Am I the only one feeling dumb and stupid here? :p

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The discussion revolves around feelings of inadequacy and confusion experienced by a new member of the forum, particularly in relation to the perceived intelligence of other participants. The conversation touches on personal experiences, humor, and the challenges of engaging with complex topics in a second language.

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  • One participant expresses feeling overwhelmed and "dumb" compared to others in the forum, questioning if this is a common sentiment.
  • Another participant shares their own past experiences, suggesting that the feelings of inadequacy are normal and welcoming the newcomer.
  • Several participants engage in light-hearted banter about fish preferences, which seems to serve as a humorous distraction from the initial feelings of inadequacy.
  • Concerns are raised about the necessity of calculus in understanding physics, with some arguing it is vital while others suggest it is not strictly necessary for entry-level physics.
  • There is a playful exchange about the definition of fish and preferences, with some participants jokingly insisting on the importance of this topic.
  • One participant mentions feeling lost with complex terminology, indicating a struggle to keep up with discussions.

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  • #31
Enigman said:
Not a shark its THE Shark: The great Megalodon!
<insert evil laugh here>
And, DE-choosing fish is not allowed at PF...
 
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  • #32
arildno said:
A SHARK, Abd el Hameed??
You are truly pushing your luck here...you just wait what's in store for you here at PF! :devil:

How so? :p
 
  • #33
ABD EL HAMEED said:
How so? :p

You must suffer in suspense for a while, until an authorized judge here at PF determines what sentence you will be given, according to your stated fish preference ..
 
  • #34
arildno said:
You must suffer in suspense for a while, until an authorized judge here at PF determines what sentence you will be given, according to your stated fish preference ..

Ah that explains it
I'm still considering myself a shark until proven otherwise just consider me a baby shark for now :D
 
  • #35
arildno said:
You must suffer in suspense for a while, until an authorized judge here at PF determines what sentence you will be given, according to your stated fish preference ..

Wait..there's nothing wrong with liking salmon..right? :D
 
  • #36
lendav_rott said:
Wait..there's nothing wrong with liking salmon..right? :D
It depends on how you feel about it once your sentence is carried out. :devil:
 
  • #37
How come the Halibut isn't getting any love?
 
  • #38
Jesse H. said:
How come the Halibut isn't getting any love?
smoked or steamed, not raw
 
  • #39
Jesse H. said:
How come the Halibut isn't getting any love?
Do you wish me to report you to the Hallowed Judges of Fish here at PF?
 
  • #40
Hmm seems the fish thing is being taken serious here...
 
  • #41
ABD EL HAMEED said:
Hmm seems the fish thing is being taken serious here...

Certainly. PF has even obtained a fatwa from the Al Azhar University in Cairo that our sentencing is perfectly halal. :smile:
 
  • #42
ABD EL HAMEED said:
Hmm seems the fish thing is being taken serious here...

of course it is, welcome to physhics forums :biggrin:
 
  • #43
translation, please, arildno
 
  • #44
fatwa-considered legal opinion from the body of the ulema on a specific issue
 
  • #45
Keeping in mind that the last time someone stated their preference as the Megalodon he had to be slapped with salmon because of unavailability (which had unfortunately been cooked and hence made a mess) I have decided due to technical difficulties not to slap you with the Megalodon and instead I will smash you with it :devil:...
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Consider yourself initiated to PF! And welcome once again!
(sorry about the edgy jumps, was in a bit of hurry - someone might have spilled the beans..)
 
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  • #46
Well you're currently in a place where people spend their free time doing physics and science, what else can you expect other than a bunch of nuts?
 
  • #47
arildno said:
Certainly. PF has even obtained a fatwa from the Al Azhar University in Cairo that our sentencing is perfectly halal. :smile:

Fish can be eaten dead,so it doesn't matter much there :p
 
  • #48
Enigman said:
Keeping in mind that the last time someone stated their preference as the Megalodon he had to be slapped with salmon because of unavailability (which had unfortunately been cooked and hence made a mess) I have decided due to technical difficulties not to slap you with the Megalodon and instead I will smash you with it :devil:...
ABD.gif

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Consider yourself initiated to PF! And welcome once again!
(sorry about the edgy jumps, was in a bit of hurry - someone might have spilled the beans..)
EDIT: we all seem to have posted simultaneously...
 
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  • #49
Enigman said:
Keeping in mind that the last time someone stated their preference as the Megalodon he had to be slapped with salmon because of unavailability (which had unfortunately been cooked and hence made a mess) I have decided due to technical difficulties not to slap you with the Megalodon and instead I will do this...
ABD.gif

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Consider yourself initiated to PF! And welcome once again!
(sorry about the edgy jumps, was in a bit of hurry - someone might have spilled the beans..)

At least I was slapped with the shark
OK I'll choose the creepy fish at the end

Jesse H. said:
Well you're currently in a place where people spend their free time doing physics and science, what else can you expect other than a bunch of nuts?

Lol so true xD
 
  • #50
ABD EL HAMEED said:
Fish can be eaten dead,so it doesn't matter much there :p
Granted.

But, since your deserved sentence does not involve DEAD fish (not to speak of whether it is to be eaten or not), they had to dig really deep into the appendices of Bukhari and Sahih Muslim to come up with their opinion.
 
  • #51
ABD EL HAMEED said:
I'll choose the creepy fish at the end

Sorry, only one slap per person.
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:biggrin:_I still haven't got mine...[/size]
 
  • #52
Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
 
  • #53
cook the fish 6 times to make sure it's dead for certain.
 
  • #54
Welcome, ABD :smile:!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhJQp-q1Y1s

You are now officially initiated (multiple times even :biggrin:).
 
  • #55
Or, as the divines at Al Azhar put it in their fatwa:
"Our Prophet (PBUH) fully endorsed harmless fun as one of many ways to create a harmonious sense of fellowship among the Believers"
:smile:
 
  • #56
arildno said:
Granted.

But, since your deserved sentence does not involve DEAD fish (not to speak of whether it is to be eaten or not), they had to dig really deep into the appendices of Bukhari and Sahih Muslim to come up with their opinion.

Just let me translate and I'll get back to you...
 
  • #57
This is getting a bit like random thoughts thread...<<-----That was a random thought.
 
  • #58
Enigman said:
Sorry, only one slap per person.
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:biggrin:_I still haven't got mine...[/size]

Oh common,what kind of fish can I take?
lendav_rott said:
cook the fish 6 times to make sure it's dead for certain.

Or cut its head once ;)

lisab said:
Welcome, ABD :smile:!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhJQp-q1Y1s

You are now officially initiated (multiple times even :biggrin:).

Lol thanks
 
  • #59
That Megalodon had been dead for centuries- no need to cook or cut anything...congratulations you now smell of rotten fish.
 
  • #60
Enigman said:
That Megalodon had been dead for centuries- no need to cook or cut anything...congratulations you now smell of rotten fish.

ACTUALLY, no rotting stink is attached to our megalodons. they have all been transformed into clean stone, prior to smacking initiates with them (this is contained as an explicit command in the caveat 3b.2 in the above-mentioned fatwa. Harmless fun must not involve stinking matters).
 

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