resistentialism
/ˌrɛzɪˈstɛnʃəlɪz(ə)m/ /ˌrɛzɪˈstɛnʃ(ə)lɪz(ə)m/humorous
noun
The theory that inanimate objects are hostile to humans; hostility manifested by inanimate objects.
- Originally in the works of Paul Jennings..
Origin
1940s. Humorous blend of either resist or French résister resist with existentialism, punning also on classical Latin rēs thing, things; compare quot. 1948.