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Ferrets are Cool

(21,106 posts) Fri Aug 6, 2021, 05:23 PM Aug 2021

I find it interesting that the Covidiots didn't/don't understand that herd mentality

also includes "thinning the herd".

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I find it interesting that the Covidiots didn't/don't understand that herd mentality (Original Post) Ferrets are Cool Aug 2021 OP

They've never heard of mentality. Totally dumb shit. patphil Aug 2021 #1

I suspect you mean "herd immunity" muriel_volestrangler Aug 2021 #2

I've been waiting all day for someone to call me on that Ferrets are Cool Aug 2021 #3

patphil

(6,172 posts)

1. They've never heard of mentality. Totally dumb shit.

Reply to Ferrets are Cool (Original post)

Fri Aug 6, 2021, 05:27 PM

Aug 2021

muriel_volestrangler

(101,311 posts)

2. I suspect you mean "herd immunity"

Reply to Ferrets are Cool (Original post)

Fri Aug 6, 2021, 07:25 PM

Aug 2021

There's nothing implied about thinning a herd in "herd mentality" - that's just about thinking the same way. Though "herd immunity" can theoretically be achieved purely through vaccination, if you're fast enough.

Ferrets are Cool

(21,106 posts)

3. I've been waiting all day for someone to call me on that

Reply to muriel_volestrangler (Reply #2)

Fri Aug 6, 2021, 11:21 PM

Aug 2021

Thank you.

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