The van schwack principal expouses, that it is very common in discourse, that it is much harder and takes far longer to explain why something said is ignorant then it simply is to say the ignorant thing.
Person 1: My friend is ignorant.
Person 2: What do you mean?
Person 1: Well they said something incredibly stupid sounding last night and it took me almost an hour to fully explain it.
Person 2: Van Schwack.
Person 1: No, it was Kevin.
Person 2: No, I mean the van schwack principal. You can say three words that take paragraphs to why it's ignorant. But you're right Kevin says I'm pretty dumb stuff. What did he say this time?
Person 1: It would take too long to explain.
Person 2: That's The Van Schwack Principle for you.
Person 2: What do you mean?
Person 1: Well they said something incredibly stupid sounding last night and it took me almost an hour to fully explain it.
Person 2: Van Schwack.
Person 1: No, it was Kevin.
Person 2: No, I mean the van schwack principal. You can say three words that take paragraphs to why it's ignorant. But you're right Kevin says I'm pretty dumb stuff. What did he say this time?
Person 1: It would take too long to explain.
Person 2: That's The Van Schwack Principle for you.
by Little Aware Bear May 21, 2022
First theorized in 2004 by household paper product manufacturer Charmin, the principle states the revelatory discovery that "less is more."
by mixiehat October 02, 2019
The party was hopping but the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle was is full play so who knows what will happen.
by SaintAmbrose July 29, 2022
by Heyseed May 31, 2008
Used to describe something you never do, but do once just to feel once as you never feel (the name is becasue yellow shirts are horrible)
by carlitosxxx21 October 04, 2008
An analogy between activities of a sexual or romantic nature and a roller-coaster, or any amusement park ride. According to this philosophy, the engaging in sexual activities with a partner one does not find aesthetically satisfactory in order to receive a similar treatment from his/her far better looking friend is equivalent to waiting in line (a mundane and unpleasant activity) in order to get on a roller-coaster (a thrilling and exhilarating experience). The roller-coaster principle may also be used to describe the opposite: waiting in line for an amusement park ride that ultimately is not worth the wait. Details of the roller-coaster riding experience also directly apply to the metaphorical analogy. For example, vomiting on Kingda Ka would be the equivalent of vomiting while having intercourse with Meghan Fox. The Roller-coaster Principle, so long as the roller-coaster is in fact superior to the wait in line, exempts any male or female from being ridiculed for "waiting in line".
Can also be defined as "exploitation and manipulation".
Can also be defined as "exploitation and manipulation".
Guy 1: As one of my closest friends, I simply cannot allow you to accept that female's offer of fornication. She is simply horrendous!
Guy 2: You mustn't forget that said lovemaking increases my chances of performing similar acts on her tantalizing and voluptuous compatriot without need of Roofies!
Guys 1 & 2 in unison: THE ROLLER-COASTER PRINCIPLE!
*Highfive*
Guy 2: You mustn't forget that said lovemaking increases my chances of performing similar acts on her tantalizing and voluptuous compatriot without need of Roofies!
Guys 1 & 2 in unison: THE ROLLER-COASTER PRINCIPLE!
*Highfive*
by supercoollad July 04, 2010
by Rusty Handle April 06, 2017