The Five This's and the Ten Thats

Have they gotten you yet?  The Five This's and the Ten Thats?  They are both epidemics, so watch out!  There are also other This's and Thats that are almost as virulent, using almost every number, except maybe the number one, to confuse the innocent reader into thinking that he or she is safe.  But beware.  It is only a matter of time before no article - on the web or on paper - that includes a number will be safe to read.

Here are a few examples of the too many to count strains of Five This's and Ten Thats:

Dieting:

The Five #1 Diet Rules for Fat Loss
10 Unbelievable Diet Rules Backed by Science

Finance:

5 Personal Finance Rules You Might Have to Break
10 Rules to Guide You Through a Lifetime of Financial Decisions

Sex:

5 Rules for a Satisfying Sex in Marriage
The Top Ten Sex Rules for 2015

As a means to inhibit the spreading of these virulent strains, I did not read the articles that followed the titles above, and for your protection, I did not link to them.

(Well, okay, I did check out the Top Ten Sex rules for 2015.  Number one:  Let the Women Rule. Yes!)

As a public service, I am warning everyone to avoid these highly contagious and virulent diseases by avoiding contact with any article that offers a list that could make your life better.  Don't buy in to the idea that these sneaky little germs can't infect you with the feeling that if only you would let them inhabit your mind and body, you will finally be good enough.

Trust me.  YOU ARE GOOD ENOUGH RIGHT NOW!

You're welcome.