Devil's Dictionary

[mcroft]

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".

Comments

[javenallese.livejournal.com]

So if you believe in statistics tobacco won't cause cancer? ;)

[mcroft.livejournal.com]

The contrapositive is not necessarily implied.

[javenallese.livejournal.com]

Aw, you took it seriously.

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

[djinnthespazz.livejournal.com]

*laughing*