Rules that don’t exist are all around us, and they can keep us from living a life of awesome. In honor of the release of Penguins Can’t Fly, we are posting different rules all over social media, using the hashtag #notarule. Some are rules we’ve uncovered, others have been shared with us from people like you.

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This is one of a series of hilarious photos sent to me by a mom in Ohio who quoted her daughter as saying, “Because anyone can have typical senior photos but only a few can have awesomesauce ones!”

I recently had a speaking engagement in central Wisconsin and everything in the hotel room they booked me in (lamps, wallpaper, shower curtain, ice bucket, EVERYTHING) was Bucky Badger themed. Which went perfect with the t-shirt I decided to bring that day!

One of my favorite ones to break! Take that, fashion police. Photo by Slavica Skracic.

And here are some of the great rules submitted by readers!

(via Dan Farrell)

(via Sandy Saval)

(via Pat Maurer)

Rules that don’t exist are all around us, and they can keep us from living a life of awesome. In honor of the upcoming release of Penguins Can’t Fly, we are posting a different rule every day on our various social media accounts, using the hashtag #notarule. Some are rules we’ve uncovered, others have been shared with us from people like you.

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This week I wanted to feature some of the great rules submitted by readers!

(via Craig Price)

(via Kristen Clark)

(via Sara Gast)

(via Jill Schiefelbein)

(via Sarah Amburgey‎)

(via Stephanie Finley)

Rules that don’t exist are all around us, and they can keep us from living a life of awesome. In honor of the upcoming release of Penguins Can’t Fly, we are posting a different rule every day on our various social media accounts, using the hashtag #notarule. Some are rules we’ve uncovered, others have been shared with us from people like you.

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I like when cars get all gussied up.

There’s no such thing as too much meringue. #keywest #keylimepie #blueheaven

in honor of the 88th anniversary of Charles Lindbergh flying solo in “The Spirit of St. Louis” across the Atlantic…the first time it was ever done.

There’s room for whimsy in every room.

It’s hard to have Adultitis sitting in one of these. Well done, #oaeyc2015

Kids do not have a monopoly of fun.

Finally, here are some fun submissions from Tinye Harding and Chip Lutz:

Rules that don’t exist are all around us, and they can keep us from living a life of awesome. In honor of the upcoming release of Penguins Can’t Fly, we are posting a different rule every day on our various social media accounts, using the hashtag #notarule. Some are rules we’ve uncovered, others have been shared with us from people like you.

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You’re not the boss of him, fashion police:

Because sometimes you only need 4 McNuggets. Plus, the toy.

Edison is a great reminder that there is no silver bullet for success. Except for smart, brave persistence.

Beauty transcends labels. This #notarule inspired by Anin Clemons.

Delighted to discover Lucy, a wonderfully eclectic gastropub in Key Largo, featuring many kinds of schnitzel alongside Asian inspired treats like spicy sesame drumsticks and donuts.

Kim ordered Bananas & French Toast for dinner at Marker 88 Restaurant in Islamorada, Florida. Followed by Lobster & Mango Guacamole!

Finally, here is a great submissions from Escape Adulthood Summit alumni, Geoff Akins and Phil Gerbyshak.

From Geoff: “Yesterday I presented at a library conference and during the banquet I looked around and saw all the desserts and started to drool. I hesitated for a moment and then pushed my salad plate away untouched and replaced it with the chocolate cake and it was delicious! Sparked lots of interesting looks and conversation with my fellow diners!”

Phil says: “Saw 2 kids having duck races. Made me think of this group.”

Rules that don’t exist are all around us, and they can keep us from living a life of awesome. In honor of the upcoming release of Penguins Can’t Fly, we are posting a different rule every day on our various social media accounts, using the hashtag #notarule. Some are rules we’ve uncovered, others have been shared with us from people like you.

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This submission from Jacki Rocklewitz asks, #whatswrongwithbabushkas?

So many rules are broken here…too numerous to name!

Here’s a good reminder with all the spring showers…

To heck with the breakfast police.

Ah, the good old kitchen sink. Only thing missing is the rubber duckie.

Finally, here is a great (and adorable) submission from Tinye Harding:

Rules that don’t exist are all around us, and they can keep us from living a life of awesome. In honor of the upcoming release of Penguins Can’t Fly, we are posting a different rule every day on our various social media accounts, using the hashtag #notarule. Some are rules we’ve uncovered, others have been shared with us from people like you.

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Kathy Korthals hosted a goose who apparently didn’t get the memo on nests.

Saw this sweet ride while downtown the other day.

This one was inspired by family childcare provider Vicki Pals, who wrote, “Many of our daycare children love to wear socks that don’t match.” Me too.

Brownie Ware changed the game when she pioneered home parties to sell Tupperware.

Pinwheels don’t need to be watered, thrive in the shade, and really come alive on windy days.

This #notarule was inspired by Renée Tiemann and of course @jimmyfallon and @theroots

Finally, here are some of our recent favorites created by folks like you! (Left: Sarah Hinderliter, Right: Chip Lutz.) Nice job, guys!

Rules that don’t exist are all around us, and they can keep us from living a life of awesome. In honor of the upcoming release of Penguins Can’t Fly, we are posting a different rule every day on our various social media accounts, using the hashtag #notarule. Some are rules we’ve uncovered, others have been shared with us from people like you.

