When a person describes something in a literal context using words that are dated, not real, or otherwise make no sense.
a.
Teacher (to george, unrelated to Jennie): Why are we playing Scooby Doo Soccer? Am I going to need to call Jennie's mom?
George: *Speechless confusion and awkward laughter*
Jennie: *wearing headphones*
Other Student to partner: She just had a nelson moment
b.
StudentA: Ms. Nelson had a Nelson moment today
StudentB: Oh really? What did she say?
StudentA: Nothing, I just looked up from my graphic organizer and saw her swimming around the classroom like a fish.
Teacher (to george, unrelated to Jennie): Why are we playing Scooby Doo Soccer? Am I going to need to call Jennie's mom?
George: *Speechless confusion and awkward laughter*
Jennie: *wearing headphones*
Other Student to partner: She just had a nelson moment
b.
StudentA: Ms. Nelson had a Nelson moment today
StudentB: Oh really? What did she say?
StudentA: Nothing, I just looked up from my graphic organizer and saw her swimming around the classroom like a fish.
by Hampsterkeed February 25, 2023