NationStates Jolt Archive

Here is a thread to ask random questions that you are pondering for people to give answers to!!

I'll start:

Why does re-entry to the earth cause a flare up in the atmosphere? For example, when a space shuttle comes back they face enormous amounts of heat. Does it have to do with the enormous amount of speed they have to use to re-enter? Or what?

What the fuck is that smell?

speed, an resistance of the atmosphere.

will skynet really go online, become sel-aware, and destroy mankind

Why does re-entry to the earth cause a flare up in the atmosphere? For example, when a space shuttle comes back they face enormous amounts of heat. Does it have to do with the enormous amount of speed they have to use to re-enter? Or what?
Friction, I think

Friction, I think

And you'd be wrong.

why do I own so many movies and yet I feel like I have nothing to watch?

speed, an resistance of the atmosphere.

will skynet really go online, become sel-aware, and destroy mankind

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skynet_(satellites)

Probably not..

Why does re-entry to the earth cause a flare up in the atmosphere? For example, when a space shuttle comes back they face enormous amounts of heat. Does it have to do with the enormous amount of speed they have to use to re-enter? Or what?
Using atmosphere for braking is much more fuel efficient approach than slowing down before re-entry.

My question:
Why are people obsessed about money, wealth and success?

My question:
Why are people obsessed about money, wealth and success?

Cause in our society, that equals status. And to our primate brains, status = more sex with more partners.
So, essentially, we're not greedy. Just damn horny.

My question is :
OPEC countries are discussing to cut the oil production to increase the prices again. But how does that gain them anything, seeing as they'll be selling less?

Shirley, you can't be serious?

Cause in our society, that equals status. And to our primate brains, status = more sex with more partners.
So, essentially, we're not greedy. Just damn horny.
Excellent point. :)

That would explain the co-operation as well...Being the knight in shiny armor would score more as well. :tongue:
My question is :
OPEC countries are discussing to cut the oil production to increase the prices again. But how does that gain them anything, seeing as they'll be selling less?
Having to sell less in order to achieve acceptable profit means you can sell your dwindling supply longer.

My question:
Why hasn't the plummeted price of oil translated - or has translated very poorly - into cheaper consumer prices of goods whose cost depends on oil prices, like gasoline, imported goods or heavily oil dependent industries (eg. western style food production)? Or rather who is raking in the enormous profits from this discrepancy?

why do I own so many movies and yet I feel like I have nothing to watch?
because being passively entertained doesn't really gratify. sure its an art form to make them, but that's the thing though, the real gratification in any art form is doing it yourself, even if your first efforts seem lame compared to whats been done with astronomical budgits. but hey, now we've all got computers powerful enough to do 3d animation, it doesn't take big studio cash flows to create really neat 3d fx. story telling still remains up to the story teller of course, in whatever medium.

My question:
Why are people obsessed about money, wealth and success?

You're wrong, I'm not obsessed with that at all, as long as I get my fat paycheck, my pay rises every year, and I'm sure to be CEO of my company within 5 years.

why do I own so many movies and yet I feel like I have nothing to watch?

Why do I own so many clothes and yet always feel as though I have nothing to wear? Maybe for the same reason...whatever that may be.

My question:
Why hasn't the plummeted price of oil translated - or has translated very poorly - into cheaper consumer prices of goods whose cost depends on oil prices, like gasoline, imported goods or heavily oil dependent industries (eg. western style food production)? Or rather who is raking in the enormous profits from this discrepancy?

Dunno about where you are, but here petrol has fallen by a good 30 cents in the last couple of weeks.
I have to admit though that that doesn't seem to have had any effect on other consumer goods, at least not noticably so.
Although airline fares have gone down a bit as well, I think.

Why do I own so many clothes and yet always feel as though I have nothing to wear? Maybe for the same reason...whatever that may be.

its called brainwashing. by getting a lot of people to look for gratification by accumulating, a few accumulate a lot of symbolic value from their doing so.

of course they've also brainwashed themselves into expecting to find gratification by doing this. whether any of them actually get layed more often by doing so i don't know, other then renting it.

Dunno about where you are, but here petrol has fallen by a good 30 cents in the last couple of weeks.
I have to admit though that that doesn't seem to have had any effect on other consumer goods, at least not noticably so.
Although airline fares have gone down a bit as well, I think.

Price of crude oil has dropped 55 percent since the summer, it should reflect much better on gas* and other goods as well.

edit:
* Not that I mind about price of gas per se, IMO it's too cheap for private cars, but the price of eg. public transport is an issue to me.

Price of crude oil has dropped 55% percent since the summer, it should reflect much better on gas* and other goods as well.

edit:
* Not that I mind about price of gas per se, IMO it's too cheap for private cars, but the price of eg. public transport is an issue to me.

Well, not sure... the UK and Ireland apparently get most of their gas from Norway and Russia. Who have agreed between themselves recently to raise the prices.

