The Growing Pains Paradox


this is when you find yourself staying up late to do something that seems like a good idea at the time, but you regret it in the morning. most commonly this occurs during television watching.

commedian jim gaffigan has brought this issue to light during his stand up routines. in particular, gaffigan goes into detail about staying up late to watch a growing pains marathon. this seems like a great idea at the time, but upon waking up…growing pains wasn’t such a good idea afterall.

so essentially the growing pains paradox is staying up late for anything that seems like a good idea in the evening. however, due to the lack of sleep you regret the decision in the morning.
“uggh, why did i stay up last night watching a marathon of ninja warrior? i hate the growing pains paradox!”

Read Also:

  • the hobo

    the act of shoving a handful of change into someone’s -ss and then proceeding to fist their hole. after trying the houdini last night, i thought i’d surprise my girlfriend in bed tonight by giving her the hobo.

  • the Livid Pedro

    according to c. “roast beef” kazenzakis of achewood fame (www.achewood.com), the livid pedro is when the boy has too much tequila and he is just furious. the boyfriend, severely intoxicated, pounded his girlfriend like a livid pedro.

  • thelma and louise

    two female friends who are strangely inseparable, commonly but wrongly -ssumed in an ellen sort of way. (noun) to thelma and louise (verb) – two women going everywhere together those two girls are joined at the hip. they’re thelma and louise-ing it all around town.

  • The Most Amazing Show on Earth

    a s-x move involving a man and a paraplegic woman who has her legs amputated at the hip. the man lies flat on the ground while the woman mounts him, while pulling herself up and down with a chin up bar mounted to a ceiling fan. the ceiling fan is turned on, and she continues […]

  • The Middle School

    verb: when a girl flinches when you finish on her face and you punch her twice for flinching guy 1″why does she have a bruised arm?” guy 2″i gave her the middle school last night” guy 1 “she shouldn’t have flinched then!”


Disclaimer: The Growing Pains Paradox definition / meaning should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational purposes only.