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Honey, I blew up the kid

(Source: @DanaDanger)
Fox News seems to be a repeat offender in our list of drunk charts. With the y-axis avoiding the zero, the difference between the columns looks much bigger than it actually is. Just like in Part 1, where CNN’s pie chart seemed to be a victim of some seriously questionable decisions, Fox News’ chart follows suit with a wildly exaggerated representation.
Go Home You’re Drunk Meme: Honey, I shrunk the kids

(Source: FirstPost)
In 2013, though INC and BJP have more vote share than in 2008, their columns are smaller…it seems somebody just shrunk them. Looks like the chart had a few too many at the election party and decided to play a prank. Seriously, chart, go home, you’re drunk go home!
Is it my head or is it the wheel that’s spinning?

(Source: Jakob Nielsen, Nielsen Norman Group)
Usability problems…heck yeah!
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It’s not just the alcohol! Go Home, You’re Drunk!

(Source: TechnicallyFunny)
This definitely seems to be tripping on something else.
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Stay tuned for more such drunk chart moments and feel free to add yours in the comments. Till next time…cheers! ![]()


