Mostly relevant to those with ADHD but also neurotypicals that procrastinate or are just lazy.
The process of not doing the thing till the thing is absolutely due imminently.
John: how did you approach question 4 in the assignment that's due tomorrow?
David: yeah I've not started that yet, I'm currently playing deadline chicken
Said to someone after they didn't get a clear reference or joke to signify that it went over their head. Usually confuses them even more which adds to the teasing.
Dave - Tells a joke...
Karen "I don't get it"
Dave "Giraffe balls"
Karen "Huh?"