Friday, March 21, 2008
ACCURATE STATEMENTS
• “No one likes a leapy bassist.”
• “This whole post is beyond awesome!”
• “Cindy’s speech went on for quite some time.”
• “I’m probably lying.”
• “He couldn’t move. He broke his leg. He was crying.”
• “No one today is more naturally absurd than a global warming alarmist.”
UPDATE. And two less-than-accurate statements:
Earth Hour is an awareness campaign about climate change, which started in Australia last year. 2.2 milion businesses switched off all their lights and appliances for an hour to reduce their power use.
Try 2,100 businesses (tops). Previously, the Miami Herald claimed:
Earth Hour started when Sydney, Australia, with a population of 2.2 million ...
It’s closer to four million; the Herald might be thinking of Havana. Earth Hour reporters should attempt an Accuracy Hour. You know, as a symbolic gesture.
UPDATE II. “We are now a world leader in the market of exporting meaningless gestures.” Don’t laugh; they’re worth almost as much as carbon credits.