Sadistic statistics. Statistics presented in such a way so as to cause discomfort and/or emotional pain to the person(s) they are being presented to. The person presenting these stadistics may well find joy in these reactions.
Person 1: My brother just bought himself a motorbike. I'm a little worried about him to be honest.
Person 2: Did you know that while motorcyclists only make up 1% of traffic, they account for around 20% of deaths and serious injuries on the roads.
Person 1: Why the hell would you tell me that?! I've had enough of your stadistics!
Person 2: Did you know that while motorcyclists only make up 1% of traffic, they account for around 20% of deaths and serious injuries on the roads.
Person 1: Why the hell would you tell me that?! I've had enough of your stadistics!
by AbstractJuggler October 12, 2011