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pumpenfreude

Noun. Extreme pleasure derived by an electric cars owner who drive by gas stations, watching owners of fossil-fuel vehicles standing around squeezing gas and diesel filler nozzles. Notably powerful sensation during intense rain or hail. Likely to become more common as we approach 2050.

Similar to 'schadenfreude', pleasure derived from the misfortune of others.

Origin: German Pumpenfreude, from Pumpen 'pumping" + Freude 'joy'.
As John drove by the "Fill and Feed" gas station in a thunderstorm, he was nearly overwhelmed with pumpenfreude. He turned up the stereo and began to sing as he waved and drove past slowly.
pumpenfreude by Tuiliq Midnight March 23, 2025
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pumpenfreude

noun: Pleasure felt by those who watch someone pumping gas when the observer does not have to do so. Especially common among electric car owners; most intense during cold or wet weather.

German Pumpenfreude, from Pumpen ‘pumping’ + Freude ‘joy’.
Jim, awash with pumpenfreude, smiled and waved as he drove his new electric car past the long line of internal combustion vehicles at the diesel and gas pumps ... in the driving rain and howling wind.
pumpenfreude by Tuiliq Midnight March 25, 2025
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