http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a4_225.html
Lame, I know, but what are you going to do? Cecil can’t figure out everything. I’d convene a special session of the Straight Dope Science Advisory Board, but they’re still sleeping it off from our last symposium. Contributions from the Teeming Millions cordially invited.
notwithstanding the magnitude of the question asked (“post-micturition convulsion syndrome” wow!) and its bearing on the future of humanity.
But my confidence in his wisdom remains unshakeable.
Just wanted to let it be known.
Ah, Cecil just doesn’t want the Teeming Millions to get too dependent and lazy.
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.
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.
nd_n8
March 8, 2008, 1:42pm
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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.