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The thread discusses various random thoughts and observations, touching on topics such as media programming, personal anecdotes, language use, and mathematical curiosities. The scope includes informal commentary, humor, and reflections on everyday experiences.

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  • Some participants express frustration with the quality of documentaries on channels like the History Channel and National Geographic, suggesting a decline in factual programming.
  • There is a humorous anecdote about discovering a polythene bag obstructing a kitchen extractor fan, leading to a discussion about the clarity of installation manuals.
  • Participants share thoughts on the nature of prime numbers, particularly regarding the status of the number 2 and its implications for mathematical proofs.
  • There are reflections on language use and the reactions to grammatical errors made by native speakers, with some participants sharing their personal responses to such situations.
  • One participant humorously suggests that if 2 were not considered prime, it would complicate the understanding of prime factors in even numbers.

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The discussion contains multiple competing views, particularly regarding the status of the number 2 as a prime and the quality of media programming. No consensus is reached on these topics.

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Participants express varying degrees of skepticism and humor, with some comments reflecting personal experiences and subjective opinions rather than objective analysis.

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Readers interested in informal discussions about media, language, and mathematics may find this thread engaging.

  • #8,671
fresh_42 said:
I hate it, when I am only interested in the second game. Twice. Don't they know how late this will be over here?
If you are talking American football, have you seen the weather forecast?
 
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  • #8,672
caz said:
If you are talking American football, have you seen the weather forecast?
Nope. Will there be snow at Lambeau?
 
  • #8,673
caz said:
If you are talking American football, have you seen the weather forecast?
How about recording it and making sure not to contact those in your circle that may provide spoilers?
 
  • #8,674
fresh_42 said:
I hate it, when I am only interested in the second game. Twice. Don't they know how late this will be over here?
If you are talking American football, have you seen the weather forecast?
fresh_42 said:
Nope. Will there be snow at Lambeau?
45% chance at 10pm. 14° at the start of the game.
 
  • #8,675
WWGD said:
How about recording it and making sure not to contact those in your circle that may provide spoilers?
Makes no sense. I would spoiler myself. The tension is the point, not the football. I do not expect an extraordinarily good game. Maybe tomorrow.
 
  • #8,676
fresh_42 said:
Makes no sense. I would spoiler myself. The tension is the point, not the football. I do not expect an extraordinarily good game. Maybe tomorrow.
Not sure what you mean. I revered to the game itself, not the outcome.
 
  • #8,677
WWGD said:
Not sure what you mean. I revered to the game itself, not the outcome.
Yes, and I said, I wouldn't watch a canned game.
 
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  • #8,678
fresh_42 said:
Yes, and I said, I wouldn't watch a canned game.
Maybe other sports; NBA or MLB have better latency to German time? Maybe the coasts or center?
 
  • #8,679
you might not be anyone's best friend.
 
  • #8,680
@Hamiltonian299792458 I noticed that friendship dynamics changed a ton after school. Nowadays I tend to float between groups based on convenience (lectures, labs, sports, etc.) more than anything else, and move on fairly quickly once our paths diverge. And three of the four people I'd say I know best at the present are international students who aren't even in the country for half the year. I'd say that I haven't had a best friend for about five or more years, but certainly wouldn't view it as a bad thing!

(Might also add that I found it insanely hard to make friends during the first term of university, but it got easier once I started taking myself less seriously and shook off some of the "new environment"-nerves. Perks of being an awkward physics student, right? :oldeyes:)
 
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  • #8,681
fresh_42 said:
Yes, and I said, I wouldn't watch a canned game.
Not even the Fifa cup? I make exceptions there. I just make sure to avoid spoilers.
 
  • #8,682
ergospherical said:
@Hamiltonian299792458 I noticed that friendship dynamics changed a ton after school. Nowadays I tend to float between groups based on convenience (lectures, labs, sports, etc.) more than anything else, and move on fairly quickly once our paths diverge. And three of the four people I'd say I know best at the present are international students who aren't even in the country for half the year. I'd say that I haven't had a best friend for about five or more years, but certainly wouldn't view it as a bad thing!

(Might also add that I found it insanely hard to make friends during the first term of university, but it got easier once I started taking myself less seriously and shook off some of the "new environment"-nerves. Perks of being an awkward physics student, right? :oldeyes:)
Do you, @Hamiltonian299792458 live on campus?

It's helpful towards making friends. And technically, every exam is a take home exam ;).
 
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  • #8,683
WWGD said:
Not even the Fifa cup? I make exceptions there. I just make sure to avoid spoilers.
I guess you haven't watched last night. That was nothing you want to waste the effort of recording on!
 
  • #8,684
fresh_42 said:
I guess you haven't watched last night. That was nothing you want to waste the effort of recording on!
No, I'm only into Baseball. I hear Pizza Hut and Domino's make around 1/3 of their yearly sales during the Super Bowl.
 
  • #8,685
WWGD said:
Do you, @Hamiltonian299792458 live on campus?
I am still in high school, I will go to uni in a couple of months.
WWGD said:
It's helpful towards making friends. And technically, every exam is a take home exam ;).
I'll keep that in mind!

It took me a while to realize Covid and quarantine were affecting my social life and relationships. But I have hopes for college!

Thanks for the advice guys:)
 
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  • #8,686
KC Chiefs 23 Buffalo Bills 21. Go Chiefs. :oldbiggrin:
 
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  • #8,687
dlgoff said:
KC Chiefs 23 Buffalo Bills 21. Go Chiefs. :oldbiggrin:
At least the best game so far among all 4. Guess it will be decided by a FG with 4 seconds to go ...
 
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  • #8,688
dlgoff said:
KC Chiefs 23 Buffalo Bills 21. Go Chiefs. :oldbiggrin:
KC looking good now 26 to 21 6:20 to play. Go Chiefs!
 
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  • #8,689
dlgoff said:
KC Chiefs 23 Buffalo Bills 21. Go Chiefs. :oldbiggrin:
Please include spoiler alerts! I don't watch football but others may.
 
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  • #8,690
dlgoff said:
KC looking good now 26 to 21 6:20 to play. Go Chiefs!
Not easy without a passing defense.
 
  • #8,691
fresh_42 said:
Not easy without a passing defense.
You got that right. :oldcry:
 
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  • #8,692
Thank goodness for Hill. Go Chiefs.
 
  • #8,693
Ok, FG is off the table. At least.
 
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  • #8,694
I think I feel a heart attack coming on!

edit: yep. I had one. KC is out now.
 
  • #8,695
fresh_42 said:
Ok, FG is off the table. At least.
Maybe not. Fingers crossed. 48 yard attempt. Can he do it?
 
  • #8,696
dlgoff said:
48 yard attempt. Can he do it?
Yes he can. Overtime?
 
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  • #8,697
Hopefully, they will not need their defense aka chicken pile again.
 
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  • #8,698
fresh_42 said:
Hopefully, they will not need their defense aka chicken pile again.
Now that was one heck of a game. KC 42 Bills 36. :bow:

People are shooting firework around here.
 
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  • #8,699
Best playoff game ever.
 
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  • #8,700
dlgoff said:
I think I feel a heart attack coming on!

edit: yep. I had one. KC is out now.
My mistake. Yea Chiefs.
 

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