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Douglas Adam's Law

The observation that whomever seeks a position of power is by that fact quite likely to be the least suited to be in that position of power.

Etymology: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, quote "Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job."
User: hay admin can i plz be mod?!?

Admin: Douglas Adam's Law, bitch.
by Tibyon May 22, 2012
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Spinter’s third law

Squirting 1-2 spritzes of lube (any flavour or un flavoured) into a zip loc sandwich baggie and using it to jerk off with, simply close the bag and discard it in the trash can when you are finished.
Super horny after seeing your sister mop the floor, do you mind if I go to the shitter and perform Spinter’s third law on myself
by Spinter April 7, 2021
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Chow-Li law

No matter how good you are at something, there will always be someone younger and more Asian than you who is better.
Person 1: Bruh, I am like *the* master at crowdsurfing

Person 2: Nah, remember the Chow-Li law
by oct3/4 June 24, 2016
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Karamazov law

The real state of the relationship is inversely proportional to the projected state of the relationship on social media.
e.g. If a relationship looks amazing on Instagram, it is likely near breaking point in reality.
"My buddy married a bridezilla. They are still together 10 years later. She posts on instagram about their supposedly-perfect marriage, but have been separated twice, it's a classic example of the Karamazov law"
by KindaTallGuy January 7, 2021
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common law girlfriend

Two people who having been getting together for a while but won't admit they are in a relationship
Robin is Barney's common law girlfriend on How I Met Your Mother
by Bobun 5ever August 5, 2012
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lay down the law

Start controlling the situation and enforce your rules.
"I layed down the law and now my wife doesnt cheat on me anymore."
by Diego September 4, 2003
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Common law dating

The act of being a couple without officially dating
Those two hang out all the time, they are so common law dating
by Dinosis3 March 17, 2009
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