Broom Hilda by Russell Myers for November 13, 2010

That’s okay, Irwin. You’re excused for cause.

There, there, Irwin..you have every right to be confused.

I don’t get it either.

Two very smart people.

Don’t worry llew I don’t get it either!

Which may only prove that most people are about average at taking IQ tests…

Considering what a perceptive statement that is, she might just be one of the smart ones!

No Broomie, you don’t get it either – that’s not how averages work. You’re thinking of median.

While I have known for a long time that Broomie’s observation is unquestionably true, I never use it to deride half the human species.

But I have used it countless times to save my life while driving. Watching for some random person to do something stupid on the highway is just part of defensive driving.

(Besides, it’s not how smart you are or aren’t; it’s how well you use what you have. Carter and Nixon were two of our smartest presidents and look what good it did them.)

90% of the people behind the wheel believe they’re “better than average” drivers…

Me, I figure I’m NOT a very good driver, so I’m always extra careful. Which is more than I can say for most people. Which means I’m a better-than-average driver…

A new study shows that 38% of all statistics are wrong.

Confusion comes with the territory Irwin, don’t fret it :)

SherlockWatson did you know that 64% of all statistics are made up on the spot?

I heard it was 72%, Yukoner.

Does that one out of every two people include politicians?