To expand on a previous definition: A text message a male sends his mother that is sexually explicit in nature. This text message is (usually) accidental (except in my case), (usually) meant to inquire concerning
sexual activity with another person, and (usually) sent
under the influence of
intoxicating substances (not in my case).
In Ted Rimmel Jr's situation: A text message (actually hundreds of text messages) Ted sends his mother that is sexually explicit in nature. These text messages are always on purpose, never ever accidental. These text messages are always meant to inquire concerning sexual activity with his mother, and always sent when Ted is perfectly sober.
Ted's mom (upon receiving the very first Oedpus Texts): "These messages you sent, what is up?"
Ted: "Aaaahhh, I may have been a bit drunk and sent it to
wrong person."
Ted's mom: "Nonsense.You do not drink. And besides, you have me listed as Mom on your contacts list, and to top it off, you began each message with "Mom.... or hey Mom....."
Ted: "Aaaahhh ....well...ummm...Aaaahhh."
Ted's mom: "Do not um and ah. These were clearly meant for me. Someone seeing these texts would say you are in love with me. Is that it Ted, are you in love with
your mother? Because these texts clearly
indicate that."
Ted: "Yes Mom it is true. All of it. The texts were clearly meant for you. I truly am in love with you, so these texts would be known as Oedipus Texts."
