Mexican standoff: A confrontation among two or more armed parties, none of which wants to attack first (fearing that the other could retaliate), but neither of which will disarm (for fear the other will attack). SEE: mutually assured destruction

Latvian standoff: A literal stand-off. They’re all very tall; standing competitions are quite popular in Latvia.

New Year’s Eve standoff: A confrontation among two parties, one at your best friend’s house that you promised to go already and the other is an exclusive event at a speakeasy downtown that will definitely be more fun.

Spanish standoff: Same as a Mexican standoff but all of the “s” sounds are “th” instead.

Standing standoff: Studies show that this type of standoff is more ergonomic and less likely to cause chronic spinal injuries.

Stand-up standoff: Two comedians who are both really good and they each want to go second so that the audience is already warmed up.

Cuban Missile Crisis: A Mexican standoff with way more people involved.