One Piece length
/wʌn piːs lɛŋkθ/
CommonUsed to describe something that is extremely, almost comically long, referencing the One Piece anime which has over 1000 episodes.
Always at least a little ironic. Even fans of One Piece use this to acknowledge the length is absurd.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | this terms of service document is One Piece length. nobody is reading this | The document is so long that it's absurd to expect anyone to actually read it. | x, 2024 |
| 02 | my friend wants me to start One Piece. bro it has 1100 episodes. that's a lifestyle not a show | Starting One Piece is not a casual commitment but a multi-year undertaking. | tiktok, 2024 |
| 03 | that presentation was One Piece length. i aged in that conference room | A meeting or presentation went on so long it felt like a significant portion of a person's life. | x, 2023 |
| 04 | One Piece fans watching me skip the filler: you're missing so much. me: i respect the hustle but no | Acknowledging the fan dedication required to watch One Piece fully while declining to do it. | reddit, 2023 |
Use it when
- Describing something absurdly long, using One Piece as the benchmark.
- Jokingly warning someone that a show or task will take a very long time.
- Acknowledging that you personally cannot commit to watching One Piece.
Do not use it when
- Describing something that's merely long but not in an absurd, never-ending way.
Origin and context
Derived from One Piece, the manga and anime series by Eiichiro Oda that began in 1997. With over 1100 anime episodes as of 2024 and still ongoing, it became the universal benchmark for 'too long to casually start.'
- First seen
- 2010s
- Confidence
- high
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