catch-22 From [Wikipedia's Catch-22 (logic):][1] >A catch-22 is a paradoxical situation from which an individual cannot escape because of contradictory rules. <br><br> An example would be: >>To apply for a job, you need to have a few years of experience. But in order to gain experience, you need to get a job first. [1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catch-22_(logic)