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karamazov by Zach Parkes January 15, 2007
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Karamazov Law
How the real state of the relationship is inversely proportional to the projected state of the relationship on social media.
When asked why Karen bombarded social media with pics of her relationship, even though he cheated on her twice, Manuel rolled his eyes and muttered "Karamazov Law..."
Karamazov Law by HailHydraforce January 7, 2021
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Karamazov’s Law
Karmazov’s Law is defined as the observation that the real, observable state of a relationship is inversely proportional to the projected state of said relationship via electronic outlets. This includes, but is not limited to social media and reality television.
This law was discovered by Redditor u/j_karamazov
This law was discovered by Redditor u/j_karamazov
‘Bridezillas’ is a show that demonstrates Karamazov’s Law rather well; many of the stars either break up with, or are broken up by their partners due to the entire, and often awful parts of the relationships not being seen, and false perceptions are had by the audience.
Karamazov’s Law by Memeagon January 7, 2021
Karamazov’s Law
The real state of an interpersonal relationship is inversely proportional to the projected state of the relationship on social media.
Rick: dude Annie keeps posting pics of her and Marc and shit on Facebook but I’m pretty sure she’s sleeping with his brother.
Will: Ah, classic Karamazov’s Law.
Will: Ah, classic Karamazov’s Law.
Karamazov’s Law by Lord Bi den January 7, 2021
Karamazov’s Law
The phenomenon in which the real state of a relationship is inversely proportional to the projected state of the relationship on social media.
Tim and Erica sure post a lot of pics of them smiling on vacation saying “so in love after all these years” so you know they actually hate each other. It’s karamazov’s law.
Karamazov’s Law by iihemc January 7, 2021
Karamazov law
The real state of the relationship is inversely proportional to the projected state of the relationship on social media.
e.g. If a relationship looks amazing on Instagram, it is likely near breaking point in reality.
e.g. If a relationship looks amazing on Instagram, it is likely near breaking point in reality.
"My buddy married a bridezilla. They are still together 10 years later. She posts on instagram about their supposedly-perfect marriage, but have been separated twice, it's a classic example of the Karamazov law"
Karamazov law by KindaTallGuy January 7, 2021
Karamazov Law
Karamazov law states that 'the real state of the relationship is inversely proportional to the projected state of the relationship on social media.'
Karamazov Law by asc0614 January 7, 2021
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