Well, not sure... the UK and Ireland apparently get most of their gas from Norway and Russia. Who have agreed between themselves recently to raise the prices.

I still don't get it, lower price of oil should correlate to lower price of just about everything - from energy to food, construction to commuting.

edit:
Albeit, apparently in the USA the inflation has pretty much stopped, not so in rest of the world based on quick Googling. So your mileage may, indeed, vary.

Why aren't I a millionaire?

Why aren't I a millionaire?

Because you touch yourself at night, and we all know how God hates that.

Because you touch yourself at night, and we all know how God hates that.

But... but... I enjoy myself!!!:(

No, really. I wish I was one. Why aren't I a millionaire?

Why can't I be a real Vampire?

But... but... I enjoy myself!!!:(

No, really. I wish I was one. Why aren't I a millionaire?

It's all a massive big conspiracy, is what it is.

Why can't I be a real Vampire?Because the disease that creates them doesn't exist? :eek2:

But... but... I enjoy myself!!!:(

No, really. I wish I was one. Why aren't I a millionaire?Because you enjoy yourself, and don't slave over your work enough. :)

It's all a massive big conspiracy, is what it is.

I bet it is. *nod*

No, really. I wish I was one. Why aren't I a millionaire?
Two things:
1. If you want to be a millionaire, become one. It's easy: Just screw other people over and over and over and over again.
2. Would you really be happier being a millionaire? Why?

Two things:
1. If you want to be a millionaire, become one. It's easy: Just screw other people over and over and over and over again.

2. Would you really be happier being a millionaire? Why?

1. I could become an expensive hooker. Yeah.

2. I would be. Why? I wouldn't have to work for the government anymore.

Because the disease that creates them doesn't exist? :eek2:

But why not? :(

But why not? :(

It just doesn't. The closest thing is porphyria (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porphyria). I would advise you to mate with a vampire bat. Maybe that helps. :D

But why not? :(God hates bloodsuckers? :)
(Totally joking. I haven't read the Bible since I was eleven. :D)

Here is a thread to ask random questions that you are pondering for people to give answers to!!

I'll start:

Why does re-entry to the earth cause a flare up in the atmosphere? For example, when a space shuttle comes back they face enormous amounts of heat. Does it have to do with the enormous amount of speed they have to use to re-enter? Or what?

Friction of the air on the space craft from how ludicrously fast they are going.

1. I could become an expensive hooker. Yeah.
I meant something like this:
For example, start SMS short term, small amount lending agency with an actual ~200-1000% yearly interest rate.

The business plan is basically this:
- Customers send text message with their personal information and account number to your business number and gain 100€$£ to their account now. The deal requires them to pay 120€$£ 4 weeks later. Which btw totals to 790% yearly interest rate.

Easy money with small starting investment if you don't care about effects of such business.

edit:
Getting tons of money is ridiculously easy if you are willing to screw other people over in the process.

It just doesn't. The closest thing is porphyria (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porphyria). I would advise you to mate with a vampire bat. Maybe that helps. :D

Erm... i'm taken, so i'll pass. :p

Erm... i'm taken, so i'll pass. :p

I take it you're not adventurous.:tongue:

I take it you're not adventurous.:tongue:

Well, my special lady promised to teach me how to be, so we'll see. :D

Well, my special lady promised to teach me how to be, so we'll see. :D

I bet she wil. Now, do you have a random question?

I bet she wil. Now, do you have a random question?

What's a hypotemuse?

What's a hypotemuse?

Hypothenuse... it's used in geometry to determine the longest side of a right triangle, the side opposite of the right angle.

Hypothenuse... it's used in geometry to determine the longest side of a right triangle, the side opposite of the right angle.

Ah, I see...

Where does the other sock go?

Ah, I see...

Where does the other sock go?

It's under your bed. *nod*

It's under your bed. *nod*

So there it is! What was it doing under there? :confused:

Why am I so awesome?

What's a hypotemuse?

A large animal who lives mostly in waters, very territorial so I hear and likes to chat about philosophy as well as muse upon current goings on around the world.

:p

Why do so many people fear the sexuality of others? As in, why do gays, transsexuals, bisexuals, etc. worry them to the point of aggression?

Why do so many people fear the sexuality of others? As in, why do gays, transsexuals, bisexuals, etc. worry them to the point of aggression?

Perhaps they fear the idea that there could've been a gay tyrannosaurus rex?..

Why do so many people fear the sexuality of others? As in, why do gays, transsexuals, bisexuals, etc. worry them to the point of aggression?

Insecurity in themselves. It might be scary for someone to have the feelings of someone that society has long deemed undesirable.

Why do so many people fear the sexuality of others? As in, why do gays, transsexuals, bisexuals, etc. worry them to the point of aggression?

There's more than one answer.

1)In some cases, it's personal insecurity. Outward signs of aggression, in their minds, proves that they themselves are not that way.

