The principle that outlines how obstacles, inconveniences, and interruptions are most likely to occur at the least opportune time.
Me: I leave for work an hour before I'm due to clock in so i have about 20 minutes in case anything happens on the way in.

Co Worker: So then how did you wind up 10 minutes late today?

Me: I left 10 minutes later than i normally would courtesy of my cat- but the accident on I-95 is what really screwed me.

Co Worker: Lathrop's Law my friend, you plan, fate laughs.
by Arphee January 25, 2019
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