That's a
staged situation? Sounds like the story of my life but, we're getting into Murphy territory there...
Another favourite of mine is
Occams Razor: "The simplest explanation is often the correct one..."
It IS the story of my life. The old blues song says it best:"If it wasn't for bad luck, if it wasn't for real bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all. "
True story: I was playing the Texas Lottery when it was only 5 numbers. 3 matching numbers paid $3-all of course millions.
I had bought a "Quick pick"(where the computer picks for you).All the numbers were in the 40's- (41, 43,...) you get the picture.
I saw the drawing and all the numbers were in the 40's.Needless to say, I got very excited, but my ticket was at home and I wasn't.
When I checked the numbers-I didn't even have 3!!!!!!! What are THOSE odds?
Anyway, next time some stranger asks you how you are doing, say this instead of "I'm doing great" and see how much they really want to know and their top speed (as they try to get away from you)-
"I'm on a bridge and I'm a half step away from either stepping off or living under it- how are you? "-Doug