2)In some cases, there is no aggression yet there's a perception of it anyway. For example, if a person has a moral aversion to homosexual activity but doesn't mess with those who partake in it, they can still be labeled as homophobic and lumped into the category as if they were present at the beating of Matt Shepherd.

3)In some cases, people feel justified because they have a perception that their own beliefs or way of life is under attack. This could be seen as the reverse of the second answer. A perception that is unwarranted yet seems very real, and so they lash out.

4)In some cases, it's simple ignorance or confusion.

There are probably more, but I gotta go. TTFN.

If there are crabs who grow with their shells, and crabs who grow out of their shells and get new ones......where do the growing out of their shells crabs get their bigger shells? (don't say from other dead crabs...I don't like that answer)

If there are crabs who grow with their shells, and crabs who grow out of their shells and get new ones......where do the growing out of their shells crabs get their bigger shells? (don't say from other dead crabs...I don't like that answer)
Eh do they not just wait a bit until it regrows? Am pretty sure that, at least with lobsters, they lose their shells, bury it a bit and fuck off under a rock so they don't get killed in their weakest state.

Why is it easier to do a bad dead, than to do something nice/good??? =)
Cheers

deed not dead!!!

lol

Why is it easier to do a bad dead, than to do something nice/good??? =)
Cheers
Pfft as if it is. Bake someone you know and love a cake, that's a kind deed, and also tasty.

Why am I so awesome?

Because you possess a big ego or think a lot about yourself? Maybe?:p

Why do so many people fear the sexuality of others? As in, why do gays, transsexuals, bisexuals, etc. worry them to the point of aggression?
Because those nasty sexual deviants can be - and necessarily have to be in some cases - so damn loud about their orientation? :tongue:

Being proud & loud of what and who you are is infact quite oft frowned upon, regardless of whether it's sexuality, religiousness, political alignment, wealth, musical taste or, heaven's forbid, race. :p

My Q:
Why do so many people take life so damn seriously? :D

If there are crabs who grow with their shells, and crabs who grow out of their shells and get new ones......where do the growing out of their shells crabs get their bigger shells? (don't say from other dead crabs...I don't like that answer)

Eh do they not just wait a bit until it regrows? Am pretty sure that, at least with lobsters, they lose their shells, bury it a bit and fuck off under a rock so they don't get killed in their weakest state.

In 'true' crabs, a new shell grows under the old one and the old one is discarded once the crab gets too big for it. The new shell is soft when the old shell is moulted, and so the crab generally hides until it hardens. In hermit crabs, which seem to fit into the "crabs who grow out of their shells and get new ones" category, the shells that are used tend to be from sea snails, and so it's just a case of finding one the right size.

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A random question for other people in Britain... did you see any daisies this year? I ask because I didn't... I usually have a carpet of them on my back lawn, and usually see a lot on the little piece of parkland over the road, but I haven't seen a single one this year. Where are they?

Because you possess a big ego or think a lot about yourself? Maybe?:p

What? Is that a bad thing now?

What? Is that a bad thing now?Narcissism is bad. :(
A healthy ego is not. There's a difference between confidence and arrogance. :)

My calculator has a button that says "RANDOM".

What function does a computer use to calculate random?

I meant something like this:
For example, start SMS short term, small amount lending agency with an actual ~200-1000% yearly interest rate.

The business plan is basically this:
- Customers send text message with their personal information and account number to your business number and gain 100€$£ to their account now. The deal requires them to pay 120€$£ 4 weeks later. Which btw totals to 790% yearly interest rate.

Easy money with small starting investment if you don't care about effects of such business.

edit:
Getting tons of money is ridiculously easy if you are willing to screw other people over in the process.

Actually it is 969% a.a. (there are thirteen 4 week periods in a year, not 12).
However, what do you do when the customer does not pay, which will happen in more than half the cases.

Result, you try to sue them and find yourself charged with usury, or you write it off, or you deal with it mafia style.

Write it off means you are losing money hand over foot, -40 per customer per 4 week period (7,800% per year), going to court just leaves you in the same situation except in jail or with higher costs (legal fees and fines).

So welcome to the world of the loan shark and its complications and competition. Easy money it is not.

My question

Why do the rich live to the West of London when this means that they have the sun in their eyes on the way to work and on the way home?

In 'true' crabs, a new shell grows under the old one and the old one is discarded once the crab gets too big for it. The new shell is soft when the old shell is moulted, and so the crab generally hides until it hardens. In hermit crabs, which seem to fit into the "crabs who grow out of their shells and get new ones" category, the shells that are used tend to be from sea snails, and so it's just a case of finding one the right size.
Did anyone ever tell you that you are awesome? Cuz you totally are! Have an awesomely awesome super duper cool day! YAY!

In 'true' crabs, a new shell grows under the old one and the old one is discarded once the crab gets too big for it. The new shell is soft when the old shell is moulted, and so the crab generally hides until it hardens. In hermit crabs, which seem to fit into the "crabs who grow out of their shells and get new ones" category, the shells that are used tend to be from sea snails, and so it's just a case of finding one the right size.


addendum:
the soft shell is then streached by the crab until it's hardened. same is true for most water crusteasans like lobster, shrips, and crays.

