The document lists 9 examples of Murphy's Law, which states that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Some of the examples provided are: if you meet someone you like, they will likely be unavailable; if you throw something away you will need it the next day; if you arrive early for a flight it will likely be delayed or cancelled. The examples portray situations where seemingly small and unlikely problems arise to create inconvenient outcomes.

1. MURPHY’S LAW
1. If you’re single and you meet somebody you really like …
… he’ll be married.
… you’ll stammer.
… he wont’ like you.
… she’ll be a man.
2. If you throw something away …
… you’ll need the next day.
3. If you park a long way from where you’re going …
… you’ll find another parking space closer to the place where you’re going.
… when you get there, you’ll remember you forgot your bag in the car.
4. If your baby goes to sleep late …
… (s)he’ll wake up early.
… you’ll have to get up early the next morning.
… he’ll wake up at the same time as usual, or even earlier.
… your neighbour will make a noise that wakes him/her up.
5. If you’re driving somewhere and you’re in a hurry …
… you’ll be in a traffic jam.
… a policeman will stop you.
… the garbage truck will be in front of you.
… your car will break down.
… someone will probably drive slowly in front of you.
6. If you arrive very early to catch a plane …
… the flight will be delayed.
… the flight will be cancelled.
7. If you get to work late …

2. … your boss will be waiting for you.
… your boss will be early.
8. If you leave your mobile phone at home …
… you’ll receive an important call.
… somebody important will call you.
… your phone will ring a lot.
… your boss will call you.
9. If you push a door …
… the door will only open if you pull.
… you’ll probably hit your boss.