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FeDeX_LaTeX said:
Good, it boils my blood when people think to make a joke about such a thing and find a two minute silence amusing.
My Wife is an 11: Today is 11/11/11!
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the significance of the date 11/11/11, including personal anecdotes, cultural references, and trivia related to this unique date. Participants share experiences, reflections, and humor surrounding the occasion, as well as its implications for future dates.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Conceptual clarification
- Debate/contested
- Meta-discussion
Main Points Raised
- Some participants celebrate the date as a special occasion, referencing personal milestones like name days.
- Others mention the significance of the time 11:11 on this date, with some expressing disappointment at missing it.
- A few participants discuss the concept of "binary days" and the uniqueness of such dates, including future dates like 12/12/12.
- There are references to cultural practices, such as the start of Carnival at 11:11 hours.
- Some participants express confusion over date formats and the implications of international standards versus local customs.
- Discussion includes humorous anecdotes about remembrance and silence observed on this date, contrasting with light-hearted comments about trivial matters.
- Participants share personal stories and reflections on family, including a photo of ducks and their significance.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
The discussion includes multiple competing views regarding the significance of the date and time, as well as differing opinions on the appropriateness of humor during solemn moments. There is no consensus on the interpretation of the date format.
Contextual Notes
Participants reference various cultural practices and personal experiences, which may not be universally understood. The discussion reflects a mix of serious and light-hearted tones, with some comments potentially being seen as insensitive in the context of remembrance.
Who May Find This Useful
Readers interested in cultural significance of dates, personal anecdotes related to unique calendar events, or discussions on date formatting may find this thread engaging.
Good, it boils my blood when people think to make a joke about such a thing and find a two minute silence amusing.
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Two great families Chi Meson.
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I was doing my weekly supermarket shop at about 12:30 local time today, and there was an old guy pushing his trolley around in his "sunday best" black suit, a military beret, and about 15 war medals pinned to his chest. I guess he had stopped off on his way home from a local remembrance parade.
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Not the least of which because the world will have ended.Evo said:
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DoggerDan
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Me, too! But I missed it...
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