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because I said so 

Some bullshit excuse yo mama use to make you do shit.
Mom: Go do them dishes. Y/N:Why? Mom:Because I said so.
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Because I said so 

An intellectually dishonest response used, usually by parents, to justify making a child comply with an ostensibly irrational directive which the child finds objectionable or in an effort to terminate an argument they find inconvenient. Anyone who makes this argument demands respect while not giving it. They will not tolerate temper tantrums while having them.

If your only reason is "because I said so" a child over a certain age should refuse to accept the reasoning. This reasoning is insulting and bullying and is only used to defend a position that makes no rational sense.

Children are capable of critical thought at a young age and usually will listen to sound argumentation.
Kid: "Mom, why should I do objectionable order?"
Mom: Just do it.
Kid: I just want to know why. It doesn't make sense.
Mom: Because I said so.
Kid: I know what you said, I just want valid reasons.
Mom: Because I said so.
Kid: You're being intellectually dishonest.
Mom: Flips out.
Because I said so by anonymous March 30, 2023

Because I Said So 

A parents way of saying, "Ask me again. I fucking dare you."
Kid: Why can't I go to my friend's house tonight?
Mom: Because

Kid: Why
Mom: Because I said so!

A smart kid stops the argument and keeps their mouth shut after this has been said.

Because I said so 

A thought-terminating cliché used by authoritarian parents to suppress disobedience and critical thinking in children. Often most seen in Asian parents.
Child: Can I get a switch for my 14th birthday? All my friends have one and I wanna play with them at recess

Parent: No. No fun allowed in school, only study.
Child: But why?!
Parent: Because I said so!!!
Some guy sitting next to them in public: *slow claps* Wow! What an answer! I'm sure your child is totally going to believe that one!

Because I said so 

An annoying term mostly used by parents when they don’t want their kid oing something that’s perfectly fine but the parent has no logical explanation why they don’t want them doing it, but doesn’t want to admit it
John: mom shook is done and billies my only rid

Mom: no your not going with billy

John: Why the hell not?

Mom: BECAUSE I SAID SO

John: THATS NOT AN ANSWER

Mom: I’ll be there to pick you up in 45 —beep—

John: WHAT THE FUCK!
Because I said so by Xidiocyx June 18, 2020

Because I said so 

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Because I said so! 

An imperious reply that an authority figure --- most often a parent --- impatiently tells someone under his/her care when he does not wish to admit that there is literally no good/valid reason why said dependent should have to comply with the directive, but the authority figure doesn't want to admit it.
Kids are smarter than you think --- if you tell them, "Because I said so!" even just once, they will never trust your judgement again.
Because I said so! by QuacksO October 30, 2018
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murderhobo 

In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.

The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
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