The Black Rule

He who decides to disappear must stay that course and make no reappearances unless there is urgent and relevant circumstance.

Basically, if you go off the grid, you stay off the grid and don't come back without a good goddamn reason.

Andy Kaufman knows enough to follow the Black Rule.

by Shawnty February 28, 2007

Three Month Rule

The unwritten but universally accepted amount of time before a close friend of a friend may get together with said person's ex girlfriend. It may be wise to consult close friend for approval before delving into said ex-girlfriend.

A: Hey, lets break up.

B: Okay.

*Insert Three Month Rule*

C: Hey, I'm B's friend. Wanna bang?

A: Sure.

by Michael Habic June 10, 2008

The Iron Maiden Rule

The unwritten rule of music (mostly but not exclusively metal) that states that only Iron Maiden are allowed to wear their own band shirts on stage, by virtue of being Iron Maiden. It has been broken numerous times. The worst offenders are probably Amon Amarth, who wear their own merchandise in every photo and every video in which they aren't shirtless.

The reason for the rule is the same reason why it's generally gauche to wear a band shirt for the band you're going to see: band shirts are generally a way to broadcast your tastes and in so doing support a band that people might not have heard of.

Watain broke the Iron Maiden rule by painting their own emblem on their bare chests.

by The music definitions guy December 4, 2010

Three Year Rule

It is not socially acceptable to go out with anyone within the three year age bracket. This only applies if the younger of the two is 14-16 years old.

"Hey dude, i'm dating this chick who's 15"

"Wtf dude you're like 18, ever heard of the three year rule"

by AnalBlaster5000 May 8, 2014

three-thirds rule

A series of statistics describing the demographics of the male population at New York University. The Three-Thirds Rule states that one-third of the male population is gay, one-third is taken, and one-third is comprised of douchebags.

Chelsea: Hey, those three guys are totally hot!
Carla: Forget it, Chelsea. They go to NYU.

Chelsea: You think the three-thirds rule applies to them?
Carla: They're all wearing popped polo shirts and making out with each other when their girlfriends leave the room, so... yeah, I'm pretty sure.
Chelsea: Dammit!

by placidorgasm December 27, 2010

Rule 1 of Road Trips

Don't be an asshole.

Especially if you're normally an asshole (you know who you are), try your hardest not to be one. Being a dick to anyone will RUIN an entire trip.

Guy 1: Dude, Guy 3 has been such an douchebag to Guy 4.
Guy 2: I'd kick him out on account of violating Rule 1 of Road Trips, but we're stuck with his sorry ass for another two weeks...

by VanguardVince December 12, 2012

The Ketchup Rule

The unwritten rule that permits anyone to blatantly skip a line of people who have patiently waited to order their food (regardless of the size of the line, or time waited to be served) to run up to a cashier.. Interrupt their conversation with a customer (Mid-sentence if need be), and ask for ketchup or any other type of packaged condiment (e.g mustard, mayonnaise) without getting the slightest bit of an argument from ANY-ONE

everyone respects the rule, otherwise.. Chuck Norris will begin to jump out of happy meals and commit unspeakable crimes.

McDonalds Cashier to customer: would you like some fries with th-

Man exercising his right to enforce the Ketchup Rule: I need ketchup and perhaps other various fast food condiments..

McDonalds cashier: OFCOURCE SIR! SOMEBODY BRING ME KETCHUP AT ONCE!!

by Jwn Cmaffi December 17, 2008