Sunday, September 9, 2012

A massive collection of Murphy's Laws


I've long been an aficionado of Murphy's Law and its innumerable corollaries, codicils and extensions.  To my delight, I recently came across a Web site that's collected almost every variety of Murphy's Laws you can imagine.  It categorizes them by professions, sports and many other divisions.  I particularly liked Murphy's Laws of War, many of which I'd heard before (and/or learned the hard way from bitter experience!).  Some examples:

  • Friendly fire - isn't.
  • Recoilless rifles - aren't.
  • Suppressive fires - won't.
  • You are not Superman; Marines and fighter pilots take note.
  • A sucking chest wound is Nature's way of telling you to slow down.
  • If it's stupid but it works, it isn't stupid.
  • Try to look unimportant; the enemy may be low on ammo and not want to waste a bullet on you.
  • If at first you don't succeed, call in an air strike.
  • If you are forward of your position, your artillery will fall short.
  • Never share a foxhole with anyone braver than yourself.
  • Never go to bed with anyone crazier than yourself.
  • Never forget that your weapon was made by the lowest bidder.
  • If your attack is going really well, it's an ambush.
  • The enemy diversion you're ignoring is their main attack.

There are many more at the link, and more Murphy's Laws for other disciplines at the main site.  I'm sure many of you have read many of them before, but this site gathers them all together in an easily accessible package.  Highly entertaining, endlessly time-wasting, and recommended reading.

Peter

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