Ok so where does your "rule of three" start, or is it conveniently open ended? Since May 26th, alone, five well-known American celebrities have died: Dennis Hopper, Gary Coleman, Art Linkletter, Rue McClanahan and John Wooden. Many more since January 1, 2010, and even more if you include famous people who died in other countries (like that whole plane load of top Polish government officials).
For something to be a "rule," it has to start with consistency. It has to be precise and definite, not open-ended and vauge. It sure can't apply differently in different localities. Or doesn't a plane load of top Polish government officials all dying at once count? Why does this so-called rule of three only apply to famous American celebrities? And what the heck impact does the deaths of these people have on my life or yours, other than to chit chat about them on a web forum?
As usual Wolfstar you ask some excellent questions. I will think about this and also do a bit of research and get back with you. Correction on your post though. It is not [my] your "rule of three"as you mentioned. It was brought up by another member and it is something that has been 'understood' for many, many years. This is another reason I enjoy your questions and find them meaningful. Just because something is 'understood' does not make it so. So this is why I will take time and thought to delve into your questions. I'll get back with you when I can take time and thought to do so.