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The forum discussion highlights a collection of humorous and insightful one-liners shared by members of the Physics Forums. Notable contributions include @vanhees71's commentary on the complexities of the third law in relativity and @russ_watters' satirical take on homeopathy, emphasizing its ineffectiveness due to the absence of active ingredients. The exchange showcases the wit and intellect of the community, with members like @phinds and @Nugatory contributing to the lighthearted yet thought-provoking dialogue. Overall, the discussion serves as a testament to the engaging and humorous nature of scientific discourse among forum members.

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  • #571
And to think I wasn't even a candidate for the humor award...or the biology award!

Sadly, I can only take credit for remembering it, not for coining it.
 
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  • #572
Vanadium 50 said:
And to think I wasn't even a candidate for the humor award...or the biology award!
I guess the joke's on you!
 
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  • #573
From a thread in the Relativity forum where a user is asking for people's opinions of what happens to an object as it falls into a Black Hole...

Vanadium 50 said:
Mathematics is not opinion. "Chunky peanut butter is better than smooth peanut butter" is an opinion.
 
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  • #574
Technically not a one-liner since I used a period. think a semicolon or even a full colon would be better?
 
  • #575
Vanadium 50 said:
Technically not a one-liner since I used a period. think a semicolon or even a full colon would be better?
Two sentences. But only one line. On my screen anyway.
 
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  • #576
Vanadium 50 said:
Technically not a one-liner since I used a period. think a semicolon or even a full colon would be better?
A semicolon works of course. But we've been taking a bit of artistic license in this thread for a while now. After all, your quote did technically fit on one line... :wink:

(but that's just my opinion...)
 
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  • #577
Looks like this is becoming the Vanadium 50 quotes thread.
 
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  • #578
BillTre said:
Looks like this is becoming the Vanadium 50 quotes thread.

You’re not wrong. He is clever and funny.
 
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  • #579
BillTre said:
Looks like this is becoming the Vanadium 50 quotes thread.
Okay, let's step it up people! We got this! :wink:
 
  • #580
berkeman said:
Okay, let's step it up people! We got this! :wink:
Say something clever.
 
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  • #581
BillTre said:
Say something clever.
Hey, that all fit on one line, right? :smile:
 
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  • #582
BillTre said:
Say something clever.
Something clever.
 
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  • #583
vanhees71 said:
Maybe it's time to leave the realm of wordy speculations and do some math
 
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  • #584
Vanadium 50 said:
And to think I wasn't even a candidate for the humor award...or the biology award!

Sadly, I can only take credit for remembering it, not for coining it.
And I was ..even though I don't think anyone has cited a one liner from me in 583 posts.
I'll check and feedback.
 
  • #585
Still one of my favourites from Bill

robins thomas said:
What is benefits of STEM Learning Education for kids?
@BillTre. 'So they can learn STEM stuff.'
 
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  • #586
Here you go.
pinball1970 said:
even though I don't think anyone has cited a one liner from me in 583 posts.
 
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  • #587
pinball1970 said:
And I was ..even though I don't think anyone has cited a one liner from me in 583 posts.
I'll check and feedback.
I find it hard to believe that in nearly 2500 posts you haven't said anything noteworthy!
 
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  • #588
PeroK said:
I find it hard to believe that in nearly 2500 posts you haven't said anything noteworthy!
I know in my heart that I am funny.

 
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  • #589
Ha. I had forgotten that guy. He was hilariously un-funny.
 
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  • #590
Frabjous said:
Here you go.
No sympathy quotes please, that is salt in the wound.
 
  • #591
phinds said:
Ha. I had forgotten that guy. He was hilariously un-funny.
Wow he died 2006. Great parts in the Godfather, City Slickers, Harry met Sally and others. I'll leave it there, off topic and all.
Bruno Kirby. Brilliant.
EDIT. Spinal tap cab driver too.
 
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  • #592
Frabjous said:
Waffling is not bravery.
 
  • #593
From a thread where a user is asking about calculating the airflow needed to levitate a small ball...

Baluncore said:
A physicist, capable of solving the problem without experiment, will cost you several hair-driers or blowers per hour.
 
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  • #594
Dale said:
[... geometrized units are ...] convenient for doing general relativity but less convenient for buying bacon ...
 
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  • #595
At the time I literally couldn’t think of any other product that you buy by weight
 
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  • #596
Dale said:
At the time I literally couldn’t think of any other product that you buy by weight
Breakfast cereal.

"Products are sold by weight, not volume. Some settling may occur."
 
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  • #597
I'll always settle for bacon 🥓.
 
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  • #598
Dale said:
At the time I literally couldn’t think of any other product that you buy by weight
Hey, waidaminute, why don't supermarkets have these anymore?

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https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-b...roduce-scale-at-a-grocery-store-17504026.html
 
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  • #599
Some places do.
 
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  • #600
Or this?
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