In any 80's movie two characters will stare at each other for exactly 8 seconds, at which time they will either start making out or fighting. This happens in 99% of all 1980's movies.
Jamie: Yo did you watch Blade Runner like our philosophy instructor told us to?

AJ: Yeah! It totally obeyed the 8 second rule!

Jamie: I know! It happened 3 times!

AJ: Yup, one fight scene and two make out scenes!
by Gomer B. January 18, 2011
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