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A curation of Murphy’s Law saying from over the years.

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From my “Murphy’s Law” desk calendar archives thanks to Aunt Evelyn, Uncle Pipey, and cousin Nancy:

Perkins’ Postulate: The bigger they are, the harder they hit.

Goofy guy’s reaction to Perkins’ Postulate: i was not aware of Perkins’ Postulate until Garland Gudger, at 245, caught me, at 135,  going in the opposite direction at full speed during a Castle Heights football practice. They say i did a 540 degree flip, landing on my back. Perkins was correct. 

“Murphy’s Law”

Murphy's Law desk calendar

From my “Murphy’s Law” desk calendar archives thanks to Aunt Evelyn, Uncle Pipey, and cousin Nancy:

Harrison’s Postulate: For every action, there is an equal and opposite criticism.

Goofy guy’s extension of Harrison’s Postulate:  And for every criticism, someone quits taking action and only criticizes: a current rampant plague.

“Murphy’s Law”

Murphy's Law desk calendar

From my “Murphy’s Law” desk calendar archives thanks to Aunt Evelyn, Uncle Pipey, and cousin Nancy:

Gottlieb’s Rule: The boss who attempts to impress employees with his knowledge of intricate details has lost sight of his objective.

Goofy guy’s appraisal of for  Gottlieb’s Rule:  Murphy and Gottlieb found a leadership principle embedded in their laws…and unfortunately, i have met a few of those bosses who pride themselves in intricate detail.

“Murphy’s Law”

Murphy's Law desk calendar

From my “Murphy’s Law” desk calendar archives thanks to Aunt Evelyn, Uncle Pipey, and cousin Nancy:

Coit-Murphy’s Statement: It is impossible for an optimist to be pleasantly surprised.

Goofy guy’s codicil for  Coit-Murphy’s Statement:  i used to be an optimist but after recognizing Coit-Murphy was right on, i became a pessimist..

“Murphy’s Law”

Murphy's Law desk calendar

From my “Murphy’s Law” desk calendar archives thanks to Aunt Evelyn, Uncle Pipey, and cousin Nancy:

The Poker Principle: Never do card tricks for the group you play poker with.

Goofy guy’s adaptation of The Poker Principle: After the penny-ante poker games in the mid-60’s and one disastrous night of big losses with my friend, Jim Hileman, i have sworn off poker even though i am very bad at card tricks.