A joke whose humor derives from repetition, ideally becoming funnier each time it is repeated. Must be repeated at least three times, otherwise it's a Brick Joke.
Kermit the Frog: No, Fozzie! Do not answer that telephone!
Fozzie Bear: But, Kermit, all these terrific, funny things happen when I do answer it!
Kermit: I'm aware of that! I'm aware of that, Fozzie! Is there no end to this running gag?!
— The Muppet Show
Fozzie Bear: But, Kermit, all these terrific, funny things happen when I do answer it!
Kermit: I'm aware of that! I'm aware of that, Fozzie! Is there no end to this running gag?!
— The Muppet Show
by Kayuri Pax June 09, 2018
Purposely charging into the middle of a battle to try and achieve something, but knowing you'll more than likely die in the process, especially if it's a suicide bombing
by Guycool3905 May 02, 2014
That one run that you do in marching band and colorguard that is literally the worst fucking thing you do in your life
by Lloud March 18, 2022
A Balrog Run is to go to a predefined area of interest to search for an unkown person or object. This phrase was originally coined by the youtube channel, worldoftheorange.
Ex. 1
Me: "Harry Potter sure does have a shitty time finding horcruxes."
Friend: "Yeah. The last three movies are just one big balrog run."
Ex. 2
Person 1: "I saw this really hot girl walking between classes the other day. I haven't seen her since though."
Person 2: "Then I guess its time for you to go on a balrog run."
Me: "Harry Potter sure does have a shitty time finding horcruxes."
Friend: "Yeah. The last three movies are just one big balrog run."
Ex. 2
Person 1: "I saw this really hot girl walking between classes the other day. I haven't seen her since though."
Person 2: "Then I guess its time for you to go on a balrog run."
by WOTO fan July 15, 2012
Colloquialism for running errands. Not to be mistaken for running with the Pokemon Aron (National Dex #304).
by Señor Coach February 04, 2021
by DEKE April 09, 2005
by Nameless Ass Exploder May 25, 2006