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The thread appears to be a light-hearted and humorous celebration of the new era following a perceived apocalyptic event, with participants sharing their thoughts on science, cultural references, and personal anecdotes related to the theme of survival and new beginnings.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express a sense of relief and humor regarding the survival of the apocalypse, suggesting a celebratory atmosphere.
  • There are references to various apocalyptic predictions and cultural phenomena, with some participants reflecting on their experiences with past end-of-the-world scenarios.
  • One participant humorously suggests that the survival of humanity indicates successful intervention by a secret agency against an alien invasion.
  • Several comments play with the concept of "half" in a humorous manner, indicating a light-hearted take on the theme of completeness and existence.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a humorous and light-hearted agreement on the absurdity of apocalyptic predictions, though there are varying interpretations of what survival means and the implications of past predictions.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes a mix of personal anecdotes, cultural references, and humor, which may not directly relate to scientific discourse but reflects a community engagement with the concept of survival and new beginnings.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in light-hearted discussions about cultural phenomena, humor related to apocalyptic themes, and community engagement in science-related topics may find this thread enjoyable.

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Hello all!
Welcome to the new "not explodypocalypsed" world!
Have a seat, take your coat off, and let's get down to the business of discussing SCIENCE!
 
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Happy New Baktun!
 
I'm celebrating with a Jimmy Johns Italian Nightclub.
 
Seems like just yesterday it was a new millennium. Now, a new Baktun. I have half a mind to take a shower.
 
I just have half a mind. The apocalypticon caused the other half to go to Florida. I half-think so anyway.
 
jim mcnamara said:
I just have half a mind. The apocalypticon caused the other half to go to Florida. I half-think so anyway.

Half of mine is here, half of mine is there, and half of mine is everywhere!
 
I used to have vast ideas. Now they're just half-vast.
 
Jimmy Snyder said:
I used to have vast ideas. Now they're just half-vast.

Like a flag at half-mast Jimmy.
*salute*
 
All this apocalypse stuff has made me grumpy.
 
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phinds said:
All this apocalypse stuff has made me grumpy.

Grumpy Phinds needs a bone.

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jedishrfu said:
Every day is like a new day.

That's because they separate out the grunge in a centrifuge before they reuse them.
 
  • #13
Drakkith said:
Grumpy Phinds needs a bone.

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I need a grumpy dog to keep Duke company.
 
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Hello.
 
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Nooo. You don't get it. The fact that we are still alive means that the guys back in *insert name of popular secret agency* manged to prevent the alien invasion. We should pay our respects to those who were martyred defending our planet.
 
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As ends of the world (EOTW) go, and I've suffered through quite a few of them, this time promised to be one of the best. Not only was there the Mayan prediction, but also, Nibiru, the Bible, the Bible Code, Nostradamus, Gangnam Style, and the galactic alignment all came together to make an EOTW prophesy for the ages. The outcome was disappointing. Of course, you can't expect to compete with the Hale-Bopp EOTW with those suicides. But even the Harold Camping EOTWs were better.
 
  • #18
mishrashubham said:
Nooo. You don't get it. The fact that we are still alive means that the guys back in *insert name of popular secret agency* manged to prevent the alien invasion. We should pay our respects to those who were martyred defending our planet.

The Adjustment Bureau
 

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