Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Jesse's Pet Peeve
Isn't it so annoying how people today exaggerate their percentages? I would like to clue everyone in, even if it makes me sound snobby or lectury or whatever: there is nothing bigger than 100%. It doesn't exist. 200% is a myth. 1,000% is ridiculous. Don't even get me started on "Maury, I'm 1,000,000% sure he's my baby daddy!" What does that even mean? Nothing. It becomes completely meaningless. Do people really think it has more impact? I hate to tell you, but it doesn't. Today on American Idol, Randy said, "Two million thousand five bazillion trillion percent yes." WHAT??
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I agree with this 987.26%!
To be fair, you can go over 100% in appropriate cases. For instance, if a stock's price goes from $2 a share to $4.12, that's a 106% increase. But I see what you're saying.
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