screen time resolution effect

The phenomenon where children are more accepting of new screen time limits imposed by parents during significant periods such as New Year, birthdays, the start of the school year, or Ramadan, compared to normal days like a busy Wednesday.

It's like the screen time resolution effect kicks in every January; the kids are totally on board with the new limits, but try it during a hectic Wednesday, and it’s a whole different story!

by Emotional Cruiser September 22, 2025

time distortion

The effect where time runs uncomfortably fast whilst sitting in front of computer surfing the Internet, in stark contrast to the slower passage of time experienced during a walk

I swear, every time I sit down to binge-watch videos, I experience time distortion—what felt like 30 minutes turned into three hours!

by Emotional Cruiser September 22, 2025

reintroduction of screen time limits

When parents get to reintroduce screen time limits to their children as soon as COVID-19 pandemic ends, after 2 years of unavoidable increase of screen time durations during the lockdown caused by this pandemic

Once the pandemic was over, it was time for the reintroduction of screen time limits; my parents were ready to put those limits back in place after all that extra screen time during the lockdown caused by the pandemic.

by Emotional Cruiser September 22, 2025

Epsteinth Time

1. More than an umpteenth time. Defines something that has happened so many times it's excruciatingly painful. Causes migraines and mental breakdowns. For large groups of people has lead to protests and a riot or two.

2. The closest number to infinity.

Can be used as a political, economic, or parenting term.

In political context it always has something to do with Doniella Frump Jr.
In economic context its used to colloquially express frustration or exasperation at a recurring event.

1. We have asked the government to release the Epstein files for the Epsteinth time. Our president, who is listed in those files, some Epsteinth time, still refuses.

2. The United States is going thru a economic crisis for the Epsteinth Time, thanks to the president that is in the Epstein files more than an Epsteinth time.

3. Mom told me to do the dishes for the Epsteinth Time, I didn't, now I'm grounded until my 18th birthday.

by Awesomesauce 360 September 24, 2025

Mexican time machine

While at work, to use the bathroom for before lunch/break. Usually an average of 10 minutes, however it’s not unusual to last up to 30 minutes. Bathroom use does not necessarily have to happen.

Julian: where are you going Luke? It’s not lunch yet for another 15 minutes!

Luke: I know, guess I’ll just have to use the Mexican Time Machine!

by Professor PAINAL September 25, 2025

screen time rivalry

In this phenomenon, there are always countless other people with way more screen time than the amount of screen time you're able to have. It's because the country with world's highest screen time (Indonesia, 6.05 hours per day) is also the 4th most populous country in the world, housing 270 millions of inhabitants.

Every time I check my screen time stats, I feel the pressure of the screen time rivalry, especially knowing Indonesia has the highest average at over 6 hours a day!

by Emotional Cruiser September 25, 2025

that time of the month

This phrase refers to the time when a girl / woman starts menstruating again.

I can't believe I forgot to bring snacks; it's that time of the month, and I need all the chocolate I can get!

by Emotional Cruiser September 28, 2025