conservation of greatness

Usually used in sports related situations (but also applicable to all life situations), conservation of greatness describes a situation where a person has just done something earth shatteringly amazing, and then immediately proceeds to attempt another amazing action. The second action has 1% chance of doubling the glory, and a 99% chance of failure, which includes a 50% chance of making the person look like an absolute fool.

Popularly used in the game of ultimate frisbee, but possibly originating elsewhere.

'Conservation of greatness' is rarely used as part of a statement, but instead is the entire statement, said after witnessing the the failed follow up action.

Said with great joy when an opposing team fails to compensate for conservation of greatness, but with utter frustration when your own team mate has just made a fool of himself.

conservation of greatness by Edgar R Pagan December 19, 2005

Greatness 

Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan is the definition of greatness when it comes to basketball.

Greatness by Haussi.13 July 21, 2016

greatness 

greatness is an acquisition of status by the people who have contributed to an organization, group, or purpose that is greater than themselves. It is defined by the deeds of people that make this world a better place. To provide a purpose to those who have no purpose, and to sustain it, mitigate it from damage, and praise it in any way they can, while still maintaining their own dignity and greatness.

The greatness of man is apparent by its prosperity and conspiracy.

greatness by Erkthecrux November 24, 2009

America Cheeseburger Greatness Day 

Nov 4 Is National America Cheeseburger Greatness Day is when all Americans should go out and buy a cheeseburger

Man: Hey honey it's America Cheeseburger Greatness Day let's go get a cheeseburger
Woman: And do what add some more weight your already 300 pounds with diabetes do you want to commit suicide there are better ways to do that

America Cheeseburger Greatness Day by Gucci_Pineapple November 1, 2020

greatness 

the status obtained when an individual or individuals contribute to an organization, team, or purpose that is greater than themselves. It is defined by individual deeds as well as deeds as a whole. Greatness is always striving to be better, no matter what level of excellence you obtain. It is not just about being the best, it also about bringing out the best in those around you. i.e. taking time to give back and serve your community and impact the world.

The LSU softball team is the essence of greatness.

greatness by A Fish Called Juanita June 4, 2015

step into your greatness

to put forth sincere effort to become more than what you are now, and be successful in these efforts. bringing something out of yourself that you never even knew you had in you, pause

stop being a slacker and go out there in the world and achieve everything that you always knew you could, but were too afraid of failure to apply yourself. STEP INTO YOUR GREATNESS, MAN!

step into your greatness by LastLogo October 10, 2010

swanson pyramid of greatness

if your not living your life by it, your living wrong.

the ron swanson pyramid of greatness is a pyramid chart of the most badass TV character ever introduced to the fucking planet. it slowly teaches you how to be destined to become a badass white guy stuck as director of park and recreations at a small town in indiana who hates government but works in it as well. a dedicated fellow, this chart will make you a ron swanson.

"If you have any complaints, questions, or concerns, deal with it yourself, like an adult."
-Ron Swanson

"the swanson pyramid of greatness taught me how to be the perfect american and not some uncultured swine like the fucker reading this"

swanson pyramid of greatness by mr swanson July 31, 2018