bikeshed

Bikeshed refers to topics which have never recieved concensus and are likely to generate side-discussions and flames unless all participants are well-read on all the past history. It stems from the idea that big changes (like the building of a power plant) go through quickly, since everyone assumes that someone else has checked it out, while simple changes (like building a bikeshed) often get mired in bureaucracy, since everyone has an opinion on it.

Tom posted a bikeshed topic to the mailing list and awoke to 11,358 messages in his inbox.

bikeshed by Andy Greenwood January 4, 2007

BIKESHED BOY 

Someone who has an awkward relationship with their girlfriend, they often resolve to planned visits behind a hidden place for a simple peck on the cheek

That kid over there is a bikeshed boy

BIKESHED BOY by Therandomguyish March 15, 2017

bikeshedding 

Technical disputes over minor, marginal issues conducted while more serious ones are being overlooked. The implied image is of people arguing over what color to paint the bicycle shed while the house is not finished. (jargon file)

I'm not pointing fingers as I get sucked into those discussions just like everyone else, but the bikeshedding-to-action ratio is fabulously high.

bikeshedding by Eann September 18, 2006

bideshed 

-(v.) to be undeniably harshed by an administrative decision beyond your control.

The 4B/C TV is missing! Man, we've been totally bideshed!!!

bideshed by Mccow 4c Rocks March 29, 2004

bikeshedding 

A point when a meeting or discussion ceases to focus on the primary topic at hand, to focus on more trivial concepts.

"So we're confident the use of a heavy water moderator will totally reduce void risk, especially when pumped horizontally through the core. Thoughts?"
"Uh yeah, are we gonna paint the bike shed purple?"
"I think blue is more harmonious."
"No, its should be yellow."
"FOR FUCKS SAKE GUYS STOP WITH THE LITERAL BIKESHEDDING!"

bikeshedding by Somebody, but not Nobody May 2, 2021

behind the bike shed

A place where things go down. Usually either blow jobs or smoking

Did you hear Jack got blown behind the bike shed

behind the bike shed by ysrdi April 21, 2022