I've Always Wondered What He Knew

I wonder if Bill Withers considered the possibility that maybe there Ain’t No Sunshine simply because it’s raining

I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know.

Today's Sametime Status is brought to you courtesy of Mother Nature, who has decided to ignore the fact that I had plans for today and dump a massive deluge of rain across the Greater Jeremy Area. 

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In his hit song, "Ain't No Sunshine," Bill Withers speculates that the reason for the lack of sunshine is the fact a girl has gone away.  It seems to be coincidental that he only notices the lack of sunshine when she's gone, though.  It's entirely possible that there are times without sunshine when she's there.  This is a clear case of the "Post hoc, ergo proptor hoc" fallacy.  I'm forced to Call Bunk on his theory.

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In thinking about this, I was compelled to come up with an alternative theory.  I submit to Mr. Withers that Ain't No Sunshine simply because it's raining, and the rain is the reason that you find yourself noticing the lack of sunshine.  When it's just cloudy, there's nothing really to divert your attention to the fact that there Ain't No Sunshine, and the event goes by the wayside.  

I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know.