Inverse Proportion and Probability November 10, 2012
Posted by nrhatch in Humor, Word Play, Writing & Writers.trackback
Murphy: The probability of “X” fluctuates in inverse proportion to our preparedness for “X.”
Goofy: Huh?
Murphy: If you don’t want it to rain, bring an umbrella. If you do, don’t.
Goofy: Gotcha!
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Trifextra Weekend Challenge: Andy Rooney created something called “The 50-50-90 rule: anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there’s a 90% probability you’ll get it wrong.” We want you to give us your own probability equation. Use whichever numbers suit you, and make it about whatever you like, but give us something to think about. In 33 words, of course.
BTW: I realize there are no numbers in my “probability equation.” Blame it on Murphy . . . “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” 😉
Aah . . . that’s better!
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Spirit Lights The Way 
Oh — that’s like — If I find one thing while looking for another, the odds of finding the thing I was looking for in the first place are absolutely nil.
Yes! Exactly. Murphy is a wise old soul. 😀
Hehehe.
Hehehe . . . a giggle from granny!
Murphy has really got it!
Brilliant man . . . through and threw! 😉
I wanted to do a Murphy’s Law for this weekend’s challenge, but I couldn’t work it out. Well done!
Thanks, Eric. I’ve been known to
breakstretch the rules before. 😉Oh – cool! A conversation between Murphy and Goofy! Very creative and the pic is perfect!!
That 50-50-90 thing sure is true.
Isn’t it? I knew there was no way I could compete with Andy Rooney. 😉
Very true, Nancy!
Goofy seemed the perfect foil for Murphy . . . especially since he was holding an umbrella. 😉
Very clever Nancy – well done!
Not as easy as the prompt with a Naked Zombie to work off . . . so I stretched the rules to suit. 😉
Great creativity with the prompt, Nancy.
Thanks, Andra. I tried another tack first . . . but I needed a few more than 33 words. Then Murphy and Goofy popped into view.
But I’m not persuaded that I really met the intended challenge. That’s OK, I couldn’t compete with Andy Rooney anyway. He always said so much in so few words.
terrific!
Thanks. It’s from Murphy’s Law Class. 😉
lmao It’s funny because it’s true o__o
Thanks, Draug. Words like “probability” and “inverse proportion” make “random chance” sound better than “dumb luck.”
I’d like to pass on an award to you. It’s the reader appreciation award. I can’t leave a link because it gets deleted, but if you visit the Trophies and Stuff tab on my page, you’ll find it toward the bottom. Do what you like with it, just wanted to say thanks!
Thanks, Adam. That’s bitchin’!!! 😎
HA, good one! 😀
Thanks, Marie. I’ve decided that math and writing are like oil and water . . . they don’t really mix well. 😉
Superb response to the challenge, Nancy! Might have to put this one on my fridge door…
Or on your umbrella/brolly stand. 😉
I’d see it for sure then 🙂
50-50-90! Andy Rooney, what a guy.. 🙂
His wit on 60 minutes won me over . . . but a few of his books bowled me over.
I enjoyed this post. Great imagination.
Thanks, deana.
Having Goofy converse with Murphy is genius. Very creative.
Thanks, Stephanie. This is one of those posts that did NOT pop into my head, fully formed. As I massaged it to get it to 33 words, Goofy appeared to question Murphy. 😀
I like this one! Very clever and pretty much true!
Thanks, Sandra. I find that things I worry about never happen . . . it’s the things that never crossed my mind that bite me in the butt. 😉
Murphy and Goofy – love it.
Thanks, RR! The Trifextra challenges are so fun . . . because we have so few words at our disposal.
Very true about that umbrella!
Rain around here sneaks up on us . . . from blue skies, to tropical rainfall, to blue skies in the span of a few hours.
I like how you did this one! I really want it to rain, so I’ll grab my umbrella and wash my car, too. That should increase the odds, right? 🙂
Exactly! And water the outdoor plants too. 😉
Ha ha! I was laughing at your response, and then I saw you comment where you said, “That’s bitching!” about getting a blog award, and now I’m really cracking up. AND you got the 2011 Sexiest Blog Award? Glad you’re a Trifectan. Thanks for linking up.
Glad I got your giggles going this morning. 😀
Adam’s blog is “The Right to Bitch” . . . so, of course, any award he bestows must be a bitchin’ award, right?
As for the Sexiest Blog Award . . .
I created it when People magazine came out with its umpteenth Sexiest Man of the Year issue.
I’m looking forward to the Anniversary Challenge. Working with Janna will be a blast!
Glad you mentioned the Sexiest Blog Award . . . that reminded you that I’d added Trifecta to my Blog Roll, but hadn’t added your image to my sidebar. That omission now rectified.