behind every joke there's some truth
How can I not link to a post called, The Syllogisms of Seinfeld: The Connections Between Logic and Humor?
Type #1 -- Hasty Generalizations -- occurs when a generalization is made from too few cases or, as often seen in humour, when the generalization is obviously not true as a literal statement (a clear exaggeration).
"So, what you are saying is that ninety to ninety-five percent of the population is undateable?"
"Undateable!"
"Then how are all these people getting together?"
"Alcohol."
- Elaine and Jerry, in "The Wink"
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