Cat Toast Device : Antigravity Humor

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The discussion revolves around the "Cat Toast Device" from Uncyclopedia, which is perceived as humorous but not fitting for a physics-focused forum. The original poster acknowledges the comedic aspect but expresses concern about its appropriateness in a space dedicated to serious physics discussions. The moderators are noted for their diligence in maintaining the forum's focus, and there is a suggestion that the thread could be deleted despite its humorous intent. The humor is appreciated, particularly by those with a background in physics, with specific praise for the accompanying diagrams. Overall, the thread highlights the tension between humor and the forum's intended purpose.
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(can't post full links yet) uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Cat-Toast_Device
 
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Funny, but it doesn't really fit the spirit of this particular forum.
 
I looked for a more appropriate place to put it but could not find one.
 
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donotremember said:
(can't post full links yet) uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Cat-Toast_Device

I almost deleted this thread out of hand as crackpot, but I followed the link and see the humor angle. I edited the title of the thread to indicate the humor angle, but that doesn't guarantee it won't get deleted. The link is somewhere between humor and noise, IMO.

www.uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Cat-Toast_Device
 
berkeman said:
I almost deleted this thread out of hand as crackpot, but I followed the link and see the humor angle. I edited the title of the thread to indicate the humor angle, but that doesn't guarantee it won't get deleted. The link is somewhere between humor and noise, IMO.

Its pretty dumb but I found it so funny I had to share it with someone and I thought it would be especially funny to people who know physics. I love the diagrams most of all.
 
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