One Of These Things Is Not Like The Others (was Re: Pynchon as propaganda)

[davemarc]

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.