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Snafu's Razor: It only happens all at once.
This principle expresses what happens when life simultaneously conspires against an individual, throwing more stuff against his/her world than can stick. It is the opposite of the ideal, "Whenever God closes a door, he opens a window."
This principle expresses what happens when life simultaneously conspires against an individual, throwing more stuff against his/her world than can stick. It is the opposite of the ideal, "Whenever God closes a door, he opens a window."
Nebbish was reassigned at work, his wife left him, his house was repossessed, and both of his parents needed heart valve replacements. He stated that it was simply Snafu's Razor at work.
by jaharvey99 August 05, 2013
Jul 26 Word of the Day
Noun: a friend who is usually only called upon by a friend when a more primary/prominent friend is unavailable.
Taken from the term “second string” in an athletic competition situation. In football, if the star quarterback gets injured during a play, the second string is called off the bench to replace him/her. A “Second String Friend” is essentially benched until needed, if ever.
Synonyms: Plan B, Second Choice, Secondary Friend, Benched Until Needed
Taken from the term “second string” in an athletic competition situation. In football, if the star quarterback gets injured during a play, the second string is called off the bench to replace him/her. A “Second String Friend” is essentially benched until needed, if ever.
Synonyms: Plan B, Second Choice, Secondary Friend, Benched Until Needed
I got a call from X the other night. She had an extra ticket to a concert she bought for a friend, but they couldn’t make it so she called me to ask if I wanted to go because I am her Second String Friend.
by Deus-ex-machina August 26, 2020