"The vessel, or vehicle with the greatest gross tonnage has the right of way."
Based in part on the navigation rule about ships restricted in ability to maneuver and how other ships need to stay away. And the reality of if there is a collision between two or more vehicles the smaller vehicles will take more damage than the larger vehicles. And that greater amount of damage is shared with the occupants of the smaller vehicle.
Based in part on the navigation rule about ships restricted in ability to maneuver and how other ships need to stay away. And the reality of if there is a collision between two or more vehicles the smaller vehicles will take more damage than the larger vehicles. And that greater amount of damage is shared with the occupants of the smaller vehicle.
Smart car v. F-350 crew cab pickup. Pickup driver is shook up and possibly bruised from the airbag, they can walk away. Smart car driver is in the ambulance on the way to the hospital with multiple fractures and or internal injuries. Moral of the story, violating the tonnage law will end up in pain & suffering. Even though you may have the right to be where you are, the right will not protect you from harm.
by Dammitmon July 10, 2011
Get the tonnage 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. 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. 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.