Some Hermit crabs can and will use anything that fits as a shell. whether it be sea snales, or bits of trash found.

other crabs also stick things onto their backs by a glue-like substance they spit out.

How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?

How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?

A lot.

I'm still waiting for an answer to mine - where does the other sock go?

A lot.

I'm still waiting for an answer to mine - where does the other sock go?
it gets sucked into the washing machine drain pipe.

unless you drop them in the trash by accident.

A lot.

I'm still waiting for an answer to mine - where does the other sock go?

it depends. you either have one sock go missing or you recieve one sock from some poor sap who just lost his.

A lot.

I'm still waiting for an answer to mine - where does the other sock go?

I ate it.

I ate it.

and here I thought you were getting all your fiber...

I ate it.

Stop eating my stuff! :D

and here I thought you were getting all your fiber...

No, coz you keep my diet fiber free, JuNii-kun. Besides, you do not let me eat your undies.:(

Is the meaning of life the number 42?

Is the meaning of life the number 42?

No, they made a typo. The actual answer is 76.

Is the meaning of life the number 42?

Damn number 42.
*mumbles angrily*
:mad:

No, coz you keep my diet fiber free, JuNii-kun. Besides, you do not let me eat your undies.:(

they're made from the finest of Egyptian Leather. of course you're not eating those!

Is the meaning of life the number 42?

Nope. the Number 42 is the answer to Life, the Universe and everything.

the Meaning of Life is Monty Python!

they're made from the finest of Egyptian Leather. of course you're not eating those!

No, those are for my discipline sessions.:D

No, those are for my discipline sessions.:D

Much like a thread on motorcycle customization, geometric proofs, or morphological variance correlation with genotype, this post is useless without pictures.

Much like a thread on motorcycle customization, geometric proofs, or morphological variance correlation with genotype, this post is useless without pictures.

It went along these lines:
JuNii would spank me with his leather sock, and I would try to scream. But I was gagged, so I couldn´t scream.

No, those are for my discipline sessions.:D

... they were?

err... oh. ok...

It went along these lines:
JuNii would spank me with his leather sock, and I would try to scream. But I was gagged, so I couldn´t scream.

Erm... WHAT?! :eek:

:p

It went along these lines:
JuNii would spank me with his leather sock, and I would try to scream. But I was gagged, so I couldn´t scream.

not to much m'dear. gotta leave something to the imagination.

Actually it is 969% a.a. (there are thirteen 4 week periods in a year, not 12).
Well, I went with "month", not 4 weeks per se.

However, what do you do when the customer does not pay, which will happen in more than half the cases.
Why should it happen in more than half the cases? I'd gather the ratio is less than 10-15% - Most people are dutiful in their payments.

On the other hand, you can sell or appoint the "losses" to a debt collection agency, thus minimizing your losses.

Futhermore, the loan is legit - Hence similar caveats to customer apply as not paying a bank loan.

Back here, some SMS lending companies have had well over 100 fold increase in revenue in the span of year: For example one company grew from a starting capital of 15k to profit in the millions within a year.

Is the meaning of life the number 42?

No. It is the answer, but no one is quite sure what the question was. Rumour has it, it was "What is 6 x 9"?

Which explains a lot.



Question - why is it, when I look for a knife (for example) I can't find one. But the next day, when I look for... say, a hairbrush, I can find like ten knives... and no hairbrush?

It went along these lines:
JuNii would spank me with his leather sock, and I would try to scream. But I was gagged, so I couldn´t scream.

I'm a little disappointed.

What kind of subbie screams from a spanking? And without permission, too!

Where do babies come from?

Where do babies come from?

Sunflowers.

I'm a little disappointed.

What kind of subbie screams from a spanking? And without permission, too!

The initial post was much more fun. Then I realized I could get a red card from a mod for posting the photos and toned it down. But if it serves as any consolation, I am also disappointed in myself. I wasn´t supposed to scream, you know. *nod*

The initial post was much more fun. Then I realized I could get a red card from a mod for posting the photos and toned it down. But if it serves as any consolation, I am also disappointed in myself. I wasn´t supposed to scream, you know. *nod*

At least, not in the way that means something bad is happening... :)

What is the answer to life, the universe, and everything?

Here is a thread to ask random questions that you are pondering for people to give answers to!!Yes!
Why must there be a last Hammurab thread?
WHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHYYYYYYYYYYYYYY?!!!!?

Also, the question i posed to him on his current thread. That one. I'm sure I have plenty more.

The initial post was much more fun. Then I realized I could get a red card from a mod for posting the photos and toned it down. But if it serves as any consolation, I am also disappointed in myself. I wasn´t supposed to scream, you know. *nod*TG's are a GOOD thing, don'tcha think?

