So, you've just beaten a Load-Bearing Boss, and are escaping from the Collapsing Lair. Or you're on a timed mission and need to beat a certain level before the timer runs out and your character inexplicably dies for no apparent reason. You keep going, and come across another character, beginning a cut scene... Hey, why's the timer still going? Why is it still counting down even though I'm stuck listening to this loud mouth going on a long philosophical Motive Rant? Heck, did I just die in the cut scene? If it happens while you're paused, it could also be a Bladder of Steel.