Random Analogies
My Pancreas
a: My pancreas ~
b: a bad thermostat
What: "My pancreas is like a bad thermostat. When "normal" people start running/working out, their pancreas stops sending insulin so the sugar can be utilized by the muscle....." The link between a thermostat is a valid one. Most people understand how a thermostat works. It an electromechanical device that's sensitive to temperature changes. Likewise, the Pancreas is an organ that's sensitive to glucose fluctuations.
Useful?
Writer: BAMArunner
LCC: RC
Where: Reference Link Has Evaporated
Date: Nov 27 2010 5:44 AM
# 700 Critique Analogy
Equity analyst
a: Equity analyst ~
b: one man fighting against an army of advisors
What: "At a recent IR conference, retail analyst Tony Shiret complained that, on results day, the analyst is like one man fighting against an army of advisors employed by the company to push its message." This article discusses the balance of power between stock analyst and the IR departments in large companies.
Useful?
Writer: Tim Human
LCC: H
Where:
Date: Jan 26 2011 2:23 AM
# 781 Critique Analogy
a: Homosexual marriage ~
b: putting a pitcher behind home plate
What:
"Homosexual "marriage" is like putting a pitcher behind home plate or a catcher on the mound. If you own the ball park you can do what you want, but if you've got anything other than one pitcher and one catcher on the field, what you have still isn't called a ball team. "
Useful?
Writer: JeepersFreepers
LCC:
Where:
Date: Jan 17 2014 4:36 PM
# 4726 Critique Analogy
Rectal Exams
a: rectum ~
b: hose
What:
rectum squirt waters?
Useful?
Writer:
LCC: BL
Where: Reference Link Has Evaporated
Date: Jan 21 2014 5:22 PM
# 4751 Critique Analogy
