Believe it or not, some chemists do have a sense of humour.
Look for example, at Sexithiophene:
This is a 'sexi' molecule - which means it has 6 sub-units, in this case of thiophene rings. Because of its conjugated system of double bonds, this organic molecule conducts electricity quite well. As a result, it is one of a number of similar molecules being studied for possible uses in organic polymer electronics.
Chemical Law: If anything can go wrong, it will.
Chemical Corollary: Left to themselves, things tend to go from
bad to worse.
Chemical Second Corollary: It is impossible to make anything
foolproof because fools are so ingenious
Chemical Constant: Matter will be damaged in direct proportion
to its value
Chemical Revised Law: Everything goes wrong all at once.
Commentary: Bonds was an optimist.
