Johnny time

A term referring to the consistent tendency to arrive a minimum of 30 minutes late, often viewed as a personal trademark rather than mere tardiness.

**Johnny Time (noun):** A humorous term used to describe the act of consistently arriving at least 30 minutes late to an event, meeting, or appointment, often with no sense of urgency or explanation. Commonly associated with chronic tardiness disguised as a personality trait.

Example: "Oh, he’s running on Johnny Time again—don’t expect him for at least another hour!"

by Jodefines November 29, 2024

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after-timing effect

The psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences frustration or regret upon discovering a beneficial change or opportunity that occurs immediately after they leave or finish an experience. It often involves feelings of envy, loss, or unfairness, as the timing of the improvement would have directly benefited the individual had it occurred earlier. This effect can lead to counterfactual thinking and a sense of "what could have been."

"The university just announced new funding for research projects, but I’m graduating next month. I guess I'm experiencing the after-timing effect."

"I spent years working at that company, and just after I left, they introduced flexible work-from-home options. It’s the After-Timing Effect at play!"

"After years of hard work, I finally graduate, and now they’re offering a campus-wide discount for DoorDash—classic After-Timing Effect!"

by prakrat December 7, 2024

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