Whiter Shades of Pale (35 page)

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Is there a definitive answer to this argument?

Yes

Does the person you are fighting with have an iPhone?

No

Are you sure you’re fighting with a white person?

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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?

Yes

VICTORY!

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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?

Yes

VICTORY!

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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?

Yes

VICTORY!