Hmmm? HMMM?
*whimpers*

My question:
Why are people obsessed about money, wealth and success?Probably a defensive mentality in consideration of destitution, suffering and abject failure?
Maybe. A theory i'm currently playing with. *shrug*

You're wrong, I'm not obsessed with that at all, as long as I get my fat paycheck, my pay rises every year, and I'm sure to be CEO of my company within 5 years.Perhaps you'd feel a smidge different if swapped said condition with a few other posters here ...?

Because you touch yourself at night, and we all know how God hates that.
Only when it's a god who doesn't get that kind of special attention.
Think this ..: http://bible.cc/exodus/34-14.htm
I, myself, have offered ... :(

Why aren't I a millionaire?Perhaps you need you need to save some more of my ... spendings.
:eek:

I would advise you to mate with a vampire bat. Maybe that helps. :DWhat helps *more* is knowing which parts of the bat are more appreciative of that kind of forwardness.
*nods emphatically*

I haven't read the Bible since I was eleven. :D)Well, that's unfortunate.
They've FINALLY worked out just about all of the kinks! Enjoy!

So there it is! What was it doing under there? :confused:Somebody used it, felt a little embarrassed, and left it under there until laundry day ... which you should really consider getting around to sometime soon.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLHc-yIAPbg

Narcissism is bad. :( Chez what?
I have to submit an objection:
http://www.artchive.com/artchive/d/dali/narciss.jpg

I'm still waiting for an answer to mine - where does the other sock go?
Oh, you mean The Sock Gap!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uy1_1TUrWs8

No, they made a typo. The actual answer is 76.At least it's not as big a typo as 616! *grits teeth*

No. It is the answer, but no one is quite sure what the question was. Rumour has it, it was "What is 6 x 9"?

Which explains a lot.Erm, quo?

Perhaps you need you need to save some more of my ... spendings.
:eek:

I tried, but you seemed to have acquired one of my insane cravings for choco-pocky and you´ve been spending like crazy buying the boxes. Not that I complain but you´re gonna get us both fat!:eek2:

What helps *more* is knowing which parts of the bat are more appreciative of that kind of forwardness.
*nods emphatically*

Being Zero of whom we´re talking about... we all know which part he´ll hit. *nod*

TG's are a GOOD thing, don'tcha think?

Hmmm? HMMM?
*whimpers*

Are you asking me for those photos? JuNii would disown me, you know. And I like this red, leather collar with a silver bell he gave so much... *fingers... the collar*




:D

At least, not in the way that means something bad is happening... :)

But of course. Besides, JuNii has a good, firm and strong hand. I´ve come to call that hand ¨otousan¨. It is my daddy!! JuNii himself I call Hawaiian-dono.

:hail:

Oh, you mean The Sock Gap!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uy1_1TUrWs8

Kudos on "Coupling" references. :)

Erm, quo?

Like I said, it explains a lot.

Being Zero of whom we´re talking about... we all know which part he´ll hit. *nod*

Oh rly? :D

Oh rly? :D

Y rly. *nod*

This is not a reference to the any poster(s) on NSG.
Why do people hate grammar?
And spelling?
And the English language, in general?
And disrespect all the hard work the teachers put into pounding it into their collective skulls? :(

(Is it sad that I felt the need to put a note? :))

Have asked several times: If the Constitution guarantees freedom of the press why do I have to pay for my newspapers?

Have asked several times: If the Constitution guarantees freedom of the press why do I have to pay for my newspapers?

It´s all a trap. *nod* That´s why.

It´s all a trap. *nod* That´s why.

Ohhhh that makes perfect sense *writes that down*.

It´s a trap!!Ackbar, for the win! :D

Ackbar, for the win! :D

I´ve seen some shit, I kid you not.:eek2:



:D

I´ve seen some shit, I kid you not.:eek2:



:DThat's really...cool. :cool:

Here is a thread to ask random questions that you are pondering for people to give answers to!!

I'll start:

Why does re-entry to the earth cause a flare up in the atmosphere? For example, when a space shuttle comes back they face enormous amounts of heat. Does it have to do with the enormous amount of speed they have to use to re-enter? Or what?

This "heat" you speak of comes from me eye-lasering this "space shuttle" because it is a defiant and futile attempt by you humans to escape planet Houston in defiance of me, your rightful ruler, ZOD!

If you humans would simply stay on planet Houston, and on your knees before me, you would not be eye-lasered.

And as for these questions you wish to see, here is mine:

Why do you defiant humans not kneel before your rightful leader, General ZOD?

This "heat" you speak of comes from me eye-lasering this "space shuttle" because it is a defiant and futile attempt by you humans to escape planet Houston in defiance of me, your rightful ruler, ZOD!

If you humans would simply stay on planet Houston, and on your knees before me, you would not be eye-lasered.

And as for these questions you wish to see, here is mine:

Why do you defiant humans not kneel before your rightful leader, General ZOD?We'll never surrender!
I think.
Maybe.
Screw it.
When's the Coronation after-party?

