A sure cure for seasickness is to sit under a tree.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A nonsensical solution to physical illness, highlighting absurd advice.
- In plain terms
- Sit under a tree to stop seasickness.
- What can you take from it?
- Some advice sounds logical but solves the wrong problem.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is bad advice funny?
- How to spot nonsense?
Another view
It doesn't help anyone actually seasick.
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