The secret number in all college vending machines, that if pressed, will provide free but tasteless crisps for all.
Coincidentally, the meaning of life
Coincidentally, the meaning of life
Guy 1: Aww man, i'm so hungry, i could really go for a bag of McCoy's but i'm out of money
Guy 2: i'm afraid it's the number 42 for you, wheat crunchies ahoy
Guy 2: i'm afraid it's the number 42 for you, wheat crunchies ahoy
by Saishou December 26, 2008

The general rule that you should always bring a towel just in case you do something stupid so at least people will say "Hey that guy/gal really knows where their towel is". Coincidentally this is also the meaning of life and all questions because all answers can be deprived from 42 an example of this would be: How many minutes dose it take to make a marshmallow peep answer 42 because 4+2=6 and it takes 6 minuets to make. Part of the 100+ general rules of the universe.
Bob: What should I bring to my camping trip to Death Vally?
Jim: Always remember Rule 42: Always bring a towel.
Bob: Why? a towel there is no reason I would need it.
Jim: But what if you get lost then with a knife and a little time you can make a turban like hat to shield your eyes so you don't over heat and go temporally blind, or what happens when you need some sort of bag but you only have a knife a towel and some rope you could make your own knapsack.
Bob: Thanks Jim for reminding me about Rule 42.
Jim: No problem.
Jim: Always remember Rule 42: Always bring a towel.
Bob: Why? a towel there is no reason I would need it.
Jim: But what if you get lost then with a knife and a little time you can make a turban like hat to shield your eyes so you don't over heat and go temporally blind, or what happens when you need some sort of bag but you only have a knife a towel and some rope you could make your own knapsack.
Bob: Thanks Jim for reminding me about Rule 42.
Jim: No problem.
by Raegon December 9, 2008

In a non fictional sense, the phrase represents the suttle but significant influences that fictional ideas have on in the "real" world.
by Richard Malenfant May 28, 2007

by Eivsleiv42 September 18, 2020

The MG-42 was a light machine-gun during World War 2, probably the most famous weapon of them all along with the M1 Garand. The MG-42 had a rate of fire at 1200 rounds per minute (RPM), yet, it couldn't fire such a bullet train, since the barrel will start to melt after a while. This machinegun was the choice of the German machine-gunner, since it causes panic amongst enemy soldiers when fired. It also makes a very distinctive sound, as it was called "Hitler's Buzzsaw".
Third platoon went up the hill, then some kraut fuckhead came out of nowhere and fired his MG-42, wasting every guy in the platoon.
by Ali. S January 20, 2007

by pillbox September 24, 2005

A person that gives an impression that they are better than it may appear. Poser, exhibitionist, fake, show-off. A person that has expensive gear but lacks the ability to perform. Especially a person who is trendy or fashionable in a superficial way.
by Herb Schmackowitz July 9, 2018
