Perseid meteor showers
Definition
A prolific meteor shower associated with the comet Swift-Tuttle, occurring annually in July and August as the Earth passes through the debris stream left by the comet.
A natural celestial event characterized by high rates of 'shooting stars' that appear to radiate from the constellation Perseus.
Examples
I spent three hours watching the Perseid meteor showers just to see one rock burn up, yet I still haven't finished my laundry.
The Perseid meteor showers are essentially space debris throwing a rave, and we are just the cleanup crew watching from our folding chairs.
Trying to capture a photo of the Perseid meteor showers is the cosmic equivalent of trying to catch a mosquito with a pair of tweezers.
If you wish upon a Perseid meteor and nothing happens, it is mathematically probable that the universe is just ignoring your request for better Wi-Fi.