Shank's Law is internet shorthand for a common response to the logical fallacy of "Argument from authority". It states: " The imaginative powers of the human mind have yet to rise to the challenge of concocting a conspiracy theory so batshit insane that one cannot find at least one Ph.D holding scientist to support it."
Proponents of conspiracy theories often attempt to lend their swivel-eyed nonsense credibility by citing the "findings" of one or more Ph.D professors. However, they fail to appreciate that the fact that a person holds a Ph.D doesn't necessarily mean they aren't crazy.
Proponents of conspiracy theories often attempt to lend their swivel-eyed nonsense credibility by citing the "findings" of one or more Ph.D professors. However, they fail to appreciate that the fact that a person holds a Ph.D doesn't necessarily mean they aren't crazy.
"Weasel semen is a proven cure for AIDS, especially when gargled."
"Bullshit!"
"You think so? Well here's a study by Professor Hodor of Bumblefuck University that proves it!"
"Shank's Law, bro. Shank's law."
"Bullshit!"
"You think so? Well here's a study by Professor Hodor of Bumblefuck University that proves it!"
"Shank's Law, bro. Shank's law."
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"I came all this way on shank's mare!"
"No wonder you're tired!"
"I came all this way on shank's mare!"
"No wonder you're tired!"
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if you do not have any form of vehicle.. you are simply shank's pony.. i.e walking on your tod; or just walking
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Get the ride shank's mare mug.A case of traveler's diarrhea that one gets during a trip to the China, specifically the People's Republic of China. Takes it's name from Chiang Kai-Shek, the leader of Nationalist China, who was overthrown by the Chinese Communist under Mao Zedong in 1949.
Bob: Hey, where's Jim? We were supposed to go see the Great Wall Today.
Mary: He came down with a case of Chiang Kai-Shek's Revenge
Mary: He came down with a case of Chiang Kai-Shek's Revenge
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Past tense - shenked,(continuous tense) shenking
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Past tense - shenked,(continuous tense) shenking
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