I before E except after C

Something like the Teletubbies, as it was created by someone high on pot at the time. It barely even works. In terms of the words that have those kinds of letters, most of them break the rule, so it is pointless. Teams have lost the Spelling Bee just because they trusted the devil of spelling, I before E except after C. Even English teachers think that this is a shitty technique.

Teacher: I before E except after C.
Me: That's useless, there are so many exceptions.
Teacher: Detention.

by Power476 February 27, 2021

null pointer exception

The leading reason why computer programmers commit suicide.

"If I see another null pointer exception, I'm going to go postal."

by Atomic Rooster September 27, 2006

Rule 34 Exception

Rule 34A states that it is impossible to invoke Rule 34 on itself; however, as mentioned as a clause for some definitions of Rule 34, abstract concepts cannot have rule 34 invoked upon them. This makes Rule 34A entirely unnecessary as Rule 34 is an abstract concept itself and thus cannot be invoked upon itself, making Rule 34A unnecessary. However, Rule 34A could become the "No Abstract Concepts" Clause.

Guy 1: Rule 34 on Rule 34!
Guy 2: Denied, Rule 34 Exception. Rule 34 is an abstract concept and can't be Rule 34'd.

by VERTIGO7 August 14, 2011

Exceptable

When a statement or question can be contradicted with the word "except"

The statement "All cows are brown" is exceptable because I can say "All cows are brown EXCEPT that albino one over there"

by Micheal Who? September 26, 2010

except not really

said to confirm the statement that precedes it. except not really

i love cats. except not really

by liiiiiiiiiiime October 8, 2009

cunnilingus exception

If you're a male who decides to stay abstinent until either marriage or a committed relationship, the exception made to only engage in cunnilingus (oral stimulation on the female genitalia) as a form of erotic foreplay or as an alternative to sex.
This may seem highly hypocritical to many people since "oral sex" is viewed as being just as intimate as vaginal intercourse, but the idea is keeping your own private area "pure" until you have either met the right person and/or have gotten married.
The cunnilingus exception is not for everyone, but it is a personal lifestyle choice that a few people (including myself) have made. This can also be for religious, spiritual, or philosophical reasons.

The cunnilingus exception is like "having your cake and eating it too". Pun intended. :-)

by Mr. King1234 January 30, 2009

American Exceptionalism

A patriotism-based political belief that states that the United States of America is unique or exceptional when compared with the historical development of other countries, and is thus considered better than other countries regardless of context.

More extreme cases of this have led to white-washing of historical events, propaganda and violation of international law under the pretense that "it's not a crime when America does it."

America's greatness, America's exceptional greatness, is not based on that fact that we are the most powerful, most prosperous - and most generous - nation on earth. Rather, those things are the result of American Exceptionalism.
-- Newt Gingrich

by The Logical Fallacy September 23, 2016