Definition of «rapid unscheduled disassembly»
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"Rapid unscheduled disassembly" is a sarcastic technical euphemism originating in aerospace engineering that is widely used in internet slang to describe a catastrophic explosion, crash, or total mechanical failure. Instead of bluntly stating that a rocket, vehicle, or device blew up or fell apart, speakers use this heavily bureaucratic jargon for comedic understatement. The phrase highlights the absurdity of corporate or scientific spin when catastrophic failures occur. It has become a popular meme in tech, gaming, and science communities whenever something violently self-destructs.
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— did your experimental rocket design actually make it into orbit this time? — well, it experienced a rather aggressive rapid unscheduled disassembly about four seconds after ignition.
A gamer watches in stunned silence as their heavily modded airship suffers a rapid unscheduled disassembly directly above the enemy base.
— what happened to your drone during yesterday's test flight? — let's just say it underwent a rapid unscheduled disassembly involving a high-speed collision with a brick wall.
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