A mythical computer instruction. Whatever is right to do at this point in the program, do that.
A new instruction has been added to the PDP-10 instruction set: Do The Right Thing. Please update your programs. (From a MOTD - Message of the day -- on an MIT ITS system.)
By A. P. Damien
a phrase used to describe something illicit, sinful, or dangerous you are about to do.
Dad: What are you doing with those cigarettes? Son: Just going outside to do the right thing. Guy1: Why did I see you leaving the bar with my girlfriend last night? Guy2: Don't worry dude I was just doing the right thing.
By maxwellgardener