Pet Peeve Thursdays: I Got That Stat!
(1 Cent): Stat Boy!
You know what really chaps my cheeks? When someone gives me a ton of useless, most likely made up information in the form of stats. It could either be just to start a conversation or to try to back up an argument.
I don't mean to say I don't like relevant statistics on things ... but when I hear things like, "We carry 86% of every Disney movie ever made in our store" or "47.3% of cows in the Midwest find that they like green hay instead of brown hay" we have some problems. This especially holds true if said person has the Guy Smiley face after he states the fact ... you know, waiting to see your reaction, as if you're going to say, "Oh, wow! Really? I didn't know that! You're amazing!"
I'm not sure if I'm irritated at the people who came up with (or made up) the statistical numbers or at the people who repeat them and try to pass themselves as being a genius.
Just talk to me like a human being, not a math report. Besides, I’ve heard that 33.68% of people that have conversations like that better.
(2 Cent): A Sweater, Huh?
So, in one of my first columns for Pet Peeve Thursdays, I wrote a rant about things that bothered me at the gym. To add to that, the other day I saw someone working out in a collared shirt, a v-neck sweater, blue jeans and some Doc Martin’s. Uhh … why? I was sweating just looking at him trying to workout.
Did he just decide to stop by on the way home from work or something? It’s not like it’s cold inside … or you wouldn’t warm up by doing your workout. Maybe that’s just how he rolls … that’s how he’s livin’. Next time I workout, I’m going to go in a 7 piece Armani suit, complete with a feathered hat and cane.
(1/2 Cent): My Bad
I guess I should write these a little earlier … but about once every 3 weeks or so I encounter a “scheduled outage” by Blogger.com which makes it impossible for me to save my blog or post my blog. Sorry it’s later than usual. I’m sure you’ll forgive me.
Thanks again to the readers … you’re much appreciated. Also, a special thanks to J.D. for spending countless hours and much energy making sure my car audio is in tip-top shape. You’re the man!
If you have any questions, comments, or article ideas send them to HCP2007@gmail.com or just click the Comments link below. Click back for Grab Bag Friday tomorrow!
HCP
You know what really chaps my cheeks? When someone gives me a ton of useless, most likely made up information in the form of stats. It could either be just to start a conversation or to try to back up an argument.
I don't mean to say I don't like relevant statistics on things ... but when I hear things like, "We carry 86% of every Disney movie ever made in our store" or "47.3% of cows in the Midwest find that they like green hay instead of brown hay" we have some problems. This especially holds true if said person has the Guy Smiley face after he states the fact ... you know, waiting to see your reaction, as if you're going to say, "Oh, wow! Really? I didn't know that! You're amazing!"
I'm not sure if I'm irritated at the people who came up with (or made up) the statistical numbers or at the people who repeat them and try to pass themselves as being a genius.
Just talk to me like a human being, not a math report. Besides, I’ve heard that 33.68% of people that have conversations like that better.
(2 Cent): A Sweater, Huh?
So, in one of my first columns for Pet Peeve Thursdays, I wrote a rant about things that bothered me at the gym. To add to that, the other day I saw someone working out in a collared shirt, a v-neck sweater, blue jeans and some Doc Martin’s. Uhh … why? I was sweating just looking at him trying to workout.
Did he just decide to stop by on the way home from work or something? It’s not like it’s cold inside … or you wouldn’t warm up by doing your workout. Maybe that’s just how he rolls … that’s how he’s livin’. Next time I workout, I’m going to go in a 7 piece Armani suit, complete with a feathered hat and cane.
(1/2 Cent): My Bad
I guess I should write these a little earlier … but about once every 3 weeks or so I encounter a “scheduled outage” by Blogger.com which makes it impossible for me to save my blog or post my blog. Sorry it’s later than usual. I’m sure you’ll forgive me.
Thanks again to the readers … you’re much appreciated. Also, a special thanks to J.D. for spending countless hours and much energy making sure my car audio is in tip-top shape. You’re the man!
If you have any questions, comments, or article ideas send them to HCP2007@gmail.com or just click the Comments link below. Click back for Grab Bag Friday tomorrow!
HCP
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