The 'this-should-fail' is a rather peculiar phenomenon found throughout the galaxy, most commonly among optimistic species embarking on software development. The term comes from an ancient Earth practice where programmers would write tests for their code that were meant to fail, thereby ensuring their software could handle errors with the grace of a swan piloting a jet-ski. In a broader galactic context, it refers to any endeavor so hopelessly flawed that its only chance of success lies in a parallel universe where the laws of logic wear funny hats on Thursdays.
If you're intent on witnessing a 'this-should-fail' firsthand, make sure you've updated your galactic insurance policy and have a solid backup plan, such as learning to play the flute or becoming a hermit on a distant asteroid.
'This-should-fail' can often be found in the vicinity of overambitious projects, like attempting to knit a sweater for a Vogon (they're terribly fussy about fashion) or starting a decaffeinated coffee shop on a planet where the residents' blood is 90% caffeine.
Avoid making eye contact with any project manager who appears too calm in the face of impending doom. They are likely to recruit you for tasks such as debugging a black hole's event horizon or convincing a Hooloovoo to take up ballet.
It's a known fact in the scientific community that the 'this-should-fail' effect is the leading cause of migraines in sentient computers, second only to asking them to simulate a universe without paperwork.
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