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#notarule but for anyone who’s married, this one sure feels like it…

Desperate times call for desperate measures. (Hat tip to Justin Connelly via 1000LifeHacks.com)

We took our kids to Wild Kratts Live last week. So…yes, get a job with benefits. Just make sure they’re the ones you want.

Creativity knows no bounds, especially when it comes to sidewalk chalk. (via Jenna Regis)

Why should kids get to have all the fun? #notarule Via McKenzie Rabenn, who is helping organize Wisconsin’s first ever summer camp for grown ups: campiwanabreak.org

Rocky Balboa, Philadelphia rule breaker. #unorthodoxforthewin

Finally, here are some of our recent favorites created by folks like you! (Clockwise from top left: Stephanie Shields, Kristin Hoehne, Gina Goodbred, and Tinye Harding. Nice job, guys!)

Rules that don’t exist are all around us, and they can keep us from living a life of awesome. In honor of the upcoming release of Penguins Can’t Fly, we are posting a different rule every day on our various social media accounts, using the hashtag #notarule. Some are rules we’ve uncovered, others have been shared with us from people like you.

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This 7-superhero mural was made with 9,000 post-it notes. And there are probably 9,000 ways to make your office more fun if you’re willing to break a few “rules.”

Funny how a little thing like changing color can change everything. It’s quite possible that we wouldn’t have iPods, iPhones, or iPads had this little innovation not sparked Apple’s turnaround.

More with color here. Also, green is a perfectly fine color for eggs and ham.

Henry Ford proved that if you break the rules, you can change the game.

What are the “givens” in your industry or area of expertise?…What if you started doing the opposite? Exhibit A: Henry Ford. Exhibit B: Gary Vaynerchuk.

Saw this in the sculpture garden at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art. I love me some good ol’ fashioned whimsy. Alternative rule: modern art shalt be pretentious.

Rules that don’t exist are all around us, and they can keep us from living a life of awesome. In honor of the upcoming release of Penguins Can’t Fly, we are posting a different rule every day on our various social media accounts, using the hashtag #notarule. Some are rules we’ve uncovered, others have been shared with us from people like you.

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Chip Lutz went to the trouble of demonstrating that this is “snot” a rule that doesn’t exist.

Tinye Harding reminds us that most fashion faux pas are really rules that don’t exist:

Josh Solar is a cool dude and a cool dad. He said, “When your kids wants to become a smurf, you say yes…”

Anastasia Turchetta told us that she really felt like she was breaking the rules when she left her socks packed away on a recent flight.

It’s no surprise that David Rendall is the leader of Freak Nation. You can also tell that he has daughters.

The success that comes from breaking rules that don’t exist can seem obvious in retrospect…but more often than not, they required a great measure of courage.

Rules that don’t exist are all around us, and they can keep us from living a life of awesome. In honor of the upcoming release of Penguins Can’t Fly, we are posting a different rule every day on our various social media accounts, using the hashtag #notarule. Some are rules we’ve uncovered, others have been shared with us from people like you.

Follow along on Instagram, Tumblr, or Facebook or share your own rule here!

Sarah Hinderliter was the winner of the latest #notarule caption contest, taking home a print of her choice for posting the rule for this photo over on Facebook:

Not all romantic gestures include flowers and chocolate.

Business casual does’t have to be boring. There’s always a way to add some whimsy!

Combining breakfast AND dessert AND eating it for dinner? #anarchy

You don’t need anyone’s permission to make your story more amazing.

Renée Tiemann reminds us that you can actually buy (and eat) just the marshmallows from Lucky Charms.

And finally, here’s even more rules submitted by readers. (Submit your own!):

Rules that don’t exist are all around us, and they can keep us from living a life of awesome. In honor of the upcoming release of Penguins Can’t Fly, we are posting a different rule every day on our various social media accounts, using the hashtag #notarule. Some are rules we’ve uncovered, others have been shared with us from people like you.

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Gina Goodbred submitted this one. Mixing holidays really makes Adultitis uneasy. Good.

My son will choose french fries over ice cream. Every. Single. Day.

He is not a very good table setter, though. But the job gets done.

Who says cats can’t play Twister? (via John and Patrizzia Gundich)

You definitely know you’re officially a grown-up when you stop doing this.

Krista Sobieski sent this in to remind us that birthday parties can be thrown for four-legged friends, too.

Rules that don’t exist are all around us. In honor of the upcoming release of Penguins Can’t Fly, we are posting a different rule every day on our various social media accounts, using the hashtag #notarule. Some are rules we’ve uncovered, others have been shared with us from people like you.

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Took this one on a warm pre-spring day in Madison, where students were enjoying the sunshine even though the lake was still stuck in winter mode…

Once you reach a certain age, you’re allowed to take liberties with your birthday.

I couldn’t help but wonder how long this frame was like this, since it was so subtle.

Yep. Ikea put the kibosh on playing hide & seek in their stores, saying, “We have to guarantee safety in the stores and that’s quite difficult if we don’t even know where the people are.” Boo.

This Pi Day inspired rule came from Sarah Tipperreiter from Illinois:

Dying things green is an activity that universally enjoyed. Just ask Dr. Seuss.