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The Aquaman Conundrum
In film, books, and television, when the day can conveniently be saved by a very specific skill possessed by the protagonist.
See any Aquaman story where the world is saved by talking to fish.
Coined by Marc of Angry Puppy.
See any Aquaman story where the world is saved by talking to fish.
Coined by Marc of Angry Puppy.
The Aquaman Conundrum by V. Ampersand August 24, 2008
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dodo’s conundrum
When you have the means to do something but still can’t do it. A dodo bird has wings but could not fly. Some would also describe this as not understanding why you can’t achieve a particular goal.
Giuseppe: I have done all the homework and been listening in class and gone to tutoring but i still can’t seem to pass the class
Amy: Wow it sounds like you’re facing the dodo’s conundrum
Amy: Wow it sounds like you’re facing the dodo’s conundrum
dodo’s conundrum by brosifer November 14, 2019
Coitus Conundrum
When you are in a sistuation with two or more hot girls, and you can not identify the hotter girl or whichone you would sleep with.
Dave: Look at all these hot chicks!
Steve: Which one would you sleep with?
Dave: All of them.
Steve: Yeah, but if you had to pick just one.
Dave: ... (Coitus Conundrum)
Steve: Which one would you sleep with?
Dave: All of them.
Steve: Yeah, but if you had to pick just one.
Dave: ... (Coitus Conundrum)
Coitus Conundrum by Bagseven May 20, 2010
hipster conundrum
The paradoxical concept that most hipsters now find themselves in - the fact that to be a hipster is to oppose all things mainstream, but now being hipster is mainstream.
hipster conundrum by captain capable November 14, 2012
The Tarkov Conundrum
You think it will be fun to play the game Escape From Tarkov, however, once you play it you realize it does not meet the fun expectation you had set for it.
The Tarkov Conundrum by DrCamel May 29, 2021
Maestro's Conundrum
The "Maestro's Conundrum" is an addendum to the Palma Sutra, the ancient vedic discourse on self-pleasure. The Maestro's Conundrum is when you weave your baton through the piano wires while the soloist plays Tchaikovsky.
Mr. Mozart: "For shame Wolfgang, what sounds are those? Are you not in tune?"
Wolfgang: "Why yes father, moreso than you could know."
Piano Teacher: "Fear not Herr Mozart, for young Wolfi has solved the Maestro's Conundrum"
Wolfgang: "Why yes father, moreso than you could know."
Piano Teacher: "Fear not Herr Mozart, for young Wolfi has solved the Maestro's Conundrum"
Maestro's Conundrum by boatbutter March 27, 2008
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Respectfully
Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026
You met me at a very Chinese time in my life
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
You met me at a very Chinese time in my life by Sus Chad September 21, 2026
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
crunchy
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.
Modified derivative of granola.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.
Modified derivative of granola.
murderhobo
In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.
The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
Word of the Day on September 22, 2026
Whale
In sales terms, a whale is a prospect that is significantly larger than an organization’s average customer.
Whales are large and extremely difficult to close. Due to their immense size, they are highly sought-after.
A whale is typically identified at first by a whale hunter on the sales team, but often requires cross-discipline participation in order to close; this includes assistance from operations, engineering, creative, client success, and business development teams.
Whales are large and extremely difficult to close. Due to their immense size, they are highly sought-after.
A whale is typically identified at first by a whale hunter on the sales team, but often requires cross-discipline participation in order to close; this includes assistance from operations, engineering, creative, client success, and business development teams.