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Occamom's razor

1st def: Not a "problem-solving" principle that, when Wife/Mom presented with competing hypothetical answers to a problem, The Wife/Mom will select the one situation that makes the most assumptions, and will always cause collateral anxiety and illogical responses for everyone except the Mom/Wife.

2nd def: The most complex reaction to a simple situation... is what it is ...period

Background : Our kids and I , have a wonderful Wife/Mom, We are so fortunate ....But, all three of us get a kick out of the least likely situation to be the one that never (statistically ) ever happens .

I welcome any help on articulating this better :) Im sure everyone has experienced this.. thank you for your consideration
Using Occamom's razor,: My Wife when asked if our 12 and 13 year old daughters could walk around the block of our extremely safe neighborhood . She said no thinking that they would get get kidnapped by a suspicious white van she saw the last week .

I welcome any help on articulating this better :) Im sure everyone has experienced this.. thank you for your consideration
by Borninabarn July 30, 2023
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Cramer's Razor

The correct answer is the opposite of whatever was just said. A principle created from the observation of former hedge fund manager and finance commentator Jim Cramer's history of investment advice; where the opposite of whatever is recommended was almost always the best option.
Investment Bro: Cramer was on tv today saying Florba-Skipp is a failing company and to sell immediately.

Financial Planner: Cramer's Razor...
Investment Bro: Dump everything into FBSK immediately
by Ecclesies August 9, 2023
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Khanlonovich’s Razor

The sociological phenomenon of attempting to mask actions of group discontent through blaming an entity or organization with incompetence.
The CEO said that sales are low because the marketing department can’t target the right demographic. However, based on Khanlonovich’s Razor, it’s probably because customers hate the product.
by Timzoota August 10, 2023
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Elon's Razor

"Elon's Razor" is a reference to both Occam's Razor and an internet celebrity and noted meme enjoyer, Elon Musk. Like Occam's Razor, Elon's Razor attempts to "boil down" or simplify the complex nature of meme culture to state that the presence of comedy or relatable themes in a meme usually mean that the meme has struck at the heart of the matter, and is therefore more honest or truthy in effect.

This idea descends from several concepts of "painful truths" being present in comedy, and from online forum and image-board culture, as well as a tweet from Elon himself tweets on Nov 19th 2022 wherein he states: "the most entertaining outcome is the most likely." Referencing Occam's Razor.

Particularly it draws inspiration from the popular 4chan meme: "The Left Can't Meme", which lambasts the position of left leaning memes, that are often displays of right think, or virtue signalling, or in effect, propaganda. Particularly, propaganda that is to be accepted, instead of funny, relatable or novel, which are the main drivers in the sharing of memes.
Man A.) Let me share this meme with you...
*Laughter*

Man B.) Man that's funny but I wouldn't say that in mixed company, it's way too controversial.
Man A.) Shyeeit that's Elon's Razor my friend. The funnier the meme, the more truth is in it.
by DerFurtzenFaherer May 15, 2023
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razor main

razor mains have the worst internet EVER. Istg we be doing a boss and they randomly stuck in the center. Like get better internet mf
"Hey did you know Sam is a razor main?"
"Oh they must have really bad internet LMAO"
by MikaMiika July 21, 2022
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Felicia's razor

Loudly and publicly criticizing your boss or employer until your employment becomes untenable and you find yourself promoted to consultant.
"If you keep slamming your boss, your coworkers, and your workplace in your social media, they're going to fire you. It's just Felicia's Razor
by JaycenG June 17, 2022
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