Make-up Session: A Fish-Slapping Tradition for All Members?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the tradition of fish-slapping within the community, specifically addressing the feelings of exclusion among members who have not participated. Participants explore the idea of organizing a make-up session for those who have missed out on the experience, while also sharing humorous anecdotes related to the activity.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
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  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express a desire for a make-up session for members who have never experienced fish-slapping, suggesting it could enhance community inclusion.
  • One participant proposes a mechanical solution for automating the fish-slapping process, envisioning a gear-driven device with halibut.
  • Another participant shares a personal anecdote about being smuggled into a previous session and expresses a preference for a specific type of fish for the make-up session.
  • There are humorous exchanges regarding the proper technique of holding the fish and the sounds associated with slapping, indicating a light-hearted atmosphere.
  • Some participants reflect on past experiences with fish-slapping, including retroactive slapping of members and the humorous consequences of eating while laughing.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the desire for a make-up session, but there are differing opinions on how it should be organized and the methods of execution. The discussion remains playful and humorous, with no consensus on specific details.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference various personal experiences and humorous incidents related to fish-slapping, which may influence their perspectives on the tradition and its execution.

Who May Find This Useful

Members of the community interested in traditions, humorous activities, and social inclusion may find this discussion relevant.

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I haven't been here too long...but every time we have a fish-slapping there are members who say they've never been slapped. Some have been here for a long time. I sense some feel left out...so sad! I enjoyed my herring slaps so much I think everyone should experience it!

Shouldn't there be a make-up session?
 
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lisab said:
I haven't been here too long...but every time we have a fish-slapping there are members who say they've never been slapped. Some have been here for a long time. I sense some feel left out...so sad! I enjoyed my herring slaps so much I think everyone should experience it!

Shouldn't there be a make-up session?
We'll need a way of lining them up and automating the fish-slapping. I'm picturing a gear-driven merry-go-round-type device with halibut tied to each handhold.
*paf*paf*paf*paf*paf*paf*
 
I also escaped, but that's because Brewnog smuggled me in the back door. If I must do the make-up session, I opt for the Bow River trout.
 
DaveC426913 said:
*paf*paf*paf*paf*paf*paf*

Are you dislexic? That should be *fap*fap... :rolleyes:
 
Danger said:
Are you dislexic? That should be *fap*fap... :rolleyes:

He's holding the fish backwards. Do I need to do a training session? Geez!

But, excellent idea about the merry-go-gound! (or halibut-go-round.. or what have you...)
 
We have retroactively fish-slapped members. This seems to be less likely to cause a spontaneous disappearance. We once had someone that said he'd heard of the fish slapping and just joined for that reason!

Glad you enjoyed the fish-slapping lisab, I could tell from the beginning you were one of us! :approve:
 
Math Is Hard said:
He's holding the fish backwards.
I just spat all over my keyboard!
 
I thought this was going to be a thing for the PF sisters. Or then something that newly slapped members would require.
 
Evo said:
I just spat all over my keyboard!

Well, he has a way to go to get that ribbon, then. If it doesn't come out of your nose, it doesn't count. :wink:
 
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Danger said:
Well, he has a way to go to get that ribbon, then. If it doesn't come out of your nose, it doesn't count. :wink:
The worst thing I've had come out of my nose was cheese. Do not sneeze while you are swallowing a cheese sandwich.
 
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No worries on that count; I don't eat cheeze sandwiches.
My best (and this used to be a sport in my old SF club) was catching a guy just right so that he passed a noodle out his nose whilst supping upon his chicken noodle soup.
I also once got an unexpected response from a waitress for a comment that had absolutely nothing to do with either chickens or noodles.
 

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