n. A trivial frustration or petty concern, particularly one that contrasts sharply with serious problems such as those faced by developing nations.
2013
It’s not even that That Guy is wrong. But does he have to be such a jerk about it? Doesn’t he realize that the difficulty of finding your favorite amaro in local liquor stores is the madre of all First World problems?
2013
Dear Wined Out: First, let me thank you for outlining the very essence of the phrase "first-world problem" in this space.
1995 (earliest)
Wait for me if I don't show up
Take from me this hypocrite's cup
And somewhere around the world
Someone would love to have my first-world problems
Take from me this hypocrite's cup
And somewhere around the world
Someone would love to have my first-world problems
Also on the Discovery Bay agenda is the problem of the new Guardforce security guards. It seems they're "distastefully dressed".
"Their uniform is quite ugly," sighs one citizen.
Chimes another: "I do not like their uniform either. But no worry, it will be changed later. This is one of the contract terms." Ah, First World Problems.
"Their uniform is quite ugly," sighs one citizen.
Chimes another: "I do not like their uniform either. But no worry, it will be changed later. This is one of the contract terms." Ah, First World Problems.