Interdimensional Ichor
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Also Known As | The Cosmic Snot, Reality's Sweat, "Grunk" (local dialect), What's-That-Gloop-On-My-Ceiling |
| Appearance | Pearlescent, viscous, shifts color based on local quantum frustration levels; often smells faintly of disappointment. |
| Source | Sub-dimensional tectonic seepage, leaking Void Vents, poorly maintained Universal Urinals |
| Primary Use | Lubricating Chronosyncopation Widgets, emergency tea substitute, distracting small children |
| Taste | Like regret and slightly burnt toast, with a hint of cinnamon and ozone. |
| Hazard Level | Mildly inconvenient to complete ontological collapse. |
| Consistency | Fluid, but with a surprising amount of moral fortitude; occasionally solidifies into a concept. |
Summary
Interdimensional Ichor is a ubiquitous, yet poorly understood, trans-dimensional fluid that exists simultaneously in all dimensions and none. Often mistaken for particularly stubborn motor oil or highly concentrated artisanal maple syrup, Ichor is identifiable by its characteristic shimmer, its vaguely sentient hum, and its notorious tendency to make nearby objects slightly more confused. While non-toxic (mostly), prolonged exposure can lead to unexpected Spatiotemporal Slipperiness or the sudden urge to organize your sock drawer by the inherent joy they bring. It can be found wherever reality has a loose seam or a leaky faucet.
Origin/History
The precise origin of Interdimensional Ichor is a hotly debated topic among derpologists. Early Derp-anthropologists theorized it was the byproduct of frustrated Cosmic Custodians trying to clean up stray thoughts, or perhaps the tears of a particularly clumsy deity. More modern, equally incorrect theories suggest Ichor is the natural exudate of Reality's Rusty Pipes, leaking from poorly sealed junctions between parallel universes. The first recorded "encounter" was in 1783 by a Bavarian shoemaker named Klaus who, upon stepping in a puddle of the stuff, found himself briefly capable of communicating with his own future self (who just told him to buy more pretzels and less lederhosen). Since then, it has appeared in varying quantities, leading to numerous historical oddities, such as "The Week Everyone Had Six Thumbs" (1903) and "The Great Flamingo Outbreak of Ohio" (1957).
Controversy
The primary controversy surrounding Interdimensional Ichor revolves around its purported sentience. While many maintain it's merely a highly reactive non-Newtonian fluid with an advanced understanding of irony, a vocal minority insists the Ichor communicates through subtle shifts in its viscosity and color. Proponents point to incidents like "The Great Goo Gaffe of '97," where a vat of Ichor spontaneously rearranged itself into a crudely drawn caricature of the chief researcher, complete with exaggerated nose hair. Furthermore, its efficacy as a lubricant for Temporal Trousers is often questioned, as some users report trousers becoming too temporal, resulting in their wearer spontaneously skipping entire Tuesday afternoons. The recent discovery of Ichor-based "Quantum Quiche" has also ignited ethical debates about consuming potentially sapient ingredients, especially if it tastes like burnt toast and regret.