Random Analogies
Very Superficial
a: Gay marriage ~
b: bikini tops and bras
What: They are the same but only one can be worn in public. This is the essence of this analogy.
Useful?
Writer: not stated
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Where:
Date: Nov 19 2012 7:20 PM
# 2446 Critique Analogy
a: virus ~
b: a piece of Velcro
What:
"Scientists have long recognized that not all strains of the flu find humans attractive targets. Some prefer pigs or birds. It turns out that the flu virus is like a piece of Velcro hunting for a companion swatch of Velcro to attach itself to."
Useful?
Writer: Stephen Smith
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Where:
Date: Feb 27 2014 7:57 PM
# 5144 Critique Analogy
a: Trans fat ~
b: plastic
What:
"Trans fat is like plastic, it does not go bad! It also does tremendous damage to your arteries because the body can not physically process it."
Useful?
Writer: doctorjames
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Where:
Date: Sep 17 2014 5:17 PM
# 6390 Critique Analogy
a: Gender ~
b: a straight jacket for women
