Rule of Roelofs

When an action does not take effect during a potential period of time, it is rolled off to the next more optimal window of opportunity. This is not a function of statistical probability, it is simply the way things are and cannot be explained by logic or mathematical analysis; it just happens that way.

That smarty pants tried to explain with a rationale of probability that day shift didn’t receive a call, and that this had zero impact on night shift getting call. You would think he had heard of the Rule of Roelofs. Apparently not.

by Karl Hungus April 24, 2024

Etsy Rule

A rule that states that an item (typically clothing) is considered vintage if at least 20 years old. Following the requirement on Etsy: "For an item to be considered vintage on Etsy, it must be at least 20 years old"

"Yooo that jacket's sick, is it vintage?"
"I don't have a clue, it used to belong to my uncle who got it around 20 years ago."
"According to the Etsy Rule, your jacket is vintage"

by sheikhaladdin January 6, 2024

Rule 181

It makes rule 171 do nothing and can never be countered by anything else

I invoke rule 181.

by Trashcan 6 May 5, 2022

lead rule

The negative outcome of the Golden Rule.

You treat me like shit and I will do the same, no questions asked.

Karen decided to take her Kareness out on me, so I gave her a taste of the Lead Rule.

by slangctionary November 8, 2021

Rule 010

If there is an academic subject that has a utilitarian use in Computer Science, the corresponding free online bootcamp must exist.

Computer Scientist: I would be paid double if I knew Statistics! I wish I had learned about it in College
Other Computer Scientist: Try Rule 010.

by goodgamemydudes May 18, 2022

road rules

what?

what are road rules?

by Dan August 1, 2003

Patton Rule

The unspoken rule amongst guys that when needed your wingman will jump on the grenade and take one for the team.

Guy one: c’mon man, I know she’s fat but her friend is hot and she’s into me.

Guy two: are you invoking the Patton Rule?
Guy one: if you take that grenade I’ll owe you big time.

by O.D.B.O.D'd January 21, 2019