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Where does a physicist lag behind a engineer or vice versa? :)
Who Excels More, Physicist or Engineer: In Theory or Practice?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion explores the comparative strengths and weaknesses of physicists and engineers, often through humor and jokes. It touches on various aspects such as professional stereotypes, abilities in social situations, and the nature of their work in theory versus practice.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
- Humorous
Main Points Raised
- Some participants suggest that physicists may lag behind engineers in practical applications, such as drilling holes or using tools effectively.
- Others humorously propose that engineers are the butt of more jokes, particularly referencing Aggie jokes.
- There are claims about differences in social abilities, such as the ability to hold liquor, with some participants jokingly challenging each other on this point.
- One participant humorously states that to finish a project, one must "kill the engineer," while to start it, one must "kill the physicist," indicating a playful rivalry between the two professions.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally engage in light-hearted banter without reaching a consensus on who excels more. Multiple competing views and humorous claims remain throughout the discussion.
Contextual Notes
The discussion is primarily humorous and does not delve into serious technical comparisons or empirical evidence regarding the capabilities of physicists versus engineers.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals interested in the cultural perceptions of physicists and engineers, as well as those who enjoy light-hearted discussions about professional stereotypes in STEM fields.
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jobyts
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In paycheck...
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berkeman
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In the ability to hold their liquor.
(I love these joke threads)
(I love these joke threads)
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In which category is the butt of more jokes.
Aggie jokes aside, it appears to me to be about even. Add Aggie jokes to the mix and engineers win hands-down with regard to who is the butt of more jokes.
(Like berkeman, I too love these joke threads)
Aggie jokes aside, it appears to me to be about even. Add Aggie jokes to the mix and engineers win hands-down with regard to who is the butt of more jokes.
(Like berkeman, I too love these joke threads)
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Chi Meson
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solace28 said:
In a plaster wall after the engineer has drilled a 1-1/8" hole and inserted a lead anchor.
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jobyts
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solace28 said:
In a dictionary...
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edward
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Chi Meson said:
Good lordy what is the engineer going to hang, the physicist?
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berkeman said:
LIES AND CONJECTURE GOOD SIR!
I challenge thee to uphold thy statement in the ancient art of beer swilling.
Under the assumption that you are an engineer
Chi Meson said:
Walked right into that one didn't he?
Great thread.
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Norman said:LIES AND CONJECTURE GOOD SIR!
I challenge thee to uphold thy statement in the ancient art of beer swilling.
Under the assumption that you are an engineer
I'd accept, but I see by your profile that you are not only a Physicist, but Irish. I humbly walk away from that competition.
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berkeman said:I'd accept, but I see by your profile that you are not only a Physicist, but Irish. I humbly walk away from that competition.
But I'm only part Irish (the other part is mainly German
)...There is also the issue of 3000 miles, 2 mountain ranges, and convincing my wife to let me swill beer in Cali to uphold the honor of my noble profession...
Though maybe a virtual competition...
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Norman said:
I'm too skeered.
Still, tomorrow night is New Year's Eve.
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If you ever want to finish a project you have have to kill the engineer.
If you ever want to start it, you have to kill the physicist.
If you ever want to start it, you have to kill the physicist.