Conjecture and dangling prospects

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The discussion highlights amusing and perplexing conversations among coworkers, particularly focusing on a colleague's belief that dinosaurs are fabricated by Darwinists, claiming "you can make anything you want out of a pile of bones." This individual also expressed confusion over challenging questions from the show "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" related to math and English, specifically mentioning terms like "conjecture" and "dangling prospects." The original poster finds humor in these exchanges, noting relief that they are not visible during these discussions. Other participants share experiences of working with difficult colleagues, including one who misuses complex vocabulary, leading to confusion and the need for clarification in communication. The overall tone reflects a mix of amusement and disbelief at the lack of critical thinking displayed by some coworkers.
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I know I've commented before about some of the amazing things that my co-workers have come up with like "Is Germany its own country?"

The guy that believes dinosaurs are faked by Darwinists because "you can make anything you want out of a pile of bones", was talking about the tv show "Are you smarter than a 5th grader?'. He was commenting on how difficult the questions on math and especially English are, like "conjecture, you know, like sentences, and dangling prospects". :bugeye:

I am SO glad that I sit on the other side where they can't see my face when they talk about these things.

I must admit I'm privy to some of the most fascinating conversations I've ever heard. :-p
 
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Evo said:
The guy that believes dinosaurs are faked by Darwinists because "you can make anything you want out of a pile of bones",

:smile: You should ask him how he explains the skulls!
 
G01 said:
:smile: You should ask him how he explains the skulls!
Haven't you noticed that the skulls are glued together out of many small parts? Obviously faked.
 
Evo's coworker said:
"conjecture, you know, like sentences, and dangling prospects".
Perhaps they don't believe in English either. You can make anything you want out of a pile of words.
 
*Sigh*
You're lucky that you have such great coworkers who make you laugh all the time!:biggrin:
 
I used to work for the most pompous ass on the planet, and he used the largest words he could whenever he could. One of his favorites is "subsequently" - the sad part is that he always used it as if it meant "consequently" or "therefor". When he would give me and my assistant tapes of dictated product descriptions, we would have to re-write and re-phrase everything. In describing an antique chest of drawers, he once dictated "...the frontis is elaborated with incredulous coluuuums." (that's how he pronounces columns, BTW). He could have said "the front of the chest is decorated with elaborately-carved columns", but clarity is not this guy's strong suit. He is the product of the University of Maine's School of partying - er, I mean Education. Yep! He taught History in a local high school.
 
Evo said:
I know I've commented before about some of the amazing things that my co-workers have come up with like "Is Germany its own country?"

The guy that believes dinosaurs are faked by Darwinists because "you can make anything you want out of a pile of bones", was talking about the tv show "Are you smarter than a 5th grader?'. He was commenting on how difficult the questions on math and especially English are, like "conjecture, you know, like sentences, and dangling prospects". :bugeye:

I am SO glad that I sit on the other side where they can't see my face when they talk about these things.

I must admit I'm privy to some of the most fascinating conversations I've ever heard. :-p
You're tougher than I am! :biggrin: I couldn't take that kind of prolonged psychological torture.
 
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