15 + 60 points
Lie Detector by Laura
November 6th, 2007 10:27 PM
I will oh-so-scientifically% test a lie detector test which has been passed down in my family for generations.
Which is to say, after making a statement, one must say "George Washington" 10 times without laughing. If they are able, truth; if not, lies.
During a birthday party (though it was my birthday today, the birthday party was for a friend whose birthday was yesterday), I put the test to several people. Some we managed to get on recording. Though some of those we didn't record the truth/lie itself but only the George Washingtons. There was a 100% success rate, though only one of the tested statements was known to be a lie. I will still declare SUCCESS for my old family lie detector test. Phoned-in recordings of some testings attached.
Which is to say, after making a statement, one must say "George Washington" 10 times without laughing. If they are able, truth; if not, lies.
During a birthday party (though it was my birthday today, the birthday party was for a friend whose birthday was yesterday), I put the test to several people. Some we managed to get on recording. Though some of those we didn't record the truth/lie itself but only the George Washingtons. There was a 100% success rate, though only one of the tested statements was known to be a lie. I will still declare SUCCESS for my old family lie detector test. Phoned-in recordings of some testings attached.
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Hey-Look-It's Caleb!
5Stu
5anna one
5Lank
5Flitworth
5David Zoltan
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5Ian Kizu-Blair
5Bex.
5Ben Yamiin
5Charlie Fish
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posted by Stu on November 6th, 2007 10:47 PM
I have to agree with Caleb, both about the sample size and the legitimate use of "genital wart."
posted by Laura on November 6th, 2007 10:49 PM
I fixed my post. Also the requested task was 3 people. Much worse! And I got a few who didn't get recorded.
posted by Charlie Fish on November 8th, 2007 4:03 PM
I will be testing this method out myself...
:)
I am the best tasker george washington george washington george washington george washington george washington george washington george washington george washington george washington george washington
It's small for a scientific testing..but i'll give it to you. 1/2 point for each person. plus 2.5 points for using the phrase "genital wart" legitimatley in a praxis.