I can't remember what it was called but...

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

...I read a corollary to Murphy's Law that said, "90% of everything is crud." I am reminded today that language is no exception. About 30 years ago this guy hit it on the head:

It seems 90% of language is just BS.

[mr_lebowski]

1. Classic Carlin is always good for a Rec (nt)

[BigMin28]

2. They can't dazzle with their brillance,

They have none. So they try to baffle with their bullshit.

[ProudLib72]

3. "Unwilling sperm recipient"

Yep, I can see them using that term for rape victims.

[First Speaker]

4. That's Sturgeon's Law...

...the "90 percent of everything is crud" line, named after the famous--and really good--science fiction writer, Theodore Sturgeon.

[red dog 1]

5. When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops?

(Carlin's book)

[eppur_se_muova]

6. Theodore Sturgeon: "Of course 90% of science fiction is crap. 90% of EVERYTHING is crap!".

The second sentence has since been described as "Sturgeon's Law".

[lastlib]

9. Later research refined the theorem to 99 percent, I believe.......

[Wounded Bear]

7. 90% of the project takes 90% of the effort...

the last 10% of the project takes the other 90% of the effort.

Anybody who has worked in design to production will probably recognize that one.

[lpbk2713]

8. Your stuff is shit.

My shit is stuff.

[kairos12]

10. My favorite Carlinsim

Everyone likes an honest person. Until, you are honest with them, then you're an asshole.