Fortune tellers of all stripes will never tell you anything that can be easily measured and quantified. That’s so they can claim success no matter what happens, and there’s no way to demonstrate they were wrong.
Scene from Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In. Man goes to fortune teller. Teller says “You will meet a woman, she will give you bad advice and take your money.” Man pays fortune teller and teller says, “This thing is starting to work.”
The best fortune tellers are highly skilled at picking up cues from their customers’ reactions to what they say and using those cues to guide what they say next.
The crystal ball didn’t say a word about the future or otherwise. It was Pig who was doing all the talking. Who knows? The crystal ball could have been accurate and Pig misinterpreted it.
Fortune tellers usually give themselves some safeguard by stating that they are only advising you and that the future is still dependent on the choices you make. They also offer optimistic predictions as most people prefer these.
My wife and I were visiting Salem Massachusetts and walked by a Fortune tellers place. My wife was a little ahead of me and the fortune teller was standing outside and started talking to her. When I came up she stopped talking and went inside. Proof she was pretty good.
Pig’s crystal ball has a nickname: ballot box; and wasn’t Pig’s prediction what every politician has uttered? “Vote for me and you’ll be the happiest I’ve ever seen”
Sounds like one of those parents who don’t want their kids to loose at a game or sporting event so they decide everyone wins no matter what. Then they don’t understand why their kids are so spoiled.
BasilBruce over 1 year ago
Pig understands show business.
BE THIS GUY over 1 year ago
Now, just go sit in a corner and happiness will come to you.
C over 1 year ago
May you be as happy as I am holding your money
Richard S Russell Premium Member over 1 year ago
Fortune tellers of all stripes will never tell you anything that can be easily measured and quantified. That’s so they can claim success no matter what happens, and there’s no way to demonstrate they were wrong.
ronaldspence over 1 year ago
Looks like Pig has a fortune making idea on his hands (hooves)
sergioandrade Premium Member over 1 year ago
Scene from Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In. Man goes to fortune teller. Teller says “You will meet a woman, she will give you bad advice and take your money.” Man pays fortune teller and teller says, “This thing is starting to work.”
rshive over 1 year ago
And manipulation is underrated.
rogthedodge1 over 1 year ago
The best fortune tellers are highly skilled at picking up cues from their customers’ reactions to what they say and using those cues to guide what they say next.
iggyman over 1 year ago
Some folks have the talent and give it out for free!
distortion over 1 year ago
The secret to true happiness: do not want what you do not have, and be thankful for what you do have.
SALUDADOG over 1 year ago
A little inaccuracy can save a lot of unhappiness.
Croc Holliday over 1 year ago
My crystal ball tells me Hurricane Ian is going to be a problem for us on the gulf coast of Florida. :(
e.groves over 1 year ago
Happiness comes from within.
[Traveler] Premium Member over 1 year ago
A politician
pheets over 1 year ago
I believe that some people DO have broader and genuine cerebral abilities. The hard part for me is telling the fakes from the real.
monya_43 over 1 year ago
The crystal ball didn’t say a word about the future or otherwise. It was Pig who was doing all the talking. Who knows? The crystal ball could have been accurate and Pig misinterpreted it.
Ellis97 over 1 year ago
Rat is literally incapable of happiness. He’ll be miserable for the rest of his life, so he ain’t buying it.
Goat from PBS over 1 year ago
If I was a fortune teller, I’d tell everyone that they will have to pay taxes.
Zebrastripes over 1 year ago
Went to one, once! She did not know me from Adam. I came away with the heebeejeebees! So there!
Linguist over 1 year ago
“Accuracy Is Overrated” – The Fox News motto!
uniquename over 1 year ago
Looking for the self-fulfilling prophecy. “He said I’m supposed to be happy, so I must be happy!”
Calvinist1966 over 1 year ago
Fortune tellers usually give themselves some safeguard by stating that they are only advising you and that the future is still dependent on the choices you make. They also offer optimistic predictions as most people prefer these.
mindjob over 1 year ago
“You will attend a party where strange customs prevail”
Nuke Road Warrior over 1 year ago
I see in your future that you’ll be a dollar poorer.
whelan_jj over 1 year ago
Precision over accuracy when precision is needed.
Bergholt Stuttley Johnson over 1 year ago
Never tell anybody the only truth thats for sure: You’ll die some day – in the moment maybe you may add: you’ll get Covid sooner or later.
rick92040 over 1 year ago
My wife and I were visiting Salem Massachusetts and walked by a Fortune tellers place. My wife was a little ahead of me and the fortune teller was standing outside and started talking to her. When I came up she stopped talking and went inside. Proof she was pretty good.
B UTTONS over 1 year ago
Pig’s crystal ball has a nickname: ballot box; and wasn’t Pig’s prediction what every politician has uttered? “Vote for me and you’ll be the happiest I’ve ever seen”
stamps over 1 year ago
Reminds me of the speaker at the New Age convention: “Anyone who thinks he has psychic powers, raise my hand.”
SheMc over 1 year ago
You are right, nobody wants more bad news!!!
198.23.5.11 over 1 year ago
The Magic 8-ball is supposed to be Black
knight1192a over 1 year ago
Sounds like one of those parents who don’t want their kids to loose at a game or sporting event so they decide everyone wins no matter what. Then they don’t understand why their kids are so spoiled.
The Fly Hunter over 1 year ago
It sounds like what politicians say will happen if they’re elected.
Sisyphos over 1 year ago
In his own simple-minded way, Pig states the case for compassion. Love one another….