The collective noun for a group of gatekeepers in any large organization, especially government. Typically range from policy-quoting front-line workers up to middle managers with no hope of promotion.
"My proposal was well received by anyone I spoke to about it, but now it's been stymied by a paralysis of bureaucrats."
by Dudge September 23, 2022
Get the Paralysis mug.An overwhelming feeling which prevents you from getting your chores done because there are too many of them. You don't know where to begin and what to get out of the way first. You stare at your 'to do' list unable to decide which burdensome task you should do first.
Similar to choice paralysis only the problem here isn't what flavour ice cream you want to wolf down but a number of boring tasks that have to get done so you can go back to enjoying life.
Similar to choice paralysis only the problem here isn't what flavour ice cream you want to wolf down but a number of boring tasks that have to get done so you can go back to enjoying life.
I wanted to go for a long walk to clear my head but instead found myself looking at my very long list of chores, unable to move a muscle. I was clearly suffering from a serious case of chore paralysis.
by Regolithium October 3, 2022
Get the Chore paralysis mug.An overwhelming feeling which prevents you from getting your chores done because there are too many of them. You don't know where to begin and what to get out of the way first. You stare at your 'to do' list unable to decide which burdensome task you should do first.
Similar to choice paralysis only the problem here isn't what flavour ice cream you want to wolf down but a number of boring tasks that have to get done so you can go back to enjoying life.
Similar to choice paralysis only the problem here isn't what flavour ice cream you want to wolf down but a number of boring tasks that have to get done so you can go back to enjoying life.
I wanted to go for a long walk to clear my head but instead found myself looking at my very long list of chores, unable to move a muscle. I was clearly suffering from a serious case of chore paralysis.
by Regolithium October 3, 2022
Get the Chore paralysis mug.a state in which you are not quite mentally present and your subconscious takes over your keyboard, often making remarks regarding eugenics or asexuality
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Get the sheep paralysis mug.Person 1: "Are you overhearing the conversation about Malbec wine coming from the table behind us?"
Person 2: "Yes. It's enough to send me into douche paralysis."
Person 2: "Yes. It's enough to send me into douche paralysis."
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Get the sleep paralysis demon mug.A Sleep Paralysis Demon is that scary shi that watches you sleep while asking for breakfast or for something to do because ho u slacking on that breakfast and entertainment, that scary shi might just eat your toes off while you sleep.
(This is definitely not your Sleep Paralysis Demon.)
(This is definitely not your Sleep Paralysis Demon.)
You: Damn, I can’t move or speak… this shi tuff.. wonder what it is. Oh it’s a Sleep Paralysis Demon… makes sense.
Sleep Paralysis Demon: Hey pookie, so I’m your new Sleep Paralysis Demon! Make me food, please! I beg of you. I could eat you, but I won’t if you feed me food :3
Sleep Paralysis Demon: Hey pookie, so I’m your new Sleep Paralysis Demon! Make me food, please! I beg of you. I could eat you, but I won’t if you feed me food :3
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