Stature

Manipulation

"They say we manipulate most of our charts. This is objective proof they're exaggerating."

Correlation

"After interviewing thousands of people, I have found a strong correlation exists between being smart and agreeing with me."

Evidence

"A double-blind, randomized trial of the ForzaPlus+ Molecular Performance Booster found no significant difference between the group that used the product and the control group. Therefore, it is safe to conclude that the claims by its maker are not backed by any scientific evidence."

"That's just your opinion! It worked for me!"

"You should try it yourself before opening your mouth and looking like an ignorant tool!"

Poll

"This poll I put up on my web site is not working as it should. Can you fix it?"

"Hmm... It needs some tweaking."

"Thank you very much!"

"You're welcome."

Sightings

"Have you ever seen an alien spacecraft?"

"Have you ever seen an unidentified flying object?"

"Have you ever seen strange lights in the sky?"

"Have you ever seen anything unusual when looking up?"

"People who have had a sighting experience"

"How can skeptics keep doubting the reality of alien visits in the face of the testimony of so many eyewitnesses?"

Newsworthy

Polls: a new obsession

Online poll results reveal that everybody takes online polls.

• 100% polled know polling website
• A sociologist analyses this collective fixation