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Opening the Fridge

The act of checking something over and over again when deep down inside you know the outcome will never change. Similarly to opening the fridge over and over again when you realize that no matter how many times you do so it's going to be just as empty as it was beforehand. Regardless you continue to do so anyway through wishful thinking.

Checking your phone over and over again after days of being left on delivered is exemplified through this term. No matter how many times you open your phone, you know deep down that you're not going to hear back anytime soon but you can't help yourself from checking in hopes that maybe you're wrong. Many other situations can be applied to "Opening the Fridge '' such as misplacing something and continuously checking the same spot or looking for someone when you know they aren't around.
Thomas: I cant find my cellphone

Lucas: Well where did you last have it?

Thomas: By my desk..

Lucas: Did you check the drawer?

Thomas: Yeah like a thousand times.

Lucas: Then why are you walking over to it and checking again? Also that drawer is very clearly empty...,

Thomas: Maybe I'm just looking on the wrong side...

Lucas: At this point you're just Opening the Fridge

Thomas: Found it! It was under the desk!

Lucas: Oh Good

Thomas: Dang she still hasn't replied...

Lucas: What did I just say.....
Opening the Fridge by Human53 July 18, 2024
Words you can keep

Opening the fridge door 

The phrase “I keep opening the fridge door means just what it sounds like but also applies to phones. You open the fridge door when you’re bored and don’t know what you want to eat or what to do. This can also be applied to apps you may open on your phone but don’t really want to, you’re just bored or not sure what to do.
Example 1: *opens fridge door* “What am I doing? I don’t want to open this.” *few seconds later* “Can I stop opening the fridge door? I’m not even hungry.”

Example 2: *after several minutes of opening random phone apps and locking and unlocking your phone.* “I keep opening the fridge door” *locks phone only to immediately unlock it again for no reason* “Dangit!” *tosses phone beside self*
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A story about a Jersey girl following her dreams, aided by working at this bar in New York.

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3. Ugg I woke up to Coyote Ugly this morning!
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Used in response for when someone promotes/advocates an event or idea that is perceived to support "too much" authority and/or government control.

Often used jokingly as a over-exaggeration in political talk.

Can also be used in response to a ban or mute in a forum site or online chat.
Steve: I think that the government should regulate businesses more
Bob: Literally 1984!

--User1 has been permantly banned--
User2: You cant ban my friend like that! Literally 1984!
Literally 1984 by ke1 July 7, 2021
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Back when I lived in upstate new york 

A meaningless, unimpressive, self-serving introduction. An indicator that the story about to be shared will be pointless and dumb.
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Me: Woah! TLDU!
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