Reed's law states that "the person who names a thing is often more powerful than the real discoverer."
The Missionary position is a perfect example of Reed's Law, as the position is named after Chester Missionary, an 18th century sex pest, rather than the caveman who invented it 1 million years prior.
by Supercilious Prick December 28, 2021
"Reed's Law" is an adage coined by @Andrew_Reed which states that "the person who names a thing is often more powerful than the real discoverer."
by CallMeKor December 27, 2021
"The person who names a thing is often more powerful than the real discoverer." - Person A
"I call this reed's law" - Person B
"That person just got reed's law'd lol" - Person C
"I call this reed's law" - Person B
"That person just got reed's law'd lol" - Person C
by CallMeKor December 27, 2021