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The discussion centers on the splitting of larger threads to alleviate server load, with a focus on the continuation of a previous thread. Participants engage in light-hearted banter, celebrating a trivia quiz and discussing various topics, including creativity, humor, and personal anecdotes. One member shares a humorous proposal joke involving a "trivial ring," leading to a deeper conversation about mathematical concepts and the nature of "nothing." The conversation shifts to personal experiences, including frustrations with the medical system following a wisdom tooth extraction, highlighting issues with prescription management and insurance complications. Members express their opinions on dental practices, particularly the necessity of wisdom tooth removal, with some viewing it as a financial racket unless there are complications. Overall, the thread reflects a mix of humor, personal stories, and commentary on broader societal issues, maintaining a casual and engaging tone throughout.
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DataGG said:
I laughed with this exchange. Posting here as others might find it funny as well:

[DataGG] 5:50 pm: I want a goddamn dog
[DataGG] 5:50 pm: but they're so expensive to maintain
[DataGG] 5:51 pm: =((
[General Chat]: Rocket50 has left at 5:51 pm
[fluidistic] 5:51 pm: what about a bonsai

I have about 12,000 hours of saved up, very inspirational, and wisdom filled chat logs, but nothing that compares to fluidistic's above response.
 
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high schoolers are basically the Khmer Rouge with backpacks and skateboards

Just read that on FB on a friends timeline.

I thought it was appropriately random.
 
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DataGG said:
I laughed with this exchange. Posting here as others might find it funny as well:

[DataGG] 5:50 pm: I want a goddamn dog
[DataGG] 5:50 pm: but they're so expensive to maintain
[DataGG] 5:51 pm: =((
[General Chat]: Rocket50 has left at 5:51 pm
[fluidistic] 5:51 pm: what about a bonsai

You should look into volunteering at a dog shelter, to scratch that dog-itch you have.

And what are your thoughts on bonsai, anyway?
 
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Ugh.

Just tried to open a new tube of super glue (cyanoacrylate). But it had really low viscosity, and it was under pressure (why??), so as soon as the foil was punctured it went all over my hands!

No, I didn't glue anybody parts to any other body parts. But now my skin is all coated, cracking, and tight :frown:.
 
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Nail polish remover works to some extent, the rest can usually be taken out by a nail file.
 
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lisab said:
Ugh.

Just tried to open a new tube of super glue (cyanoacrylate). But it had really low viscosity, and it was under pressure (why??), so as soon as the foil was punctured it went all over my hands!

No, I didn't glue anybody parts to any other body parts. But now my skin is all coated, cracking, and tight :frown:.
I buy it in the little bottle:

http://www.supergluecorp.com/super-glue/-original-super-glue®/super-glue-spill-resistant-bottle

This is better than the tubes in many ways. You can often find it in these little bottles at dollar stores; a two-pack for a dollar.
 
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I had a terrible superglue accident when I was nine, to this day I cannot stand the smell of superglue.
 
  • #1,389
I think you'll need a mask, a pair of gloves, and eye glasses while working with super glues then. bhuhahah :biggrin:
 
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I never found superglue very useful.
 
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dlgoff said:
I never found superglue very useful.

I use it to glue short colored pencil stubs onto fresh colored pencils. Forward to 1:22



Colored pencils are pretty expensive and it's irritating when you can't use those last couple inches just because you can't hold them well. That last length can represent about 35 cents if you paid full price in an art store. Gluing the last bit onto the next one allows you to just about use the whole length.
 
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Now that would be useful.
 
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English is not my first language. That's why...

How I think I speak English: Good evening. My name is Lord Falcon, son of Lord Henry the Fifth and Lady Josephine, Duchess of Noble Island from La Lune. It is an unbearable honor to meet you here. Allow me to greet your commemorable precense with some of my best wine. I presently apologize if you find my humble mansion not up to your respectable standards.

How I really speak English: Yo, my name is Jumble Tumble. What's yours?

We should have a thread for Classy Talking. It would be fun...
 
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Psinter said:
English is not my first language. That's why...

How I think I speak English: Good evening. My name is Lord Falcon, son of Lord Henry the Fifth and Lady Josephine, Duchess of Noble Island from La Lune. It is an unbearable honor to meet you here. Allow me to greet your commemorable precense with some of my best wine. I presently apologize if you find my humble mansion not up to your respectable standards.

