Random
Source Code

Facebook Paradox

The paradox you find yourself in when you want to up-vote a social media item that has a sad or negative subject. . You merely want to bring the post to attention of your social network but you question whether someone will misunderstand why you are clicking "like/+1/thumb-up/up-vote/etc"

I struggle with the Facebook Paradox. do I click LIKE to share this news feed item, "'Clumsy the Clown' tragically falls from balcony to his death at children's birthday party." Why isn't there a DISLIKE button? Or a button for MEH?

by Rob G. aka theTexasWolf August 26, 2015


self-help paradox

The age-old conundrum of "people who seek self-improvement vs. people who need self-improvement" --- generally speaking, the people who are conscientious and unashamedly self-examining enough to actively seek ways to improve themselves do not really need to self-improve very much, whereas the people who truly do need to improve themselves will not admit that they even HAVE a self-inadequacy problem, and so they arrogantly/impatiently refuse to seek or accept help in improving their character or behavior (think, the infamous "getters gettin' got" conversation between Madea and Dr. Phil).

Client, to counsellor, at the outset of their weekly meeting: Breaker one-five for reality check --- come on back?
Counsellor, playing along: Yeah, go ahead, Breaker --- reading you wall-to-wall and treetop-tall.
Client: Thanks --- that's a big ten-four, good buddy. Well, I'm in the process of trying to improve myself, and so I thought I'd send a random shout-out over the waves to check my progress. I've been trying to be more sociable and patient and helpful to everyone, visualize things more from their perspective, and so on.
Counsellor: Well, eights and other good numbers to you on THAT one, good buddy --- that's certainly a positive start. Have you tried self-help books?
Client: Oh, a great BIG ten-four THERE, good buddy --- I've read at least a half-dozen of 'em cover-to-cover, and loved every page; the problem, though, is that I never seem to find any new ideas --- most everything in there is stuff I already know about and am actively practicing, so the books just reassuringly confirm the nature and wisdom of my efforts, not provide fresh perspectives for further improvement.
Counsellor: Ah... well, ten-four, good buddy --- I totally "get you" there... the old "self-help paradox", eh?? The only people who'll read those books are ones who don't need 'em!

by QuacksO February 3, 2017


"I'm Joking" Paradox

When a person talks about a topic a little to much but denies liking the thing they are talking about, thus creating a paradox as it is unknown whether they actually mean what they say.

"Jake talks about liking that one girl a little too much but says he doesn't like her. I think its an "I'm Joking" Paradox"
"

by Scoria May 27, 2023


the Johnson Paradox

The Johnson Paradox is a phenomenon where a group of people love and support an individual, despite that individual lying repeatedly and showing the utmost corruption and hypocrisy in their daily life.

The individual might also be completely in contempt of their supporters and morally destitute, but the supporters cannot see the individual for what they are and support them regardless.

Reasonable Person 1: "So he lied to everyone and was forced out of office by his own party, yet when he returned yesterday, he was met with thunderous applause?"
Reasonable Person 2: "It's the Johnson Paradox in effect."

by HypocrisySanctimony July 3, 2024


The Walmart Paradox

Walmart paradox refers to the futile locking of common household items to reduce theft but then not hiring enough staff to allow people to buy the items stuck in the case incurring loss of sales

Synonyms dilemma, quagmire

The Walmart paradox is a stupid solution causing the same problem

by Reefermechanic420 March 2, 2024


sigma paradox

The Sigma paradox happens with thirds mainly e.g 1/3 = 33.333 repeating 2/3 = 66.666 repeating and 3/3 = 99.999 repeating. 3/3 is q whole number equaling 1 however it can't equal 1 because it is 99.9 repeating get it? It comes ever closer too 100% but will never get there. You can relate, in sure.

Bruh. Your life is pretty much a Sigma Paradox!
What?
You will NEVER SUCCEED ;)

by pseudonym1583622891 January 21, 2016

1👍 1👎


The Martha Paradox

When someone has a crush on another person and thinks that the person they like likes them back because they have been indirectly flirting with them or acting as if the like them

“She did sleep on me but I can’t tell if it’s the Martha paradox or not”

by Pls_let_me_use_a_name November 25, 2019