Random Analogies
How Washington is Like Silicon Valley
a: How Washington ~
b: Silicon Valley
What: "In the tech industry, the stagnation cycle often ends with a user-started venture that gives the people what they actually want, not limited by what the industry is willing to give them. I wonder if that can happen in politics as well?" This is an article that compares the 2 power centers.
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Writer: Dave Winer
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Date: Aug 2 2011 2:22 PM
# 952 Critique Analogy
Too Big Doesn't Hurt
a: Octane rating ~
b: shoe size
What: "I just want to add that In some High mileage engines, excessive carbon builds up in the combustion chamber making it slightly smaller, thereby raising the compression ratio. This can slightly increase octane requirements. Basically, Octane rating is like a shoe size. Buy the right size. A bigger one wont hurt you, but it wont help you in any way."
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Writer: FreedomLover
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Date: Oct 2 2013 1:10 PM
# 3748 Critique Analogy
a: Preposition ~
b: a glass of ice water
What: "Ending sentences with a preposition is like a glass of ice water on a hot day - something to be savored"
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Writer: lavinrac
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Date: Oct 10 2013 3:37 PM
# 3917 Critique Analogy
