kettleboiled

Kettleboiled is a term originating from the online gaming community, particularly associated with the *League of Legends* scene. The phrase describes a situation where a player or team is in a state of extreme frustration, often due to repeated losses or unfavorable matchmaking. The term is derived from the act of "kettleboiling," which involves boiling a kettle repeatedly, symbolizing the futile and repetitive nature of the experience.

The concept gained prominence through memes and internet culture, where players would humorously depict themselves as "kettleboiled" after facing consistent bad luck or poor performance. This often included exaggerated visuals of a boiling kettle, representing the boiling point of their frustration. The term has since been adopted more broadly in gaming discussions to describe any situation where a player feels trapped in a cycle of failure.

Kettleboiling is not limited to *League of Legends* and has been used in other gaming contexts to describe similar emotional states. It reflects the broader phenomenon of player frustration in competitive online games, where matchmaking algorithms, skill gaps, or external factors can lead to repeated disappointing outcomes. While often used humorously, the term also highlights the psychological impact of gaming on players, particularly in high-stakes or highly competitive environments.