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[–] FlyingSquid 31 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I already knew that, but I'm a Pisces and we're naturally skeptical.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I'm resisting this knowledge as it's contrary to what I was previously led to believe. As a Taurus I'm gullible, headstrong and not terribly clever.

And Pisces are the scum of the earth.

[–] Stupidmanager 3 points 4 months ago

As a Gemini, I’m of two minds about the whole concept.

[–] FlyingSquid 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

That's okay, I'm actually supposedly a Cancer, but the name doesn't lend itself well to jokes.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

Well in other languages you'd be crabs, and that's no laughing matter either.

[–] FauxPseudo 14 points 4 months ago

Oh good. A study. This will definitely change the minds of believers

Of course it won't. But I am glad they did the study.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 4 months ago (1 children)

It’s funny how they have to redo the study like every 10 years or so to remind everybody how dumb they are.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago

Yeah I think the difference between this and like car farts research is people actually need some references for people who otherwise won't use common sense. Its sorta like the regular bets on psychics if they can prove their ability in a controlled setting that no one wins.

[–] De_Narm 11 points 4 months ago

I'm honestly surprised, I would have expected a placebo effect in those who strongly care.

[–] chemical_cutthroat 7 points 4 months ago
[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 months ago

Stay tuned for our next story: water is wet!

[–] Harold_Penisman 7 points 4 months ago
[–] Luvs2Spuj 5 points 4 months ago

Such a gemini thing to say.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 months ago

As a Scorpio, I’m not shocked, but I’m weirdly turned on.

[–] eran_morad -5 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Christ. I’d be embarrassed to be in this guy’s department. What absolute worthless shit.

[–] mriormro 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)
[–] eran_morad -1 points 4 months ago

Damn, now I’m embarrassed.