Are Americans Truly 24/7? The Mystery of America's Sleeping Habits Revealed

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the sleeping habits of Americans and the notion of a 24/7 lifestyle. Participants explore the implications of sleep on community activity, personal productivity, and cultural attitudes towards rest, with a mix of humor and personal anecdotes.

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  • Conceptual clarification
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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question why activity on the forum decreases when many members are asleep, suggesting that America operates on a 24/7 schedule.
  • Others express a humorous disdain for sleep, with claims that "sleep is for the weak" and that well-rested individuals are still considered weak.
  • A participant humorously claims to be an "18/7 American," indicating a personal preference for limited sleep while asserting they are not weak.
  • Several comments reflect on what those awake do while others are sleeping, with responses ranging from mundane activities to humorous takes on virtual life versus real life.
  • One participant mentions engaging in physical labor while others sleep, suggesting that activity can continue regardless of sleep patterns.
  • There is a playful exchange about the idea of a "real, non-virtual life," with some participants joking about the challenges of finding such a life.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally engage in light-hearted banter and humor regarding sleep and productivity, but there is no consensus on the implications of sleep on community activity or the validity of the 24/7 lifestyle. Multiple competing views remain regarding the value and necessity of sleep.

Contextual Notes

Some statements reflect personal opinions and cultural attitudes towards sleep, which may vary widely among individuals. The discussion does not resolve the underlying assumptions about sleep and productivity.

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When they are asleep, why is that some of you can not stay awake, PFs sort of dies just because you lot want to sleep, is it not true that America is 24/7.
 
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Sleep is for the weak
 
Happy, healthy, well-rested weak people; but weak nonetheless.

After Gary "Wolf" Barnes, in alt.sysadmin.recovery, #224[/size]
 
I wasn't sleeping, I was just resting my eyes.
 
Chuck Norris never sleeps? What's the matter with you people? :wink::smile:
 
wolram said:
When they are asleep, why is that some of you can not stay awake, PFs sort of dies just because you lot want to sleep, is it not true that America is 24/7.

Personally, I'm a 18/7 American. 6 hrs sleep is good enough for me...I may be meek, and a little bit geek, but I'm not weak.
 
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Wolram never sleeps. I was up till 4am but he was still going.
 
Yeah, what *do* you guys do without us when we're sleeping?
 
Evo said:
Yeah, what *do* you guys do without us when we're sleeping?
We raid the mini-bar in the mentor's forum :biggrin:
 
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We get up, get through the day, and go to sleep around the same time you wake up :smile:
 
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Evo said:
Yeah, what *do* you guys do without us when we're sleeping?

Real world stuff, it's horrible best not to think about it.
 
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Schrödinger's Dog said:
Real world stuff, it's horrible best not to think about it.

What the... you mean you actually have a real, non-virtual life?
Where did you get it? I tried to buy one online, but no luck so far.

Ah well, I can always keep saving for two more months and emigrate to Australia :smile:
 
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CompuChip said:
What the... you mean you actually have a real, non-virtual life?
Where did you get it? I tried to buy one online, but no luck so far.

Ah well, I can always keep saving for two more months and emigrate to Australia :smile:

Seriously stay plugged into the matrix. Take the blue pill. :biggrin:
 
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wolram said:
When they are asleep, why is that some of you can not stay awake, PFs sort of dies just because you lot want to sleep, is it not true that America is 24/7.
Sleep is good. Somehow it just seems more appropriate to do it while it's dark out, and be active when it's light enough outside to see things. It's not my fault you live on the wrong side of the Earth.
 
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I have shifted a ton of rubble while you were asleep, i thought it would make me tired but no, a plate of chili and a cat nap and i am wide awake.
 
  • #16
Evo said:
Yeah, what *do* you guys do without us when we're sleeping?

I think about pf babes and space ships.
 

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