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This thread explores a variety of whimsical and humorous questions and answers, often playing with language and absurdity. The discussion includes light-hearted inquiries about posting habits, the nature of questions, and fantastical concepts like superpowers and the universe's expansion.

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  • Participants humorously speculate on how long it might take to reach 1000 posts in the thread.
  • There is a playful exchange about the misspelling of "question," with some participants embracing the humor in it.
  • Questions about the existence of old forums and their accessibility are raised, with some participants suggesting they exist only in dreams.
  • Various superpowers are proposed, including self-levitation and the ability to pass through solid objects, with humorous implications about their practicality.
  • Participants engage in absurd reasoning, such as attributing the universe's expansion to flatulence or a "Big Bean Burrito."
  • There are whimsical inquiries about why planets orbit stars and the nature of the sun's light, leading to playful responses.
  • Some participants reflect on the nature of belief and reality, with humorous takes on philosophical questions.

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The discussion remains largely playful and humorous, with no clear consensus or serious disagreement. Participants engage in a light-hearted manner, often building on each other's absurdities.

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The thread is characterized by a lack of serious inquiry, focusing instead on humor and playful banter. Many questions posed are intentionally nonsensical or absurd, reflecting a light-hearted atmosphere.

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  • #3,061
Why does America use the Imperial system for measurment?
 
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  • #3,062
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
 
  • #3,063
BobG said:
Because John Crapper invented the first flush toilet (and I think you may have committed a foul by asking a legitimate question with a real answer).

Why do birds suddenly appear?

Every time you are near?

And, did you just commit a foul by using the word "question" rather than the appropriate - and thread-wise - "quetion"? wait.wait. here's my quetion:

Just like me, do you like to be, close to them?
 
  • #3,064
Close to who/whom? Who are they?
 
  • #3,065
madcat11 said:
Just like me, do you like to be, close to them?
Only close enough to tell whether I want to get closer. More often than not, I find that's already too close for comfort.

What's a good way to tell people to please follow the rules of the thread?
 
  • #3,066
Gokul43201 said:
Only close enough to tell whether I want to get closer. More often than not, I find that's already too close for comfort.

What's a good way to tell people to please follow the https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=1745355&postcount=3042"?

Delete the post! and give them a 1/2 point warning... We shouldn't be forced to gander when someone isn't being a good goose.

Did the birds suddenly appear in the fall and spring?
 
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  • #3,067
Yes, the quantum birds did in fact appear in two seasons simultaneously!

Why is it that when there are three hands on an analog (non-alarm) clock, the third hand is almost invariably called the second hand?
 
  • #3,068
my question is why is this forum so stupid... ?
 
  • #3,069
mbrmbrg said:
Why is it that when there are three hands on an analog (non-alarm) clock, the third hand is almost invariably called the second hand?

The third/second hand is attempting to overrun and dominate the analog clock.

Girls won't speak to me, what disability do they have?
 
  • #3,070
Shy-itis.

Why is it so cold in my room?
 
  • #3,071
Throw another stick of chewing gum in the fire.

What colour would the flame be if it was pineapple flavoured?
 
  • #3,072
Answer to the universe, life and everything = 42 = 0 = 42 = 0 = 42 *CRITICAL ERROR* BLAM.

Universe does not exist. Life does not exist. Rationality epic fails.

Do I exist?
 
  • #3,073
Only on the 30th of February.

If a chicken could count its feathers, would it be able to count past two?
 
  • #3,074
It will be able to count to 42.

If a hobo shoots craps in the woods will god take the bet?
 
  • #3,075
Yes, he'd bet on the dice annhilating each other to form gamma rays.

If Does God bet on every game of craps and rig each bet in his favour?
 
  • #3,076
No - he doesn't agree with the ways of the football referees.

What would happen if a football referee used a horse as a whistle?
 
  • #3,077
Neigh would be the sound produced hence all fouls would be ignored (Neigh\approxno).

What would happen If I could stop time but myself could continue life?
 
  • #3,078
Air said:
What would happen If I could stop time but myself could continue life?

You would be the contiuuuuuum

How could life be if GOD were one of us?
 
  • #3,079
Better - we wouldn't have to endure that 'If god were one of us' song.

What song would we have to endure in its place if I had a microphone?
 
  • #3,080
If Betty bought a bit of butter, but the butter that Betty bought was bitter, would Betty buy another bit of butter?
 
  • #3,081
Depends what she did with the butter.

Why can't cows travel down stairs?
 
  • #3,082
Because they're scared of the lions in the basement.

Why would the basement be an ideal place to keep my pet zebra?
 
  • #3,083
To keep it away from babies.

Why are babies so lethal?
 
  • #3,084


because the mothers are so suicidal

If we grow hair, do those hairs grow hair?
 
  • #3,085
Not generally... but they do if we are growing hares.

Is raising a hare a hair-raising experience?
 
  • #3,086
Only if you scare the hare.

How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck couldn't be misunderstood?
 
  • #3,087
Still none, it only chucks wood because no-one understands it.

How far can a woodchuck chuck wood?
 
  • #3,088
As far as wood would go with the force of the wood chuch chucker.

Do metal chucks exist?
 
  • #3,089
Unless a woodchuck permits it to exist, then no.

If a husband commits adultery, but the wife doesn't mind. Then why is there global warming?
 
  • #3,090
Mentallic said:
If a husband commits adultery, but the wife doesn't mind. Then why is there global warming?
There won't be anymore - now that we have pirates

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/04/FSM_Pirates.png
 
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