ah. thanks. It was ringing a faint bell, but it's not a term we hear much.

Do people really call us "merkins"?

Yup :)

Now let's throw the overlay on...
 

IQ.

That's not an actual IQ map, it's somebody's idea of a joke.

Yeh, I saw that when I googled. Didn't we IOTD this, bad science and all?

On an alcohol induced stream of con note, I actually used the words "That is not good behavioral science." In a discussion this week. I don't think I made a friend.

lol. Love it Griff. I wish I could work that into a conversation :)

One line that I did find myself using last week, was the arch-political phrase:

"You might say that, but I couldn't possibly comment".

Direct quote from Yes Minister. Been waiting to use that line for a long time lol. Basically its a way of agreeing with the comment whilst distancing oneself from it.

Snuffalupagus?

Really Mexico has is among the lowest in alcohol consumption? One would think otherwise... Well.. on second thought, Mexico is on top of soft drink consumption, no room for booze I guess.

Whoever came up with that map obviously has never spent anytime in Georgia.

Or, clearly, downtown Columbus after an OSU/Michigan game. Ugh.

True! :D

thanks to whoever posted this. it's reminded me that i'm not drunk enough at the present moment so off i go to down a couple.

Morie
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