Chelsea Principle

The larger a house is, the larger the bathroom - to - bedroom ratio is.

"Check out all the bathrooms in this mansion!"
"That's the Chelsea Principle for ya."

by BoilerTFUp October 5, 2023

DRIFT PRINCIPLE

The idea that when a system optimizes too fast (for efficiency, engagement, or simplicity), the fidelity of meaning drops and reality starts to feel thinner, flatter, or slightly fake. It’s what happens when everything becomes streamlined but nothing feels grounded anymore.

“Instagram used to feel real, but now it’s all the same recycled vibe. Total Drift Principle. Compression outran fidelity.”

by GuyWhoWritesDefinitions November 5, 2025

A.D. Langley Principle

The scientific principle of food or other creations looking really unappealing and otherwise grotesque, but the creator being unable to see this due to it being their creation.

Daniel: “That looks really gross Archie.”
Archie: “No it doesn’t!”
Daniel “It’s the A.D. Langley principle.”

by Rhino2871 December 25, 2022

Diaper Principle

The Diaper Principle is like a “poo-tastic” metaphor for how some workplaces handle mistakes. 🩴💩 It’s when management, in response to one person’s blunder, makes everyone wear a metaphorical diaper to prevent future mishaps. In other words, instead of dealing with the real issue, they make everyone suffer the consequences of one person’s mess!

Guess what? Karen spilled coffee on her keyboard, and now we all have to attend a ‘how not to spill coffee’ workshop!”
Employee 2: “OMG, that’s the Diaper Principle in full swing! Can’t believe they’re diapering us for Karen’s coffee catastrophe!

by anonymous July 22, 2023

The Personality Principle

When a bro rates a female on the 0-10 scale, the personality principle describes the influence of personality upon the rating. The effect personality has in terms of rating decreases toward the extremes of the scale.

0's and 10's: No possible change from personality
1's and 9's: Possible change of 1 point up or down (as a result of personality)
2's and 8's: Possible change of 1 point up or down (as a result of personality)
3's and 7's: Possible change of 1.5 point up or down (as a result of personality)
4's and 6's: Possible change of 1.5 point up or down (as a result of personality)
5's: Possible change of 2 point up or down (as a result of personality)

A 10 will always be a ten no matter how bitchy or cool they are; a 5 can possibly be a 3 or a 7 depending on their personality

PSA for all women, your personality matters!

Austin: "Hey dude, I met a dime last night but she was a mega bitch. Still a 10 though.
Andrew: "Did you meet any other women?"
Austin: "Yeah there was this decent-looking 5 but she was super cool. After the night was over, I'd rate her a 7."
Andrew: "That's The Personality Principle at work, bruh."
*High-fives*

by The Bitch Principles September 2, 2015

Botswana principle

Expertise in something obscure because there's less competition

I learnt to play jazz double bass because of the Botswana principle

by Basil Fawlty falls over February 20, 2019

Orabaku Principle

The sacred rule that what has been said once shall not be repeated.

The Orabaku Principle states that what has been stated, cannot be stated once again.

by MelakaMandela August 27, 2023