# The Exciting Game With One Rule **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [March 9, 2014, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-exciting-game-with-one-rule/683239 "2014-03-09T03:34:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 13
**Author:** ![Yellow\_Kazooie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/ecd19e/32.png) [@Yellow\_Kazooie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yellow_Kazooie)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2014, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-exciting-game-with-one-rule/683239/241 "2014-03-16T21:00:04Z")
why does this thread have 5 pages? ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2014, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-exciting-game-with-one-rule/683239/242 "2014-03-16T21:22:58Z")
The unmentionable aspect is purely for purposes of this game. A typical 21st Century family may or may not have one as its member: said role is becoming more and more commonplace. It ain’t Uncle Joey (or Uncle anybody). The thread has 5 pages because it hasn’t reached 6 yet. ---
**Author:** ![Vita\_Beata](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/a9a28c/32.png) [@Vita\_Beata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vita_Beata)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2014, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-exciting-game-with-one-rule/683239/243 "2014-03-16T22:05:24Z")
I’ve returned! Have we determined if stepfather is the one not to be mentioned? ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2014, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-exciting-game-with-one-rule/683239/244 "2014-03-16T22:11:12Z")
Vita Beata! You’ve returned just in time to be the one to successfully violate the rule! Congrats! It’s your turn now. ---
**Author:** ![Vita\_Beata](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/a9a28c/32.png) [@Vita\_Beata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vita_Beata)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2014, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-exciting-game-with-one-rule/683239/245 "2014-03-16T22:19:12Z")
Yay! Okay, my rule is a recognizable defining phrase. ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2014, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-exciting-game-with-one-rule/683239/246 "2014-03-18T16:36:50Z")
Is it in the form of a question? ---
**Author:** ![Vita\_Beata](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/a9a28c/32.png) [@Vita\_Beata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vita_Beata)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2014, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-exciting-game-with-one-rule/683239/247 "2014-03-18T16:47:42Z")
> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > Is it in the form of a question? No, my phrase is not a question, and, in fact, is not a complete sentence. Your post above did not violate the rule. My answer violated the rule. ---
**Author:** ![Zeldar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2014, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-exciting-game-with-one-rule/683239/248 "2014-03-18T16:49:49Z")
Would it fall in the **slang** category? ---
**Author:** ![Vita\_Beata](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/a9a28c/32.png) [@Vita\_Beata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vita_Beata)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2014, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-exciting-game-with-one-rule/683239/249 "2014-03-18T16:53:07Z")
> [@Zeldar](#): > > Would it fall in the **slang** category? You’re back, Zeldar! No, the rule phrase does not contain slang words. Your post above did not violate the rule, nor did mine. ---
**Author:** ![Zeldar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2014, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-exciting-game-with-one-rule/683239/250 "2014-03-18T17:21:23Z")
> [@Vita\_Beata](#): > > You’re back, Zeldar! No, the rule phrase does not contain slang words. > > Your post above did not violate the rule, nor did mine. While not actual slang, does the phrase fall into a jargon category such as corpspeak, military terms, or the like? ---
**Author:** ![Vita\_Beata](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/a9a28c/32.png) [@Vita\_Beata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vita_Beata)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2014, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-exciting-game-with-one-rule/683239/251 "2014-03-18T17:26:44Z")
> [@Zeldar](#): > > While not actual slang, does the phrase fall into a jargon category such as corpspeak, military terms, or the like? No, Zeldar, the rule phrase consists of simple English words and has been around since the 1600’s. Both your post and my answer violated the rule. ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2014, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-exciting-game-with-one-rule/683239/252 "2014-03-18T17:59:37Z")
Is the phrase a catchphrase from a TV show. commercial or movie? ---
**Author:** ![Vita\_Beata](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/a9a28c/32.png) [@Vita\_Beata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vita_Beata)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2014, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-exciting-game-with-one-rule/683239/253 "2014-03-18T18:10:27Z")
> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > Is the phrase a catchphrase from a TV show. commercial or movie? No, Prof. Pepperwinkle, It’s a common phrase, but I don’t believe it to be a catchphrase from TV, commercials, or movies. The rule has been violated by your post and my reply. ---
**Author:** ![Vita\_Beata](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/a9a28c/32.png) [@Vita\_Beata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vita_Beata)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2014, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-exciting-game-with-one-rule/683239/254 "2014-03-18T18:15:14Z")
I am able to mention a celebrity which may give you a strong clue. Should I post this? My post did not violate the rule. ---
**Author:** ![Zeldar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2014, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-exciting-game-with-one-rule/683239/255 "2014-03-18T18:38:38Z")
> [@Vita\_Beata](#): > > I am able to mention a celebrity which may give you a strong clue. Should I post this? > My post did not violate the rule. I’d love a clue, celebrity or not. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Vita\_Beata](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/a9a28c/32.png) [@Vita\_Beata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vita_Beata)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2014, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-exciting-game-with-one-rule/683239/256 "2014-03-18T18:40:28Z")
> [@Zeldar](#): > > I’d love a clue, celebrity or not. 🙂 The clue is: Anthony Bourdain Zeldar, your post violated the rule; my response did not. (ignore this, a mistake. Neither post violated the rule.) ---
**Author:** ![Vita\_Beata](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/a9a28c/32.png) [@Vita\_Beata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vita_Beata)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2014, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-exciting-game-with-one-rule/683239/257 "2014-03-18T18:42:45Z")
Correction, sorry: directly above, neither post violated the rule. ---
**Author:** ![Zeldar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2014, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-exciting-game-with-one-rule/683239/258 "2014-03-18T18:49:53Z")
I’ve heard Bourdain’s name and assume he’s a chef of note. Other than that, nothing. Would Justin Wilson or Emeril use the same sort of phrase? ---
**Author:** ![Vita\_Beata](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/a9a28c/32.png) [@Vita\_Beata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vita_Beata)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2014, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-exciting-game-with-one-rule/683239/259 "2014-03-18T18:55:32Z")
> [@Zeldar](#): > > I’ve heard Bourdain’s name and assume he’s a chef of note. Other than that, nothing. Would Justin Wilson or Emeril use the same sort of phrase? Zeldar, Your first sentence violated the rule. Your other two sentences did not. The clue comes from Anthony Bourdain’s show title. My response does not violate the rule. ---
**Author:** ![Vita\_Beata](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/a9a28c/32.png) [@Vita\_Beata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vita_Beata)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2014, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-exciting-game-with-one-rule/683239/260 "2014-03-18T19:09:53Z")
> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > Is the phrase a catchphrase from a TV show. commercial or movie? :smack: This sentence did NOT violate the rule. :smack: The word “or” is contained within my phrase, but usage of “or” does NOT violate the rule. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-exciting-game-with-one-rule/683239.md?page=12) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-exciting-game-with-one-rule/683239.md?page=14)