This theory recognizes that humans are not perfect and that for every mistake in a model or schedule
there will be another "mistake" in somewhat equal scope to offset each other, hence rendering the model or budget still valid.
The idea behind is that things will anyway fall the way they fall and we cannot control for that.
The optimistic view is that this theory rejects Murphy's Law, the negligent take on it is the "Trust me, it will be OK" approach to life.
Decide where you want to be.
there will be another "mistake" in somewhat equal scope to offset each other, hence rendering the model or budget still valid.
The idea behind is that things will anyway fall the way they fall and we cannot control for that.
The optimistic view is that this theory rejects Murphy's Law, the negligent take on it is the "Trust me, it will be OK" approach to life.
Decide where you want to be.
Accountant 1: oh, crap... we forgot to add $1 million in income from product X sales to the budget
Accountant 2: oh, fudge... product Y's revenue is inflated by $980K...oh wait... based on the Theory of Offsetting Mistakes all is well, the numbers we gave the CEO are still valid, yay.
Girl: oh, crap... your condom broke
Dude: oh, fudge... you miscounted your days, your period is due today at 8pm.... you are not pregnant, yay.
Accountant 2: oh, fudge... product Y's revenue is inflated by $980K...oh wait... based on the Theory of Offsetting Mistakes all is well, the numbers we gave the CEO are still valid, yay.
Girl: oh, crap... your condom broke
Dude: oh, fudge... you miscounted your days, your period is due today at 8pm.... you are not pregnant, yay.
by Tim E Wastin August 26, 2013
Get the Theory of Offsetting Mistakesmug. The idea that one of your friends are so chopped that good looking girls run away in terror, but they can pull because they don’t have a scarecrow.
“John is so chopped I can’t pull in English class, but he already has a girlfriend. He’s an example of the scarecrow theory.”
by Twigsteroonie September 3, 2025
Get the The Scarecrow Theorymug. The sexual theory that females should only fuck Bulls(sexually dominant males that are usually African American) while the Cucks or calf’s sit and watch them fuck their wife's and gf’s and so on.
Did you see Professor Johnson’s Biology Lecture last Friday?
Yes he went over the Bull-Calf theory
Damn I missed the most important lecture this year
Yes he went over the Bull-Calf theory
Damn I missed the most important lecture this year
by Josiahtouches October 8, 2021
Get the Bull-Calf theorymug. A theory thought up by a great philosopher which states: The thought of if someone has lost their virginity in a certain location, is more likely to be a yes.
person 1: Man this lake is pretty but there’s so many broken bottles on the ground
person 2: hey, you think someone lost their virginity here?
person 1: yeah, given Breezy’s Location Theory, most likely at least one person has
person 2: hey, you think someone lost their virginity here?
person 1: yeah, given Breezy’s Location Theory, most likely at least one person has
by Queen Breezy November 9, 2020
Get the Breezy’s Location Theorymug. comments filled with ai bots that send stupid non relevant topics to a literal short or video. these comments are full of heart emojis, many other emojis, and so much more, mostly common in content farms, sometimes like beggars, etc
by IHATEFURRIESANDSUSVIDEOS! March 5, 2025
Get the Dead Internet Theorymug. The formula to prove that a circle, square and two right triangles are the same thing.
90(4s)=360c=90(2t)+45a
90(4s)=360c=90(2t)+45a
The Scangles Theory is to prove that one circle, one square and two right triangles are the exact same thing. Geometry really is a mess
by ReigningChaos December 18, 2019
Get the Scangles Theorymug. Dead Mall Theory posits a multifaceted critique of modern
consumerism and the evolving landscape of digital and
physical spaces. Drawing inspiration from the eerie aesthetic
of the Backrooms and the nostalgic satire of vaporwave
Micro-culture, it explores the decline of traditional malls
as emblematic of broader societal shifts.
At its core, Dead Mall Theory echoes the sentiment of the
Dead Internet Theory, suggesting that just as malls become
"dead" when anchor stores vanish, online spaces are
increasingly dominated by bots and AI-generated content,
displacing genuine human interaction and agency. This
convergence reflects the erosion of authentic connection
and the commodification of both physical and virtual
environments under the pressures of mass production and
consumer capitalism.
Furthermore, Dead Mall Theory incorporates critiques of
materialism highlighting the societal consequences of
prioritizing acquisition and consumption over meaningful
experiences and relationships. Recent events have
accelerated these trends, pushing more people towards
virtual engagement and rendering certain physical spaces
obsolete. What will thenext generation be lacking as a result?
In essence, Dead Mall Theory serves as a commentary on the
intersection of economics, technology, and culture,
illustrating how the decline of malls mirrors broader shifts
in societal values and the evolving nature of public spaces
in the digital age.
consumerism and the evolving landscape of digital and
physical spaces. Drawing inspiration from the eerie aesthetic
of the Backrooms and the nostalgic satire of vaporwave
Micro-culture, it explores the decline of traditional malls
as emblematic of broader societal shifts.
At its core, Dead Mall Theory echoes the sentiment of the
Dead Internet Theory, suggesting that just as malls become
"dead" when anchor stores vanish, online spaces are
increasingly dominated by bots and AI-generated content,
displacing genuine human interaction and agency. This
convergence reflects the erosion of authentic connection
and the commodification of both physical and virtual
environments under the pressures of mass production and
consumer capitalism.
Furthermore, Dead Mall Theory incorporates critiques of
materialism highlighting the societal consequences of
prioritizing acquisition and consumption over meaningful
experiences and relationships. Recent events have
accelerated these trends, pushing more people towards
virtual engagement and rendering certain physical spaces
obsolete. What will thenext generation be lacking as a result?
In essence, Dead Mall Theory serves as a commentary on the
intersection of economics, technology, and culture,
illustrating how the decline of malls mirrors broader shifts
in societal values and the evolving nature of public spaces
in the digital age.
by Nukem6 May 31, 2024
Get the dead mall theorymug.