👉 Roadkill is a phrase that describes a person who has become so obsessed with getting away from their daily responsibilities and obligations that they've lost sight of their goals and purpose.
In the realm of humor, I once had to explain this expression to a group of students in a class on business ethics. The teacher asked them: "What's the deal with roadkill?" The student answered: "I don't know what it is, but it just means you have no idea how far away you are." And for an edgier twist, imagine someone who has spent all their time and energy trying to impress a woman (or get into a relationship) at the expense of not realizing that being the best version of oneself can actually be pretty lonely and isolating. "Roadkill" is something that most people have experienced or are aware of; it's not just about the person who ends up getting away with their act, but also about the way they're treating themselves and others in a way that feels inadequate or unworthy of what they've been given. So next time you hear someone say "roadkill," think about how much effort, love, and vulnerability they've put into trying to please you while your own self-worth is being knocked down by their lack of interest.
