Subject: Murphy’s Laws (Page 3)

To spot the expert, pick the one who predicts the job will take the longest and cost the most.

Bad law is more likely to be supplemented than repealed.

No name, no matter how simple, can be correctly understood over the phone.

Suppressive fires – won’t.

The hardness of the butter is in direct proportion to the softness of the bread.

In a social situation, the most difficult thing to do is usually the right thing to do.

The attention span of a computer is only as long as its electrical cord.

1. The last gas station for 50 miles will be closed when you get there. 2. At the moment of any departure, the level of gas in your tank depends entirely on how late you are. 3. You only run out of gas after your wife tells you to stop for gas before you run out.

Each pronoun agrees with their antecedent.

The number of person's relatives is directly proportional to his fame.

Don't use a run-on sentence you got to punctuate it.

If an experiment works, you must be using the wrong equipment.

The ideal resume will turn up one day after the position is filled.

Never say ‘yes’ to any invitation three months away that you would be dreading if it were tomorrow.

If you’re feeling good, don’t worry… you’ll get over it.

Anything that can be changed will be changed up until there is no time left to change anything.

Before ordering a test, decide what you will do if it is (1) positive or (2) negative. If both answers are the same, don't take the test.

Only a fool can reproduce another fool’s work.

Nearly all prophecies made in public are wrong.

The length of time it takes a bill to pass through the legislature is in inverse proportion to the number of lobbying groups favoring it.

1. The probability of a cat eating its dinner has absolutely nothing to do with the price of the food placed before it. 2. The probability that a household pet will raise a fuss is directly proportional to the number and importance of your guests.