How I really speak English: Yo, my name is Jumble Tumble. What's yours?

We should have a thread for Classy Talking. It would be fun...

Reminds me of a good friend I had who was Czech. When she first moved here, she would meet new people with "How do you do?". She thought the amused looks were because she was saying it wrong, so she slowed it down and eee-nun-cee-ate-ed ev-err-ee sill-ah-bil to the best of her abilities.

(Btw no one ever says "How do you do" since...oh maybe 1970.)
 
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:biggrin: Very useful, I'd really love to see a thread that sums up all modern and classic ways of speaking English.
 
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lisab said:
(Btw no one ever says "How do you do" since...oh maybe 1970.)

Ouch, that's embarrassing. I still occasionally use that one or "Nice/Pleased to meet you." when introduced to someone.

I've been avoiding "wassup" and "how's it hanging." Should I go with those instead?
 
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lisab said:
Reminds me of a good friend I had who was Czech. When she first moved here, she would meet new people with "How do you do?". She thought the amused looks were because she was saying it wrong, so she slowed it down and eee-nun-cee-ate-ed ev-err-ee sill-ah-bil to the best of her abilities.

(Btw no one ever says "How do you do" since...oh maybe 1970.)

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I still say "how do you do".
 
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Evo said:
I still say "how do you do".

*Hugs* Hurray! I'm not alone!
 
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I say, "Nice to meet you." If it's a little more formal, I modify it slightly to, "Pleased to meet you."
 
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What's up?
 
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nuuskur said:
What's up?

something. And I don't know what that something is either. But I'm sure it is up. We need to know it.
 
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zoobyshoe said:
Public Seating Rule #1: pick the remaining seat which is farthest from all presently seated.

All reasonable people know this at birth.

I always get conflicted whenever I'm sitting in the bus in the middle of two people when one person suddenly leaves. If I scoot over, the person beside me will think I'm somehow repulsed by them and if I don't it will be very awkward sitting next to them when there's a free seat besides me. This gets especially bad if the person is overweight.

What do you guys do?
 
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beamthegreat said:
I always get conflicted whenever I'm sitting in the bus in the middle of two people when one person suddenly leaves. If I scoot over, the person beside me will think I'm somehow repulsed by them and if I don't it will be very awkward sitting next to them when there's a free seat besides me. This gets especially bad if the person is overweight.

What do you guys do?

I scoot over. I don't believe the other person will think you are repulsed by them. They most likely would do the same thing. Like zooby said, it's natural. It's a bit more weird if you didn't move. I would want you to scoot over...unless you're really hot, or I'm cold, or scared and lonely...

You could always perform a trial of experiments. Try moving away, moving closer, staying in the same spot, sitting on their lap, etc. Record the results.

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Seat’s Taken! A Study of Antisocial Traveler Behavior
 
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lisab said:
Reminds me of a good friend I had who was Czech. When she first moved here, she would meet new people with "How do you do?". She thought the amused looks were because she was saying it wrong, so she slowed it down and eee-nun-cee-ate-ed ev-err-ee sill-ah-bil to the best of her abilities.

(Btw no one ever says "How do you do" since...oh maybe 1970.)
Hihi. That's rich. She is a royal lady! ヽ(^。^)丿
 
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nuuskur said:
What's up?

Up, I believe is the direction normal to the ground and away from it.
It also happens to be the name of an animated movie directed by Pete Docter.
 
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Some of the posts I run across at PF are so funny, it makes me cry.

I tinkered with voodoo once. All the people I cursed are still alive. Perhaps I should not have used a frozen chicken. On the other hand, perhaps voodoo does not work as advertised . . . That is an appealing alternative explanation. If anyone cares to prove me wrong . . . put a curse on me now. If I don't post by next friday . . . I concede.

:smile: :cry: :smile:
 
  • #1,408
I want a bunny so badly right now. If I could have it I would give it lots and lots of love... and food. (Ɔ ˘⌣˘)♥/(・ × ・)\
 
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Psinter said:
I want a bunny so badly right now. If I could have it I would give it lots and lots of love... and food. (Ɔ ˘⌣˘)♥/(・ × ・)\

Fun fact: Bunnies eat their own poop for better digestion.
 

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