Chris: Excellent analogy. Please regale us with a story about your weightlifting days.

Mall: I was just trying to show that sheet sellers do think about the changes in the sport. I wasn't endorsing Friedman's percentages.

"Was there any mention of the size and/or the process used to select the sample?"

No. I believe that these percentages did not come from a formal study.

I am the last person on earth you need to convince of the importance of doing pattern studies.

Finally, you need to learn "Plever logic." Since I quoted Friedman, I am obsessed with Friedman. And you are obviously obsessed with Willie Sutton. God help us both.