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title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: But just to make sure, I went down to the…"
description: "\"“But just to make sure, I went down to the library, switched on the computer and typed ‘vampire vs. werewolf fight winner’ into the Google search brows..."
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#  But just to make sure, I went down to the library…

![“But just to make sure, I went down to the library, switched on the computer and typed ‘vampire vs. werewolf fight winner’ into the Google search browser. The machine whirred for zero point twenty-three seconds before it came up with some four million results. Obviously, I wasn’t the only nutter…” quote by Jayde Scott](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5c5/jayde-scott-12414_ancient-legends_but-just-to-make-sure-i-went-down-to-the_2229705.jpg)   [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5c5/jayde-scott-12414_ancient-legends_but-just-to-make-sure-i-went-down-to-the_2229705.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5c5/jayde-scott-12414_ancient-legends_but-just-to-make-sure-i-went-down-to-the_2229705.jpg)

> ““But just to make sure, I went down to the library, switched on the computer and typed ‘vampire vs. werewolf fight winner’ into the Google search browser. The machine whirred for zero point twenty-three seconds before it came up with some four million results. Obviously, I wasn’t the only nutter interested in this stuff. I clicked on the first link and groaned. Over sixty per cent thought a werewolf would kick a vamp’s ass any time. Dammit!””

[Jayde Scott](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jayde-scott/)

## About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker humorously describes searching online for a mythical battle outcome, highlighting how quickly popular opinions dominate internet results.

**In simple terms:** Online searches reveal popular myths quickly.

Key Takeaway

Recognize that internet consensus may not reflect reality.

Themes

humor myths internet culture pop culture search behavior

Mood

playful ironic skeptical

Type

anecdotal observational

When to use this quote

- research for fun
- debating pop myths
- media consumption
- online discussions
- critical thinking

Key Concepts

digital folklore information overload confirmation bias

Questions to Reflect On

- What does this say about how we form opinions from quick searches?
- How reliable are internet “consensus” opinions?

A Different Perspective

The anecdote may overstate the significance of a single search result, ignoring broader context.

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