WINKLER, MB

Newly-released modelling suggests a coming fourth wave of false analogies sometime this fall.

“If we don’t get things under control, we’re going to have a huge surge of folks comparing getting a needle to the Holocaust and residential schools,” said Dr. Thiessen of the University of Winkler. “I wouldn’t even be surprised if people compare having to wear a mask to slavery or apartheid. We’ve already seen the numbers climb with those particular viruses.”

Experts say a complete lack of historical knowledge coupled with a persecution complex can lead to a disastrous wave of poorly thought-out analogies.

“By fall the number of ludicrous memes will be through the roof,” said Dr. Thiessen. “Even mayors and members of parliament will be not be immune to making ridiculous analogies.

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