What is Jack Bauered?
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To suffer a major catastrophe, dilemma, or problematic person just minutes before you have to leave or your shift is over.
Named after the "hero" in the TV series 24 who suffers a cliff-hanging moment every hour, on the hour.
Dave: You were supposed to be here an hour ago!
Bob: Sorry, I was Jack Bauered - the whole network went down two minutes before my shift ended.
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Meaning that intentional invocation of Godwin's Law is ineffectual.
A: I enjoy apples.
B: I prefer oranges.
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B: Godw..
