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Rule of thumb

An approximate way of doing something based on presumptions rather than fact. Contrary to popular belief, the idea the law once allowed a husband to beat his wife as long as the device was no thicker than his thumb is false, as such assaults were outlawed for centuries in common law, although the ban wasn't generally codified in written law until the 1980s.
A driver kept going 5 mph over the speed limit, thinking the police had a rule of thumb that it was a waste of time to give out a ticket to anyone going anything lower than that.
by BlastFurnace February 27, 2025
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Rule 500

If something has Diavolo from the fifth part of jojo dying in it, its canon
Guy 1: Hey did you see Diavolo dying in the background?
Guy 2: Yeah, this shits canon now because of rule 500
by imp fuck2 January 12, 2021
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rule 11-11

If it exists on the internet, there's a mod for it in Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
"I wish I could play a game where I'm a hot Kawaii Vampire Assassin." "Rule 11-11, did you look for a Skyrim mod?"
by FuzzieChikun August 21, 2021
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Rule 41

Not really a rule,but mostly anything said on the internet will be turned sexual
Guy 1:This thing can hold anything

Guy 2:You mean....everything??

Guy 1:Yes..everything

Guy 2:🥺🤩🤩

Guy 1:I will never escape rule 41 😪😪😪
by Syleha October 5, 2022
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Ludington Rules

Over wordy public displays aka Signs of Virtue Signalling what ought to be inner compulsions of categorical imperative, do unto others.
THe Ludington Rules signs were unwelcome in a Village bristling with signs like a bailed-up kuni kuni, a hedgehog or a porcupine.
by PartisanZ July 13, 2023
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Rule 1999

If it is a game, there is a roblox copy of it.
A: Did you hear about the new Changed clone on Roblox now?
B: Really now? A furry fetish game on Roblox of ALL places?
A: Yes, ever read Rule 1999 on the internet?
by Marzsala February 22, 2023
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Rule 1

"What is rule 23." "Stfu you stupid idiot, whats Rule 1?" "Ohhh sorry."
by CrLmao May 31, 2020
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