In these turbulent, uncertain times, it’s reassuring to know that there are some things that remain constant.
Like Neil deGrasse Tyson’s ability to make a complete ass of himself.
For an alleged Man of Science, Tyson sure takes an unscientific approach to the COVID19 crisis:
It's not always good for America to be Number One in all things. pic.twitter.com/zwfROcsPLv
— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) April 10, 2020
According to our calculations, Neil deGrasse Tyson is a useful idiot.
“I totally believe China’s reported numbers because I’m a smart science man”
— The Dank Knight ? (@capeandcowell) April 10, 2020
It’s also not good to have data representation which doesn’t account for:
– Population differences
– More testing
– China lyingIt’s like using a share price alone to determine which company is more valuable. Or claiming CA is close to TX by folding a map.
— NH (@TwoQuoque) April 10, 2020
BREAKING: renowned smart guy takes CCP at their word.
— Bat Meat McGee (@totter777) April 10, 2020
Mr. Science sharing pretty-much meaningless data adjusted for zero important factors and still using fake Chinese data. ? https://t.co/g4hlyuBghG
— Patrick Hedger (@PatHedger18) April 10, 2020
It's equally not good that America's top science communicator appears not to know what a per capita is … and also trusts the Chinese numbers be know are lies.
— Andrew Follett (@AndrewCFollett) April 10, 2020
We understand that he thinks he’s smarter than the rest of us, but is there no one close to him who can disabuse him of that notion?
Hope Xi sees this.
— neontaster (@neontaster) April 10, 2020
What does Xi's boots taste like?
— Paul Sacca (@Paul_Sacca) April 10, 2020
Hopefully not bats.
Man, you are way too smart to post something like that! There is zero chance you posted this in good faith.
— Craig Anderson (@gptdenti) April 10, 2020
Spoiler: He’s not that smart. But we absolutely believe that he’s a bad-faith actor.
You're pretty good at the things you're pretty good at. This ain't one of 'em.
— Slap the Johntist (@HenryOc31276536) April 10, 2020
We honestly weren’t aware that he was pretty good at anything.
Oh, and by the way, Neil:
Maybe it’s just me but I don’t see the point in being snarky about a deadly virus killing Americans
— Harry Khachatrian (@Harry1T6) April 10, 2020
Do us all a favor, Mr. Wizard:
Oh do piss off already.
— アーケットシスターズ (@ArquetteSisters) April 10, 2020
Please.