When you make outrageous claims like I do, with the frequency that I do, you will offend someone. It’s only a matter of time. Or statistics.
As the number of absolute claims made increases the probability of offending someone approaches one. I could make a graph about it. Or I could draw your attention to this handy apology that you can just fill in as the need arises.
By the same token:
optimism = realism + good PR person…
pessimism = realism – good PR person.