When's the Coronation after-party?

It was cancelled.

It was cancelled.
http://www.quizilla.com/user_images/R/RE/REL/ReluctantRevolutionary/1132259166_esfist-one.jpg
Viva la resistance!

Why is six afraid of seven?

Why is six afraid of seven?Seven ate nine.

http://www.quizilla.com/user_images/R/RE/REL/ReluctantRevolutionary/1132259166_esfist-one.jpg
Viva la resistance!

Vive la paresse...

Vive la paresse...Not fluent. :p

Seven ate nine.

In backwards world 9 ate 7!

Do you know a song that will get on my nerves?

I'm just wondering because...

I know a song that will get on your nerves, get on your nerves, get on your nerves. I know a song that will get on your nerves, and this is how it goes.
I know a song that will get on your nerves, get on your nerves, get on your nerves. I know a song that will get on your nerves, and this is how it goes.
I know a song that will get on your nerves, get on your nerves, get on your nerves. I know a song that will get on your nerves, and this is how it goes.

etc etc

Wheeeee...I think I spent about two years singing that constantly as a kid.

Are you supposed to clean your beard with soap or shampoo?

Y rly. *nod*

Well... it takes one to know one. :D

Why do Chaps these days prefer to buy an off peg suit instead of a tailored suit even if they can afford the tailors bills

In backwards world 9 ate 7!What a country!
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z160/skobb/Yakov20Smirnoff.jpg

Do you know a song that will get on my nerves?

I'm just wondering because...

I know a song that will get on your nerves, get on your nerves, get on your nerves. I know a song that will get on your nerves, and this is how it goes.
I know a song that will get on your nerves, get on your nerves, get on your nerves. I know a song that will get on your nerves, and this is how it goes.
I know a song that will get on your nerves, get on your nerves, get on your nerves. I know a song that will get on your nerves, and this is how it goes.

etc etc

Wheeeee...I think I spent about two years singing that constantly as a kid.Nah, not catching it.
Do you have the chordpro version of it, perhaps?

Not that I complain but you´re gonna get us both fat!:eek2:I suppose there is a contingency upon where i "spend" the most. :p

Are you asking me for those photos? JuNii would disown me, you know. And I like this red, leather collar with a silver bell he gave so much... *fingers... the collar*




:DTell ya what - let Ruffy have a few of those folks, and he'll ... erm, augment them ... so JuNii doesn't end up disowning you for it.
:)

Kudos on "Coupling" references. :)
Wouldn't have missed it. :)
*bows*

This "heat" you speak of comes from me eye-lasering this "space shuttle" because it is a defiant and futile attempt by you humans to escape planet Houston in defiance of me, your rightful ruler, ZOD!

If you humans would simply stay on planet Houston, and on your knees before me, you would not be eye-lasered.

And as for these questions you wish to see, here is mine:

Why do you defiant humans not kneel before your rightful leader, General ZOD?
:eek:
I MISSED you!
:fluffle:

I´ve seen some shit, I kid you not.:eek2:
Hmmm ... is one of those weird website references?

Are you supposed to clean your beard with soap or shampoo?

If you want a softer beard use shampoo and conditioner. If not.. use soap.

Hypothenuse... it's used in geometry to determine the longest side of a right triangle, the side opposite of the right angle.

Poor form lately Nanatsu first Office Space reference you miss and now a Family guy reference, Nanatsu is something wrong?

How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?

As much wood as a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.

Why do Chaps these days prefer to buy an off peg suit instead of a tailored suit even if they can afford the tailors bills

Because!

As much wood as a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.

If a woodchuck could Chuck Norris then we'd be suffering from massive deforestation.

This is not a reference to the any poster(s) on NSG.
Why do people hate grammar?
And spelling?
And the English language, in general?
And disrespect all the hard work the teachers put into pounding it into their collective skulls?

Because there was no hard work done by teachers into teaching us (well at least me) grammar.

It may not be the teachers fault but more the fault of the people who write up the curriculum where they think it isn't necessary.

It's not that they hate these things it is more of a case that they don't know these things.

Because there was no hard work done by teachers into teaching us (well at least me) grammar.

It may not be the teachers fault but more the fault of the people who write up the curriculum where they think it isn't necessary.

It's not that they hate these things it is more of a case that they don't know these things.I can tell. :(

My question:
Why hasn't the plummeted price of oil translated - or has translated very poorly - into cheaper consumer prices of goods whose cost depends on oil prices, like gasoline, imported goods or heavily oil dependent industries (eg. western style food production)? Or rather who is raking in the enormous profits from this discrepancy?

Well, here's one of the reasons I was taught. Prices of things made from oil, including gasoline/petrol, take longer to come down because of the length of time it takes to process the oil into whatever it's being used to make. Gas prices react relatively quickly because gas is in constant high demand and the refining process is comparatively faster than the process for making, say, fertilizer or new plastics or anything else crude oil is used to make.

