Cecil has finally admitted his less than total erudition

Cecil's Columns/Staff Reports
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http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a4_225.html

notwithstanding the magnitude of the question asked (“post-micturition convulsion syndrome” wow!) and its bearing on the future of humanity. :slight_smile:

But my confidence in his wisdom remains unshakeable.

Just wanted to let it be known.

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Ah, Cecil just doesn’t want the Teeming Millions to get too dependent and lazy.

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There are no facts that are unknowable by Cecil. There are only things which He deigns to be beneath His scrutiny. Questioning Him is akin to questioning gravity.

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[QUOTE=thelurkinghorror]
There are no facts that are unknowable by Cecil. There are only things which He deigns to be beneath His scrutiny. Questioning Him is akin to questioning gravity.
[/QUOTE]

I question gravity every morning. I say, “Gravity, may I please stand up?” And Gravity says, “Hah! I dare you to try!”

Gravity is such a downer.

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Gravity has kicked my ass many, many times (along with his accomplice James Beam) and I’ve often questioned “Why? Why?”.

Keep in mind, the tag line says “World’s Smartest Human”. This still makes him a human no matter how much he knows.