Named after the rabbit from Disney's Bambi, whose father told him "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all." It is way of teaching of keeping derogatory comments to oneself in respect to those who aren't as able as you are to avoid conflict.
Male 1: Man, that a-hole is such a-
Male 2: Hey, remember Thumper's Law man.
Male 1: Fine, don't want any problems anyway.
As an online discussion about U2 grows longer, the probability of someone pointing out that Bono is a wanker approaches one
User1: Rattle and Hum was the best album ever
User2: That Bono is a complete wanker.
User1: Ahhh I invoke Hewson's Law, I win
Applies during a sale via the Steam digital distribution platform. Newell's Law states "If you buy a discounted game before the last day of a sale, it will have a more substantial discount the next day." It is named for Gabe Newell, the CEO of Valve Software.
Alternate definition applies during non-sale events, in which case the decision is made after waiting and evaluating a game's worth to purchase at full retail, then the game goes on sale the very next weekend.
Gamer 1: "I bought the Civ4 complete pack yesterday for 33% off thinking it was a great deal, but if I had just waited until today I could have bought it for 75% off!"
Gamer 2: "Newell's Law."
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As population density increases, the probability of hearing loud bass which you have no control over approaches one.
Guy #1: I can't sleep, man, there's too much bass coming from next door.
Guy #2: Well, we live in high rise flats. If it's not next door it'd probably be the flat upstairs. Bass Law.
The comparison of a political figure to a fictional Star Wars character in lieu of making an intelligent observation about them.
See Godwin's Law.
He said Bush and Cheney are like Darth Vader & the Emperor but Obama is like Luke Skywalker.
OK, but why doesn't he form an adult argument about it instead of resorting to Crusty's Law like a little nerd?
Most arguments are arguments about definitions, you just don't realize it.
Person 1: "One of the big problems with the Socialism VS Capitalism debate is that it almost always-like so many other debates; it devolves into debates over definitions. Itβs tedious and unproductive, but it seems unavoidable at the same time."
Person 2: "Sitch's Law in action."
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A one week camp where high school students learn about law and participate in a mock trial on the last day. There are many lectures, but the people are amazing. Also, love starts here, but it ends abruptly when the camp ends.
Billy: I met this awesome girl at law camp where I also learned about the difficulties of being an attorney.
Joe Jack: That's awesome! I think I want to practice law! You don't plan on ever talking to that girl again do you?
Billy: Of course not!