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Easily Distracted (by Shiny Objects) 

A parody band. Also called EDBSO for short. Comprised of three members, Nick Roome, Kele Powell, and Joey Ebert. Kele is more focused on the writing as opposed to the singing, which happens to be Joey's forte, while Nick is somewhere in the middle. They have several parodies created including, but not limited to the following:
Get in shape (Gwen Stefani, Sweet Escape)
Computer Log on (Simple Plan, Untitled)
Crappy Little Corvette (All American Rejects, Dirty Little Secret)
You Give my Tooth a Bad Pain (Bon Jovi, You Give Love a Bad Name)
Easily Distracted (by Shiny Objects) is the most awesomest band ever!

Objects in front of you are not as shiny as they appear 

A play on the warning text you see on car door mirrors.

This is for those people with ADHD who are easily distracted by shiny objects.

I use this at work for people who get caught up in drama instead of doing their job.
Hey, buddy, focus. Objects in front of you are not as shiny as they appear.

Shiny Object Tendency 

The tendency to lose focus on the subject/objective due to a "shiny object" (aka distraction) caused by focusing too much attention on something indirectly related to that subject/objective. It could be an uknown word, a confusing analogy, a new cliche phrase you've never heard before (aka "corporate talk"), etc.
While sitting in a business meeting listening intently and taking notes on the subjectmatter at hand, a word is mentioned during the discussion that you don't know the meaning of, and automatically you start focusing on that word trying to figure it out while the discussion continues. Eventually you realize you got distracted, but a shitload of information has already been discussed. Although you're able to recall the topic, all the details have zoomed by and all you can do is hope that no one asks for your opinion regarding those details that you missed. Any attempts to restart your notetaking or get back up to speed are futile since whatever notes you take now are unable to be connected with where you left off due to that "shiny object."
Shiny Object Tendency by anghang January 26, 2005

SOS (Shiny Object Syndrome) 

A condition which causes an inability to focus on any particular person while online dating. SOS (Shiny Object Syndrome) generally occurs in the early stages between initial contact and meeting for coffee. Signs of onset include: a) habitual perusing of profiles b) a desire to maintain prior conversations and c) enticement with new inbox messages. In severe cases, lack of sleep is commonly noted. Unfortunately, sufferers of SOS become nearly incapacitated at meeting another person.
Shelby: I started conversing with Jerome online, our messages were engaging, and all seemed to be going well, then suddenly he simply disengaged. I just don't understand it.
Tara: This sounds like a classic case of SOS, Shelby, and he's suffering from exposure to SOS (Shiny Object Syndrome), which has incapacitated him.
Shelby: What shall I do?
Tara: Unfortunately, there is no known cure for SOS, which leaves you to search new profiles and email enticing messages.

Shiny Object 

The distracting item, person, or activity that keeps you from doing what you should be doing.

Something unintentional or unforseen that distracts you from getting anything done or goals accomplished.
Marlene was working at peak efficiency when opening up her email became the "shiny object" to her day.

I really wanted to be productive this weekend, but my kid getting sick became my shiny object.
Shiny Object by ADHD Fabulous June 3, 2009

shiny object syndrome 

To be driven toward shiny objects. Usually related to projects, in the sense that you won't finish one project before starting a new one.
Brent's shiny object syndrome prevents him from finishing any project before starting something new.
shiny object syndrome by Pygarp November 17, 2016
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kidulting by Emotional Cruiser October 12, 2025
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British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”

Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
Boffin by Agnon February 11, 2023
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Pee Calculus

When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing pee calculus.
Pee Calculus by anorlondo October 1, 2026
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Literally "dirty" pronounced with a West Indian accent. Can also have a positive connotation, for example Sean Paul's album title "Dutty Rock".
"The girl is pretty but she corrupt and dutty!"

or, in a positive usage:

"Booya! That freestyle was dutty!"
Dutty by J Hall April 3, 2003
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korean word for madam, older woman
Ajumma wait a moment
Ajumma by aintnotinbutnice July 5, 2009
Word of the Day on September 30, 2026

Slop Grenade

When someone uses AI to generate a large document, slide deck, or piece of code/software and tosses it over the fence for you to deal with.
Chad: Hey Brent I sent you the new backend API change to review, it’s only 100 files changed.

Brent: he just tossed me a slop grenade
Slop Grenade by Joe Squid September 28, 2026
Word of the Day on September 29, 2026
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