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

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"

by The_Walking_Moustache (Noz) April 4, 2019

rule 360

If a 15-year-old girl or older is wearing shorts or pants that show off their ass, you have permission to drop kick them.

Girl 1: OOH! I love your shorts! SO CUTE!
Girl 2: I know! It shows off my bubble ass very well *shakes it*
Boy: RULE 360!!!!!! *kicks her ass outta there*

by Sonicwave.exe May 10, 2021

Brighton rules

If one of the group calls “Brighton rules”, then every pub seen on a route from location A to location B must be entered and a pint each consumed. Clarifications: must be a pint, and must be a pub as per the standard definition (no “bars”).

Ed’s called Brighton rules, keep an eye out for the next pub as we have to get a pint. And the one after that, and after that..

by slea May 30, 2021

Niedens Rule

Ability to adjust rules according to what is needed to win an argument, game, etc

I'm sorry, we are invoking Niedens Rule so your logic no longer applies.

by Thirsteez April 2, 2015

The Toothpaste Rule

It is a term for a day of adjustment.It is a rule where when you change something, it takes one day to adjust. Like when you buy a new tube of toothpaste and use it for the first time you find it awful but the next time you totally forget about it. Or when you drive on the other side of the road in another country , it takes one day to adjust to the change.

"Oh, it's like the toothpaste rule"

"It's exactly like the toothpaste rule , I'm gonna call of the toothpaste rule "

"No,no Burnie, it's the toothpaste rule. Anything that takes a day now — toothpaste rule."

"I'll see you next toothpaste rule "

by Piewarrior June 20, 2016

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