Sweeping Generalization

May 23, 2006

I can’t defend this generalization, but I think it might be true that guys who work out a lot like to use the phrase “rule of thumb.”

Edited to add: there’s no hidden joke in that. I just think it’s a true correlation.

Christopher
May 23rd, 2006 at 3:21 pm

As a rule of thumb, I’m gonna kick your generalizing ass with my beautifully striated quadriceps.
Dan Dickinson
May 23rd, 2006 at 4:04 pm

Don’t do that, Chris, he already said he can’t defend!
Brian
May 24th, 2006 at 7:39 am

Dude, how much you bench? A good rule of thumb is to bench your own body weight.
Lisa (Will's Improv 201)
May 26th, 2006 at 12:01 pm

Lisa’s random work-avoidance mini-wiki-journey of the mind:

Do you know the origin of the phrase “rule of thumb?” It’s actually a hotly-debated topic (who knew, right?) and, contrary to popular belief, its roots are not thought to be in domestic violence.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_thumb

Must now go back to work, shipping proposals and developing beautifully striated keyboard-finger muscles.

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