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Poe's Law 

Similar to Murphy's Law, Poe's Law concerns internet debates, particularly regarding religion or politics.

"Without a winking smiley or other blatant display of humor, it is impossible to create a parody of Fundamentalism that SOMEONE won't mistake for the real thing."

In other words, No matter how bizzare, outrageous, or just plain idiotic a parody of a Fundamentalist may seem, there will always be someone who cannot tell that it is a parody, having seen similar REAL ideas from real religious/political Fundamentalists.
The following is an actual Internet post to Biblically defend a flat Earth:

"All I was saying was that either the earth is flat, and the bible is correct, or the earth is round, and the bible is incorect, i'm going to study the issue more and deside for myself which route I want to take. Either Atheist evolutionist, who agrees with all of mainstream sciences, or flat earth litteral bible believer.
I'm leaning toward being an atheist, because if I can't believe the bible to be completly litteraly true, then I can't believe Jesus when he speaks about heaven, etc..
That would make the moon landing a fake, and pretty much all of modern science false..."

Response:

"That's it, I'm claiming Poe's Law on this guy."
Poe's Law by Nathan Poe September 4, 2008
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Forsen's Law 

A law invented by a "special" (retard) homeless minecraft streamer Forsen. Basically it goes something like this:

"The end portal has to be 5-7 rooms away from the main staircases of the stronghold, if its not, then its any room."
-Yo Fors, can you help me find the End portal?
-Yes sure. By the power of Forsen's Law it should be very easy! *Room 1, room 2, room 3, room 4, room 5, room 6, room 7, room 8....* Wait what the fuck, this stronghold is so scuffed, shit game, unlucky.
Forsen's Law by Sebastian Fors November 13, 2020
Teacher: You didn't show your work on the homework
Student: It doesn't say "show your work," so by law I don't have to
By law by malignanttumour May 13, 2019

Hakimi's Law 

This is a practice in which a wealthy man transfers his income and net worth to the name of a close relative to prevent financial exploitation by women who marry for the sole purpose of gaining financial benefits from a premeditated divorce.
I don't trust my girlfriend, Natasha. She loves money a lot. If we get married, I am considering applying Hakimi's Law to protect my financial assets.
Hakimi's Law by Gerald NMT April 14, 2023

Hoodie's Law 

When a comrade attempts to give evidence to support their claim, that evidence will invariably result in supporting the claim of their capitalist opposition.
All commies fall to Hoodie's Law

Monster in law 

A clingy and possessive mother or father in law who tries to interfere with son/daughters relationship. They will take any measure, most common is manipulation, to turn their son or daughter against their own partner. Monster in laws say things behind your back, will blame every problem on you, will purposely try to get your angry and will try to make you feel uncomfortable. Their behaviour is usually triggered when they feel like they're losing their "baby" and will do anything to prevent them from leaving home or moving in with somebody else.
Mother (monster in law): Let's buy a car together! Lets save up, both you and I. I'll sell my ___ for it that way we will both have a car we can use together. We should redecorate your room too. Does that sound good Sweety? That would be so good for us.

*looking straight into her sons eyes with her hand on his hand, and his girlfriend sitting across from them by the table
Monster in law by ExperiencedVictim September 25, 2013