Libras are bad drivers!

Cecil · 15th December 2006, 10:37 AM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061214/...gy_driving1_dc

I couldn't figure out whether this should go in the Humor forum or not.

The article is one big self-parody, replete with a glaring lack of hard numbers, an even more glaring lack of critical thought whatsoever, and an unreferenced "study" done by some random website that is nothing more than a compilation of links to insurance companies.

But the best part is the comments. "B...Bu...But I'm a libra and I've never been in an accident! How can this be?"

wahrheit · 15th December 2006, 10:55 AM

Another dumb "news" article *sigh*

See also http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=70540

Zygar · 15th December 2006, 11:15 AM

Yay! Another one saying that I'm a good driver!

Of course, every time one of these poorly derived unscientific studies is done, it comes up with a new answer.

RenaissanceBiker · 15th December 2006, 12:36 PM

Yes, but we are good shots! And on the superslab, what is more important? Swerving in and out of traffic or blowing out a tire with some well placed buckshot? Taking that turn alittle faster than your pursuer, or scoring a direct hit with a molotov cocktail? I have to say, there are advantages and disadvantages to both strategies.

/Libra and loving it

15th December 2006, 10:37 AM	#1
Cecil Muse Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 991	Libras are bad drivers! http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061214/...gy_driving1_dc I couldn't figure out whether this should go in the Humor forum or not. The article is one big self-parody, replete with a glaring lack of hard numbers, an even more glaring lack of critical thought whatsoever, and an unreferenced "study" done by some random website that is nothing more than a compilation of links to insurance companies. But the best part is the comments. "B...Bu...But I'm a libra and I've never been in an accident! How can this be?"
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15th December 2006, 10:55 AM	#2
wahrheit Pac-Man Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,591	Another dumb "news" article sigh See also http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=70540
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15th December 2006, 12:36 PM	#4
RenaissanceBiker Eats shoots and leaves. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 6,803	Yes, but we are good shots! And on the superslab, what is more important? Swerving in and out of traffic or blowing out a tire with some well placed buckshot? Taking that turn alittle faster than your pursuer, or scoring a direct hit with a molotov cocktail? I have to say, there are advantages and disadvantages to both strategies. /Libra and loving it
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15th December 2006, 11:15 AM	#3
Zygar Lex Luthor's Evil Twin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 2,609	Yay! Another one saying that I'm a good driver! Of course, every time one of these poorly derived unscientific studies is done, it comes up with a new answer.