What is the Forever Flashlight and How Does it Work?

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The discussion revolves around the Forever Flashlight, a device claimed to operate without batteries by utilizing a coil and a magnet to generate power through motion. Participants explore the mechanics of the flashlight, its functionality, and personal anecdotes related to gifts received during the holiday season, with a focus on geeky or nerdy gifts.

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  • One participant describes the Forever Flashlight as having a coil and a magnet that charges a capacitor through shaking, providing light for a limited duration.
  • Others share their experiences with holiday gifts, some expressing disappointment in receiving non-geeky items, while others celebrate their geeky gifts.
  • There is a humorous exchange about the nature of gifts and what qualifies as "geeky," with various participants sharing their thoughts on the definition of a nerd.
  • Some participants challenge the notion of what constitutes a nerd, suggesting that personal interests and activities vary widely.

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Participants generally share a light-hearted tone regarding their gifts, but there is no consensus on the definitions of "nerd" and "geek," leading to multiple competing views on the topic.

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The discussion includes various assumptions about the Forever Flashlight's operation and the subjective nature of gift-giving, which may not be universally applicable.

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Readers interested in innovative gadgets, holiday gift ideas, and discussions surrounding the cultural definitions of nerdiness and geekiness may find this thread engaging.

  • #31
ummm...I've got to say that I've never equated black leather pants with nerds. In fact, the whole idea of a nerd in black leather pants just creeps me out!
The emoticon: translates into sarcasm.
Just lettin you know

Yeah, a nerd in black leather pants scares me too. Especially if the pants are tight.
Maybe Sting isn't really nerd
I deny being a nerd. Our breed prefers the term, "wise guy."
 
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  • #32
Ooh ooh, I got a good one.

Last year I got a boxed set of Stephen Hawkings, Universe in a Nutshell, and, The Illustrated A Brief History of Time.

The nerdy part is that I was so exited I thought I would wet my pants. Also got a Palm Pilot handheld computer with the same reaction.
 
  • #33
Nerd is a diminishing word. Geeky is more like it
 
  • #34
For your other career as a rock star?

maybe

For gettin down at the disco tech?

no

the whole idea of a nerd in black leather pants just creeps me out!

Tell me your definition of "nerd" and we'll see from there.

I've done all the "nerdy" things wearing leather pants:
- I've explained to a group of freshman on how to approximate e.
- I've showed how to work a related rates problem.
- I've worked on a Differential Equations project
- I've programmed
- I've composed a practice Physics exam for the department I work for.

But it all depends on your definition of "nerd"

Yeah, a nerd in black leather pants scares me too. Especially if the pants are tight

Too tight cuts off circulation. Wouldn't want that! :wink:

Maybe Sting isn't really nerd

Again, it all depends on your definition of "nerd"

Not only that, but it's not that I wear a button shirt with pocket protectors and 16+ pens and a calculator WITH leather pants (that's just freaky).
 
  • #35
Oh yeah, I've got a few more things for Christmas.

$200 to buy more books, A Rage Against the Machine VHS, and a Spongebob Squarepants stuffed doll.
 
  • #36
Originally posted by Sting




I've done all the "nerdy" things wearing leather pants:
- I've explained to a group of freshman on how to approximate e.
- I've showed how to work a related rates problem.
- I've worked on a Differential Equations project
- I've programmed
- I've composed a practice Physics exam for the department I work for.


But I thought you taught English back when you were Gordon Sumner?

Njorl
 
  • #37
But I thought you taught English back when you were Gordon Sumner?

Wrong Sting and English is my least favorite subject.
 
  • #38
Originally posted by Sting
Tell me your definition of "nerd" and we'll see from there.

Well, have you ever seen the OLD SNL's with Guilda Radner as Lisa Lupner and Bill Murray as her boyfriend, Todd? Do you remember how Todd dressed? That would be one of many definitions of a nerd.

Here's another one. Ya know Ivan? ...

Not only that, but it's not that I wear a button shirt with pocket protectors and 16+ pens and a calculator WITH leather pants (that's just freaky).

Oh, thank God! That WOULD be freaky.
 
  • #39
Somehow I've got this image of Steve Urkel in leather pants in my mind..
 
  • #40
Originally posted by Monique
Somehow I've got this image of Steve Urkel in leather pants in my mind..
 

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