What 10 CDs Would You Bring to a Desert Island?

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The thread explores the hypothetical scenario of being stranded on a desert island and the choice of bringing 10 CDs. Participants discuss their selections, alternative media, and humorous takes on the situation, including practical uses for CDs beyond music.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant lists their top 10 CDs, including artists like Led Zeppelin, Bruce Springsteen, and Pink Floyd.
  • Another participant suggests that bringing an iPod would be more practical than 10 CDs due to storage capacity and portability.
  • Some participants propose bringing audiobooks instead of music, highlighting titles related to survival skills.
  • A humorous suggestion is made about using CDs to create a parabolic reflector for fire-making.
  • Several posts express a playful critique of the original question, with some participants jokingly dismissing the seriousness of the topic.
  • There are mentions of other hypothetical scenarios, such as taking a computer with a specific programming language or discussing nasal decongestants.
  • One participant notes the absence of the Feynman Lecture Series in the music selections, suggesting it should be included.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally do not agree on a single approach to the scenario, with multiple competing views on what to bring and the practicality of CDs versus other media. The discussion remains playful and light-hearted, with no consensus reached.

Contextual Notes

Some posts reflect a humorous or sarcastic tone, indicating that participants may not be taking the scenario seriously. The discussion includes a mix of practical considerations and whimsical ideas.

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Readers interested in light-hearted discussions about music preferences, survival scenarios, or humorous takes on hypothetical situations may find this thread engaging.

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if you were stranded on a desert island, and could bring just 10 cds, what ones would you take with you?
me: (in no particular order)

1: led zepplelin remasters
2: bruce springsteen (born in the usa)
3: boston (boston)
4: pink floyd (dark side of the moon)
5: queens greatest hits
6: the "a knights tale" soundtrack
7: the beatles (1967-70)
8: fleetwood mac (rumors)
9: paul mcaurtney and wings (band on the run)
10: neil young greatest hits

these r from the top of my head so there are some others
 
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Wouldn't it be easier just to bring my ipod? 10,000 songs on something a lot smaller and much more portable than 10 CD cases.

besides, 10 CDs wouldn't be any good unless you had a way to play them.
 
I'd go with audio books, like "10 Easy Ways to Build a Raft From Sticks," or "The Way to Tell Poisonous Berries From the Other Kind."
 
Zorodius said:
I'd go with audio books, like "10 Easy Ways to Build a Raft From Sticks," or "The Way to Tell Poisonous Berries From the Other Kind."

On the ipod. With a solar power cell.
 
I couldn't handle it and would refuse to take any, plus, out of frustration and boredom I would probably make my own lame music and after awhile it would probably sound even better, especially better than getting brain locked on one song.
 
you guys are nerds
 
Any 10 cds. then I'd carefully construct a parabolic reflector with them to focus sunlight for easy fire making.
 
check said:
Any 10 cds. then I'd carefully construct a parabolic reflector with them to focus sunlight for easy fire making.

The thread winner.

Don't forget signalling pasing ships.
 
photon said:
you guys are nerds

No.

If he asked: You can only take a computer with one compiler on it, what language would you have it compile?

THen we'd be nerds.

I'd take Perl.
 
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If you could take 3 nasal decongestants which three would you take?
 
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Hey guys ! how about some babes ?
 
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spender said:
Hey guys ! how about some babes ?


mmmm, babes.

the other other other white meat. *wow, that sounds really bad. Not meant to be a race to joke*
 
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franznietzsche said:
No.

If he asked: You can only take a computer with one compiler on it, what language would you have it compile?

THen we'd be nerds.

I'd take Perl.

Perl gets an easy win, it's the only logical choice.
 
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tribdog said:
If you could take 3 nasal decongestants which three would you take?

- Vicks Vapo-Rub
- Sudafed Capsules
- Beecham's All-In-One

Can't beat a bit of Vapo-Rub.
 
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If you could take 2 soda pops and a vegetable what would they be?
 
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Smurf said:
Perl gets an easy win, it's the only logical choice.


Since i know I've never heard you speak about programming before, I'm inclined to disbelieve you are actually informed enough to make that basis.

But, being the nerd i am, i do agree. Perl would be more useful than C, C++, or even Java. And definitely better than COBOL.
 
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I'd take LOGO, just in case there are turtles on the island.
 
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Would anybody take any neurons or just "stuff", what about a book or 2 to feed the soul.
 
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photon said:
if you were stranded on a desert island, and could bring just 10 cds, what ones would you take with you?

Come on! No one has even mentioned the Feynman Lecture Series.
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
Come on! No one has even mentioned the Feynman Lecture Series.


Thats because we have those memorized already, no need for the CDs.