retroflect

The act of mentally reflecting on the past and the cultural influences of that particular time. One can retroflect on any decade or time that was important or special to them.

The memories and mental images that we have entwined with the cultral influence of that given time.

Retroflection involves the way modern cultural trends reflect those of past times and decades.

While driving down the road, Aerosmith's Sweet Emotion came on the radio and I retroflected back to Prom Night.

Cartoon retroflection causes me to sing the Banana Splits' song "tra la la," while it may cause my older son to sing "Scooby Dooby Doo, where are you," and my middle son to sing, "GO GO Power Rangers," and my youngest to sing "Sponge Bob Square Pants.....Sponge Bob...Square Pants!"

by Kellie Ouzts April 19, 2008

retrospective sickie

When a sick day is taken after being sick, so one can actually enjoy having the day off work.

- Jane: Bob, you look terrible! You should have stayed at home today.
- Bob: Don't worry Jane, I'll be taking a retrospective sickie tomorrow.

by AustralianWorkEthic April 20, 2010

retrospect

Looking back and seeing how dumb you were

In retrospect, I shouldn't have jumped off the skyscraper

by EthanTheMightyCheese May 9, 2003

retrospectacles

Noun. what you wear when you analyze events,or dissect previous errors, with the benefit of hindsight.

Wearing my retrospectacles, planning a vacation in Baghdad was not my best idea.

by BigJimBob July 20, 2008

retrospectoscope

Medical imaging device for looking at the past and finding out what could have been done better.

Nurse - If we had not given Mrs Jones that dose of morphine I don't think she would have stoped breathing.

Dr - Stop using your retrospectoscope!

by Muggs August 28, 2006

Retrospect

a review of a past corse of events

in retrospect, i actually DID eat ur bacon, and im real sorry

by pseudonym = bacon bits June 16, 2018

retrospectacles

The (usually rose-colored) glasses which one views the past. Viewing through retrospectacles causes one to overlook past problems or disasters and remember only the good aspects. Thus, retrospectacles are often the device which allows one to intentionally repeat the same ill-advised course of action.

Adam: "I know she cheated on me the last 5 times we got together, but we had some really good times too. Maybe this time will be different, I think I'll give her a call"

Bob: "Adam you idiot, put down the phone and take off your retrospectacles"

by tstampy July 21, 2009