Is it time for Random Thoughts - Part 4?

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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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drizzle said:
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I agree. %@#%!#!@^!
 
  • #253
drizzle said:
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dlgoff said:
I agree. %@#%!#!@^!

And it's only Tuesday.
 
  • #254
lisab said:
And it's only Tuesday.

Wait until you have to see what I have to say about Wednesday... :cry:
 
  • #255
Well, hello!
 
  • #256
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You didn't miss much (well, except a psych-quiz saying I'm a psychopath :smile:)
 
  • #257
Enigman said:
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You didn't miss much (well, except a psych-quiz saying I'm a psychopath :smile:)

Psychopaths get a really bad rap these days.
They're not all cannibalistic serial killers.
 
  • #258
HomogenousCow said:
Psychopaths get a really bad rap these days.
They're not all cannibalistic serial killers.

Right - some are vegetarians.
 
  • #259
lisab said:
Right - some are vegetarians.

I'm planning to be a vegetarian:rolleyes:
 
  • #260
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shake in your boots, you vegetarians and vegans
 
  • #261
My subdivision is right across the street from a metro station. We have limited visitor parking and every year some resident gets the brilliant idea that they can give their visitor pass to a friend so that they can park in the subdivision and avoid paying for parking while they take the metro to work. I really get tired of reporting people to the HOA manager but, if I let it go, others will get the same idea. A few years ago, it was so bad that all of the 'visitor' parking was taken by 9am. Time to thin the herd again.
 
  • #262
Enigman said:
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You didn't miss much (well, except a psych-quiz saying I'm a psychopath :smile:)

Well, I wasn't really gone gone, just kind of quiet (and busy). My contributions included a joke about Walter Rudin on the science jokes thread. :)

-Dave K
 
  • #263
Glad to see you again Dave!
 
  • #264
Yesterday we had baby blackbirds and baby robins (both European, of course) in our sunny back garden being fed by frantic parents, who were trying to keep them hidden. Today things were quieter and I later found two baby blackbirds drowned in rainwater which had filled up an old wheelbarrow behind our shed during the recent wet months.
:cry:

I had thought of emptying out the water but never got round to it. It never occurred to me that young birds could drown in it.

Update: Followed baby bird sounds and found another young blackbird still OK, being fed.
 
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I went to the library to get a book of Keats' poetry, found it, reached out to take it, got distracted, saw another book and then another and another, repeated and rinsed till I somehow reached the brain teaser section and found myself holding a book (finally) called "Another fine math you have got me into". ...And I'm hooked.
[rhetoric]Who knew towers of hanoi and Sierpinski triangles were related? [/rhetoric]
 
  • #266
Sitting with someone who claims to be the grand nephew of the people who occupied the Oppenheimer House for about 50 years. I did not know there was an Oppenheimer House.

I think he's legit. He knows their names.

as he watches me type this :-p
 
  • #267
Got the news I passed my qualifying exam today - such a big relief! Now the only real obstacle between me and a PhD is a few years and a lot of hard work. :cool:
 
  • #268
OmCheeto said:
Sitting with someone who claims to be the grand nephew of the people who occupied the Oppenheimer House for about 50 years. I did not know there was an Oppenheimer House.

I think he's legit. He knows their names.

as he watches me type this :-p


That was the landmark I was thinking of. It's your turn.?:confused: what day is it anyway? I usually get confused on Fridays. Today isn't Friday is it?? Oppenheimer was a friend of mine and believe me senator you are no Oppenheimer.

Oh I know what is wrong I spent the afternoon with my two grandsons.
 
  • #269
I finally got a new phone yesterday. I didn't realize how awful my old one was until I set this up.
 
  • #270
Got my nokia 3310, nothing is superior to it.
 
  • #271
I miss my 3310. A friend was showing me the price of old phones on eBay the other day and I was shocked. Some are now collectors items and sell for £100+.
 
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I hate subjectives.
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Enigman said:
I hate subjectives.
moronic oxymoron intended[/color][/size]​
In which respect?
 
  • #274
Today, I attempted to make chicken soup.

The result though, was chicken flavored mashed potatoes.

I was going to post this in the food thread, but decided it was too random.
 
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Ripley said:
In which respect?

In dis-respect.
 
  • #276
You aren't objective if you hate subjectives *smartass alert* :D
 
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lendav_rott said:
You aren't objective if you hate subjectives *smartass alert* :D
And hence the (white) small print:
Enigman said:
I hate subjectives.
moronic oxymoron intended[/color][/size]​
 
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Need I say more?
 
