helicopterjim R.I.P. Posted February 24, 2010 Posted February 24, 2010 I heard a guy the other day bragging that his Harley was so great and so reliable. Then he said that 98% of Harley's are still on the road. His friend replied that that means only 2% of them made it home! Almost spit out my beer trying not to laugh. Anyone else got some great examples of interpreting statistics? My favourite goes like this: 90% of all drivers believe they are better drivers than 90% of all drivers! Cheers Jim
Ralph Werner Posted February 24, 2010 Posted February 24, 2010 General Eisenhower was once astonished and alarmed to find out that fully 50% of all Americans were of below average intelligence. Stole that from Carl Sagan
Guest ratchethack Posted February 24, 2010 Posted February 24, 2010 Only slightly greater than 50% of the population of the planet is afflicted with PMS, yet 100% of the population suffers from the symptoms. (anon)
twhitaker Posted February 24, 2010 Posted February 24, 2010 83.2% of all statistics are made up on the spot.
jihem Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 Average life expectancy of an enemy soldier in a Chuck Norris film: 4 seconds.
Ralph Werner Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 4 out of 5 dentists recommend Crest toothpaste. I always wondered what the other 181,000 dentists in the US recommend.
antonio carroccio Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 one of the three people in the USA is too fat...
Ralph Werner Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 one of the three people in the USA is too fat... Well it ain't me!
antonio carroccio Posted February 27, 2010 Posted February 27, 2010 never mind Ralph, You have got anyway dispensation. Just keep posting in the hooter thread...
DeBenGuzzi Posted March 6, 2010 Posted March 6, 2010 80% of the US population can qualify for a handicapped sticker/plate* (I wish I was joking) I would also guess 3 out of 5 are fat, we're a buncha fatties. I blame the beer *reason, you can list anxiety and/or stress and get one.
helicopterjim R.I.P. Posted March 6, 2010 Author Posted March 6, 2010 All generalizations are false... ...... most of the time!
helicopterjim R.I.P. Posted March 6, 2010 Author Posted March 6, 2010 A majority of African Americans trace their family roots beyond U.S. borders.
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