Random Analogies
A union member is like an indentured servant
a: A union member ~
b: an indentured servant
What: "A union member is like an indentured servant." This is a really weak analogy. The linked article describes how manditory union dues are a form of forced assocation, which is un democratic. The association is weak. Indentured servants are paying off debt to become free. Union members are forced to pay dues to be represented. There's a big difference, in principle.
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Writer: Buzz Hargrove
LCC: J
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Date: Aug 2 2011 12:53 PM
# 941 Critique Analogy
Star Wars Is Like Nerd Scripture
a: Star wars ~
b: nerd scripture
What: "Star Wars is like nerd scripture: moral homilies, scrupulous exegesis, debates over canonicity, commentaries on commentaries, gnostic gospels, and after-the-fact revision and then purging of the source texts."
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Writer: Jason Kottke
LCC: BS
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Date: Dec 3 2011 11:01 AM
# 1546 Critique Analogy
Detroit As Somalia
a: Detroit ~
b: Somalia
What: "Detroit is like Somalia," says Adolph Mongo, a longtime political consultant and Detroit native who served two previous mayors, including recently ousted Kwame Kilpatrick. "There is no central government. We got pirates controlling the city."
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Writer: Adolph Mongo
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Date: Jun 9 2012 5:13 PM
# 2337 Critique Analogy
a: Unhappiness ~
b: leprosy
What:
"Unhappiness is like leprosy to Californians.
Unlike in New York (where people tend to wallow in misery) depression and discontent are taboo topics in Los Angeles. In La La Land, something(s) is always 'amazing' or 'exciting' or 'unbelievable', and a typical LA greeting might run along the lines of..."
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Writer: Marina Monroe
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Date: May 25 2015 2:29 PM
# 7693 Critique Analogy
