Murphy's Elevator Laws

Everything you need to know about Murphy's Elevator Laws and why it fails. A curated list of 4 observations.

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The chances of the elevator not working are inversely proportional to the weight you carry multiplied by the number of stairs you'll have to climb.

The first person needing to exit the elevator will always be the person farthest to the rear of the elevator. Sent by Sandy Schlee.

- Sandy Schlee

Conversely, if you are in a descending elevator, the last person to enter will punch the highest floor. Sent by Bob McLaughlin.

- Bob McLaughlin

The last man entering an elevator going up goes to the lowest floor. Sent by Dimple Venigalla.

- Dimple Venigalla

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