Maybe that’s the self-perpetuating part. Once the turkey is cut, the surface area grows and it’ll start to cool really quickly. I could totally see people saying, “oh, next time let’s tent it to keep the heat in,” not realizing that it won’t do any good because the cooling is almost all happening post-cut.

Moral of the…

Many airlines don’t even use row 13 because of superstitious passengers.

Overbooking is actually much less common than it used to be, thanks to the David Dao incident and most airlines deciding never to IDB (involuntarily deny boarding). This is why you hear about people getting $10,000 flight vouchers.

Good point, the article and my chart should make it clearer that this is based on adjusted income. I'll wait to see if there are more suggestions and post an updated version.

Here’s a chart. Not perfect, but it’s easier to explain than cross-posting to a different, chartless article about marginal versus effective tax rates.

Its terrible when All Republicans stereotype people racially. /s

Would all the "jail every motorist" people who commented on the initial post weigh in on if this example of due process is sufficient?

Outraged? Where did you get outraged? There are lots of things that are terrible that nobody is outraged about... hence why we’re melting ourselves slowly.

I’ve been involved in two car crashes. One was when somebody backed into my parked car. The other was when somebody rear-ended me at five miles per hour in stop-and-go freeway traffic. I have no idea why you think that I am trying to be a moral or legal authority, or how personal experience affects objective facts. Do…

Guilty until proven innocent? Sounds terrible.

Is that meant to be a one-sentence summation of the article?

We all really need to get over the “underwater” thing. It’s a car. You agreed to pay $x over y months to pay it off. Who cares if it’s “worth less than you owe on it?” You agreed to pay for it, and as long as you can make the payments it’s irrelevant.

Studies show that 90% of cyclists need a sense of humor.

The slippery slope argument is a logical fallacy, which is perhaps why it’s being ignored.

Interesting perspective - shows why it couldn’t effectively be implemented except for the richest people.

Just don’t forget to pay your taxes. Alternatively, dress as the other Wesley Snipes.

Who cares? It’s not like any deities are real. Why show such deference to idiotic superstitions? Dress up as the Christian god for all anybody cares.

Exactly. People seem to have forgotten what humor is for. Or have defined it as, “the high-pitched voice in Jim Gaffigan’s head in his standup.”

The only proper response to this article.