MEME REFERENCE

Edna Mode No Capes

Use to impose an emphatic, categorical ban on a tempting option because its recurring downside is too dangerous or impractical.

What it expresses

Past failures turn a design preference into a memorable safety rule with no exceptions.

Example

After another launch fails because of a Friday release, the team adopts 'No Friday deploys!' and posts this.

When not to use it

A harmless stylistic preference is still under open discussion; invoking a disaster-backed absolute would overstate the evidence.

• no capes
• categorical rule
• safety lesson
• Edna Mode