Verboticism: Terminalrelationship

'But I was just double-clicking'

DEFINITION: n., The anger and frustration that grows out of an unsatisfying, unfulfilling or unpredictable relationship one has with an electronic device, especially a computer. v. intr., To be trapped in a passive-aggressive, codependency with a computer.

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Terminalrelationship

Created by: Nosila

Pronunciation: ter min al ree lay shun ship

Sentence: Rose knew that her terminalrelationship with her computer was hopeless...she'd soon have to go on Dr.Phil or Jerry Springer because she couldn't hack it anymore.

Etymology: terminal (computer & near death) & relationship (connectedness to another)

Points: 614

Comments: Terminalrelationship

Tigger - 2008-01-30: 02:43:00
Ah, very funny!!

bananabender - 2008-01-30: 03:35:00
clever! lol!

silveryaspen - 2008-01-30: 06:49:00
Is there a computer hospice to go to for terminalrelationships?

galwaywegian - 2008-01-30: 07:30:00
excellent

Nosila - 2008-01-31: 23:19:00
Yes, galwaywegian, if you think you have the virus, you should maybe check into a LANatarium or the Sick e-bay or even the sPCa for help. Cheers everyone, Nosila