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2004-10-08 -Short Attention Span Theater-

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Posted by tipper 2004-10-08 12:13:37 PM|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 while previous studies have shown the law, also called Sodâs Law, is not a myth and toast really does fall buttered side down
Except for when you are trying to demonstrate this to students. In which case it's guaranteed jelly side up. Proof by consequence.

Posted by Shipman 2004-10-08 12:27:29 PM|| 2004-10-08 12:27:29 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 The equation is overly complex and can be reduced to the expression:

If in any given situation you have a 50-50 chance of getting screwed, you'll get screwed 9 times out of 10.

Posted by Cleamp Ebboling9441 2004-10-08 2:28:48 PM|| 2004-10-08 2:28:48 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 Classic!

Posted by Korora 2004-10-08 2:30:56 PM|| [http://basementburrow.blogspot.com] 2004-10-08 2:30:56 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 #Two has put it in a nutshell. But I think he should change his name from 'Cleamp Ebboling9441' to something easier to remember.

Posted by Bryan 2004-10-08 2:53:15 PM|| 2004-10-08 2:53:15 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 The problem is it is too linear and doesn't take into account "corollary functions" such as dexterity, ignorance and temperment. You need to adjust every situation with those attributes in order to determine a more likely outcome.

Posted by Halloweenie 2004-10-08 3:00:56 PM|| 2004-10-08 3:00:56 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 doesn't take into account "corollary functions" such as dexterity, ignorance and temperment.

I have those in spades. I blame the fiasco on 300 hormonal yuts on a Friday spring morining.

But like Cleamp pointed out... it's partial proof.

Posted by Shipman 2004-10-08 5:29:53 PM|| 2004-10-08 5:29:53 PM|| Front Page Top

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