Monday, May 19, 2008

Overheard Stupidity

*In the waiting room at the doctor's office. Made-for-TV movie "10.0", about an earthquake that breaks off a chunk of California, is playing on the television. Two people at the other end of the room are talking...

Person A: ...y'know, like [the earthquake] in China?

Person B: Didn't that kill, like, 90% of the population?

*I take out a pencil and paper, and listen for more gold.

Person A: It was 90,000. (*Note: As of 10:00 AM CST today, the number is at 34,073.)

Person B: Well, isn't that, like, more than half of their population?

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Although the death toll wasn't that high, it's still very devastating and it continues to climb. CNN has compiled a list of reputable(?) charity agencies that are accepting donations for the relief efforts in both China and Myanmar. If there are any that are not listed, or if there are some that may not be so reputable, let me know.

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