Rule Book Lover Prints

'Hello, I don't believe I have to give my name, and I'm a pedant.'

'Thou shalt not steal...except for bases.'

Dog Crossing

Dog tries to obey No Dog sign

"Sorry, bud. You know the rules... Dibs is dibs."

"Penny's still having issues grasping 'icing the puck,' but she nailed 'offsides' and 'too many men' today!"

And if the ball is completely unplayable...

Basically, you should think outside the box, but don't color outside the lines!

Dr Ed Henderson demonstrates that it IS possible for someone to become too familiar with the safety rules.

'That's our corporate ladder.'

'Just think of one of these as enabling legislation for the golden rule.'

He waited for the next wave of regulations to arrive.

"Turn off cell phones violators will be over ruled."

Office computer: 'Thank you for not using me for personal business.'

'Now hold on, Mike. You're talking about embezzlement! And unless I'm very mistaken, that's strictly prohibited in the company's employee handbook!'

'Here are the safety manuals you wanted'

"The deadline for compliance just kicked in."

"Until you're top management, Warrick, I strongly suggest you stay within the lines."

She didn't know when her baby climbed onto the prize pile, but she could never turn her back on the international Carny code of law.

'It's from the Federal Trade Commission -- we have to put in a non-smoking section.'

WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN, 'It's okay, I guess, but they sure hassle you about compliance!'

At last he had found the Regulatory Guidelines.

Business man must jump through hoops to impress his boss.

"He was right, you know - a queen can move as many spaces as she likes."

'... And as soon as it's discovered, don't play with fire!'

"Poppa, can you read me the Riot Act again?"

'...so until you get your own place - you live by our rules!'

Angel with speed camera.

Baseball Rules Conference. The actions of this runner are prohibited by the current rules. Next slide, please.

'There really is no need for confusion. Rule 10, section 5, article a, subsection 3, exception 4 quite clearly states ... '

"Oh-now I see where we part company. You are cleaving unto the spirit of the law, while I am cleaving to the letter of the law!"

"Do you mind? I'm reading the prospectus carefully before investing."

'He had it coming to him - he didn't follow government guidelines.'

"You were doing the speed limit. I found that suspicious."

Anti-litter by-law in effect