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The discussion revolves around the splitting of larger threads to alleviate server load, specifically continuing the Random Thoughts thread. Participants express their thoughts on various topics, including the emotional impact of the game Bioshock: Infinite, which one user describes as "haunting." They discuss the game's cover art, noting the absence of the female co-lead, Elizabeth, from the front cover, and reference an interview with Ken Levine that suggests this was a marketing compromise. The conversation shifts to personal anecdotes, including family dynamics and humorous observations about everyday life, such as experiences at McDonald's and the challenges of parenting toddlers. The thread features a blend of light-hearted banter, reflections on gaming, and casual storytelling, highlighting the community's camaraderie.
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Evo said:
In order to help with server load, we are splitting up the larger threads.

This is a continuation of the original Random Thoughts thread located here

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=338126

Let's rebel against this, every time you view this thread, also load up the original thread and refresh it a few times to add to server load.

:smile:
 
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Urgh! I hate it when you HAVE to dial a number, and you expect to waste at least 20 minutes on the call. After dialing a series of extensions and a number of holds to end up with 'sorry, but the person you're trying to reach is not available. Please try again later'. URGHHHHHHH!
 
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lisab said:
:cool:

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Very cool, lisab!
 
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Gad said:
Urgh! I hate it when you HAVE to dial a number, and you expect to waste at least 20 minutes on the call. After dialing a series of extensions and a number of holds to end up with 'sorry, but the person you're trying to reach is not available. Please try again later'. URGHHHHHHH!
Then there's the ones that send you through a maze of questions only to finally be told that they're closed and to please call back during regular business hours.
 
  • #1,745
My husband just reassured me that he is not looking for his Ken doll. Rather, he is looking for his Kindle.
 
  • #1,746
Where are you Jimmy Snyder?
 
  • #1,747
lisab said:
My husband just reassured me that he is not looking for his Ken doll. Rather, he is looking for his Kindle.

:smile: you have no idea how much I am laughing right now lolol
 
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HeLiXe said:
:smile: you have no idea how much I am laughing right now lolol
:biggrin: seeing you laugh makes me laugh too (no specific reason, no offense, only laugh makes us happier and healthier bhuhahaha)
 
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Somtimes I get to hate exams (although I don't hate them that much), what about you guys...?
:smile:
 
  • #1,750
Abhilash H N said:
Somtimes I get to hate exams (although I don't hate them that much), what about you guys...?
:smile:
Are you testing us?
 
  • #1,751
Borg said:
Are you testing us?
No, no.. Just a random thought.. Please don't mind... :smile:
 
  • #1,752
Abhilash H N said:
No, no.. Just a random thought.. Please don't mind... :smile:

That was a joke ( I think)...a pun on exam and test... you failed... :-p
When will the emoticons work properly in the app?
 
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Enigman said:
That was a joke ( I think)...a pun on exam and test... you failed... :-p
When will the emoticons work properly in the app?
Infact that was not a joke, I'm here studying for my coming exams...
 
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Abhilash H N said:
Infact that was not a joke, I'm here studying for my coming exams...

Sure, but Borg's response to you was a joke. Internet humor is a subtle thing :smile:
 
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AnTiFreeze3 said:
Sure, but Borg's response to you was a joke. :smile:
I know, I just replied seriously... Thought the reply was 'serious'. :confused:
 
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So how do you guys actully feel about exams? (Seriously :biggrin:)
 
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Abhilash H N said:
So how do you guys actully feel about exams? (Seriously :biggrin:)
I always looked forward to them. If they were well-designed the feedback was valuable.
 
  • #1,758
Abhilash H N said:
I know, I just replied seriously... Thought the reply was 'serious'. :confused:
I wouldn't take posts in the Random Thoughts thead too seriously. :-p
 
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Huge image, but the reason is obvious - Africa is not that small:

http://static02.mediaite.com/geekosystem/uploads/2010/10/true-size-of-africa.jpg
 
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Borek said:
Huge image, but the reason is obvious - Africa is not that small:

http://static02.mediaite.com/geekosystem/uploads/2010/10/true-size-of-africa.jpg

Now I'm curious to see how Russia compares.
 
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Judging from the list on the right, it is just slightly smaller than US & China together.
 
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Borek said:
Huge image, but the reason is obvious - Africa is not that small:

http://static02.mediaite.com/geekosystem/uploads/2010/10/true-size-of-africa.jpg

Nice. Mother Africa, origin of us all.
 
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lisab said:
Nice. Mother Africa, origin of us all.
What a huge country. I defer to Palin on this one. :devil:
 
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From your link: An AP story on this matter says, “The hoax was limited to the identity of the source in the story about Palin — not the Fox News story itself. While Palin has denied that she mistook Africa for a country, the veracity of that report was not put in question by the revelation that Eisenstadt is a phony.”
 
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turbo said:
From your link: An AP story on this matter says, “The hoax was limited to the identity of the source in the story about Palin — not the Fox News story itself. While Palin has denied that she mistook Africa for a country, the veracity of that report was not put in question by the revelation that Eisenstadt is a phony.”
Next paragraph:

If the hoax is merely Eisenstadt having claimed to the Carl Cameron’s source — when in fact the source was an actual “McCain campaign insider” — the story is still alive. If, contrariwise, Eisenstadt was the source of the story itself, then it’s dead.
 
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zoobyshoe said:
Next paragraph:
If the hoax is merely Eisenstadt having claimed to the Carl Cameron’s source — when in fact the source was an actual “McCain campaign insider” — the story is still alive. If, contrariwise, Eisenstadt was the source of the story itself, then it’s dead.

So... the story is dead-alive? The cat just got some company...
http://doblelol.com/uploads/12/laughlocker-funny.jpg
 
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My mom while sleeping snores , hihi, mommy I love you! Should memorize these moment forever!
 
  • #1,769
Has anyone ever tried to explain how superman flies? FBDs don't work...
 
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Enigman said:
Has anyone ever tried to explain how superman flies? FBDs don't work...

He puts his arms up and says, 'Up up and away'. Pretty simple, really.
 

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