Whiter Shades of Pale (36 page)

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Is there a definitive answer to this argument?

No

“I respect your opinion but I think you are wrong.”

Did they let it go?

No

Can you trick them into thinking Malcolm Gladwell supports your point of view?

No

Can you recite a vague poem from a writer who shares your ethnicity?

No

Has the fight devolved into name calling?

Yes

Do you want to really insult your opponent?

Yes

“A perfectly average response from a perfectly average person.”

Are they crying?

Yes

VICTORY!

START HERE

Is there a definitive answer to this argument?

No

“I respect your opinion but I think you are wrong.”

Did they let it go?

No

Can you trick them into thinking Malcolm Gladwell supports your point of view?

No

Can you recite a vague poem from a writer who shares your ethnicity?

No

Has the fight devolved into name calling?

Yes

Do you want to really insult your opponent?

Yes

“A perfectly average response from a perfectly average person.”

Are they crying?

No

Call them racist.

VICTORY!