Schrödinger's Cringe

"Schrödinger's Cringe" (noun): A phenomenon analogous to the theoretical construct of Schrödinger's Cat, posited within the realm of human social comportment. It delineates a state of perplexing ambiguity wherein the perception of one's own behavior as cringeworthy or socially acceptable remains undetermined until subjected to external observation. This condition engenders a profound existential quandary, wherein individuals find themselves suspended betwixt the poles of approbation and derision, unable to definitively ascertain their social standing or comportment. Thus, akin to the paradoxical ruminations of yore, "Schrödinger's Cringe" illuminates the intricate interplay between subjective self-perception and societal evaluation in the annals of human interaction.

"In navigating the soirées of high society, the gentleman found himself ensnared by the enigma of 'Schrödinger's Cringe,' unsure whether his witty repartee would be hailed as charming or condemned as gauche until the quizzical glances of his peers rendered their judgment."

by Whitepeople.com July 1, 2024

Schrödinger's Woke

A quantum superposition wherein a piece of media (such as a film, television or streaming series, etc) is simultaneously "woke" and "not woke" until that piece of media is either a financial success or failure - at which point, whiney conservatives on the internet will label it "woke" if said media bombs and "not woke" if it succeeds, thereby resolving the superposition. This strategy handily allows them to maintain their delusional worldview and avoid acknowledging the reality that the majority of the population, progressive or otherwise, just isn't that bothered by, for example, a black woman in this or that Star Wars show.

Internet conservatives before the Mario movie came out: "The Mario movie's going to bomb because it's woke, Princess Peach is such a girlboss! gEt wOkE gO bRoKe!"

THE SAME internet conservatives after the Mario movie came out and made bank: "The Mario movie sold like gangbusters because it rejects woke, something something Chris Pratt!"

A normal person: "Schrödinger's Woke strikes again!"

by ZackAkai July 11, 2024

Schrödinger's feminist

When a woman is both empowered and a victim until something happens and claims to be either at any given time, based on which benefits her the most

She's a textbook Schrödinger's feminist
What do you mean?
She claims she's empowered because she goes to work but then also claims she's a victim because she's not paid enough

by Bdjeidbrj July 12, 2024

Schrodinger's bet

When you make a bet in poker but you're not sure whether it's a value bet or a bluff. Generally a bad idea.

He just made a Schrodinger's bet with pocket 7s on a board of K54Q, what a fish.

by PhotonZ July 22, 2024

Schrodinger's crap

The act of taking a dump and quickly closing the lid before you have time to see whether or not it actually flushed away

"at the party I left a Schrodinger's crap"

by yee-yee haircut July 22, 2024

schrodinger's threesome

having a threesome with 2 ladyboys. You are both gay and straight at the same time since you are fucking 2 halfs a woman and 2 halfs a man.

Person 1: What did you do last night?

Person 2: I had a Schrodinger's Threesome man. Does that make me gay?

Person 1: Both?

by Iwritefunnywords December 19, 2024

Schrödinger's Blowjob

A thought experiment involving a blindfold, a guy, and a girl. While blindfolded, you receive a blowjob from one of them, but you don’t know who. The act remains "not gay" until the blindfold is removed. As long as you don’t look, it’s assumed the girl is doing the job—thereby keeping things hetero by default.

Bro, I got a Schrödinger's Blowjob, I think the dude sucked my dick because he was wiping his lips afterwards.

by dingusdugglas January 29, 2025