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Occamom's razor

1st def: Not a "problem-solving" principle that, when Wife/Mom presented with competing hypothetical answers to a problem, The Wife/Mom will select the one situation that makes the most assumptions, and will always cause collateral anxiety and illogical responses for everyone except the Mom/Wife.

2nd def: The most complex reaction to a simple situation... is what it is ...period

Background : Our kids and I , have a wonderful Wife/Mom, We are so fortunate ....But, all three of us get a kick out of the least likely situation to be the one that never (statistically ) ever happens .

I welcome any help on articulating this better :) Im sure everyone has experienced this.. thank you for your consideration
Using Occamom's razor,: My Wife when asked if our 12 and 13 year old daughters could walk around the block of our extremely safe neighborhood . She said no thinking that they would get get kidnapped by a suspicious white van she saw the last week .

I welcome any help on articulating this better :) Im sure everyone has experienced this.. thank you for your consideration
by Borninabarn July 30, 2023
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Cramer's Razor

The correct answer is the opposite of whatever was just said. A principle created from the observation of former hedge fund manager and finance commentator Jim Cramer's history of investment advice; where the opposite of whatever is recommended was almost always the best option.
Investment Bro: Cramer was on tv today saying Florba-Skipp is a failing company and to sell immediately.

Financial Planner: Cramer's Razor...
Investment Bro: Dump everything into FBSK immediately
by Ecclesies August 9, 2023
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Khanlonovich’s Razor

The sociological phenomenon of attempting to mask actions of group discontent through blaming an entity or organization with incompetence.
The CEO said that sales are low because the marketing department can’t target the right demographic. However, based on Khanlonovich’s Razor, it’s probably because customers hate the product.
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Dirty cum razor

The act of making a cumcicle then breaking off a small piece of said frozen cum till it gets a sharp edge and then slicing your sexual parter with the dirty cum razor
Tanner: come here baby I made a gift for you
Prostitute: oh baby slice me up with your dirty cum razor
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Murphy's Razor

the principle that the best method of surviving a horrific situation is to simply leave, posited by Eddie Murphy in his long-form standup comedy film Delirious; "it's very simple; if there's a ghost in the house, get the f**k out the house"
in Eden Lake, when faced with a bunch of abusive ASBO kids with a Rottweiler, Fassbender should simply have employed Murphy's Razor and gone to a Holiday inn instead of camping in the forest.
by Barry Beatmaster December 15, 2023
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zuby's razor

An individual that has pronouns listed in their social media bio and has nothing of value to add to a conversation.
A spaces on X about nuclear fusion kept getting interrupted by a Zuby's Razor who wouldn't stop screaming about plastic in the ocean.
by Thobos January 3, 2024
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Anon’s razor

A dictum asserting that the advocacy by a senior UK doctor for Physician Assistants (PAs) or Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) in preference to their own medical trainees invariably indicates a diversion of their clinical duties in favour of private practice. This principle is regarded as an unquestioned truth within certain circles, reflecting a strong conviction about the motivations and priorities of such doctors. Their motives are unearthed by anonymous accounts on social media
“Have you noticed how Dr. Thompson is always pushing for more PAs and ANPs, rather than helping us trainees?” asked Dr. Jones.

“Yeah, it’s like Anon’s Razor in action,” replied Dr. Lee, “He’s probably more focused on his private practice these days.”
by Mrs luna tick-tock January 20, 2024
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