The "rule of threes" in comedy is a classic writing tool where a comedian sets up a pattern with two normal or similar items, and then breaks that pattern with a funny, unexpected third item. It works by building up the audience's expectation and then delivering a sudden punchline. This rule is new to me. My awesome acting partner in a community theater play I'm in told me about this rule of three.
Now lately I am aware of a different rule of three: When three people talk about similar subject matter to me within short time period. Today that rule of three is about precious moments and how they regret not capturing it on video.
It struck me that I didn't need to see the video. The retelling of their stories created an image in my brain more long lasting than any video or photo could.
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