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Murphy's Law of Speaking Up

"If you go ahead and say something, people will get mad and accuse you of being too bold/impudent/forward, expecting too much, or asking too many questions. But if you keep quiet, people will criticize you for being too wimpy to stand up for yourself."
As a child and teenager, people always griped at me for my speaking my mind, and so I finally got too timid to open my mouth. Nowadays, however, many folks --- including some of those very same criticizers from my youth --- tell me that I need to stick up for myself more and stop being such a wuss... can't win! Classic example of "Murphy's Law of Speaking Up", I guess.
by QuacksO June 12, 2019
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Shermer's First Law of Intelligence

From a Penn & Teller show, a quote from Michael Shermer: "Smart people are very good at rationalising things they came to believe for unsmart reasons."
You might think Creationism boasts a few fine minds, but just remember Shermer's First Law of Intelligence.
by Fearman December 28, 2007
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Unwritten Law of School

When the bell rings, you must speak to the peer sitting next to you.
RIIIING!!! "Yah I know! My grandparents live in New York!" "No way! My cousin lives in Kansas" "OMG I love the Wizard of Oz!" "Thank goodness for the Unwritten Law of School!"
by Kennedy Middle September 21, 2011
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Liberty Marie Law

A flirtatious girl. She often tells other people secretes. She seems trustworthy when you meet, then it all changes. She will push you away, eventually. She often flirts with several boys at a time. Everyone loves Liberty until she screws them over. She
Liberty Marie Law is a fun, trustworthy person.
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The law of "Good Will Hunting"

States that if an argument arises when discussing a certain actor's best movie, if said actor appeared in the movie "Good Will Hunting," the argument is over and "Good Will Hunting" is the best movie that actor appeared in
Idiot - Ben Affleck's best movie is Argo.

Intelligent Person - Ha! Nope, it's Good Will Hunting! The law of "Good Will Hunting" states I'm correct!
by Booz August 11, 2014
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Godwin's Third Law

Formally Stated Godwin's Third Law is: For every mention of Godwin's Law, there will be an equal and opposite negative reaction. The statement means that in every interaction on the internet, where there is a pair of opposing opinions a reverence to Nazism or Hilter will be made, followed by some reference to Godwin's Law ; immediately followed in turn by a reference of Godwin's Law (see Godwin's Second Law) and then inevitably a further remark, usually made by a third party stating that Godwin's Law does not apply or that any mentioning Godwin's Law is somehow shouting down the argument . With each level ofassertion Godwin's law the BS level grows exponentially.
Third Party: Godwins "law" is really just an internet trend. It is NOT an actual law, nor is it part of actual debate or logic.
Forth Party: Ha ha! Godwin's Third Law - you lose.
by DaveSmith2013 August 29, 2016
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Das's Law of Elementary Aerodynamics

Das's Law of Elementary Aerodynamics:
When you're trying to impress someone, use big words that neither of you know....like elementary aerodynamics.
Hey dude if your trying to impress that chick, use the Das's Law of Elementary Aerodynamics. Works every time.
by Mindbladeskillyaks June 16, 2010
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