Premise: As a result of these huge authorial efforts, Big Trouble is bigger than it had to be.

Hypothesis: Big Trouble did not have to be so big.
Answer: yes

Premise: South coast resorts tend to be more low key than their northern counterparts.

Hypothesis: There are resorts in the north and the south.
Answer: yes

Premise: Willey, allegedly propositioned in the White House, was dressed professionally (at least till Clinton untucked her blouse).

Hypothesis: Willey was dressed in a t-shirt and jeans when she was propositioned in the White House.
Answer: no

Premise: Slate Fouled Up

Hypothesis: Slate is perfect.
Answer: no