Fujisan 533 Posted September 28, 2009 Laugh it up. When you get home from the battle you'll discover I've been round to your house and eaten everything in your fridge. Now I am laughing there wasn't much in it anyway and it was all past its bacterial warfare date. (Neener, neener...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kozaru 0 Posted September 28, 2009 Uh-oh, my computer calendar only goes up to December 31st, 2099!!!!!!! Beware the end of the world! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gusoyama 103 Posted September 28, 2009 The Mayan calendar ending is more than just an odometer flipping, but less than the end of the world. Its the end of a "long cycle" in their calendar, which in itself is very akin to an odometer flipping, but the Mayans thought of the end of cycles as pretty big events. Think of it less as the end of the world and rather more like a Super New Years. People have been looking for and predicting the apocalypse for as long as people have been around. The scientific/psychological reason for this is that they want to have meaning in their life, or conversely, if they do not have a meaningful life, with no "legacy", they take solace in their belief that the world will end soon. Personally, I would be astounded if humanity was around to see the end of the world. I don't believe in the rapture, and I understand how little humanity could do to actually harm the earth. An example I like to use is that humans tend to think that a nuclear explosion is pretty big. A hurricane expends as much energy as a 10 megaton nuclear bomb EVERY 20 MINUTES. The amount of energy required to destroy the earth is quite literally astronomic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asameshimae 220 Posted September 28, 2009 (edited) Personally, I would be astounded if humanity was around to see the end of the world. I don't believe in the rapture, and I understand how little humanity could do to actually harm the earth. An example I like to use is that humans tend to think that a nuclear explosion is pretty big. A hurricane expends as much energy as a 10 megaton nuclear bomb EVERY 20 MINUTES. The amount of energy required to destroy the earth is quite literally astronomic. Yeah, but there is the added problem of thousands of years of radioactivity that hurricanes can't touch. I agree that I would be astounded if humans were around to see the end of the world, but I have grown quite attached to them regardless. Edited September 28, 2009 by Manekineko quote fix Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rattlebones 0 Posted September 28, 2009 It looks like a very entertaining movie 2012 Movie... albeit inaccurate from my perspective. The Mayan Calendar happens to coincide with a few interesting astronomical events on that date. Do I think those astronomical events mean the end of the world? As much as I think being a Capricorn influenced my early Judo career (read not at all). Having said that, and being a scientist, I refuse to rule out something interesting happening. I just think it's far more likely that we'll get blasted by the radiation from a dying nearby star. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pastageek 0 Posted September 29, 2009 ♪Maya he! Maya who? Maya HaHa!♪ Well not sure why the implicit bashing of Christianity is going on since the Rapture is very unrelated to Mayan calendar. I would call that character assassination, slippery slope, and equivocation. At least such an argument has some element from each those. Would probably be a good idea to know about an idea before you start associating it with every random item one can come up with. Anyway, I don't give it a second thought. If something interesting happens that coincides with the end of the Mayan "odometer" then cool. If not, I will move on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pastageek 0 Posted September 30, 2009 Personally, I would be astounded if humanity was around to see the end of the world. I don't believe in the rapture, and I understand how little humanity could do to actually harm the earth. An example I like to use is that humans tend to think that a nuclear explosion is pretty big. A hurricane expends as much energy as a 10 megaton nuclear bomb EVERY 20 MINUTES. The amount of energy required to destroy the earth is quite literally astronomic. Yeah, but there is the added problem of thousands of years of radioactivity that hurricanes can't touch. I agree that I would be astounded if humans were around to see the end of the world, but I have grown quite attached to them regardless. Thanks so very much for being attached to us Prof. Xavier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sokkenaiyama 81 Posted September 30, 2009 How old are ya, kid? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pastageek 0 Posted September 30, 2009 How old are ya, kid? Slightly too old to be classified as kid but not so old that I call people whipper snappers and keep a straight face. So Freud, how old canst thou surmise that I be? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sokkenaiyama 81 Posted September 30, 2009 I surmise you're a late bloomer, but there's still hope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pastageek 0 Posted September 30, 2009 I surmise you're a late bloomer, but there's still hope. A late bloomer to what? Are you insinuating that I'm stupid? You also really didn't answer my question. Could you give me a number (preferably an integer) that is the age you think I am? Not that I'm going to tell you my age because well frankly it is probably none of your business. But since you are apparently trying to psychoanalyze me, I would at least like a more detailed report. