--force-and-I-really-mean-it-this-time

My first foray on the internet was AltaVista, at a friends' pc with dialup connection. Still gives me a nostalgic feeling to think about that moment when the realization of all the opportunities kicked in.

Yeah, everyone knows the new standard will be whatever gets the backing of the porn industry.

You know the kind of research result where you go: "Well, no shit sherlock!" ?

This is the diametrical opposite of that...

He's manipulating by using the 'anchoring effect'. Now Indians are supposed to be like:
"Hey wait a minute that's way too high, how about 70 hours a week?"

Which is still a ridiculously high amount.

I've always had a pretty sinical view about the Chinese.

*kernel

Sure would make you look bad if rectally inserted cotton balls turn out to be a 100% cancer cure.

No one
could've said it better.

Sounds a lot like Lisa Simpson's tiger repelling rock

K.