Schrödinger’s Communism 

This is an argument generally used by right-wing or pro-capitalist people or politicians in regards to their ideological views on communism. This is related to their often bipolar or unfounded claims that communism is such a terrible system that it simply falls on its own, while simultaneously being so powerful that it needs to be personally dismantled from outside powers like the United States of America.

Schrödinger’s Communism in an argument:
"Communism is an inherently broken system that always leads to economic failure and collapse—but if the U.S. hadn't stepped in to stop it, half the world would be under its control by now."

Schrödinger’s Communism by Embellished Marshmallow July 20, 2025

Schrödinger's Communist 

The description of any leftist (for the most part) that describes the non-sequitur used by ignorant or otherwise unknowledgeable right-wingers.

The fallacy is that somehow, in the minds of the right-winger (who, for the record, most likely has no actual idea what Socialism is) people who support Socialism/Communism are lazy and weak, but also have the idea that Socialism/Communism is when the people are overworked or are "forced to work for extensive periods of time"

An example of a natural case of Schrödinger's Socialist can be found when somebody says this,

"It's a murderous ideology for lazy bags of shit who play video games all day..." then go on to say, "...yet they somehow think working for inhumane hours and doing hard labor is how we should live."

In summary, a non-sequitur commonly spouted by ignorant conservatives who think the red-scare hasn't ended.

P1: "Man, make up your mind, are we lazy or wanting to be overworked?"

P2: "Seems like a case of Schrödinger's Communist!"

Schrödinger's Communist by Lumicatto October 27, 2020

Schroedinger’s Communication Syndrome (SCS) 

The nagging need to keep checking your email/text messages, while waiting for a reply… Until you look, there both is/is not a message waiting.

I really need that reply from the doctor; I don't think he's replied yet, but until I look, I get to have Schroedinger’s Communication Syndrome (SCS)

Schroedinger’s Communication Syndrome (SCS) by thehypermom July 3, 2017