A phrase often used by computers and robots in science fiction TV shows and movies, meaning failure to understand.

The phrase has been attributed to the comedy TV show ‘My Living Doll’.

Does not compute. Please say that again in plain English.

Does not compute by AuntyMouse April 12, 2009

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This problem was caused by Windows. This program was created by Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft Corporation does not currently have a solution for the problem that you reported.

The most common, if not the only message you will see when linking to Microsoft's "solution pages" after using the error reportingfeature

Example: When my PC couldn't play music due to a "missing audio device error" I linked to this message screen.
So I went looking on message boards for similar issue and found one. The person posted about how Microsoft had nothing.
That forum entry was posted two YEARS before.

Me: Oh cool! I can just link to Microsoft's solution page! How convenient....

This problem was caused by Windows. This program was created by Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft Corporation does not currently have a solution for the problem that you reported.

Me: You've got to be kidding. Oh Cool! Windows has a built-in help program....

This problem was caused by Windows. This program was created by Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft Corporation does not currently have a solution for the problem that you reported. by Lig Na Baste January 16, 2008

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rascal does not dream of bunny girl senpai

kinda weird at the beginning

depressing at the end

dude 1: meh, never really liked rascal does not dream of bunny girl senpai
dude 2: i will grind your kneecaps into a power for my clam chowder

rascal does not dream of bunny girl senpai by poop man man poop February 17, 2021

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does not spark joy

A phrase for expressing dissatisfaction with or contempt for literally anything in a manner and style consistent with Marie Kondo.

Dude, where did you get this whiskey? It does not spark joy. I can feel my gastric lining deteriorating.

does not spark joy by AdenosinePush March 28, 2019

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My boat does not shake in your particular direction

Disagreeing with something. Created by the BBC's Sherlock fandom. Usually used when talking about slash and/or Benedict Cumberbach and Martin Freeman's love of one another.

Friend: I don't believe in shipping John and Sherlock under any circumstances.

Me: My boat does not shake in your particular direction. We (the fandom) will ship them hard, and slashily. THE PURPLE SHIRT OF SEX FOREVER!

My boat does not shake in your particular direction by ella555666777 October 25, 2011

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fauxstalgia

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.

Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia

fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010

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pajama casual

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.

We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.

pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020

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