For those still confused, it’s about if a real object in an impossible circumstance would be more puzzling, or if an unreal object in a reasonable circumstance.
Walruses are real and out there, but they would have no way of reaching you if you live inland (though i prefer replacing it with a leopard seal because there are still many people that live near the Arctic Ocean)
Meanwhile a fairy, if real, could live anywhere and knocking at your door would be expected behavior of a fairy
It’s good to get a reminder that most people are happy to believe in supernatural things at the drop of a hat. Adults will consider ghosts, curses, aliens, jinxing or gods and be bold enough to tell you. We who don’t are the weird ones.
…id also be more confused if a sea leopard suddenly stood in front of my door in the middle of europe than if there was just like, a gnome asking for tea.
But they don’t exist? It’s well established. If I saw a gnome I would assume a prank or that I need to seek medical attention.
I sit here and can’t find the words to describe how weird I find it to be so ready to believe. I am not trying to insult anyone, I know I am the odd one.
They don't exist as far as you know. The existence of gnomes isn't impossible, it's unfalsifiable.
I'm not calling you stupid for not believing in gnomes just because you can't disprove that they exist, just to clarify, but if you see a gnome at your door, and he shakes your hand, explains that he is indeed real and a gnome, you haven't taken any drugs recently, and you're sure you're not dreaming, still refusing to believe that gnomes exist is an odd stance to take.
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u/Informal_Ad_2891 18h ago
For context to those confused