Alonso-Schumacher Theory

The Alonso-Schumacher Theory is the theory that if a person, often in a formal or casual competition, has something or someone they truly care about, they are, on average, less likely to take risks even if might really benefit them.

Based on a quote attributed to Formula One driver Fernando Alonso that talked about his fellow competitor Michael Schumacher at the 2005 Japanese Grand Prix ("I knew he'd brake, he has a wife and two kids at home"), the theory is named after them.

"Y'know, Rhys's lap times could really be improved by half a second... it's like he's unwilling to go 100%."
"It's probably because he just got engaged, he can't leave his future wife."
"Ah, the Alonso-Schumacher theory in action, never gets old"

by TheManFromOsaka January 12, 2026

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[Diving along the Coast]

Trying out one cafe after another on Pacific Coast Highway, regardless of its likely reputation.
This is not our original phrase, but perfectly described a favorite repeated activity by my most loved person and me.

Oh, we'll be Diving along the Coast on the Weekend in hopes we can find a new favorite place.

by Past Pedestrian May 22, 2010

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sing-alongy

adj. a sing-alongy song is easy enough for everyone to sing or hum along

Chief scout at a Scouts meeting:
- each patrol has to pick a song for today's campfire
Scout:
- can we pick any song?
- yes, but make sure it's sing-alongy so everyone can catch on

by ana von hindenburg August 22, 2011

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Bugger Along

Walking or stumbling along not giving a shit while your friends talk to each other and ignore you. People usually do it when they are bored or anti sociable.

"Oh i may as well bugger along."

by ToxiicPrototyper September 17, 2012

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