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Merritt's Law

An extension of Godwin’s Law, Merritt’s Law states that as an online argument grows longer and more heated, it becomes increasingly likely that a participant will stop discussing things and just throw up a series of “memes” (see below). When such an event occurs, the person guilty of running afoul of Merritt's Law has effectively forfeited the argument.

Properly used, the term “meme” refers broadly to “an idea, behavior, style, or usage that spreads from one person to another in a culture” but as used above, the term “meme” refers to an image with words typed onto it spread via social media. The words are not searchable and, as it turns out, when the words are intended to be a quote, it very frequently turns out to be a misquote.
You started using memes instead of words so, according to Merritt's Law, you lost!
by publicdefender November 17, 2016
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James Marriott

Keeps leaving me on read, James if you’re reading this please reply. I’m very upset. First you insult me on twitter then you do this JAMES WHAT THE HELL
Me: hello James
James Marriott:
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Bassist for All Time Low. He is a very good bassist, known for his Diddy Kong Stomp while playing. Usually seen working out and drinking protein shakes.
Hey look at Zack Merrick! hes Diddy Kong stomping all over the place
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When a man is moody and irritable he's on his man-period or meriod.
"Jeff is so moody this week! He must me on his meriod!!"
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James Marriott is a streamer who has very strange fans who need help!
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Everyone else- We can tell
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Merrilee

n: 1. An incomparable example of a woman imbued with mental brilliance melded with emotional depth. Merrilee can also have a devastatingly sexual impact, gifted as she is with an understated beauty that tends to sneak up her intended victim and then walloping him or her with a giant club of "I Want You". Recipients are usually left helpless to resist. 2. A witty, keenly perceptive person. 3. A woman possessed of second sight abilities frequently used to assist her associates. 4. A woman able to do 10 things at once, Merrilee is truly a whirwind of "get out of the way or get mowed over" efficiency. No one can run a home like a Merrilee. 5. A supremely desirable woman either as housemate or sex kitten. adj: 1. sexually desirable or horny 2. psychic 3. capable
adj 1. I'm so Merrilee right now. 2. I was totally Merrilee'd and foresaw the whole thing. 3. If you want it done, you have to get Merrilee about it!
by Fetchling February 3, 2010
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