dysfunction vs goat rope

dysfunction

noun
  • A failure to function in an expected or complete manner. Usually refers to a disorder in a bodily organ (e.g. erectile dysfunction), a mental disorder, or the improper behavior of a social group. 

verb
  • To fail to function correctly; to malfunction. 

goat rope

noun
  • An ill-advised solution to contain a problem; a solution that will eventually fail. 

  • A convoluted issue that is contested by many parties. 

  • A rodeo event in which competitors attempt to lasso a goat, usually for younger participants. 

  • A confusing, disorganized situation often attributed to or marked by human error. 

How often have the words dysfunction and goat rope occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )