A stellar moment of discovery in which the individual has an epiphany relating to a word’s meaning or etymology. Common symptoms include loud gasping, tension in the shoulders, whole-body shudders, saucer-like eyes and mouth formation in a perfect O shape.
I just discovered that the literal meaning of crème brûlée is “burnt cream”! What a way to start the day! This changes my whole entire perspective on life. I’ll forever remember this momentous occasion as my personal crème brûlée moment.
While our lifespan is the number of years we will live, our healthspan is the number of healthy years we will have and our sexspan is is the number of years we will continue to be healthy enough to continue having an active sex life.
A lighthearted reaction upon receiving disappointing news of some sort. Usually something that isn't a particularly a big deal, esp. when it primarily affects someone else - sort of a mild schadenfreude. Sometimes doubled or tripled, and possibly said in a sing-songy voice for added comedic effect to imitate a muted trumpet, which is how the meme originated.