resistentialism

resistentialism
The spiteful behaviour of inanimate objects

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  • Resistenzialismus — Resistentialismus ist eine Theorie, in der unbelebte Dinge feindliches Verhalten gegenüber dem Mensch zeigen. Als Beispiel seien Objekte genannt, die schwerwiegende Probleme verursachen und somit einen hohen Grad an Resistantialismus aufweisen… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

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  • Resistentialismus — Der Resistentialismus ist die Parodie einer Theorie. Er unterstellt unbelebten Dingen feindliches Verhalten gegenüber den Menschen, etwa verloren gehenden Schlüsseln, entweichenden Flummibällen u.ä. Der Begriff wurde vom Humoristen Paul Jennings… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

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