the call
A telephone call received (usually) in the small hours of the morning, usually bearing bad news about a close friend or family member -- most of the time, either they have died, are near death, and/or were involved in a terrible accident.
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the call
when you are doing something and you either get a call from the police or hospital that your friend has committed suicide
the call by depressed_kid101 January 30, 2021
The Call
The Call usually comes around 9am on Friday, or an hour or so before your shift starts. Most commonly you get The Call when you're working for a temp agency, but sometimes with call centers. Temp agencies and call centers are notorious for firing employees with a telephone call, and they usually do it on Friday because statistics have shown that fewer people go postal when they're fired on a Friday.
"Hello, this is blah blah with blah blah staffing. We're calling to inform you that your contract with Foo Inc has been terminated. Do not return to Foo Inc, we will arrange for your posessions to be picked up at our office."
The Call by Spirit Bear October 28, 2004
The Call
The Call by davidbrookstone September 3, 2005
the call of the void
the call of the void is the thought to jump off the ledge you are standing on; wondering what would happen if you drove your car into another car or person; it is the thought of "I could kill someone so easily right now" when holding a knife, hammer, or what have you. it is the insane desire of our unconscious, but it is nothing to worry about unless you relish and enjoy these thoughts.
last week i visited the grand canyon with my girlfriend. as we stood on a ledge and looked out over the world, the call of the void entered my head:
"one little nudge and she's dead"
i shuddered as the thought crossed my mind, and it left my mind as soon as it entered.
"one little nudge and she's dead"
i shuddered as the thought crossed my mind, and it left my mind as soon as it entered.
the call of the void by murka durka September 17, 2013
the call of the void
That voice in your head telling you to do what you shouldn't do, or what it would horrify you to do. Poe called it the "Imp of the Perverse". Freud called it the "Death Drive". It often seems sadistic or suicidal.
Being on top of a building and having the urge to jump.
Getting cut off on the highway and thinking about ramming the car in front of you.
Walking down the street with someone you like and thinking about shoving them into traffic.
Probably makes you feel guilty or insane, since a "normal" person wouldn't have these urges. It happens to almost everyone.
Being on top of a building and having the urge to jump.
Getting cut off on the highway and thinking about ramming the car in front of you.
Walking down the street with someone you like and thinking about shoving them into traffic.
Probably makes you feel guilty or insane, since a "normal" person wouldn't have these urges. It happens to almost everyone.
Every time I stand in front of a high window, I hear the call of the void. I could so easily break the window and dive out. It would be so peaceful once I landed and died.
Then I shake my head to try to get rid of the thought and move on. The thought doesn't go away, but I don't jump.
Then I shake my head to try to get rid of the thought and move on. The thought doesn't go away, but I don't jump.
the call of the void by Jack O'clades January 27, 2016
the call is coming from inside the house
friend #1: “some of yall must’ve interpreted this part wrong..”
friend #2: “the call is coming from inside the house girl!”
friend #2: “the call is coming from inside the house girl!”
the call is coming from inside the house by milevenisreal August 2, 2022
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