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Shank's Law 

Shank's Law is internet shorthand for a common response to the logical fallacy of "Argument from authority". It states: " The imaginative powers of the human mind have yet to rise to the challenge of concocting a conspiracy theory so batshit insane that one cannot find at least one Ph.D holding scientist to support it."

Proponents of conspiracy theories often attempt to lend their swivel-eyed nonsense credibility by citing the "findings" of one or more Ph.D professors. However, they fail to appreciate that the fact that a person holds a Ph.D doesn't necessarily mean they aren't crazy.
"Weasel semen is a proven cure for AIDS, especially when gargled."
"Bullshit!"
"You think so? Well here's a study by Professor Hodor of Bumblefuck University that proves it!"
"Shank's Law, bro. Shank's law."
Shank's Law by CaptainSmash! June 10, 2015
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Shank spanking 

Little Dougie was shank spanking to the porn!
Shank spanking by I, Wreckerrr October 22, 2016
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Pulled a Shanka 

To finish an American bachelor’s program in 2 years instead of 4
David is such an overachiever, he pulled a Shanka! He graduated at 19 years old from college.

rage shanked 

Combination of rage and shanked.

1. One of the many derivatives of owned.

2. Can be used literally as well. As in to shank someone with extreme prejudice.
Dude, you got rage shanked!

You better go this weekend or I'll rage shank your ass!
rage shanked by Kageh February 8, 2005

Tetra-shank 

tetra - A combining form or prefix signifying four</small>

Tetra-shank - to stab, or "shank", someone with four combined objects
Roy: *tetra-shank*
Ben: you just tetra-shanked me with 4 brightly colored pencils - AAAAAAAHHHHHHHhhh....

Frozen poop shank 

The single most horrifying weapon ever conceived by mankind. The mere mention of such a diabolical utensil is enough to send a sane man hurtling into a downward spiral of madness. The threat of a frozen poop shank is not one to be taken nor delivered lightly, for the second a man starts sharpening his shit in the freezer is the second he has nothing to lose.
Man 1 pulls out a knife and demands Man 2's wallet. Man 2 reaches into his lunchbox and pulls out a frozen poop shank and demands Man 1's wallet, and receives it.

Donkey Shank 

To insert ones finger into another persons asshole causing them to squeal like a donkey. It often causes bleeding of the anus as if it was shanked. Also known as a cadolfi.
After Anthony donkey shanked me my asshole bled.
Donkey Shank by Memelordicus December 28, 2018