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What does it mean?
Rochester dryly notes a decline in points, likely referring to ratings or scores, in a deadpan way.
In plain terms
Rochester says the score dropped two points.
What can you take from it?
Deadpan delivery can make simple stats funny.

Where it applies

  • show business
  • ratings discussion
  • team critique

Putting it to work

  • use dry humor
  • comment on trends
  • deliver news lightly

Questions to consider

  • How does delivery change meaning?
  • What counts as data?

Another view

Context needed to understand what points means.

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