Slacker Laws
From Slackerpedia Galactica
The Slacker Laws began in the original show. These original laws are slowly being transcribed here. More are being added as Slackerpedia Galactica takes shape. Note that a law defines something, the corollaries are recommendations/advice based on a law or a natural occurrence. But, of course, none of this matters.
Original Laws (incomplete)
- Any theory that requires Humanity/Earth/Solar System/etc. to be unique - is wrong. When we think we are the centre of the Universe, i.e. special, we're not.
- Astronomers are afraid of simple words and sentences, and flee from their presence whenever possible.
- Astronomers, given the option of the easy way or the hard way, will always choose the hard way.
Amendments & New Laws
- The first rule about Slacker Laws is: "You don't talk about Slacker Laws."
- While naming galaxies, stars, planets, non-planets and other stuff (basically anything) astronomers will always use The Matrix to name them. If the Matrix fails them they'll fall back on Xena: Warrior Princess.
Slacker Corollaries
- Significant Others who don't share the love of Astronomical Podcasts will get annoyed now that they are up to 2 hours long, especially if you listen to them in bed on your MP3 player and laugh at the Uranus Jokes too loudly.
- If you are going to look at Pamela Gay while in the company of your significant other, use averted vision. If you are caught expect one or more big bangs to follow (or not depending on your definition of big bangs)!
- Never describe your wife/SO in terms of solar masses or astronomical units.
