Percentage Ponderer T-Shirts

Man confusing man using statistics.

“Today we are going to be learning percentages.”

'I'm 60-40 in favor of the 60.'

"Your assumption that a one in a million chance event MUST be a miracle shows you drastically underestimate the total number of regularly occurring events."

"Exactly how undecided would you say you were at this precise moment?"

World Production.

"We've misjudged the tapas again."

"Today we'll examine that age old question of robot accomplishment: programming or processor?"

The Problem with World Population Growth

'According to the latest poll, 64% of the public don't pay any attention to polls...'

'It's all due to the birthrate falling drastically...'

'Our basic package is no frills, no chew toys, no extra Kibbles, and narry a pat on the head from management...'

"Of course it's only prediction, we can't guarantee anything."

"What's with kids nowadays? Walking upright's not good enough for you?"

Population train.

"The first thing we should do is get you two into a good mutual fund. Let me get out the 'Magic 8 Ball' and we'll fun some options."

'What's the chance of getting a latte around here?'

"Sure, but what have you invented lately?"

Bizarre sequence of computer-generated random numbers

"I see you coming into money, at least 50p for a cup of tea."

"Woah - random!"

'Today's Odds' sign above a copier showing various odds for machine's malfunctions

"Well, for starters, Matt has been showing definite improvement in risk-taking."

'Though we must innovate, and though we must grow, we must never lose sight of our core mediocrities.'

Market Research - "I'm trying to remember to pick up a loaf of bread, but there's a 38% probability that I'll forget."

Aging population in Cuba

Dorothy finds the Yellow brick road is now a 6-lane expressway.

'Today, stocks dropped on poll numbers that 60% of people expected it to drop.'

"I'll have to cance your appointment for next Friday. I'm going to be sick in bed with the flu."

'I've discovered that smart doesn't make you popular: Cool does...'

"That wasn't daydreaming; I was internalizing my goal targeted self performance metrics."

"Caution! Now entering the margin of error."

'We could use more moving and shaking from you, Yomp, and less bobbing and weaving.'

'Do you ever wonder about this whole 'money' thing?'

'How would you like your steak, sir?' - 'Big.'