"Ginsberg's theorem" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: Attributed to the poet Allen Ginsberg. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Ginsberg's theorem
  1. A parody of the three laws of thermodynamics in terms of a person playing a game: (1) you can't win; (2) you can't break even; (3) you can't even get out of the game. Wikipedia link: Allen Ginsberg
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