When I saw the title I thought, huh, maybe it's that thing were old prisoners threaten the young ones to see who's easy prey but no - it's a test in Algo 60 to see what compilers correctly implement recursion.
I really don't think picking and choosing which rules you follow would be appreciated anywhere.
If you’re having trouble transitioning from one stage to the next, Campbell claims it can help to look at the rites of passage present in ancient myths. One example is changing your mode of dress to usher in a life transition. By purposefully introducing these symbolic gestures into your own life, you can tap into the pathway of maturity that exists within your subconscious.
Apparently the test has some real foundation. That the proportion of the limbs (and relative size of the head) only allows children to touch the ear at about 5 years old.