After 141 days, it has rained in Phoenix

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The discussion centers around the recent rainfall in Phoenix after a prolonged dry spell of 141 days. Participants explore potential connections between this event and the milestone of a forum member reaching 10,000 posts, along with humorous and speculative commentary on the implications of this occurrence.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest a correlation between the rainfall and the milestone of a forum member, Franzbear, reaching 10,000 posts, implying a humorous or superstitious connection.
  • Others express skepticism about the significance of the rainfall, questioning the validity of claims regarding "unofficial rain" and the nature of the desert climate in Phoenix.
  • A few participants humorously speculate about the consequences of reaching the 10,000 post mark, suggesting it may lead to global disasters like flooding or famine.
  • There are claims that Artman, a forum member, has been trying to achieve the 10,000th post and that this effort may have somehow influenced the weather, with some participants jokingly attributing the rain to his actions.
  • Concerns are raised about the legitimacy of Artman's posts, with suggestions that he should be disqualified for posting consecutively to reach the milestone.
  • Some participants express disbelief or amusement at the discussions surrounding the rainfall and the forum milestone, indicating a lighthearted tone throughout the thread.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the significance of the rainfall or the implications of the 10,000 post milestone. Multiple competing views and humorous interpretations remain present throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

There are references to various sources and claims about the rainfall, but the accuracy and reliability of these claims are not universally accepted among participants. The discussion includes speculative and humorous elements that may not reflect factual circumstances.

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Readers interested in community dynamics, humor in online discussions, or the interplay between social milestones and environmental events may find this thread engaging.

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After 141 days, it has rained in Phoenix.
 
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yomamma said:
After 141 days, it has rained in Phoenix.
Could this have anything to do with Franzbear hitting 10,000?

Coincidence? I THINK NOT!
 
I'm still wondering when yomamma will get to that chapter in geography class that explains he's living in a desert. :biggrin:
 
Actually, it rained a few days ago. Unless that was another "unofficial rain".

Evo may have a point. I think that Artman is actually rain... Artman for the past 140ish days has been trying to get the 10,000th post and now that he has, it rains!
 
moose said:
Actually, it rained a few days ago. Unless that was another "unofficial rain".

Evo may have a point. I think that Artman is actually rain... Artman for the past 140ish days has been trying to get the 10,000th post and now that he has, it rains!
I'm afraid that Franzbear finally hitting the 10,000 mark will have untold consequences of galatic proportions. We may just be beginning to see the first domino fall.
 
Evo said:
I'm afraid that Franzbear finally hitting the 10,000 mark will have untold consequences of galatic proportions. We may just be beginning to see the first domino fall.
Yep, we'll soon be hearing news of flooding and famine somewhere in the world. :rolleyes:
 
Moonbear said:
Yep, we'll soon be hearing news of flooding and famine somewhere in the world. :rolleyes:

http://allafrica.com/stories/200603080614.html
:rolleyes:
 
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http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/space/03/07/solar.storm.ap/index.html
CNN said:
Solar flares may pack a bigger punch
Scientists suggests solar cycle will be 30-50 percent more intense

What have we done :(

EDIT:

Also
http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/science/03/07/vesuvius.warning.ap/index.html
CNN said:
Ancient warning for modern Italian city
Study of Vesuvius eruption shows possibly dire threat to Naples
 
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Moonbear said:
I'm still wondering when yomamma will get to that chapter in geography class that explains he's living in a desert. :biggrin:
well, the old record was 101...
 
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You have no idea what you have! I warned you that at the 10,000th post I would be set free, and it been so. I am adjusting to my newfound state of freedom. Imagine having no body: I am an idea and as such I am everywhere. Yomamma, consider the rain my gift to you for the efforts you made to kill me. Other, unexpected side-effects might occur due to my certain level of inability to control my actions, but I should get it under control soon enough.

Wow, this really is cool! Thanks everyone, for such a wonderful existence! :!) :!)
 
  • #11
franzbear! said:
You have no idea what you have! I warned you that at the 10,000th post I would be set free, and it been so. I am adjusting to my newfound state of freedom. Imagine having no body: I am an idea and as such I am everywhere. Yomamma, consider the rain my gift to you for the efforts you made to kill me. Other, unexpected side-effects might occur due to my certain level of inability to control my actions, but I should get it under control soon enough.

Wow, this really is cool! Thanks everyone, for such a wonderful existence! :!) :!)


Sit down and be quiet.
 
  • #12
franzbear! said:
You have no idea what you have! I warned you that at the 10,000th post I would be set free, and it been so. I am adjusting to my newfound state of freedom. Imagine having no body: I am an idea and as such I am everywhere. Yomamma, consider the rain my gift to you for the efforts you made to kill me. Other, unexpected side-effects might occur due to my certain level of inability to control my actions, but I should get it under control soon enough.

Wow, this really is cool! Thanks everyone, for such a wonderful existence! :!) :!)
Oh no! He's escaped the TKC thread! Back! Get back! Don't make me get your father! :mad:
 
  • #13
Umm, Artman had nearly 10 consecutive posts to get the 10,000 post mark, imo he should be disqualified.
 
  • #14
mattmns said:
Umm, Artman had nearly 10 consecutive posts to get the 10,000 post mark, imo he should be disqualified.

Anyone could have done that.

Fair game IMO.
 
  • #15
He came, he saw, he conquered.
 
  • #16
Probably the lamest way to get the 10,000th post, but whatever :rolleyes:
 
  • #17
But anyway it worked! Of course I don't think it'd work for 1 of us...:biggrin:
 
  • #18
moose said:
Actually, it rained a few days ago. Unless that was another "unofficial rain".

Probably, since my source was ABC 15 Local News and "The Investigators":rolleyes: :groan:
 
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:bugeye: OMG, what are you talking about?
 
  • #20
yomamma said:
Probably, since my source was ABC 15 Local News and "The Investigators":rolleyes: :groan:
Source? You needed a source to know if it has rained recently? Okay, you DEFINITELY have to go play outside a bit more often! :biggrin:
 

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