The Hunger Games
Definition
A bestselling dystopian young adult novel trilogy written by Suzanne Collins, first published in 2008, depicting a post-apocalyptic society where teenagers are selected to compete in a televised fight to the death.
The central event in the series: an annual reality show-style competition called the Hunger Games, held in the fictional nation of Panem, symbolizing oppression and rebellion.
A film franchise adapted from the books (2012–2015), starring Jennifer Lawrence as protagonist Katniss Everdeen, with prequels released in 2023 and beyond, blending action, survival, and social commentary.
Examples
My fridge raid at midnight turned into The Hunger Games, with yogurt dueling for the last shelf spot.
Office happy hour devolved into The Hunger Games when the last slider vanished without a trace.
She binge-read The Hunger Games trilogy, emerging victorious like Katniss with zero casualties to her sleep schedule.
Dating apps feel like The Hunger Games: swipe right, volunteer as tribute, pray for no muttations.