Brian's Paradox
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| − | + | '''Brian's Paradox''' occurs when all outcomes result in [[theist]]s winning. It was coined by [[Tracie Harris]] and is inspired by the Monty Python movie ''The Life of Brian''. | |
| − | Brian' | + | :'''Brian''': I'm not the [[Messiah]]! Will you please listen? I am not the Messiah, do you understand? Honestly! |
| + | :'''Girl''': Only the true Messiah denies His divinity. | ||
| + | :'''Brian''': What? Well, what sort of chance does that give me? All right! I am the Messiah! | ||
| + | :'''Followers''': He is! He is the Messiah! | ||
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| − | + | == Alternative version == | |
| − | + | Whereas Brian's Paradox is specifically theistic, it can also be expressed neutrally as "Heads I Win, Tails you Lose". | |
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Latest revision as of 04:47, 29 March 2012
Brian's Paradox occurs when all outcomes result in theists winning. It was coined by Tracie Harris and is inspired by the Monty Python movie The Life of Brian.
- Brian: I'm not the Messiah! Will you please listen? I am not the Messiah, do you understand? Honestly!
- Girl: Only the true Messiah denies His divinity.
- Brian: What? Well, what sort of chance does that give me? All right! I am the Messiah!
- Followers: He is! He is the Messiah!
Alternative version
Whereas Brian's Paradox is specifically theistic, it can also be expressed neutrally as "Heads I Win, Tails you Lose".
