Occam's YOLO

An instance where the simplest option is the one to YOLO on.

Hector: Wow Gilbert, the economy is fucked. Should I buy stock in GameStop, or should I invest in purchasing futures on rare earth metals?
Gilbert: What the fuck are futures, Hector? Occam's YOLO your life savings into purchasing GameStop shares - it's the simplest option.

by arkhiah April 9, 2021

Occam's Frazier

When you explain a simple concept using a bunch of fancy words so you can appear smart.

I hate bar trivia with Bob. Bob always goes full Occam's Frazier, and he's still wrong!

by D-Dawg777 November 23, 2024

Occam’s Balloon

A principle suggesting that when confronted with a problem or mystery, the most convoluted, outlandish, or improbable explanation is often the one people are most likely to believe — especially if it inflates their sense of drama, suspicion, or personal importance.

Forget the simple answer — remember Occam’s Balloon: if there’s a secret cabal of lizard people behind it, someone out there believes it.

by Halak Qz April 1, 2025