Fatuity's Razor

A derivation of Occam's Razor applicable in internet comment threads. When interpreting an existing comment, the comment should be liberally interpreted in whatever way leads to the funniest reply comment.

Original Comment: "I want to get the number 2 tattooed on my back so the guy behind me knows what place he's coming in."

Choice of assumptions:
1) the guy behind commenter is coming in place #2 in a race.
2) the guy behind commenter is coming in place #2 on her body.

Fatuity's Razor requires the selection of assumption #2.

Sample Sentence: "Choose your words carefully, because those assholes will apply Fatuity's Razor and turn benign comments into jokes at your expense."

by Oscar N. Paulson December 4, 2012

Reges' razor

"Never attribute to oppression that which is adequately explained by free choice."

A philosophical razor proposed by computer scientist Stuart Reges in Quillette's essay "Why Women Don’t Code. A variation of Hanlon’s Razor.

"I suggest a variation of Hanlon’s Razor that one should never attribute to oppression that which is adequately explained by free choice. If men and women are different, then we should expect them to make different choices." - Stuart Reges defining Reges' razor

by Dronte June 26, 2018

Ivan’s razor

If it doesn’t affect you day to day life , it doesn’t matter

That’s such an Ivan’s razor

by Ibrand January 30, 2025

Pool's Razor

Do not attribute to a conspiracy that which can be more readily attributed to cultural forces.

Joe Biden said the phrase "new world order" but it's more likely a Pool's Razor situation not a conspiracy.

by Tantris Oakblood March 22, 2022

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

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

FANUM's razor

When someone is attractive enough that friends and family feel comfortable joking about them being ugly

That was a sick burn, but thanks to FANUM's razor, I'll take it as a compliment

by theFANUM January 27, 2021