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Fefer-Ritterstein Paradox

Imagine some phenomenon that is only sustained by some fact (eg a relationship that only continues because two lovers eat Thai food on Friday nights). If the fact is an essential part of the phenomenon (ie there would be no relationship without the Thai food), what explains the phenomenon's initial emergence?
Edwin and his friends only discuss past night's drinking. What, then, did they discuss upon first meeting if there were no past night's of which to speak? This is a Fefer-Ritterstein Paradox.
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When one acts out or acts inappropriately.
Lauren: "Maaaaan, check Karla out. She needs to calm the eff down and chill out."

Courtney: "Looks like somebody forgot to take her dose of Ack Rite today. Better go sprinkle some in her FourLoko."
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Ritley

What the resident blacks call Ridley, Pennsylvania
'Ay yo, y'all eva go to dat new joint up in Ritley? Yeaahh... Dat shit is stupid-fly.
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rita o'hearn

a creepy irish boy who likes feet
i met a rita o'hearn yesterday and i kicked him and he liked it
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Ritalin

A drug meant for people with ADHD/ADD, in order to help them control their hyperactivity and help their attention span. It can also be used as a drug for recreational purposes, but is generally advised not to be because it is dangerous if not used properly.
Doctor to Mother: We will need to put Adam on Ritalin to control his ADD.

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Bill: Why, you got ADHD?
Ben: Nah I need some new drugs to try.
Bill: You better not dude, that shit can mess you up.
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john ritter

The funny dude who played The Father Paul hennessey from 8 Simple Rules. died 9/11/2003
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