Formulated by Barney Stinson of "How I Met Your Mother", detailing how relationships are like freeways, and there are exits that can be taken to get out of them:
1. 6 hours (aka one night stand)
2. 4 days
3. 3 weeks
4. 7 months
5. 1.5 years/18 months
6. 18 years
7. death
As Robin would later put it, if one person says, "I love you", then the relationship moves into the carpool lane, where there is a big diamond.
1. 6 hours (aka one night stand)
2. 4 days
3. 3 weeks
4. 7 months
5. 1.5 years/18 months
6. 18 years
7. death
As Robin would later put it, if one person says, "I love you", then the relationship moves into the carpool lane, where there is a big diamond.
Robin: I usually don't get this far in a relationship. I usually take the 3 week exit.
Lily: Don't tell me you're actually buying into Barney's "freeway theory"
Lily: Don't tell me you're actually buying into Barney's "freeway theory"
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A theory which states that a man must keep his personal life (i.e. friends) separate from his relationship side (i.e. girlfriend). Should the two worlds come into contact with each other (by means of his girlfriend becoming friends with his friends), both worlds blow up.
"If Relationship George walks through that door, he will kill Independent George! A George divided against itself, cannot stand!" - George Costanza
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Serbia's economy expanded from 50 billion USD to 350 billion USD in the space of two years due to Mikeonomics (theory).
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Get the Mikeonomics (theory) mug.The "Three-Week" theory is a developmental hypothesis stating that any obsession that occurs past the length of three consecutive weeks will become cemented within the personality and manner of the obsessor.
The "Three-Week" theory begins with an individual learning about or re familiarizing themselves with a certain subject. This subject can be a person, place, thing, or idea. The obsessor throws their entire physical, mental, and spiritual selves into the study, following, and application of said subject. While most cases of hardcore obsession cease after a period spanning anywhere from fifteen minutes to two weeks, the obsessors in these cases prolong their obsession to the length of a three-week period. Once this three week period is hit, the obsession has been proven to occupy a small but significant portion of the obsessors brain. At this point, the impact of the obsession will now become long-lasting, or in some cases, permanent. Most obsessors may be aware after the three-week period that their obsession has reached the point of no return, though some obsessors lack the self-awareness to recognize the unnatural nature of their obsession.
The "Three-Week" theory begins with an individual learning about or re familiarizing themselves with a certain subject. This subject can be a person, place, thing, or idea. The obsessor throws their entire physical, mental, and spiritual selves into the study, following, and application of said subject. While most cases of hardcore obsession cease after a period spanning anywhere from fifteen minutes to two weeks, the obsessors in these cases prolong their obsession to the length of a three-week period. Once this three week period is hit, the obsession has been proven to occupy a small but significant portion of the obsessors brain. At this point, the impact of the obsession will now become long-lasting, or in some cases, permanent. Most obsessors may be aware after the three-week period that their obsession has reached the point of no return, though some obsessors lack the self-awareness to recognize the unnatural nature of their obsession.
Friend 1: I can't believe Jennifer's still obsessed with Jacob Sartorius. I thought it was just a joke but it's been three whole weeks.
Friend 2: According to the "Three-Week" theory, there's no stopping her obsession now.
Friend 2: According to the "Three-Week" theory, there's no stopping her obsession now.
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In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we all know, kills brain cells, but naturally it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine!
That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers.
In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we all know, kills brain cells, but naturally it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine!
That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers.
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