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It's one of the few chances there are to hit on other physicists. You're so hot you make plasma look like liquid nitrogen
What kind of parties do you guys have?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the types of parties that physicists, mathematicians, and engineers attend, exploring various social activities, drinking habits, and unique party themes. Participants share personal anecdotes and cultural observations related to gatherings within the STEM community.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants mention that drinking is a common activity at parties, with games like Mao and Texas Hold Em being played.
- There are claims that physicists excel at pool, while engineers are characterized as primarily drinking.
- A participant humorously suggests that physicists are the best pool players "only in theory."
- One participant describes a party where they watched a movie and had pizza, noting the behavior of physics grad students compared to undergrads.
- Another participant recalls themed parties from their past, such as "porn and 40s" parties and "punch parties," where entry required bringing a drink.
- There are mentions of alternative party activities, such as watching TV shows about Mars exploration and engaging in star-themed games.
- Some participants express a desire for more engaging social interactions, contrasting their experiences with those of others.
- One participant reflects on their past experiences with parties in the late 1960s and early 1970s, highlighting a different social dynamic.
- Another participant suggests that physicists could learn from biologists about how to throw better parties.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a range of views on the nature of parties among scientists, with no clear consensus on what constitutes a typical gathering. Some find the activities described to be lacking excitement, while others share fond memories of unique party themes and social interactions.
Contextual Notes
Participants' descriptions of parties are influenced by personal experiences and cultural backgrounds, leading to varying interpretations of what makes a party enjoyable or engaging.
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lol, it is normal to a physicist to get drunk (I mean not too drunk) once a week?
Neumann had a great social life.
Neumann had a great social life.
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physicists are people who think it is cool to serve pure alcohol at parties, with maybe grapefruit juice, as i recall.
mathematicians on the other hand as i have mentioned hardly know what parties are.
mathematicians on the other hand as i have mentioned hardly know what parties are.
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radou
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Loren Booda said:
Sounds familiar, except for the girlfriend part. I'm 23.
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Chi Meson
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All my parties look like this
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mathwonk said:
That doesn't mean we don't drink though...
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Is this another thread where the small band of non-partiers has to defend themselves against the partiers?ice109 said:
I hate parties.
Especially ones with drinking, and, well, other things
I favor other forms of social interaction than parties. Just because we don't like parties doesn't mean we're social outcasts? Well, probably a lot of us are...- #38
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Mk said:Is this another thread where the small band of non-partiers has to defend themselves against the partiers?
I hate parties.
Especially ones with drinking, and, well, other things
that guy was saying he's a social outcast and that is what motivated me to post that. I as well hate parties because most of them are just a bunch of people standing around in their own cliques drinking. that is why i was wondering what happens at the uncommon parties.
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Man... just yesterday, my friends an I sneaked out of our houses at 12, drove to the nearest "theka" (booze shop), bought rum n beer, and got plastered till 3 am in the back garden... we were celebrating our break ups, and its the most fun I've had in ages...
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just to make one thing clear: some girls think it is cool to go out with a clueless dork mathematician, not a lot, but some.
e.g. there are some on tv right now, listing their phone numbers right on the screen.
e.g. there are some on tv right now, listing their phone numbers right on the screen.
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mathwonk said:
you married mathwonk?
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Well parties can vary...
Some of the parties I've been to:
Pool Party: We went to a house with a big pool. We drunk alcohol on the pool, outside the pool. We talked, We listened to music, We danced, We ate mexican food. It was at the night.
Club Party: We drunk alcohol, We danced and talked. I don't think you could listen to the music.
Hawaiian Theme Party: We did limbo, we danced, we drunk alcohol and we talked.
What else is there for party? It's just having a good time, have a laugh, meet chicks, etc...
What i like most of parties is meeting new people!, so i can always have something new to say!.
Some of the parties I've been to:
Pool Party: We went to a house with a big pool. We drunk alcohol on the pool, outside the pool. We talked, We listened to music, We danced, We ate mexican food. It was at the night.
Club Party: We drunk alcohol, We danced and talked. I don't think you could listen to the music.
Hawaiian Theme Party: We did limbo, we danced, we drunk alcohol and we talked.
What else is there for party? It's just having a good time, have a laugh, meet chicks, etc...
What i like most of parties is meeting new people!, so i can always have something new to say!.