MMeM, Vol. 4 Issue 18 - Paradox

Here we have a family of four riding in a sport utility vehicle.

They have a roof, four doors, and bumpers.

They have driver and passenger side air bags.

They have side curtain air bags.

They have anti-lock brakes.

They are all wearing seatbelts.

All of these safety precautions are either required by law or now industry standard.

Here we have a man riding a motorcycle.

He is wearing sunglasses.

Par-a-dox -noun 3. any person, thing, or situation exhibiting an apparently contradictory nature.