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Standard Creepiness Rule 

(Also known as the "Rule of 7")

The Standard Creepiness Rule is an equation that determines the youngest possible age of a potential date that is deemed to be socially acceptable and not creepy. It was mentioned in comic 314 of the web-comic XKCD. According to XKCD, the rule is as follows:

"Your age" (in years)÷2+7=Minimum socially acceptable age of your date

Be sure to follow PEMDAS.

Also remember that the rule is not set in stone and that it is superseded by legal restrictions and the presence of a consensual agreement.
Brad: "Hey, do you think it would be O.k. for me to go out with Rachel?"

Ryan: "Well you're 32 and she's 24, and since 32 divided by 2 plus 7 is 23, the Standard Creepiness Rule says you can date her."

Brad: "Ha-ha! I just have to remember that even though it's called a 'rule' its more like a 'guideline'."
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Craziness in a Box

A term to describe something hugely exciting. It also describe an expression of surprise such as holy shit! Even if it's a thought that's outside the box, it's crazy enough to go inside of it.
For example:
"Dude I just had an amazing chocolate fudge sunday it was craziness in a box!!!!

creepiness ratio 

The ratio that determines if a relationship between two people is creepy, based on their ages.

The ratio is (Age/2)+7 for minimal age, and (Age-7)*2 for maximum age.

The creepiness ratio does not work below 14, and does not exclude other limitations on age limits.
At age 24, the creepiness ratio allows dating someone between 19 and 34.

At age 34, the creepiness ratio allows dating someone between 24 and 54.

The Crappies 

A very rare STD consisting of the following diseases; the crabs, the clap, and herpies, which when combined create an unstoppable STD that can be transmitted without sexual or physical contact.
Does this look like the "Crappies" to you?

I think that girl gave me the crappies.

If your pee itches when you burn you probably have the crappies.
The Crappies by Gritty42 October 24, 2011

Cuthbert Crappingsdown

A name commonly used for a person who is very good at what they do, yet are unknown to the majority of the population.
Before David Beckham became a proffesional footballer, he was a Cuthbert Crappingsdown in his neighbourhood.

the pursuit of crappyness

what nbc's primetime lineup should be called
there was nothing on tv last night

of course, and with the pursuit of crappyness running from 8-11 on nbc there was even less.

creepiness limit 

The lower age limit for one's girl- or boyfriend, below which the relationship becomes creepy. Found by the following formula:

creepiness limit = 0.5x(your age) + 6

Breaks down when you're below age 13 or over 65, approximately.
Eg. the creepiness limit for a 30-year-old would be 21, but the creepiness limit for an 18-year-old would be 15.
creepiness limit by Dr McSanta November 28, 2007