Occam’s Balloon

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A rule that says when something weird happens, people always go for the stupidest, most ridiculous explanation, especially if it makes them feel like they're in a conspiracy or someone's messing with them.
My dog walked out of the house. My neighbor said it was a secret spy mission. I said it was just looking for a snack.
The coffee tasted like mud. My coworker said it was a plot. I said it was just bad coffee.
The lights flickered. My friend said it was a ghost. I said it was just a broken bulb.
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When things go wrong, people always pick the craziest reason, like someone’s trying to ruin their life or it’s some kind of magical curse.
My phone died. My mom said it was a curse from my dad. I said it was just a low battery.
My pizza came late. My friend said it was a trap. I said it was just traffic.
My cat hissed at me. My brother said it was a sign of the apocalypse. I said it was just tired.
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A theory that says when something strange happens, people always believe the dumbest explanation, even if it makes them look like fools.
My TV turned on by itself. My dad said it was a ghost. I said it was just a button on the remote.
My socks were missing. My sister said it was a secret sock thief. I said it was just laundry day.
My computer crashed. My boss said it was a cyberattack. I said it was just too much coffee.
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A law that says when something weird happens, people always choose the most ridiculous reason, like it’s some kind of magic or a secret plot.
My plants died. My friend said it was a spell. I said it was just lack of water.
My car wouldn’t start. My dad said it was a curse. I said it was just a dead battery.
My dog barked at nothing. My mom said it was a ghost. I said it was just bored.
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A rule that says when something goes wrong, people always believe the craziest thing, even if it makes them look stupid.
My phone fell in the toilet. My friend said it was a prank. I said it was just a bad day.
My cat knocked over my cereal. My brother said it was a crime. I said it was just hungry.
My math test was bad. My teacher said it was a witch’s curse. I said it was just bad studying.
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