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The Thomas Rule

You may not go to someone else’s window in CoD Zombies and steal their kills.
Man this dude Gabe at my window killing my zombies. He’s breaking The Thomas Rule.”
by 6fears7 January 7, 2023
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Shakespeare Rule

The Shakespeare Rule is a writing technique in which, much like the structure of any Shakespearean soliloquy, you summarise the general meaning of the paragraph in the last few lines.
"The Shakespeare Rule is a good method to experiment with"

"I overuse The Shakespeare Rule"
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airport rules

When travelling the normal rules and conventions around appropriate times to do things are relaxed.

They are relaxed such that no one should be judged for drinking, sleeping, eating etc. at what would be normally strange or judged.

Pint of beer at 7am? No problems.
Breakfast at midnight? You got it.
Shots at brunch? Why not two!?
These are know as Airport Rules.
8am in the airport.
A "Would it be wrong to have a scotch and Coke with my eggs?"
B "Airport rules my friend"
A "Scotch and Coke it is!"
by Salty Albatross April 11, 2020
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The Broadhurst Rule

Rule that is put into effect on certain social occasions that require multiple people to split a bill that could potentially cause complications. Someone must state ahead of time that the Broadhurst rule is "in effect" or else no one can be expected to observe it. When the rule is in effect, everyone attending the event must bring cash so no debit or credit cards have to be thrown onto the table in a massive, confusing pile. If someone forgets to observe the rule, they must pay for the whole bill with their card or leave right away at the beginning of the event.
You and 5 friends are going out to dinner to celebrate someone's birthday, ahead of time you state that the Broadhurst rule is "in effect" everyone except your friend Wayne brings cash to split the bill. Wayne now has to pay for the whole bill.
by marcusincharge January 29, 2014
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The Dorn Rule

Referring to the lackadaisical approach of shortstop Roger Dorn from the movie Major League, the phrase is used to show one's lack of desire to initiate the romantic or sexual pursuit of another individual while simultaneously indicating that one would still be receptive if said individual was to him/herself initiate the pursuit.
"Hey, why don't you go after that one chick? She's kinda cute"
"Meh. She's on The Dorn Rule"
"What do you mean?"
"If it comes at me, I'll catch it. But I'm not going to dive for it."
by Risky74 February 8, 2009
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Makelele rule

A rule commonly used in console football (soccer) games (mainly FIFA or PES) where French international and player of limited offensive skill, Claude Makelele is allowed an unhindered shot at goal from anywhere outside the penalty area.
Person 1: "Bill you malaka, you should have run in and shot, the Makelele rule was in effect"
by gidigbi May 15, 2013
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pasic rules

very conservative way of playing madden, punting on all 4th downs. Kicking field goals if within 20 yards. Many squib kicks towards the end of the game or half. Taking QB Knee to run the clock out. Never throwing the ball into traffic, constantly throwing it out of bounds. Slides with the player who is running with the ball to avoid risk of fumble. All in all, just playing the game in a way that makes you an absolute fucko.
by chaseisafaggot October 21, 2014
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