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Poor oil droplet, forever doomed to be the outcast at water's party! This chemical comedy perfectly captures the principle of "like dissolves like" - water molecules are polar (think clingy besties who share everything), while oil is non-polar (the loner who keeps to itself). When water calls oil "hydrophobe," it's not just name-calling - it's literally science-speak for "water-fearing." The oil isn't being rude; it's physically incapable of mixing due to its molecular structure. Next time you see that rainbow sheen on a puddle, remember it's just oil practicing its socially-distant lifestyle!