The Coppock Basic Sanity Test(C)

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You are about to take 'The Coppock Basic Sanity Test(C),' which will determine your mental fitness to take care of yourself. There will be no talking or sharing answers during the test. There is one question on this test and you will have one minute to complete it. A wrong answer will result in certain death. A right answer will demonstrate that you have achieved a minimal level of sanity and may be able to take care of yourself.

You may begin the test. . . NOW.

YOU ARE SLOWLY BLEEDING TO DEATH. DO YOU

A) STOP THE BLEEDING IMMEDIATELY, OR

CONSULT A GROUP OF ECONOMISTS CHERRY PICKED BY A DANISH SNAKE OIL SALESMAN AS TO WHICH ELEMENT OF A SIMILARLY CHERRY PICKED LIST OF ACTIVITIES HAS A BIGGER RETURN ON INVESTMENT OF YOUR LIMITED CHARITABLE

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Roger. You did better than that when you walked the streets in robe and sandals carrying a sign.

Was he sane then?

It is my sad duty to announce the brain death of Charliew2. While trolling the alt.global-warming USNET group, he flunked The Coppock Basic Sanity Test(C).

It is my sad duty to announce the brain death of James. While trolling the alt.global-warming USNET group, he flunked The Coppock Basic Sanity Test(C).

There you go, Roger. You're taking yourself too seriously again.
http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/304/5676/ 1429?ijkey=5LHZbd....

You have too much time on your hands Roger. I recommend stuffing envelopes and making a little money in your spare time.

Was there ever any doubt?

There was never any doubt.

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