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Economic uncertainty principle: (noun) The principle stating that it's impossible to predict and measure certain economic variables with complete accuracy, due to the inherent unpredictability and complexity of economic systems.
I can't predict the stock market with certainty, it's the economic uncertainty principle in action
by Phieyl January 16, 2023
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Diaper Principle

The Diaper Principle is like a “poo-tastic” metaphor for how some workplaces handle mistakes. 🩴💩 It’s when management, in response to one person’s blunder, makes everyone wear a metaphorical diaper to prevent future mishaps. In other words, instead of dealing with the real issue, they make everyone suffer the consequences of one person’s mess!
Guess what? Karen spilled coffee on her keyboard, and now we all have to attend a ‘how not to spill coffee’ workshop!”
Employee 2: “OMG, that’s the Diaper Principle in full swing! Can’t believe they’re diapering us for Karen’s coffee catastrophe!
by anonymous July 22, 2023
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The Rat Stick Principle

"How do I solve this problem?"
"Use the Rat Stick Principle."
"What's that?"
"You're cooked if you don't know what this is."
by The Rat Stick Method September 17, 2024
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First principle

What is that? I don't know what that is... Like a prime directive?...... I'm not a cyborg.
Hym "First Principle: I am better than everyone! Without exception! Second Principle: Children are abominations! Murder them all! Third Principle: Don't talk about fight club... Don't... Uh... Don't do it... Ever... Fourth Principle: I don't know... I don't have one. There's only 3... THE 3 PRINCIPLES OF QUASI-PANDEIST GNOSTICISM! (Don't ask about the fourth one)."
by Hym Iam April 6, 2024
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fish principle

Fish. Acronym for "Fuck it, Shit happens." A sort of 21st century Hakuna Matata.
*shit happens*

*everyone whines*

Bob applies the fish principle: "Oh well. Fuck it, shit happens."

*bob moves on with his life, happy and not worried about whatever happened."

*everyone else keeps whining*
by Jjshdddkdishbsbsjskshsbdbd September 21, 2013
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Heisen Poe Uncertainty principle

Similar to Poe's law and a weak man argument, it's when satire and genuine belief exist simultaneously .
Person one: Holy shit feminists want to #endfathersday

Person two: Nah that's a troll.

Person three: No It's real, here is a feminist writing for Huff Po saying it.

Person four: Guys its the Hiesen Poe uncertainty principle at play, It started on 4 chan but real feminist bought in just like with #freebleeding and #pissforequality. The Heisen Poe Uncertainty principle Similar to Poe's law and a weak man argument, it's when satire and genuine belief exist simultaneously .
by wazzup98765 June 13, 2018
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The Thatcher Principle

If a person's death results in a benefit for society equal to or greater than Thatcher's negative influence on society, the death is to be celebrated.
A: Did you hear? Jair Bolsonaro died.
B: Good riddance. He falls under the Thatcher principle.
by Azshara October 2, 2020
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