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The thread features a welcoming exchange among members of the Physics Forums community, focusing on the introduction of a new member, Lateralus, and light-hearted discussions about favorite fish and the concept of a "PF Sisterhood." The conversation includes informal greetings, personal anecdotes, and playful banter, reflecting a sense of community and camaraderie.

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  • Lateralus introduces himself as a newcomer interested in Electrical Engineering and Applied Mathematics.
  • Several members welcome Lateralus and encourage participation in the forum.
  • Participants engage in a playful discussion about favorite fish, with mentions of seared ahi and Tylochromis lateralis.
  • The concept of a "PF Sisterhood" is introduced, with questions about its existence and purpose, as well as humorous speculation about membership criteria.
  • A member claims to be the "ring leader" of the Sisterhood and lists names of current members, noting shoe size as a humorous qualification.
  • There is a light-hearted inquiry into the purpose of the Sisterhood and a playful acknowledgment of potential secrecy surrounding it.

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I've decided to register after a few visits to this wonderful site. I recently have returned to school (took me 10 years to figure out what I wanted to do:redface:) for undergraduate studies in Electrical Engineering and/or Applied Mathematics.

The members of this forum seem to be extremely helpful, and I hope to contribute as I learn. I am very excited to have found such a wonderful community with whom I can share my passion(s)!:biggrin:
 
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Welcome to PF, Lateralus, I hope you enjoy it here!
 
Welcome fellow newcomer!

Jump into the soup!
 
What's your favorite fish Lateralus? o:)
 
Evo said:
What's your favorite fish Lateralus? o:)

What an interesting question!

For my money, I don't know that it gets any better than a good seared ahi (sesame crust) on top of some mixed greens - white rice one the side. :smile:
 
Lateralus. said:
What an interesting question!

For my money, I don't know that it gets any better than a good seared ahi (sesame crust) on top of some mixed greens - white rice one the side. :smile:
Ooh that does sound good. Doesn't get you out of the PF fish whacking initiation though. :biggrin:

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Hmm I believe the question was never answered. So let's say the favorite fish is probably the Tylochromis lateralis

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Evo said:
Ooh that does sound good. Doesn't get you out of the PF fish whacking initiation though. :biggrin:

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Evo, have you every played Ultimate Fishbee? I think you might like it.
 
Evo said:
Ooh that does sound good. Doesn't get you out of the PF fish whacking initiation though. :biggrin:

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:smile: I should not have picked such a massive fish!

Andre said:
Hmm I believe the question was never answered. So let's say the favorite fish is probably the Tylochromis lateralis

Tylat_u0.jpg

Much less painful than the Ahi tuna, I'd imagine. Excellent name as well! :approve:
 
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Evo said:
Ooh that does sound good. Doesn't get you out of the PF fish whacking initiation though. :biggrin:

fishslaprk7.gif

Hahaahaaaaaaaaa, I like that one! Soon enough Lateralus.'ll be whacking new PFers with fishes :biggrin:>>>>>>>>>> Welcome to PF :)




Lucky me, I haven't been whacked by one! Hmmmm, I wonder why?
 
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Welcome Lateralus! Also, welcome Average Joe!
 
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drizzle said:
Hahaahaaaaaaaaa, I like that one! Soon enough Lateralus.'ll be whacking new PFers with fishes :biggrin:>>>>>>>>>> Welcome to PF :)




Lucky me, I haven't been whacked by one! Hmmmm, I wonder why?

I believe this procedure is exclusive to the PF Sisterhood, if my research is correct. I wasn't sure what was going on until I viewed AverageJoe's thread and found some subtle clues.
 
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Lateralus. said:
I believe this procedure is exclusive to the PF Sisterhood, if my research is correct.

How do you know we actually have a PF Sisterhood? :biggrin:
 
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Lateralus. said:
https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=2538454&postcount=15

The above post inspired me to do a site search of this forum, with the term 'Sisterhood', using google. Although most of the posts mentioning the Sisterhood were fairly old, I did not see any information about it no longer being around, only that it was https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=122526". I would guess that Evo is/was a member?
I am the ring leader.

New sisters added since your well researched thread are Lisab, GeorginaS, Drizzle, mcknia, ~christina~ & physicsgirlPHD, that I can remember off hand, although the shoe sizes of some have not yet been verified (exceptions have been made), the original sisters all wore a size 8 shoe except Tsu.
 
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Evo said:
I am the ring leader.

New sisters added since your well researched thread are Lisab, GeorginaS, Drizzle, mcknia, ~christina~ & physicsgirlPHD, that I can remember off hand, although the shoe sizes of some have not yet been verified (exceptions have been made), the original sisters all wore a size 8 shoe except Tsu.

Interesting!

Is shoe size the primary qualifying characteristic for admission? What is the Sisterhood's purpose?

Maybe I am stepping into classified information. I am half-expecting to receive the "I'd tell you, but then I'd have to kill you" line. :smile:

At any rate, thanks for the warm welcome! :smile:
 
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here's a good album:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/0f/Tool-lateralus-album.jpg
 
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