Friday, September 29, 2006

post Kip ergo propter Kim

Toiletries were banned on planes, and no planes blew up, therefore we thwarted imminent attacks by liquid mixing bombers.  Um, no.  And yes, Kip Hawley is an idiot.

I am reminded of this exchange:

Homer: Not a bear in sight. The "Bear Patrol" is working like a charm!
Lisa: That's specious reasoning, Dad.
Homer: [uncomprehendingly] Thanks, honey.
Lisa: By your logic, I could claim that this rock keeps tigers away.
Homer: Hmm. How does it work?
Lisa: It doesn't work. (pause) It's just a stupid rock!
Homer: Uh-huh.
Lisa: But I don't see any tigers around, do you?
Homer: (pause) Lisa, I want to buy your rock.

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