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Armstrong's Law

Armstrong's Law describes the phenomenon observed when discussions between Americans and non Americans about a variety of topics, where it become apparent America is not the greatest at said topic, the likelihood of the American to arbitrarily bring up the US moon landings as a non sequitur increases dramatically.

Mathematically, Armstrong's Law is defined as the probability of the moon landings being inserted into the debate (P(ml)) increasing exponentially as a function of time (t) of the discussion, once it becomes obvious that America is in fact inferior in regards to the subject being discussed

Thus: P(ml) = exp^(t)

Named for American astronaut Neil Alden Armstrong who became the first human to walk on the surface of the moon on July 21, 1969. Amstrong's Law is recognised by science and has been observed all over the internet in discussions ranging from the geo-political impact of American foreign policy, to tackling poverty, to whether cheese in a can is really cheese.
"There are two types of country. Ones with socialized healthcare, and ones who have walked on the moon."

"Oh my god, I love how Americans can bring the MOON LANDING into literally EVERYTHING. Talk about soccer, result? "Walked on the moon", you can't argue with Armstrong's Law."

"Some countries have landed men on the moon other countries use the metric system."
Armstrong's Law by Erik_Meijer December 4, 2015
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Armstrong's Law

Similar to Godwin's Law, it states that the longer a conversation about a foreign country continues, the higher the chance an American will bring up the moon landing.
"He's one small step away from Armstrong's Law."
Armstrong's Law by OHNOTHEYRECOMING December 16, 2015

Louis Armstrong's - What a wonderful world! 

The song you should listen too, when you feel like there's nothing to live for, when you start feeling that life ain't all that beautiful.
Yesterday, I'd planned to kill myself, and just when I was about to hang myself, the radio played Louis Armstrong's - What a wonderful world! and listening to the radio play that song, I just couldn't.

Lance Armstrong's Testicle 

The testicle Mr. Armstrong had removed due to a cancerous growth.
can be used randomly to create awkward situations
"hey dave"
"morning hector"
"did you hear about lance armstrong's testicle?"
....
....
"how was your weekend hector?"
"alright"

Billie Joe Armstong's so sexy oh my GOD 

This guy is the sexiest guy alive, who isn't even afraid to go half-naked in front of thousands of people, who writes the best punk songs out there with awesome sexy Mike and Tre,

and all of them are just so ... SEXY!
Teen #1: Who's the most SEXY guy alive?
Teen #2: Who?
Teen #3: Billie Joe Armstong's so sexy oh my GOD.
Teen #2: OH! Duh. I knew that.

Armstrong starter

CB radio jargon for the old hand-crank-start automobile engines. A clever "play on words", using the common last name "Armstrong" as if it is the name of the crank-device's inventor, when in fact one truly does need "strong arms" to operate it.
Guy #1: Will your wife get to drive your restored flivver in the parade this afternoon?
Guy #2: Yeah, but I have to run back home first and get it going for her --- it's got an Armstrong starter.
Armstrong starter by QuacksO November 1, 2011

Armstrong Middle School

A middle school in Plano, Texas filled with fake wanna-be drug dealers that claim fake gangs. Every few weeks the bathrooms are closed because some dummy tried selling drugs in there and got caught. Students fight at 8:00 in the morning. The counselors don't do shit there except change your classes and make half-assed speeches about mental health. They do have a pretty good sports and instrument team tho.
Kid 1: hey bro what middle school did you go to?
Kid 2: Armstrong Middle School
Kid 1: *books it*