So the price remains high on those things because they're using oil that they purchased at the higher price per barrel, and as such have a higher production cost per unit. Once the cheaper oil gets into their manufacturing stream, the price should come down. Though it's almost never down to pre-high-oil-price levels, which could be simple inflation or it could be greed. It's sometimes hard to tell.

Does that make sense?

Because there was no hard work done by teachers into teaching us (well at least me) grammar.

It may not be the teachers fault but more the fault of the people who write up the curriculum where they think it isn't necessary.

It's not that they hate these things it is more of a case that they don't know these things.

Ding-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding!

True, there are sub-par teachers out there, I won't be so foolish as to deny that. However, curricula can change year by year or even faster. New teachers get burnt out, no matter how good they are, by teaching to a new standardized test or curriculum standard every year. Which is bad because the resulting teacher shortage virtually encourages people who are teaching not because they really enjoy it, but because school gigs are government gigs, and they have good benefits. Anyone can do something they barely tolerate for a year or three.

Once teaching is truly venerated AND regulated like the important task it is, we'll have better schools. Sadly, I think we may, as a society, be past the point where that line can be re-crossed.

Hmmm ... is one of those weird website references?

No weirder than you referencing Edison Carter's employer in your location.

(Just in case you thought nobody got it.)

Does that make sense?
Yes, but the impact to transport costs should be more rapid, but even that drop isn't transferred into market - at least here :(


I also stumbled on my next Q:

WTF is happening to real estate market in Detroit (http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2008/oct/24/subprime-crisis-usa-housing-detroit)?

What I mean is this (http://realestate.yahoo.com/Michigan/Detroit/Homes_for_sale/result.html;_ylt=Aj8XTnZClOHRW6RkoCG_21HnMrQs?cc=realestate&p=Detroit,%20MI&priceHigh=10000&priceLow=&nodeId=750007014&radius=&bedrooms=&bathrooms=&type=classified&sortBy=price+1) and for example these:
-100$ (http://www.visualtour.com/applets/flashviewer2/viewer.asp?t=1593202&sk=30) home?!?
- Decent looking house (http://www.mlsfinder.com/kwls/kw/index.cfm?action=listing_detail&kw_id=4262300&domain=a112972.yourkwagent.com), 350 square meters floorspace, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car carage for...1800$

Albeit that list has obvious mistakes (http://www.coldwellbanker.com/servlet/PropertyListing?action=detail&ComColdwellbankerDataProperty_id=14058927&page=property&brand=CB) too, I fear.

edit:
Though I like the recommendation for the last one:Financing
Estimated Monthly Payments: $24
*based on 30 year fixed APR loan with 20% down and no points

For our UK posters:

What's the BIKINI level across the pond?

Poor form lately Nanatsu first Office Space reference you miss and now a Family guy reference, Nanatsu is something wrong?

Yes, there is something wrong. I´m not watching enough telly.:(

Who took the freakin' cookie from the cookie jar?!

Who took the freakin' cookie from the cookie jar?!

That would be Lennon, he took it for the people!

Who took the freakin' cookie from the cookie jar?!

OMG! I was also wondering that Articoa!:eek2:

*snip* Stuff about oil prices *snip*


Its because Stone Cold said so!

OMG! I was also wondering that Articoa!:eek2:

Lies, that's just your alibi. Becuase now I know YOU took the cookies! It was not Lennon (thought it was Lenin) as SaintB said. You had the motive Nanatsu!

Lies, that's just your alibi. Becuase now I know YOU took the cookies! It was not Lennon (thought it was Lenin) as SaintB said. You had the motive Nanatsu!

Lennon was the beatles... Lenin was the Communist... I epic failed :(

Lennon was the beatles... Lenin was the Communist... I epic failed :(

I sense a conspiracy... Quick, play some Beatles records backwards, I need to see if they say anything about father Stalin...

Lies, that's just your alibi. Becuase now I know YOU took the cookies! It was not Lennon (thought it was Lenin) as SaintB said. You had the motive Nanatsu!

I know I know!!!
*cries out*
But I wanted to eat that cookie! I needed to dunk it in ice-cold milk!!! I am sorry! I AM SORRY!!!
*runs away, sobbing*

Actually, I took the cookie. :D

Oh great, now I actually want some cookies... And I honestly have none... :(

Actually, I took the cookie. :D

And then gave it to Nanatsu! Conspiracy I say!

And then gave it to Nanatsu! Conspiracy I say!

Zero, you see, is actually a vampire rat who adores cookies. *nod*

And then gave it to Nanatsu! Conspiracy I say!

Yes... she had no idea it was stolen...

<_<

>_>

Yes... she had no idea it was stolen...

<_<

>_>

<_<

>_>

Or laced with poison...

We need to get our story straight here guys


It was Colonel Mustard! In the Billiard Room! With the pistol...

<_<

>_>

Or laced with poison...

That wasn't poison!

That was... special sauce.

