill tonight, only disappointment. So you just watch some show and contemplate on your despair.

See also netflix and sleep, netflix and angry, netflix and sad, and married netflix and chill.

Did you netflix and chill last night?
Of course not, there was only netflix and despair.

by hazelnutbiscotti July 3, 2018

don’t judge a netflix by the thumbnail

Similar to “don’t judge a book by its cover” except realistic.

You wanna Netflix and chill with that random thing on netflix?

That looks lame!

Yo! Don’t judge a Netflix by the thumbnail!

Ok.. let’s make out.

by JaeLorette121 August 9, 2018

Netflixed

The point when one realizes that they have no idea when they will be caught up on their instant streaming cue of TV shows and movies.

A: Hey, you should check out this new show they put on Instant Play!
B: That sounds great, but I don't know when I'll get around to it. I'm pretty Netflixed as it is.
A: I don't care how Netflixed you are! Make this one a priority, even if it Netflixes you further!

by hiebz January 22, 2014