> Like "86 it," "the whole nine yards," and "23 skidoo" and all other self-respecting expressions
> with numbers in them, I expect "rule number six" to become a commonplace expression
> (meaning, "Hey, you can't hint at something funny without telling us about it!") of which no one but
> us knows the origin.

However, no matter how widespread it becomes, you will never be able to use it on Monty Python fanatics, who will just retort "There is no rule number six"...

Paul