6-2-1 rule

English Alternative forms en 621 rule 6/2/1 rule Etymology From the numerical quantities of the three stipulations of the 6-2-1 rule. Popularised by the furry fandom, and in use since as early as 8 November 1998 (see quotations); despite multiple claims suggesting that the 6-2-1 rule was devised by a physician or other doctor, and that it potentially originated in the science fiction community, this is unverified. Pronunciation en /sɪks.tu.wʌn.ɹuːl/ UK,US en LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-6-2-1 rule.wav US en 6 2 1 rule en uːl 4 Proper noun mul 6-mul 2-mul 1 rule 1 en convention en chiefly furry informal A guideline for hygienic and healthy conduct while attending a multi-day convention, stipulating at minimum six hours of sleep per night, two meals per day, and one shower every day. en 621#Etymology 2 en 8 November 1998 Dale Farmer FurCon, ConFur10, and other Cons! alt.fan.furry.bleachers https://groups.google.com/g/alt.fan.furry.bleachers/c/YTWLI86X1Cc/m/dkViTDzn9usJ https://web.archive.org/web/20240110180755/https://groups.google.com/g/alt.fan.furry.bleachers/c/YTWLI86X1Cc/m/dkViTDzn9usJ Also remember the 6-2-1 rule for convention survival. At any given time, within the last 24 hours you should have had six hours of sleep, two good meals, and one shower. Clean clothes every day also. Over-indulgance in alcohol or other drugs is a bad thing. en 2 September 2002 fossilfreak [Jan Yarnot] Dead Dog Mossyrocks News w:GeoCities http://us.geocities.com/fossilfreak.geo/j02/0209/02.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20021007211800/http://us.geocities.com/fossilfreak.geo/j02/0209/02.htm They are using the newsletters to lecture people on how to be civilized. Tip the waiters, tip the hotel maids, don't move walls, and yesterday they were giving the 6-2-1 rule. Every day, 6 hours of sleep, 2 meals, and 1 shower. Some of these folks look like its 6 meals for every 2 hours of sleep! en 23 September 2002 Tom Galloway So much for the 6-2-1 rule's 6 rec.arts.sf.fandom https://groups.google.com/g/rec.arts.sf.fandom/c/Ff1n-1g0THc https://web.archive.org/web/20260524040919/https://groups.google.com/g/rec.arts.sf.fandom/c/Ff1n-1g0THc The 6-2-1 rule for cons, of course, is each day you should get a minimum of 6 hours of sleep, 2 meals, and 1 shower. The above referenced article is about a prescription drug, intended for narcoleptics, that seems to allow folk to stay awake for 40 hours or so with minimal other effects, at least in the short term. en 2008 All Fur Fun 2008 https://archive.org/details/all-fur-fun-2008-conbook Samwise All Fur Fun https://archive.org/details/all-fur-fun-2008-conbook/page/n23 24 He is a full-time student, a part-time employee at a book store, a volunteer at a youth center, and a full-time stAFFer. Sam would like to remind everyone of the "6-2-1 Rule" of convention-going. en 2013 Andrew Hayes BronyCAN: Official Convention Guide https://archive.org/details/bronycan-2013-conbook BronyCAN 4 https://archive.org/details/bronycan-2013-conbook/page/n3 As a friendly reminder, please remember the 6-2-1 rule: 6 hours of sleep, 2 full meals, and 1 shower per day at an absolute minimum to ensure you and everyone else have a great time! en 9 July 2013 JCizle boardgames 1hwnf9 cayqbbv Going to my first convention- keeping it local and small. Any tips from con vets? https://web.archive.org/web/20260524035534/https://old.reddit.com/r/boardgames/comments/1hwnf9/going_to_my_first_convention_keeping_it_local_and/cayqbbv/ All of the other suggestions are great (especially 6-2-1 rule) but also think about packing some midday snacks. Not having to dish out for expensive food at the location can help make up for the cost of staying closer. en 15 February 2018 Kathy Wise Getting to Know My Brother’s Fursona at Texas Furry Fiesta w:D Magazine https://www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/2018/02/getting-to-know-my-brothers-fursona-at-texas-furry-fiesta/ https://web.archive.org/web/20180719013327/https://www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/2018/02/getting-to-know-my-brothers-fursona-at-texas-furry-fiesta/ The 6-2-1 rule is standard. Fursuiters are easy to distract, so they sometimes need to be reminded of the basics of life during FurCons. en 24 January 2022 Patch O'Furr Smells like a furry con: HUFFaromas creates erotic fragrances like Werewolf Balls https://dogpatch.press/2022/01/24/huffaromas-werewolf-balls/ Dogpatch Press https://web.archive.org/web/20220127195925/https://dogpatch.press/2022/01/24/huffaromas-werewolf-balls/ The famed "6-2-1 rule" for conventions means 6 hours sleep, 2 meals, and 1 shower a day. Many mock-shock tales have been told about the offending con-goer who clears the crowd after failing to heed the rule. en 24 May 2026 furlandia.bsky.social 3mml3abdhhu24 https://web.archive.org/web/20260524040732/https://bsky.app/profile/furlandia.bsky.social/post/3mml3abdhhu24 Hey, pardner! Are ya followin' the 6-2-1 rule?With Day 2 comin' to an end, make sure you're takin' good care of yerself. Usage notes Unrelated to en 621, a euphemism within furry fandom slang for the pornographic furry art website e621.net. This term predates the website.