9.3 Earthquake strikes California

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a recent earthquake in California, with participants sharing their reactions, humor, and light-hearted banter about the event and related themes such as the concept of the rapture.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants joke about the end of the world and the rapture in relation to the earthquake.
  • One participant mentions feeling a rumbling, initially panicking but later realizing it was unrelated to the earthquake.
  • Another participant references a schedule for earthquakes, suggesting they occur at specific times.
  • There are humorous exchanges about the rapture and fictional elements, such as Chuck Norris canceling it.
  • Several participants express disbelief and amusement regarding the idea of being raptured or living in heaven.
  • Some comments reflect on the absurdity of the situation, with playful interactions about personal experiences and humor.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion contains multiple competing views and humorous takes on the earthquake and related themes. There is no consensus on the seriousness of the event or its implications.

Contextual Notes

Participants' comments reflect a mix of humor and personal anecdotes, with no technical analysis or serious discussion of earthquake science.

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Readers interested in light-hearted discussions about natural events, humor in the face of uncertainty, and community interactions may find this thread engaging.

Pengwuino
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Just kidding. World isn't ending.

*starts gathering Get Out Of Ban Free cards*
 
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What an amazing show of ignorance.

Don't you know the schedule?

Earthquakes hit at 18 local time. Thats over 12 hours from now.
 
I did feel a rumbling this morning. I panicked at first. Ended up just being my hungry stomach :)
 
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/quakes_all.php

:o He was right! There has been an Earthquake today...and yesterday, and the day before. LOL!
 
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Pengwuino said:
Just kidding. World isn't ending.

*starts gathering Get Out Of Ban Free cards*

Don't ban Pengy, just whack him senseless with some raptured imaginary ugly, slimy fish, that is a more fitting punishment.

Rhody... :devil: :eek:
 
Finally received an explanation.

Chuck Norris canceled the rapture. Apparently the planned destruction of the world wasn't up to his standards.
 
OMG! It's an earthquake! For real!

This was the Resurrection of the dead that was also suppose to happen. :-p
 
There was a small earthquake around 7pm last night in the bay area.

For a second, I thought the world was ending.
 
Lacy33 said:
OMG! It's an earthquake! For real!

This was the Resurrection of the dead that was also suppose to happen. :-p


Resurrection of the dead? *Runs to Paul Erdos's grave with a paper*
 
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jhae2.718 said:
Resurrection of the dead? *Runs to Paul Erdos's grave with a paper*

OH Crud! I get it! :redface:

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Stupid
 
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rhody said:
Don't ban Pengy, just whack him senseless with some raptured imaginary ugly, slimy fish, that is a more fitting punishment.

Rhody... :devil: :eek:

You know, him being a penguin and all, I don't think that even counts as punishment. LOL!
 
  • #12
You'll know the rapture's coming when they announce that Firefly is coming back to television.
 
  • #13
Maybe we've all been raptured and this is heaven.
 
  • #14
lisab said:
Maybe we've all been raptured and this is heaven.

Then can you explain how I can see you?
 
  • #15
Lacy33 said:
Then can you explain how I can see you?

*lisab waves and smiles at Lacy* then this must be heaven o:)!
 
  • #16
lisab said:
*lisab waves and smiles at Lacy* then this must be heaven o:)!

Oh little darling. ...:rolleyes: I was sure no one would find out I was keeping a second janitors job.
 
  • #17
lisab said:
*lisab waves and smiles at Lacy* then this must be heaven o:)!

No, it's my dream.

Oops. There's that inner Dirty Old Man again...
 
  • #18
DaveC426913 said:
No, it's my dream.

Oops. There's that inner Dirty Old Man again...


Lol...sometimes I'm simply amazed that men get any work done at all.
 
  • #19
lisab said:
Lol...sometimes I'm simply amazed that men get any work done at all.

LOL

Can I take your plate please? :redface:
 
  • #20
lisab said:
Lol...sometimes I'm simply amazed that men get any work done at all.

I just apply a force over a distance.
 
  • #21
khemist said:
I just apply a force over a distance.

I found myself actually having to "learn" something. Blech!
Here, take this back. I don't have room for it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trajectory[/SPOILER]

:bugeye:
Thank YOU!
 
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