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== Scatalogical Arguments ==
Scatalogical arguing is a highly effective, nearly unbeatable, way to present a point of view.
Scatalogical arguing is a highly effective, nearly unbeatable, way to present a point of view.


The basic method is to form your highly detailed, well thought out, response via the free form jazz singing method referred to as "scat."  It is widely thought to be mathematically impossible to form an effective counter-response to a scatalogical argument.  If, for instance, fifty random people by standings join in the scat, it's a done deal.  
The basic method is to form your highly detailed, well thought out, response via the free form jazz singing method referred to as "scat."  It is widely thought to be mathematically impossible to form an effective counter-response to a scatalogical argument.  If, for instance, fifty random people by standings join in the scat, it's a done deal.  


=== Historical Example ===
== Historical Example ==


On July 4th, 1776 the United States were formed when the Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence.  Already engrossed in the Revolutionary War, the newly created Americans were perplexed that the British did not immediately drop their arms and go home.
On July 4th, 1776 the United States were formed when the Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence.  Already engrossed in the Revolutionary War, the newly created Americans were perplexed that the British did not immediately drop their arms and go home.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cnQCk0u49w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cnQCk0u49w


=== Practical Usage ===
== Practical Usage ==


Say, for instance, you are at the subway station waiting for the train and a homeless man comes up holding his hat in hand and asks, "What is your view on abortion?  I believe life begins at conception and anything that ends that life from that point on is murder and should be outlawed!"
Say, for instance, you are at the subway station waiting for the train and a homeless man comes up holding his hat in hand and asks, "What is your view on abortion?  I believe life begins at conception and anything that ends that life from that point on is murder and should be outlawed!"

Revision as of 16:44, 24 January 2013

Scatalogical Arguments

Scatalogical arguing is a highly effective, nearly unbeatable, way to present a point of view.

The basic method is to form your highly detailed, well thought out, response via the free form jazz singing method referred to as "scat." It is widely thought to be mathematically impossible to form an effective counter-response to a scatalogical argument. If, for instance, fifty random people by standings join in the scat, it's a done deal.

Historical Example

On July 4th, 1776 the United States were formed when the Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence. Already engrossed in the Revolutionary War, the newly created Americans were perplexed that the British did not immediately drop their arms and go home.

Instead, Britain collectively said, "Belt up, you squidgy tossers! Pip pip!"

After spending the next 6 years trying to figure out what that meant the Americans finally decided to send an envoy to personally entreat King George III. The Americans selected their best orator, Benedict "Scatman" Morgan.

Given an audience, Morgan started to read the declaration out loud, "Ski-bi di di ba dop ba DOP bop BOP..." After those in audience instinctively repeated the phrases verbatim, the King had no choice but to accept terms which were formally ratified a few months later in Paris.

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Here modern day artist Scatman John recreates this scene in song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cnQCk0u49w

Practical Usage

Say, for instance, you are at the subway station waiting for the train and a homeless man comes up holding his hat in hand and asks, "What is your view on abortion? I believe life begins at conception and anything that ends that life from that point on is murder and should be outlawed!"

You would take a moment to gather the facts in your head and respond, "Skibbi dibbi bop DOP DOP DOP bi bi da bee da bop!"

The homeless man would then bow politely and walk away.