One Of These Things Is Not Like The Others (was Re: Pynchon as propaganda)
davemarc
davemarc at panix.com
Mon Apr 7 00:05:10 CDT 2003
From: jbor <jbor at bigpond.com>
>
> Here's a scientific test. Give the following list to 100 English-speakers
> and ask them to pick the odd word out:
>
> God, death, nothingness, redemption, salvation
>
> I'd estimate that 90-95% will light on that middle term.
>
> My simple point was that it sticks out in that list.
>
I'd select the word "death." My runner-up would be "God." Maybe I'll run
this by some people I know.
Sincerely,
d.
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