Smash the Mirror

Idiomatic expression; English.

Definition: When someone says something and once it's heard, it breaks your preconceived notion - e.g. you can never "unsee" or "unthink" it. When someone "smashes the mirror" you can see something for what it is or think about something in a new way counterintuitive to the previous way of thinking.

1. In HIMYM Ted meets a previous ex-girlfriend who talked so much, she ended up with a deaf husband. He then signed, 'Boy, she sure does talk a lot, doesn't she?' Thus you smash the mirror.

2. "Have you ever noticed the negative space in FEDEX makes an arrow?"
"Dude you just smashed the mirror for me."

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Queer Quiz

When someone is gay and trying to suss out if you're an ally or not, s/he'll throw queer baiting your way to judge you by your reaction. A 'test run' of information to see if you are cool and nonjudgmental in order to see if s/he wants to be friends.

Phil: "See that guy over there? With his arms crossed, talking to the guy in the green? Which is hotter? Tell me quick."
Kate: "Uh..."
Phil: "It's arms crossed guy, right? I think he's the hottest guy here."
Kate: "Oh, definitely, he's super attractive."
Phil: "Good. Glad we agree." *wink*
Kate: "Did you just queer quiz me?"
Phil: "Totally. And you passed."