Apparently this term originated from a website called RPG.net and from a user that is now banned, Danth. Danth claimed to have won a forum argument, and someone else later said in that forum that, "If you have to insist that you have won an internet argument, you probably haven't."
by Press X To Bonetown March 3, 2015
Get the Danth's lawmug. A philosophical theory proposed by philosopher Patrick D. Barlow in 2016:
"If you can talk about it, you can joke about it."
For example: women, mongoloids, and everything in-between is okay to joke about unless you choose to ignore them completely... which in that case just makes you a politically correct douche-rocket.
"If you can talk about it, you can joke about it."
For example: women, mongoloids, and everything in-between is okay to joke about unless you choose to ignore them completely... which in that case just makes you a politically correct douche-rocket.
Alex: "You can't say that the UNICEF kids would make great Xylophones after they die of malnutrition."
Ben: "Barlow's Law says otherwise."
Ben: "Barlow's Law says otherwise."
by Dr. Quokka December 3, 2019
Get the Barlow's Lawmug. The tendency to notice mistakes shortly after a resource is made public. Characterized by a direct correlation between the impact of the mistake and the size of the audience. Variant of Murphy's Law.
"Oh no! I didn't catch that typo until after I hit the 'Publish' button! Harding's Law, huh?"
"Why is it so reliable that I see an error in a file 30 seconds after I send it out? Must be Harding's Law at work."
"Why is it so reliable that I see an error in a file 30 seconds after I send it out? Must be Harding's Law at work."
by jstarlen January 2, 2020
Get the Harding's Lawmug. Quote from sci-fi author Ted Sturgeon.
"Sure 90% of science fiction is crud. 90% of everything is crud."
Usually used as 90% of everything is crap.
"Sure 90% of science fiction is crud. 90% of everything is crud."
Usually used as 90% of everything is crap.
by iq June 19, 2003
Get the Sturgeon's Lawmug. Embraces the philosophy "If it feels good, do it!". This word was first coined by Mark Corrigan, a fictional character in the British sitcom 'Peep Show' (played by David Mitchell). The philosophy it describes was one frequently adopted by Mark's flatmate, and Mitchell's co-star Robert Webb.
"Oh shit, Will's following Gaddafi's law again tonight. His nose is going to dissolve if he's not careful"
(to policeman) "Fuck off Cuntstubble Cock! I only answer to Gaddafi's Law!"
(to policeman) "Fuck off Cuntstubble Cock! I only answer to Gaddafi's Law!"
by briandoggo December 8, 2010
Get the Gaddafi's Lawmug. 
by Anonymous October 6, 2003
Get the Megan's Lawmug.