What are some must-read threads in PF's General Discussion?

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The discussion highlights the nostalgia and creativity within the Physics Forums community, particularly in the General Discussion section. Members reminisce about classic threads that showcase humor, creativity, and memorable storytelling. Several notable threads are mentioned, including amusing anecdotes about mishaps, such as burning carpet with a soda bottle, and various light-hearted debates and storytelling threads. The community expresses a desire to revisit and celebrate these entertaining discussions, suggesting that they provide a sense of connection and enjoyment for both new and long-time members. The conversation emphasizes the importance of preserving these classic threads for future enjoyment and engagement.
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Querents Truths Revealedhttps://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=34701http://www

This was a fortune telling thread from holly.

Querents Truths Revealed
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=34701

Supper
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=34123

Help Name Chroot-Monique's Love-Childs, Please
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=35483

Help name seven baby skunks, please
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=33062

How to give pills to your cat or dog
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=35487

Help name 78,216 little black ants, please
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=34764

I'm Bored.
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=35063
 
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Thanks for the memories, Evo. Those were fun times!
 
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Dave's Tragic Life - Tell us what you know.

A storytelling thread thanks to three of our "gurus" Les Sleeth, Moonbear and tribdog...what sick and twisted minds... :biggrin:

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=56910
 
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When you realize that several prominent posters in the General Discussion forum actually changed their Avatars into nuns as a result of this thread, I feel this should definitely be added to the classics list. Also the great nun photos submitted by Ivan, the dancer submitted by polyb, etc. definitely classic stuff (check out page 25)

"Why I think I am the Perfect Man for Evo"
 
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Here is a thread where PF members got into a rhyme off.

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=55088

I have to add these two threads.

The first one started out innocently enough with a quiz to detect "Are you a nerd" Needless to say, it didn't take long before everyone turned into a pirate. :rolleyes: https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=64484

This next one may be the thread to end all threads, except that we can't seem to end it. https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=63689

Then the thread was kidnapped by Nerd Pirates and Artman had to rescue the thread by coming up with a song. :approve:

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=69557
 
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Evo said:
A lot of people are new to PF and General Discussion. We have some very creative people here and I think some of the better threads deserve another look. I will be posting some of my favorites here.

Anyone that remembers a great thread, let me know.

Here's the first.

Patent # 4,669,216

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=21807&highlight=mouse
I've only just begun (sounds like a song, eh?) to check these out--so far I enjoyed this the most. I think Ivan and others should write for "The Onion" and other such offerings... :smile:
 
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A new classic comes to mind at the tiki bar.
 
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To prevent chat, I am locking the thread. If you have threads you wish to add, please pm to me and I will add.
 
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https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=79028 is a modern day classic. (Warning: May cause prodigious keyboard spraying. Read at your own risk.)
 
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Movies by PF members. These are great!

Moonbear made this movie about out PF 2005/2006 New Year's Eve Party, Math Is Hard was sick, I had no where to go, Ivan Seeking was getting bloated on Near Beer and tippling in his secret closet of hoarded Nyquil while his lovely wife Tsu was stranded at an airport, not to mention tribdog and his HUGE Honey Baked ham. http://mm.dfilm.com/mm2s/mm_route.php?id=2760130"

Tribdog made this tribute to Moonbear and ZapperZ's January 2006 trip to Disney World - ]http://mm.dfilm.com/mm2s/mm_route.php?id=2760109"

Yomama agreed I was boring :frown: and features a really tiny Zz :-p http://mm.dfilm.com/mm2s/mm_route.php?id=2760094"

Math Is Hard was able to obtain rare film footage of one of zooby's dates. :bugeye: http://mm.dfilm.com/mm2s/mm_route.php?id=2760129"

Gale managed to turn back time and join our PF New Year's Party after all :smile: http://mm.dfilm.com/mm2s/mm_route.php?id=2760948"
 
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Ouabache said:
Before these threads get pushed too far aside (or worse dumped into the bit bucket to make room for more threads), I propose to assemble them together, perhaps in a place like Classic Discussion Threads.

They are quite entertaining reading and had me laughing :smile: reading some of our PF members reminiscences. I recall most of these shows too..
Cartoons
by wolram 12/4/2004
The Best of TV
by Ivan Seeking 12/30/2004
Old TV Shows
by Ivan Seeking 3/26/2005
I have added this at Oubache's request.
 
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Read now, because it's being set free, it will no longer be stickied (unless a lot of you insist it stays., we can add other threads you think are worthy of keeping).

These are some really creative and hysterically funny threads. I am unlocking for feedback. ENJOY!
 

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