A show you must see on USA that has thrilling stories and amazing actors such as Christopher Meloni who is a detective that has a family and sometimes brings his personal and family to the job. SVU: stands for special victims unit which pertains to victims of rape.
by Marisa S.* February 27, 2008
Get the Law and Order: SVUmug. by walker cyrus May 2, 2008
Get the long dick of the lawmug. From observation, recognising that the general standard of television in my opinion has deteriorated and continues to do so year by year, so much so I now watch very little, I’ve found as far as the programme quality and content on all television channels, the following Doghouse's Laws of Television often apply.
I started compiling this list several years ago and some of these "laws" are now occasionally mentioned by contributors to a specific TV network message board, though of course they can apply to any channel.
I'm sure other contributors may relate to some of them and can think of other examples of practices which could be added to the list.
With a new programme, if your impression of it after ten minutes is that it's going to be rubbish, you’ll only be right 95% of the time.
The number of advance programme trails screened, will be in inverse proportion to the quality of the programme. The ”best bits” of any programme will be included in the trail.
The volume of background music will often be in inverse proportion to the amount of watchable activity on the screen at that time.
Any TV audience gets the standard of programmes it deserves. It’s no good complaining about the quality of a programme if you continue to watch it.
If an idea for a programme suggested to a TV network commissioning department isn’t another soap in one form or another, or requires an "in your face" presenter/auto-cutie, celebrities, judges, phone votes, or the inclusion of dysfunctional members of the public, it is unlikely to be made.
The number of programme presenters appearing at any one time, will usually be in inverse proportion to the quality of the programme.
The number and variety of similar programmes on TV, are likely to be in inverse proportion to their cost to present.
To reach the widest audience, in a programme where the subject is of a specific nature, it may include totally unrelated elements in an attempt to also “engage” viewers who aren’t the slightest bit interested in the actual topic, in a futile attempt to increase the ratings.
Some programmes, even a few news bulletins, given the level at which the programme makers pitch their production, should have the words; "for Dummies" added to the title.
If you've any doubts about watching a programme, from the trails or advertising you've seen, take a chance, give it a miss.
I started compiling this list several years ago and some of these "laws" are now occasionally mentioned by contributors to a specific TV network message board, though of course they can apply to any channel.
I'm sure other contributors may relate to some of them and can think of other examples of practices which could be added to the list.
With a new programme, if your impression of it after ten minutes is that it's going to be rubbish, you’ll only be right 95% of the time.
The number of advance programme trails screened, will be in inverse proportion to the quality of the programme. The ”best bits” of any programme will be included in the trail.
The volume of background music will often be in inverse proportion to the amount of watchable activity on the screen at that time.
Any TV audience gets the standard of programmes it deserves. It’s no good complaining about the quality of a programme if you continue to watch it.
If an idea for a programme suggested to a TV network commissioning department isn’t another soap in one form or another, or requires an "in your face" presenter/auto-cutie, celebrities, judges, phone votes, or the inclusion of dysfunctional members of the public, it is unlikely to be made.
The number of programme presenters appearing at any one time, will usually be in inverse proportion to the quality of the programme.
The number and variety of similar programmes on TV, are likely to be in inverse proportion to their cost to present.
To reach the widest audience, in a programme where the subject is of a specific nature, it may include totally unrelated elements in an attempt to also “engage” viewers who aren’t the slightest bit interested in the actual topic, in a futile attempt to increase the ratings.
Some programmes, even a few news bulletins, given the level at which the programme makers pitch their production, should have the words; "for Dummies" added to the title.
If you've any doubts about watching a programme, from the trails or advertising you've seen, take a chance, give it a miss.
by Doghouse Riley November 2, 2008
Get the Doghouse's Laws of Television mug. Derived from the physics principle of Newton's First Law:
The First Law of Ecumomics states: "A dick/pussy getting action will tend to continue to get action, while a dick/pussy not getting any will tend to continue to not get any, unless acted upon by an external makeover force." Also known as ecumomic inertia.
The First Law of Ecumomics states: "A dick/pussy getting action will tend to continue to get action, while a dick/pussy not getting any will tend to continue to not get any, unless acted upon by an external makeover force." Also known as ecumomic inertia.
"I just keep getting pussy lately! I don't think it's ever going to stop. Thank goodness for the First Law of Ecumomics!"
by America Lover 🇺🇸 December 21, 2014
Get the First Law of Ecumomicsmug. based on the term Murphy's Law, in which "anything that can go wrong, will wrong."
Eddie Murphy's Law suggest that "anything that can go wrong, will go wrong for a black man,"
Eddie Murphy's Law suggest that "anything that can go wrong, will go wrong for a black man,"
That's Eddie Murphy's law for ya.
by AmericanBeard June 2, 2010
Get the Eddie Murphy's Lawmug. Most cops seem to believe they will get more respect if they grow a "Law Enforcement Mustache." It's a great accessory to wrap-around and/or Top Gun style sunglasses.
When you see the Law Enforcement Mustache, you know to stop playing around.
The Law Enforcement Mustache is not to be confused with the "Football Coach Mustache."
When you see the Law Enforcement Mustache, you know to stop playing around.
The Law Enforcement Mustache is not to be confused with the "Football Coach Mustache."
"Damn Tommy, I don't think we're going to get away with a warning because the trooper that pulled us over has a Law Enforcement Mustache."
by Man Dreaming Butterfly February 1, 2004
Get the Law Enforcement Mustachemug. Bell's Jokes Law states that the potential funniness of a joke is inversely proportional to its length.
Thus, long jokes, with excruciatingly long build-ups and high expectations rarely generate belly laughs, whilst short ones can easily take you by surprise and induce spontaneous mirth.
Thus, long jokes, with excruciatingly long build-ups and high expectations rarely generate belly laughs, whilst short ones can easily take you by surprise and induce spontaneous mirth.
Long joke: An Scotsman, a trout, two donkeys and a nun went blah, blah, blah, blah...... blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah...... blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah and do you know what the nun said?
Get trout of my house and take your key Dons with you. :O/
Short joke: What should you do if you find a trumpet growing in your garden?
Root it oot! :O)
Man - 'Hey, those two jokes just demonstrated Bell's Jokes Law!'
Get trout of my house and take your key Dons with you. :O/
Short joke: What should you do if you find a trumpet growing in your garden?
Root it oot! :O)
Man - 'Hey, those two jokes just demonstrated Bell's Jokes Law!'
by Bellser July 29, 2006
Get the Bell's Jokes Lawmug.