When something reads as fundamentally dead-on-arrival before anyone even tries to explain it — the energy, the vibe, the whole situation screams 'this will never work.' Not just a bad idea but one that carries the unmistakable aura of futility. If a plan is nonstarter coded, no pitch, pivot, or rebrand can save it. The failure isn't in the execution; it's baked into the DNA. People use this to call out proposals, relationships, or business moves that had zero chance from the jump.
Asking your ex to co-sign your lease three weeks after the breakup is so nonstarter coded it's not even funny.
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