Welcome to Zenmaster99 - Crazy Physicist, Crazy Friend

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The thread serves as a welcome to a new member, Zenmaster99, who is introduced by a friend. The discussion includes light-hearted banter, humorous welcomes, and references to complex physics concepts, particularly related to the motion of polehodes and herpolhodes in the invariable plane. The tone is informal and playful, with various participants engaging in welcoming rituals involving fish and other humorous gestures.

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Main Points Raised

  • Zenmaster99 expresses a desire for clarification on the motion of his polehode and herpolhode, humorously offering to pay for a hamburger in exchange for help.
  • Some participants recall their own experiences with similar concepts during their studies, indicating a shared familiarity with the topic.
  • There are multiple humorous welcomes involving fish, with participants playfully debating the type of fish used and the appropriateness of their welcome gestures.
  • Zenmaster99 mentions pursuing complex topics like fiber bundles, indicating an interest in advanced physics concepts.
  • Participants joke about the upcoming PF gathering and the potential for Zenmaster99 to join, adding a social dimension to the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the light-hearted nature of the welcome and share a playful camaraderie. However, there is no consensus on the specifics of the physics concepts mentioned, and the discussion remains informal and exploratory without resolving any technical details.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes references to advanced physics topics that may not be fully explained, leaving some assumptions and definitions implicit. The humorous nature of the thread may obscure the technical depth of the concepts being referenced.

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Readers interested in informal discussions about physics, community engagement in STEM fields, or those who enjoy light-hearted banter among physics enthusiasts may find this thread appealing.

  • #31
So, of course, I have to ask: whence the fish slapping? Is this the old mIRC funnybutton come back to haunt me (now that I've graduated to XChat and IRSSI ;-)

Astronuc: I will find some cheese, I will find some broccoli, and I will ship them both to you. :) It would appear that Bush Sr. and I have *one* thing in common...

ZM
 
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  • #32
zenmaster99 said:
So, of course, I have to ask: whence the fish slapping?

You've heard of baptism by fryer?
 
  • #33
zenmaster99 said:
Much thanks *bows*

I'll try not to be too dopey. But if someone can illuminate how my polehode rolls around on my herpolhode in the invariable plane, I'd gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.

Or something.

Now that is a Wimpy introduction. :biggrin:


Welcome to the forums.
 
  • #34
zenmaster99 said:
So, of course, I have to ask: whence the fish slapping?ZM
It's something I started a long time ago. Actually, I started offering fish to newcomers, then someone else started hitting them with the fish. (I think), no telling what I'm responsible for, I could have been the first fish whacker. It is now a tradition. :smile:
 
  • #35
Ivan Seeking said:
You've heard of baptism by fryer?

Integral said:
Now that is a Wimpy introduction. :biggrin:


Welcome to the forums.

Ooh, a double groaner! :smile:

Where's Tsu? I think he needs to meet the entire sisterhood.
 
  • #36
She's in lock-up again. [work]
 
  • #37
Welcome, ZM99!111 :biggrin:

Hold still, again.

<THWACK>

We ate the last of the fish in the freezer, but now you have some broccoli. :smile: :biggrin: (Ivan and I ALWAYS have broccoli. We hand it out at Halloween.)

Since you're a (WHAT ARE YOU?? NUTS?!?111 :smile: ) friend of Moonbear's, we'll save you a real special seat on the Turbo RV. :wink: Just bring enough Martini's for all of us on the next trip. Ya? :biggrin:

Just so you can tell me from the rest of the Sisterhood, I'm the Sister with the petite size 7 shoe. :biggrin:
 
  • #38
Tsu! It's good to see your fuzzy face around here again! Glad they let you escape captivity long enough to post. Thank goodness I've already warned him I'm nuts, or else he might be starting to worry by now. :biggrin: He still might be worrying that everyone is confirming it.

Let's see, would that special seat on the Turbo RV be back where the shackles...um, er, I mean where that nifty metal sculpture is? :devil:
 
  • #39
Moonbear said:
Tsu! It's good to see your fuzzy face around here again! Glad they let you escape captivity long enough to post. Thank goodness I've already warned him I'm nuts, or else he might be starting to worry by now. :biggrin: He still might be worrying that everyone is confirming it.

Don't forget to tell him about your Chip 'N Dale obsession!

Oops! Did I just let the cat out of the bag?

o:)

Zz.
 
  • #40
I wonder if Zenmaster99 is as confused as I am right now.
 
  • #41
SticksandStones said:
I wonder if Zenmaster99 is as confused as I am right now.

Nah, he's even more confused...confused enough to hang out with me. :smile:
 
  • #42
Tsu said:
Just so you can tell me from the rest of the Sisterhood, I'm the Sister with the petite size 7 shoe. :biggrin:

Ahh.. Sister Smallfoot makes an appearance at last. Long time no see, sis! Hey, isn't it almost the time of year for fawns and baby skunks to start showing up at your place?
 
  • #43
Math Is Hard said:
Ahh.. Sister Smallfoot makes an appearance at last. Long time no see, sis! Hey, isn't it almost the time of year for fawns and baby skunks to start showing up at your place?
Don't forget the turkeys!

TSU, we need you back here! I miss you! :cry:
 
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  • #44
/Me is glad he is male.:rolleyes:
 
  • #45
Moonbear said:
I think he needs to meet the entire sisterhood.

I have a picture from our last little get-together:
http://barista.media2.org/wp-content/nuns.jpg
 
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  • #46
Walnuts vs. peanuts

I am so glad I've found my fellow nuts. :smile:

Tsu: Yes.
Moonbear: As long as they're fur-lined... o:)
Zapper: So I should learn to speak in a high voice? :wink:
SticksnStones: Hi! Welcome to my world. I'd offer you a seat, but they all seem to have morphed into neutral penguins. :-p
Math Is Hard: Wow! Are any of those bolt-action? :bugeye:

ZM---wondering where to get a habbit (and what ruler is fashionable amongst the modern nun these days?)
 
  • #47
zenmaster99 said:
ZM---wondering where to get a habit (and what ruler is fashionable amongst the modern nun these days?)
Warning - collusion or other fraternization (or is that sororitization?) with the members of the PF sisterhood can be habit forming. :biggrin:
 
  • #48
I don't know if ZM is nuts, but he certainly has a very strong constitution. He didn't turn into a pillar of salt after seeing my Disney office in person.

:)

Zz.
 
  • #49
zenmaster99 said:
ZM---wondering where to get a habbit (and what ruler is fashionable amongst the modern nun these days?)

We're very modern nuns and have long since given up rulers. We prefer laser pointers...just ours are customized to be a bit more powerful than those store-bought ones. :devil:

ZapperZ said:
I don't know if ZM is nuts, but he certainly has a very strong constitution. He didn't turn into a pillar of salt after seeing my Disney office in person.
Hmmm...trying to figure out if that's a good or bad sign. :smile: See, and you thought he wouldn't pass the Disney test. Did he sing It's a Small World for you? :biggrin:
 
  • #50
Moonbear said:
Hmmm...trying to figure out if that's a good or bad sign. :smile: See, and you thought he wouldn't pass the Disney test. Did he sing It's a Small World for you? :biggrin:

Nope, he didn't. In his defense, there was somebody else also who got into see my office (she was utterly shocked!) :)

Zz.
 

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