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Comment by JPKab

People are lemmings.

Franklin's BBQ in Austin has hours long lines. It's very good brisket.

The hill country of Texas is FILLED with equally good brisket joints that don't have lines.

People who wait in line for 4 hours won't admit this. Cognitive dissonance kicks in, and Franklin's is unique and better than everyone else in their minds. Try telling a person that their Bose headphones are overpriced and overrated, and you will see this in action.

Lists are indeed stupid, but only because people aren't rational decision makers.

parent JPKab 8 years ago

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