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

Guy 1: Hey did you see Diavolo dying in the background?
Guy 2: Yeah, this shits canon now because of rule 500
Guy 2: Yeah, this shits canon now because of rule 500
by imp fuck2 January 12, 2021

"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

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 😪😪😪
Guy 2:You mean....everything??
Guy 1:Yes..everything
Guy 2:🥺🤩🤩
Guy 1:I will never escape rule 41 😪😪😪
by Syleha October 5, 2022

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

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?
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

by CrLmao May 31, 2020
