by Bob Pruitt January 28, 2010
The comparison of your relationship with your boyfriend/girlfriend to the song Grenade by Bruno Mars. Using his lyrics as guidelines, the seriousness of your relationship can be easily determined.
Jen: Do you think Joe is serious about our relationship?
Julia: I don't know- You should try using the Grenade Comparison.
Jen: Good idea! Do you think he would he jump in front of a train for me?
Julia: I don't think so. You guys have just been hooking up. I wonder if Kyle would catch a grenade for me- we have been together for two years.
Julia: I don't know- You should try using the Grenade Comparison.
Jen: Good idea! Do you think he would he jump in front of a train for me?
Julia: I don't think so. You guys have just been hooking up. I wonder if Kyle would catch a grenade for me- we have been together for two years.
by Alyssa18 April 19, 2011
Instead of trying on a new pair of shoes, simply holding up the bottom of the new shoe to the bottom of the old shoe. If it matches up, get it.
I was in too much of a hurry at Target yesterday to try on those new sandals, so I just did a sole comparison. Oh well, they were only 20 bucks.
by lafawnda527 March 19, 2009
The mind game, often brought up unintentionally by your friends, where you begin comparing yourself to your boyfriend or girlfriend's ex. Often occurs when someone says something about you that is extremely similar to the ex or a trait completely opposite of you that you're jealous of.
Guy 1: My girlfriend and I got into fight cause she was texting her ex tonight, what's he got that I don't?
Guy 2: Dude, don't play the comparison game, you'll probably lose.
Girl 1: Oh, him and his ex-girlfriend used to always make sushi together, too!
Girl 2: Thanks for starting another round of the comparison game, bitch.
Guy 2: Dude, don't play the comparison game, you'll probably lose.
Girl 1: Oh, him and his ex-girlfriend used to always make sushi together, too!
Girl 2: Thanks for starting another round of the comparison game, bitch.
by Rena Jae July 3, 2010
by Dominic Barone November 10, 2007
An informal logical fallacy in which one arguer compares the unpleasant activities of another to her/his own more favorable circumstance. For a comparison to fall under this fallacy, the arguer must both act like the situations are the same and make the other person feel bad about their own circumstance.
Arguer: "You think it's bad being an actuary? Yeah, try being an baby animal cuddler who has no allergies whatsoever."
Other person: "Bullshit! Asshole comparison!"
Other person: "Bullshit! Asshole comparison!"
by ethical.breakdance January 5, 2010
A societal phenomenon in which individuals habitually engage in the practice of constantly measuring themselves, their achievements, possessions, and life circumstances against those of others. This pervasive tendency is fueled by the prevalence of social media, advertising, and the ease of access to others' curated narratives, which can lead to feelings of inadequacy, envy, and anxiety.
Comparison Culture often fosters unrealistic standards of success and happiness, as individuals strive to match or surpass the perceived achievements of their peers, acquaintances, or even celebrities. This can result in detrimental effects on mental health, self-esteem, and overall well-being, as the relentless pursuit of comparison tends to overshadow one's own accomplishments and unique life journey.
Comparison Culture often fosters unrealistic standards of success and happiness, as individuals strive to match or surpass the perceived achievements of their peers, acquaintances, or even celebrities. This can result in detrimental effects on mental health, self-esteem, and overall well-being, as the relentless pursuit of comparison tends to overshadow one's own accomplishments and unique life journey.
Comparison Culture makes me feel like I'm never going to be as good as anyone else I see on social media.
by SpinningHeart September 28, 2023