22.3 year rule

Definition

A humorous internet principle suggesting that tragic or dark events become socially acceptable to joke about after approximately 22.3 years have passed. It's a satirical commentary on how time supposedly makes tragedies 'fair game' for comedy.

Example Usage

According to the 22.3 year rule, that 90s disaster is now officially prime material for memes.

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