Fortune tellers of all stripes will never tell you anything that can be easily measured and quantified. That’s so they can claim success no matter what happens, and there’s no way to demonstrate they were wrong.
Scene from Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In. Man goes to fortune teller. Teller says “You will meet a woman, she will give you bad advice and take your money.” Man pays fortune teller and teller says, “This thing is starting to work.”
The best fortune tellers are highly skilled at picking up cues from their customers’ reactions to what they say and using those cues to guide what they say next.
The crystal ball didn’t say a word about the future or otherwise. It was Pig who was doing all the talking. Who knows? The crystal ball could have been accurate and Pig misinterpreted it.
Fortune tellers usually give themselves some safeguard by stating that they are only advising you and that the future is still dependent on the choices you make. They also offer optimistic predictions as most people prefer these.
My wife and I were visiting Salem Massachusetts and walked by a Fortune tellers place. My wife was a little ahead of me and the fortune teller was standing outside and started talking to her. When I came up she stopped talking and went inside. Proof she was pretty good.
Pig’s crystal ball has a nickname: ballot box; and wasn’t Pig’s prediction what every politician has uttered? “Vote for me and you’ll be the happiest I’ve ever seen”
Sounds like one of those parents who don’t want their kids to loose at a game or sporting event so they decide everyone wins no matter what. Then they don’t understand why their kids are so spoiled.
BasilBruce about 2 years ago
Pig understands show business.
BE THIS GUY about 2 years ago
Now, just go sit in a corner and happiness will come to you.
C about 2 years ago
May you be as happy as I am holding your money
Richard S Russell Premium Member about 2 years ago
Fortune tellers of all stripes will never tell you anything that can be easily measured and quantified. That’s so they can claim success no matter what happens, and there’s no way to demonstrate they were wrong.
ronaldspence about 2 years ago
Looks like Pig has a fortune making idea on his hands (hooves)
sergioandrade Premium Member about 2 years ago
Scene from Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In. Man goes to fortune teller. Teller says “You will meet a woman, she will give you bad advice and take your money.” Man pays fortune teller and teller says, “This thing is starting to work.”
rshive about 2 years ago
And manipulation is underrated.
rogthedodge1 about 2 years ago
The best fortune tellers are highly skilled at picking up cues from their customers’ reactions to what they say and using those cues to guide what they say next.
iggyman about 2 years ago
Some folks have the talent and give it out for free!
distortion about 2 years ago
The secret to true happiness: do not want what you do not have, and be thankful for what you do have.
SALUDADOG about 2 years ago
A little inaccuracy can save a lot of unhappiness.
Croc Holliday about 2 years ago
My crystal ball tells me Hurricane Ian is going to be a problem for us on the gulf coast of Florida. :(
e.groves about 2 years ago
Happiness comes from within.
[Traveler] Premium Member about 2 years ago
A politician
pheets about 2 years ago
I believe that some people DO have broader and genuine cerebral abilities. The hard part for me is telling the fakes from the real.
monya_43 about 2 years ago
The crystal ball didn’t say a word about the future or otherwise. It was Pig who was doing all the talking. Who knows? The crystal ball could have been accurate and Pig misinterpreted it.
Ellis97 about 2 years ago
Rat is literally incapable of happiness. He’ll be miserable for the rest of his life, so he ain’t buying it.
Goat from PBS about 2 years ago
If I was a fortune teller, I’d tell everyone that they will have to pay taxes.
Zebrastripes about 2 years ago
Went to one, once! She did not know me from Adam. I came away with the heebeejeebees! So there!
Linguist about 2 years ago
“Accuracy Is Overrated” – The Fox News motto!
uniquename about 2 years ago
Looking for the self-fulfilling prophecy. “He said I’m supposed to be happy, so I must be happy!”
Calvinist1966 about 2 years ago
Fortune tellers usually give themselves some safeguard by stating that they are only advising you and that the future is still dependent on the choices you make. They also offer optimistic predictions as most people prefer these.
mindjob about 2 years ago
“You will attend a party where strange customs prevail”
Nuke Road Warrior about 2 years ago
I see in your future that you’ll be a dollar poorer.
whelan_jj about 2 years ago
Precision over accuracy when precision is needed.
Bergholt Stuttley Johnson about 2 years ago
Never tell anybody the only truth thats for sure: You’ll die some day – in the moment maybe you may add: you’ll get Covid sooner or later.
rick92040 about 2 years ago
My wife and I were visiting Salem Massachusetts and walked by a Fortune tellers place. My wife was a little ahead of me and the fortune teller was standing outside and started talking to her. When I came up she stopped talking and went inside. Proof she was pretty good.
B UTTONS about 2 years ago
Pig’s crystal ball has a nickname: ballot box; and wasn’t Pig’s prediction what every politician has uttered? “Vote for me and you’ll be the happiest I’ve ever seen”
stamps about 2 years ago
Reminds me of the speaker at the New Age convention: “Anyone who thinks he has psychic powers, raise my hand.”
SheMc about 2 years ago
You are right, nobody wants more bad news!!!
198.23.5.11 about 2 years ago
The Magic 8-ball is supposed to be Black
knight1192a about 2 years ago
Sounds like one of those parents who don’t want their kids to loose at a game or sporting event so they decide everyone wins no matter what. Then they don’t understand why their kids are so spoiled.
The Fly Hunter about 2 years ago
It sounds like what politicians say will happen if they’re elected.
Sisyphos about 2 years ago
In his own simple-minded way, Pig states the case for compassion. Love one another….