Sangamon's Principle

"The simpler the molecule, the better the drug. So the best drug is oxygen. Only two atoms. The second-best, nitrous oxide - a mere three atoms. The third-best, ethanol - nine. Past that, you're talking lots of atoms." From Neal Stephenson's Zodiac.

There is a little further background to this. The more complicated the molecule, the more unpredictable it is. Therefore, drugs like Cannabis, heroin,etc, are out of the window because of the increased chances of those complex substances fucking up your body.

Play it safe. Keep to Sangamons Principle.

"I used to be Straightedge, but now I adhere to Sangamons Principle."

"Why'd you change?"

"I like promiscuous sex and drink."

"Fair enough..."

by Paragon Pariah March 27, 2005

Precautionary Principle

The idea that if the consequences are unknown and may cause harm or negative consequences, it is best to avoid making that decision or to proceed with caution.

Since the effect of CO2 emissions on the climate is still unclear, it is best to use the precautionary principle.

by Richard Wayne Bobholz April 24, 2006

KISS principle

keep it simple stupid

kiss principle or perfection is reached not when there is nothing further to add, but when there is nothing further to take away...

by 3xC October 18, 2008

On General Principles

A term coined by Hunter S. Thompson, it's basically just a faster, cooler way of saying "because of basic morals(usually yours)". Often concerns inflicting violence on horrible people.

“That fucking monkey should be killed—or at least arrested—on general principles,”
-Hunter S. Thompson

by John Crawfish August 4, 2010

Zeno principle

The Zeno principle is placed on a member of a group that is always blamed for everything even if it is obvious they did nothing

"Why do you guys always blame john for everything?"
"The Zeno principle"

by Lord_Thicc January 26, 2022

Birkhölzer-Rejection-Principle (BRP)

The effect of trusting someone less, due to an inspirational quote on their social media profiles.

His LinkedIn profile totally triggers my Birkhölzer-Rejection-Principle (BRP) - it is full of Steve Jobs quotes.

by AliceAlice September 7, 2020

princia

Princia is the most wonderful person you will ever meet. Princia is cute, awesome and will always be there for you. Princia is very picky of her friends and boyfriends. Princia will wait for the right person to be with. Always love her because she needs all the love you can give her.

Princia is the MOST WONDERFUL FRIEND, I'VE EVER HAD!!!!

by NTAHONDAKIRIRA March 21, 2018