transmissible cancer catfish
Definition
A rare and highly specific term describing a hypothetical or rare biological scenario where a contagious cancer variant is identified within a population of catfish.
A metaphorical or internet-slang reference to something that is unexpectedly off-putting, biologically alarming, or a crossover of two unrelated nightmare scenarios.
A cautionary tale in aquatic biology regarding the potential for neoplastic cells to move between host organisms in unstable environmental conditions.
Examples
I went fishing for dinner, but ended up pulling in a transmissible cancer catfish that seemed to have more internal drama than a soap opera star.
If you ever find yourself staring at a transmissible cancer catfish, the best course of action is to stop fishing and start rethinking your life choices.
He claimed he was an expert in marine pathology, yet he spent his entire afternoon arguing about the nutritional benefits of a transmissible cancer catfish.