How Black Holes Work: The Onion Explains

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around an article by The Onion that humorously explains black holes. Participants share their opinions on the quality and effectiveness of the article's presentation.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express disappointment with the article, suggesting that The Onion has produced better content in the past.
  • Others appreciate the step-by-step approach taken by The Onion in explaining black holes, finding it interesting.
  • A humorous comment is made about the writers of The Onion being lost in the spacetime fabric, adding a light-hearted tone to the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express differing opinions on the quality of The Onion's work, indicating a lack of consensus on its effectiveness.

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Meh. The Onion has done better work.
 
phinds said:
Meh. The Onion has done better work.

Forgive them. Their best writers snagged a pen on the spacetime fabric and were never seen again.
 

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