Karen Goes on and on About a Movie She Just

question 319

Multiple Choice

Karen goes on and on about a movie she just saw and about how wonderful it was. However, the movie has been universally panned by critics, and theaters are actually refusing to show it because of poor attendance. You are likely to think which of the following?

• A)"Hmmm, it sounds like a really good movie. I should go and see it."
• B)"Critics are always wrong about movies. I should go and see it."
• C)"The movie has probably been misinterpreted."
• D)"Karen has always had a really weird taste in movies, and only she could like this movie."

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