I guess it derives from the rule of three in writing[1]. It's a shame the article doesn't even mention it. Some famous examples include: Veni, vidi, vici (Jul

I guess it derives from the rule of three in writing[1]. It's a shame the article doesn't even mention it. Some famous examples include: Veni, vidi, vici (Jules Caesar) Ready, set, go! Life, liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness (Jefferson's draught of the US Declaration of Independence) [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_three_(writing) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_three_(writing)