Meet Alex, a first-year engineering student at the University of Waterloo. Balancing a rigorous class schedule and a part-time job, Alex has taken to the subreddit late at night, seeking solace in the online community. Known among friends for their passion for robotics and casual video game marathons, Alex often sacrifices sleep for their projects, resulting in classic, succinct midnight comments like "sleep" that convey both their exhaustion and the prioritization of deadlines over rest. 