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Merritt's Law

An extension of Godwin’s Law, Merritt’s Law states that as an online argument grows longer and more heated, it becomes increasingly likely that a participant will stop discussing things and just throw up a series of “memes” (see below). When such an event occurs, the person guilty of running afoul of Merritt's Law has effectively forfeited the argument.

Properly used, the term “meme” refers broadly to “an idea, behavior, style, or usage that spreads from one person to another in a culture” but as used above, the term “meme” refers to an image with words typed onto it spread via social media. The words are not searchable and, as it turns out, when the words are intended to be a quote, it very frequently turns out to be a misquote.
You started using memes instead of words so, according to Merritt's Law, you lost!
Merritt's Law by publicdefender November 17, 2016
A super hot brunette who is hotter than the sun
She had a hot bod that makes guys drool
She is not a fan of white foods
She is a very talented singer, dancer, artist, poet, and comedian
Her milkshakes really do bring all the boys to the yard
Every guy ever: Woah! That girl must be a Merritt! She hotter than the sun!
Merritt by Omgitsnatalieaaaaaaa June 21, 2014

meritorious 

"This assigment is meritorious."
Man, I could sure go for a nice spicy murrito right now
Murrito by AlricNarccus July 25, 2012

Bryan Merritt

The act of having unprotected sex, usually resulting in pregnancy.
Me and my girlfriend totally pulled a Bryan Merritt last night. She is buying a pregnancy test now.
Bryan Merritt by Acheron Raene August 1, 2011
Pretty much the coolest person alive. If female, she has her hand in a thousand projects at once. Always to start, hardly ever finishes. Likes smoking weed and hanging out with friends. Pretty much wants to do nothing and get paid for it. Likes to abide by the law unless she doesn't think it's a good law. Travels a lot.

If male, struggles with being extremely cocky due to amount of women fall for him. Close to his family and loves his dog.
"Oh do you want to paint the house today?"

"Um, you know we won't finish, don't be such a Merritt"
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