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sokkenaiyama 81 Posted September 30, 2009 (edited) I'm not insinuating anything. Of course, I can give you an integer, how about -1? And be thankful I don't psychoanalyze you, 'cause if'n I really put my mind to that, you'd end up like good old Multiple Miggs. Edited September 30, 2009 by Sokkenaiyama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pastageek 0 Posted September 30, 2009 I'm not insinuating anything. Of course, I can give you an integer, how about -1? And be thankful I don't psychoanalyze you, 'cause if'n I really put my mind to that, you'd end up like good old Multiple Miggs. Ok Here is a float for you 6.5 (not my real age F.Y.I.). As far as someone having that power over the net just by psychoanalysis, well now I wonder how old you are (or rather how old you act). But I am curious as to why you brought up my age in the first place. Does my humor seem strange or immature to you? Not many ppl get my humor or care to share in it. Most prefer to live in their own little narrow world with less than optimum rofling. Is there any particular school of psycho-thought that you belong to? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,111 Posted September 30, 2009 Just a minute, I'm pulling up my chair, cold beer in hand, some osembe in the other, feet on the table.. Now that I'm super-comfortable, please continue! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sokkenaiyama 81 Posted September 30, 2009 Ok Here is a float for you 6.5 (not my real age F.Y.I.). As far as someone having that power over the net just by psychoanalysis, well now I wonder how old you are (or rather how old you act). But I am curious as to why you brought up my age in the first place. Does my humor seem strange or immature to you? Not many ppl get my humor or care to share in it. Most prefer to live in their own little narrow world with less than optimum rofling.Is there any particular school of psycho-thought that you belong to? ;-) Oh, you're funny, but not for your humor. And I don't know any schools of psycho-thought, only a couple of schools of psychos... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pastageek 0 Posted September 30, 2009 So I guess you don't want to tell me why you asked my age even though none of your business? Fine I guess. Do you think me psycho? I don't think myself to be psycho, I just like to have a good time rofling @ things most ppl wouldn't find humor in. And nice try. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 19,319 Posted September 30, 2009 Oh, you're funny, but not for your humor. Hey, it's "confronting people with their erroneous self-image" week! This one seems to be a compulsive responder, too, just like the other one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randomitsuki 2,826 Posted September 30, 2009 Hey, I jump to pastageek's defense! As he said he has "a good time rofling @ things most ppl wouldn't find humor in." How very true. I bet he is the first person in the universe to make the incredibly funny discovery that sumos are really fat ppl, and that their thongs look distinctively gay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pastageek 0 Posted September 30, 2009 (edited) Oh, you're funny, but not for your humor. Hey, it's "confronting people with their erroneous self-image" week! This one seems to be a compulsive responder, too, just like the other one... Hey it's "let's make erroneous assumptions about people to make them try to break down" week! (yes I do catch on to that kind of stuff very quickly seeing that's its happened in both the regular and virtual world on other times. I'm not fool when it comes to human behavior.) So are you saying I shouldn't reply in a timely manner when I can? Does it irritate you? Sorry if I'm not following some untyped etiquette. Who is this "other one..."? please explain his or her behavior if it isn't too much trouble. Edited September 30, 2009 by pastageek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pastageek 0 Posted September 30, 2009 Hey, I jump to pastageek's defense!As he said he has "a good time rofling @ things most ppl wouldn't find humor in." How very true. I bet he is the first person in the universe to make the incredibly funny discovery that sumos are really fat ppl, and that their thongs look distinctively gay. Thank you Randomitsuki. That's very kind of you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randomitsuki 2,826 Posted September 30, 2009 Thank you Randomitsuki. That's very kind of you. No problem. I have just performed a Troll Turing Test. You failed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 19,319 Posted September 30, 2009 Hey it's "let's make erroneous assumptions about people to make them try to break down" week! It's not like you're a terribly complex individual to figure out. I'm feeling pretty comfortable in my assessment. But hey, in the interest of my own edification (and potentially further entertainment for all involved) - what, specifically, brought you to this forum? (Answers that roughly equate to "Google" or any other comeback of a similar nature will lead to a scoring deduction of over 9000 points, so kindly refrain.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pastageek 0 Posted September 30, 2009 Thank you Randomitsuki. That's very kind of you. No problem. I have just performed a Troll Turing Test. You failed. So thanking you for sticking up for me is failing a troll turing test? That really doesn't make any sense whatsoever. Could you please enlighten me on your logic? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pastageek 0 Posted September 30, 2009 (edited) Well if you must know Asashosakari, I like most ppl like to talk with others who have similar interests. On the internet, a forum is one of the best ways to do this. It doesn't take a complex individual to figure that out either, but I see that you ppl are becoming increasingly hostile for I don't know why. If I've broken some unwritten etiquette or you think I have violated some rule, please explain in detail. Don't assume that I can read you mind. Edited September 30, 2009 by pastageek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sokkenaiyama 81 Posted September 30, 2009 ;-) (Whatever above, it is funny...) (Whatever above, it is funny...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
