Common Sense 

A phrase used by someone who wants any critical analysis of what they are saying to stop immediately.

"Global warming can't exist because it was cold last winter. That's just common sense."

Common Sense by Al Benedict June 11, 2009

common sense 

The term should speak for itself. A Sense which SHOULD be common to everyone. Usually refers to any sort of logic that should be obvious to anyone.

It is dangerous to play with sharp objects.

Don't touch the posionous snake.

If you buy a Sega product you are just throwing your money away on something that will not have any new games released for it shortly after its release.

common sense by Sega Slayer February 10, 2007

common sense 

1) Putting the pieces together using the knowledge that one already has. Usually obtained by having actual life experiences, as opposed to sitting at a desk of in front of a textbook all day.

The only type of knowledge in life that is truly useful over 99% of the time.

1) Jimmy spent eight years at his desk getting his advanced degree in mechanical engineering. He was hired happily straight out of college making $105,000 a year, but ultimately failed at even the simplest of automotive tasks, since he lacks the common sense to so much as change his oil.

It also took him 45 minutes to find the entrance on the hooker he hired on a lonely Friday night.

common sense by the way, do you like dags? January 13, 2009

Common Sense 

Being able to see the outcome of your actions before you do them.

Driving too fast in the rain? Common sense tells you that you could lose control.

Common Sense by Scarlettpoppies December 16, 2018

common sense 

It was announced today that Common Sense passed away last night in her sleep. Common Sense has been bed-ridden for the past several years as a result of severe atrophy from lack of use. Common sense was preceeded in death by her mother, personal accountability, and father, integrity.

Bob is a card carrying member of the ACSU... the American Common Sense Union.

common sense by scorekeeper June 27, 2004

common sense 

Knowledge that is "sensed" to be true by everyone, but results in most believing the world is flat. Tends to be an overused excuse by pseudo-intellectuals to prove their own vapid points.

John: "I can't belive Kelly failed her test. She studied and everything..."

Tommy: "But she's blonde. Everyone knows blondes are ridiculously stupid. It's just common sense."

John: "What?"

common sense by That Person Who's Wrong. February 19, 2010

common sense 

to have good sound judgment

Its only common sense to not spend your last dollar on something you don't need.

common sense by Gerard Irick December 14, 2009