Refers to any competition or game, official or otherwise, where there is one task that has a significantly disproportionate effect on the scoring; Especially where this single task has a huge luck element to it.
This term originates from the rules of Quidditch, a sport in author J.K. Rowling's fictional world of witchcraft & wizardry, in which there are multiple ways to score a handful of points, but the if a seeker catches the Golden Snitch –an action that immediately ends the game– they receive 15x a normal scoring point in the game, thus almost always securing the victory even if they were significantly behind in the rest of the game.
This term originates from the rules of Quidditch, a sport in author J.K. Rowling's fictional world of witchcraft & wizardry, in which there are multiple ways to score a handful of points, but the if a seeker catches the Golden Snitch –an action that immediately ends the game– they receive 15x a normal scoring point in the game, thus almost always securing the victory even if they were significantly behind in the rest of the game.
We worked our butts off to score well all semester, but the professor pulled some Quidditch Rules bullsh*t and gave the team who did best on last week's assignment 15x the points of all the other assignments, so the team in last place won.
by Calvin2009 March 19, 2021
Get the Quidditch Rulesmug. by already in use by s0me0ne else June 22, 2022
Get the Rule 34mug. Rule 10 refers to 'Rule 10' in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Ireland server, stating
"Rule 10, No Violent or Self-Harm Speech.
We strictly prohibit any form of violent or self-harm speech directed towards others. This includes advocating violence, using hateful language, violent abbreviations, or making threats. Any such speech will result in immediate action. Let's foster a respectful and welcoming environment for all members."
As a means to avoid time-out, 'Rule 10' is used as a substitute to the word 'kill' in the phrases 'kill yourself' or 'i am going to kill myself'.
"Rule 10, No Violent or Self-Harm Speech.
We strictly prohibit any form of violent or self-harm speech directed towards others. This includes advocating violence, using hateful language, violent abbreviations, or making threats. Any such speech will result in immediate action. Let's foster a respectful and welcoming environment for all members."
As a means to avoid time-out, 'Rule 10' is used as a substitute to the word 'kill' in the phrases 'kill yourself' or 'i am going to kill myself'.
by ZARDKINGMEGACHAD September 2, 2023
Get the Rule 10mug. Applies to sports bars that are always right near capacity, but you could always find a seat.
These unicorn bars are the best of both worlds for fans: A great atmosphere AND people know they could still get in without reservations.
These unicorn bars are the best of both worlds for fans: A great atmosphere AND people know they could still get in without reservations.
Melissa: Where we watching the game tonight, Fam?
Jeff: Ugh, I totally forgot to make a reso, I have been busy all week.
Melissa: Ok, tip-off is in one hour, let's go to 99 Wings, they are an 85% Rule place.
Jeff: So good, and they have the best cajun rub wings.
Jeff: Ugh, I totally forgot to make a reso, I have been busy all week.
Melissa: Ok, tip-off is in one hour, let's go to 99 Wings, they are an 85% Rule place.
Jeff: So good, and they have the best cajun rub wings.
by Mike109999 August 6, 2022
Get the 85% Rulemug. War is good for business - Ferengi Rule of Acquisition 34. Easily confused with the 35th Rule, which is that peace is good for business.
Lt. Dax mistakenly stated that Rule 34 was that peace was good for business. Quark corrected her and told her that was actually the 35th Rule.
by Storm Sexxwatt August 5, 2021
Get the Rule 34mug. Rule Destroyers are a group of successful young teens running a YouTube channel. There are 6 main people that make up the Rule Destroyers, Lucas Andrews, Oscar (second name unknown), Samuel Attfield, Luka ( Second name unknown), Tim Harris and Tom (second name unknown). There channel is in the top 10,000 fastest growing channels with over 400 subscribers. In the past they have been known for copying mr beasts content and destroying stuff (e.g. flamethrower vs tomato). Recently news has been leaked through the official Rule Destroyers Instagram (@rule_destroyers_yt) that they will be gaining there first sponsor although other details are not yet confirmed. There many fans now wait for the release of their new vlog series which was announced on the 25 path of April 2020. The group are based in England and currently have 1 world record to there name. Over all they are a very promising channel with a positive future, Rule Destroyers fans you are the first of many! There is also news that a second channel is coming soon however many beleive this is unlikely unless it is one of the boys making an individual channel.
by Rule Destroyers Biggest Fan April 28, 2020
Get the rule destroyersmug. When doing the hard mode in NNN if your birthday is in November, you get a chance to lose once, but you have to do an extra day of nnn
Person 1: Hey did you fail nnn yet?
Person 2: No I used the birthday rule.
Person 1: oh yeah happy birthday
Person 2: No I used the birthday rule.
Person 1: oh yeah happy birthday
by Still goin strong November 4, 2023
Get the Birthday rulemug.