  • #279
dkotschessaa said:
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Need I say more?

:confused:

Did he change his name again?

Snoop Bunn?

:confused:
 
  • #280
Need more puzzles.
 
  • #281
I'm happy to say that my brother and I have reunited after close to 30 years.
 
  • #282
Good to hear Evo. :)
 
  • #283
Enigman said:
Need more puzzles.

Need less puzzles.
 
  • #284
Evo said:
I'm happy to say that my brother and I have reunited after close to 30 years.

I'm happy to see you happy :)
 
  • #285
Borek said:
I'm happy to see you happy :)
Thank you Borek, that makes me happy. :smile:
 
  • #286
Evo said:
Thank you Borek, that makes me happy. :smile:

I am also happy that everybody is happy. And I'm happy as long as no-one is playing that song...

-Davek
 
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dkotschessaa said:
I am also happy that everybody is happy. And I'm happy as long as no-one is playing that song...

-Davek
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  • #288
Ugh, facebook, it's so hard to like you. And now you play video automatically !

Is there a way to turn off this "feature"?
 
  • #289
I am going to ...shoot somebody.. Some school kid was walking along , then crossed the road while she had a red light. Ok, wouldn't be so bad, BUT she was facefirst in her smartphone and when I stopped, got out of the car and asked WHAT THE HELLLLL, she was like, Hey mister, I'm tweeting alright, what's your problem?? ...

I am...going to...HANG MYSELF! goddamn kids doing ma head in!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IY0sxSbh4Y
 
  • #290
Unfortunately she sounds like the next Darwin award.
 
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lendav_rott said:
I am going to ...shoot somebody.. Some school kid was walking along , then crossed the road while she had a red light. Ok, wouldn't be so bad, BUT she was facefirst in her smartphone and when I stopped, got out of the car and asked WHAT THE HELLLLL, she was like, Hey mister, I'm tweeting alright, what's your problem?? ...

I am...going to...HANG MYSELF! goddamn kids doing ma head in!
...

I recently posted about a very similar experience, but can't seem to find it. It may be on FB.


dressed like a ninja
on a dark rainy night
dawdling across a poorly lit street
texting
splat​

The only reason I didn't run the ninja over was because I saw the glow of their stupidphone.

ps. It was not a school kid. hmmmm... I've heard of suicide by cop, and think this may be a new alternative method.
 
  • #295
I just LOVE software upgrades. Got a new PC, downloaded the latest version of my favorite text editor, trashed about 150 files before noticing there was a problem (one of its good features is you can do search and replace on lots of files simultaneously).

It turned out they have "enhanced" the syntax of regular expressions. You don't get any new functionality, but to comply with the Outer Mongolian Yak Herders' latest standards for yurt design (or something similar), the meanings of ( ) and \( \) have been swapped over.

So now I have to go back through my entire collection of customized editing macros and change them - the new version was smart enough to import them from the previous version, but not smart enough to change them so they still work. :mad:
 
  • #296
Does anyone else find it difficult to befriend people who absolutely despise mathematics and science?
 
  • #297
I find it almost impossible to befriend Any-one.
-but Any-one always had a bad attitude, I always liked No-one much better​
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  • #298
HomogenousCow said:
Does anyone else find it difficult to befriend people who absolutely despise mathematics and science?

Back in school, yes, because I thought I was smart then. Now I know I'm stupid, so my "standards" are lowered :D

The only reason I didn't run the ninja over was because I saw the glow of their stupidphone.
When I next see such an opportunity, I don't care..someone needs to learn some time :devil: I mean it's obvious that they don't care, why should I then? :mad: And if I hit someone, I'll make sure I did a good job of it and reverse back over just in case.
 
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I picked up my deceased dog Chacha's ashes today. Beautifully done in a dark mahogany box with a bronze clasp, the ashes are held in a silk organza bag tied with satin ribbons, they included a memorial cast paw print and a lovely certificate with her information. The vet sent me a beautiful card and everyone there wrote a small note about their memories of her, (since she was so ill, she was there a lot) they went above and beyond taking care of her special needs and never charged extra for the double personnel and time they needed to take with her so as not to stress her heart. Good people, very good people. All I had to do when I called was say, "this is Chacha's mom" and they'd say "hi Evo, how is her cough?"

She's next to the Fruit Bat now.

I want to thank all of the wonderful members that have given their condolences, it's meant a lot.
 
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  • #300
That's sweet Evo. Chacha will be missed.
 
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