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Newell's Law

Applies during a sale via the Steam digital distribution platform. Newell's Law states "If you buy a discounted game before the last day of a sale, it will have a more substantial discount the next day." It is named for Gabe Newell, the CEO of Valve Software.

Alternate definition applies during non-sale events, in which case the decision is made after waiting and evaluating a game's worth to purchase at full retail, then the game goes on sale the very next weekend.
Gamer 1: "I bought the Civ4 complete pack yesterday for 33% off thinking it was a great deal, but if I had just waited until today I could have bought it for 75% off!"

Gamer 2: "Newell's Law."
by Trudatt June 30, 2010
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law of trojan

The Law of Trojan states that it's better to have one condom and not need it, than need one and not have it. It must be obeyed by all men who do not seek fatherhood for the time being.
I'm not looking for kids right now, so I must obey the Law of Trojan
by Francis Rodriguez July 11, 2010
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Crusty's Law

The comparison of a political figure to a fictional Star Wars character in lieu of making an intelligent observation about them.

See Godwin's Law.
He said Bush and Cheney are like Darth Vader & the Emperor but Obama is like Luke Skywalker.

OK, but why doesn't he form an adult argument about it instead of resorting to Crusty's Law like a little nerd?
by Crusty Burgerhead April 21, 2009
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Law Of Fruit

If it has an apple, it also has a banana. A clever warning in this ever more gender ambiguous world. The 'apple' refers to a man's adam apple and the 'banana' refers to the penis. It is often proffered as a reminder to the heterosexual male out patrolling the dating waters. (The pun is a bonus)
Hey Dennis, I know you're looking for a rebound fling tonight but just be careful and heed the law of fruit.
by FancyMoses October 23, 2007
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Hewson's Law

As an online discussion about U2 grows longer, the probability of someone pointing out that Bono is a wanker approaches one
User1: Rattle and Hum was the best album ever
User2: That Bono is a complete wanker.
User1: Ahhh I invoke Hewson's Law, I win
by TheGreatJC January 22, 2009
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brother-in-lawing

1. Two or more people taking it easy on each other in order to not get hurt or suffer harsh consequences.

2. Most people do not like or care for their brother-in-law, so they are falsely nice to them.
Two teammates are lazily going through football drills.

Coach: Dag nabbit, y'all two quit brother-in-lawing it and hit each other!
by jb55 November 25, 2013
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Mophie's Law

The cosmic accident of running out of power on your cell phone at the worst possible moment.
Just as Suzie was describing how she looked in her new underwear to Tim on the phone, Mophie's Law kicked in and his phone battery went to zero.
by CLASHRPH February 8, 2015
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