Amateur Christine Elmer attempted to reassure Media Watch by saying there was no...
Study as such. Amy does not use star signs in determining premiums.
And while we were happy for the Herald Sun to have some fun with the topic,
we don't believe it is something that policyholders or drivers should be concerned about.
But what about the cops? Geminis still come in second worst on the Amy scale.
Melbourne police might keep an eye on Gemini Dave Hillman.
In a bizarre case of coincidence, the last six numbers of Mr Hillman's mobile spells Gemini.
His number plate is Gemani and he is also a member of the Gemini Club.
Hillman told the Herald Sun,
I have also been driving a Gemini for 14 years and I've never had an accident.
Does that make Dave an accident waiting to happen? Well, not really.
The figures are completely bogus.
We showed the Sun called Metway numbers to mathematics professor Stephen Clark who told us,
The main problem from a statistical point of view is that this takes no account
of the number of customers in the zodiac groups with policies.
The mix of astrology, bad maths and journalism is much more dangerous than a Gemini at the wheel.
Until next week, good night.