Who knew that a phrase from an early 2000s TV show for the nerdy kids would become so relevant. A lot of people say “gotta blast” or “loggin' off gotta blast” in everyday conversation these days. I am one of those people. And lately, this phrase has ironically adopted a deeper meaning than it was probably ever supposed to.

“Loggin' off, gotta blast.” Usually, I say this to my friends in response to one of their sarcastic remarks, or when someone has found a way to make me the butt of the joke. It’s almost always in good humor. Not this time.

Lately, I’ve found that “loggin' off, gotta blast” explains how I feel about a wide variety of situations. Including those where I have been blatantly disrespected and used. So this one is for those of you who notoriously put up with too much. You’re allowed to say “loggin' off, gotta blast” to the people who aren’t fully appreciative of you and all of the light you have to give. Not only are you allowed, but it’s going to feel great when you do because you can only give so much light to others before you find yourself stuck in the dark.

Maybe it’s the guy who ghosted you. Maybe it’s the “best friend” who got too busy for you, the ex that still sends you a random 2 am text, the roommate who has never understood the concept of dishwashing or the member of your family that constantly asks why you aren’t doing more.

No matter who you are saying it to, it’s time to say “loggin' off, gotta blast” to anyone in your life who takes more than they give to you. Reciprocation of loyalty, support, and love shouldn’t be too much to ask from those you are closest to.

In a weird way, it seems we have none other than Jimmy Neutron to thank for a phrase that is not only extremely useful to the notoriously sarcastic, but also to those who are tired of being brought down by those they’d do anything for.

Loggin' off, gotta blast, my friends.