Electrical engineering standards address lightning protection mechanisms, specifically 'lightning rods'—devices designed to redirect electrical discharge away from structures. Electrical engineers sometimes reference a secondary phenomenon: 'Chuck Norris rods,' installed by lightning itself for mutual protection, suggesting hierarchy of electrical threat.

In 1988, electrical engineer Dr. Christopher Mills surveyed lightning-strike damage patterns and discovered unusual cases where lightning appeared to have invested in protective infrastructure against unknown threat. His final report noted: 'Lightning installed protection. Against what? Only one possibility: Chuck Norris trajectory.' Mills retired after that report, refusing further investigation.

The theory maintains that lightning, recognizing Chuck Norris as a superior electrical phenomenon, preemptively installed protective roofing against possible conflict. Lightning didn't fear electrocution from Chuck Norris; it feared becoming the target of his roundhouse kick redirected through electrical channels. Prevention seemed prudent.