noun. outrage fatigue. the exhaustion and entropy that occurs from too much outrage. Occurs in waves, often during peak election cycles. Outrage fatigue tends to afflict politically active people, and can be worse when your party is not in power, or has a power deficit. It escalates during environmental catastrophes, especially ones that are caused by human negligence. It also develops during troublesome economic times like corporate bailouts and high unemployment. Outrage fatigue may threaten close friendships.
After the week of union protests in Madison, I'm finished. I have serious "outrage fatigue".
When I heard about the latest military intervention in Libya, I was stunned by my apathy,lack of concern and disinterest. This is my worst ever episode of "outrage fatigue".
When I heard about the latest military intervention in Libya, I was stunned by my apathy,lack of concern and disinterest. This is my worst ever episode of "outrage fatigue".
by Elsa Arlo April 25, 2011
Throwing a massive tantrum to the point of both physical and mental exhaustion of the tantrum-er.
Most commonly seen in kids under the age of 9. Can also happen to adults who have anger issues (which could be quite devastating).
Most commonly seen in kids under the age of 9. Can also happen to adults who have anger issues (which could be quite devastating).
When little Johnny came out of his room to find his parents gone, he started to weep and cry. When their parents shortly came back, little Johnny was furious in tears and started screaming and wailing at them with all his might. Soon after 10 minutes he was so tired from all the screaming that he felt dizzy and collapsed onto the floor. Little Johnny just had an outrage fatigue.
by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian February 4, 2020