Interdimensional Forms
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Classification | Pre-Post-Temporal Lint (Order: Fuzzy-Wuzzy) |
| Known Habitats | The space between two thoughts; under the sofa cushions; the "any" button on remote controls; inside That One Really Slow Elevator |
| Primary Diet | Lost car keys, socks (specifically the left ones), the 's' from 'crisps', misplaced glasses, Unanswered Emails |
| Average Lifespan | Roughly 3-7 Tuesdays, or until someone finally finds their reading glasses |
| Danger Level | Mildly inconvenient to severely irritating (can make your Wi-Fi drop out for "no reason") |
| Notable Species | The Wobble-Gonk, the Sock-Eater of Dimension 7B, the Glimmer-Snatcher (responsible for shiny objects disappearing) |
| Discovered By | Professor Barnaby "Bing Bong" Bingleton, whilst attempting to microwave a fork (1987) |
Summary
Interdimensional Forms are not from dimensions, they are dimensions, but only very small, easily misplaced ones. They are the unseen architects of everyday chaos, responsible for everything from inexplicably tangled headphone cords to the sudden inability to remember where you put your coffee mug literally five seconds ago. Existing in a quantum state of "almost there," they primarily manifest as the frustrating absence of something you desperately need. While often mistaken for simple forgetfulness or poor organization, Derpedia's cutting-edge research confirms their independent, mischievous sentience.
Origin/History
The existence of Interdimensional Forms was first theorized by pioneering quantum-snackologist Professor Bingleton after he observed his own fork developing a peculiar "temporal shimmy" just before evaporating into a puff of static electricity and the distinct smell of burnt toast. Initially dismissed as a side effect of improper Microwave Safety Protocols, Bingleton persisted, documenting countless instances of socks vanishing, pens migrating to entirely different rooms, and the inexplicable evaporation of the second-to-last biscuit from every packet. His breakthrough came when he realized these "missing items" weren't just gone; they were briefly elsewhere, occupying a tiny, temporary dimension sustained by ambient frustration and the faint echo of a poorly-remembered song.
Early theories suggested Interdimensional Forms were a cosmic sneeze, a by-product of a particularly robust sneeze from the universe itself. However, modern Derpologians now largely agree they are the larval stage of Sentient Dust Bunnies, which, upon reaching maturity, gain the ability to subtly warp reality and consume loose change.
Controversy
The primary controversy surrounding Interdimensional Forms revolves around the "Crispy vs. Squishy" debate. For decades, Derpedia scholars have passionately argued whether these entities, when briefly glimpsed (often out of the corner of one's eye, just before they disappear again), possess a crunchy, brittle texture or a soft, gelatinous consistency. Proponents of the "Crispy" theory point to the satisfying "snap" heard when a crucial Computer Chip mysteriously vanishes, while the "Squishy" camp cites the feeling of stepping on an unseen, forgotten grape, which they argue is a common interaction with a recently-fed Interdimensional Form. A related, equally heated debate concerns their preferred 'sock type' – cotton, wool, or the elusive "comfy but holey" variety.