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mcroft ([personal profile] mcroft) wrote2007-08-23 08:30 am

Devil's Dictionary

Tobacco n. a noxious weed that causes cancer in people who don't believe in statistics.

Tobacco adj. untrustworthy. Can specifically refer to someone who lies about something in the face of overwhelming evidence. e.g. "Tobacco Climatologist" or "Tobacco Attorney General".

[identity profile] javenallese.livejournal.com 2007-08-24 01:23 am (UTC)(link)
So if you believe in statistics tobacco won't cause cancer? ;)

[identity profile] mcroft.livejournal.com 2007-08-24 01:48 am (UTC)(link)
The contrapositive is not necessarily implied.

[identity profile] javenallese.livejournal.com 2007-08-24 02:02 am (UTC)(link)
Aw, you took it seriously.

It's good to see you post. I'm always happy to hear from you.

[identity profile] djinnthespazz.livejournal.com 2007-08-24 03:17 am (UTC)(link)
*laughing*