I want to know: Who shot J.R.? And... Where´s the beef?!:eek:

We need to get our story straight here guys


It was Colonel Mustard! In the Billiard Room! With the pistol...

Pft, more like Nanatsu, in the kitchen, with a grappling hook.

The beef is in the other burger.

I want to know: Who shot J.R.? And... Where´s the beef?!:eek:

I did with a time machine, and the beef is in the freezer. :D

Pft, more like Nanatsu, in the kitchen, with a grappling hook.

The beef is in theotherburger.

I stole the cookie, but I did not hooked the deputy!:tongue:

I stole the cookie, but I did not hooked the deputy!:tongue:

That's what they all say...

I want to know: Who shot J.R.? And... Where´s the beef?!:eek:

I premepted the answer to Pt. 1


The beef... well... thats in another thread.

I can tell. :(

Case in point, I think perhaps you can correct me, and tell me the rule.

No weirder than you referencing Edison Carter's employer in your location.

(Just in case you thought nobody got it.)

Woot! I got it. :)

It went along these lines:
JuNii would spank me with his leather sock, and I would try to scream. But I was gagged, so I couldn´t scream.

Thank you for bringing horrible images to my head! As for my question: why black holes exist?

Thank you for bringing horrible images to my head! As for my question: why black holes exist?

Space has a leak.

Space has a leak.

But, why does it leak?

Space has a leak.

Then someone should stick the plug back in.

Thank you for bringing horrible images to my head! As for my question: why black holes exist?

Horrible?! HORRIBLE! JuNii's spanking made me sing beautifully.:mad:

Black holes exist because space is hungry. *nod*

But, why does it leak?

Duh! It's porous!

Case in point, I think perhaps you can correct me, and tell me the rule. Now I have to remember the rule names. Hm.
Let me go get my grammar book. :D
Yes, I seriously have one.

Why does a girl at my school believe that she is a reincarnation of Hitler? o_0

Why does a girl at my school believe that she is a reincarnation of Hitler? o_0

She accidently drank motor oil. *nod*

She accidently drank motor oil. *nod*Seriously. She told me with a straight face, too. I was rather...perplexed.

Why does a girl at my school believe that she is a reincarnation of Hitler? o_0

To answer that question, I must ask my own.
Does she have a little tiny moustache?

To answer that question, I must ask my own.
Does she have a little tiny moustache?No, in fact, she has none of his features.
Maybe the insanity, but wasn't that caused by the syphilis?

Seriously. She told me with a straight face, too. I was rather...perplexed.

Lady Hitler? I wonder how he felt now he has boobies... :confused:

No, in fact, she has none of his features.
Maybe the insanity, but wasn't that caused by the syphilis?

Oh good God no! It was caused by the giant stick in the ass he had that all his doctors managed to miss.

So here's a question. Who saw Beverly Hills Chihuahua? And if you did, why do you hate yourself?

What does " Most Gutsy" mean on Rockband 2 for the vocals??

No, in fact, she has none of his features.
Maybe the insanity, but wasn't that caused by the syphilis?

The answer to your problem has been bolded.

What does " Most Gutsy" mean on Rockband 2 for the vocals??

Most Gutsy is a term that refers too singing from the gut.. or from deep within your chest.

My question relates to the Question to the Ultimate Answer of Life, the Universe, and Everything: Why don't people write jokes in Base 13?

My question relates to the Question to the Ultimate Answer of Life, the Universe, and Everything: Why don't people write jokes in Base 13?

Because Base 13 is for people without a sense of humor.

I have read that thread, and would like to point out the fact that it sounded like nobody on that forum had a sense of humor in the first place... because of they did they wouldn't e trying to find a hidden meaning in the drunk ramblings of a comedic genius.

The best comedy is straightforward and simple. Take it from a semi-pro.

How can I tell when I am in denial?

Are you in denial?

How can I tell when I am in denial?

You can't. Because you would be denying that you knew :)

How many licks does it take to get to the center of the earth?

How many licks does it take to get to the center of the earth?Enough to make George W. Bush a democrat.

Enough to make George W. Bush a democrat.

Burn...

Where´s the beef?!:eek:*double :eek:
Ohnoyoudi'n't
You KNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW the answer to this one.
But, to help ... here's this little ditty i memorized in 15 minutes back in 7th grade:

Once upon a midnight bleary, from TV both weak and weary
After hearing "Where's the Beef?" so many times that I could snore
As i nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping
As of someone gently rapping, rapping at my condo door
"'Tis a neighbor being mugged," thought I, "rapping at my condo door ...
Only this and nothing more."
Presently I sank in slumber, and was TRULY sawing lumber
Til, methought, a storm-tossed barbeque bounced off the sliding door.
As my hand reached out to check it, something black reached in to peck it
And I cried out, "What the HECK?!?" - it was a RAVEN on my floor
A most stately raven, as Poe once wrote of, on my floor ...
Only this and nothing more.
Though we once had let the stork in, this occasion called for Orkin.
Pausing not, I grabbed the phone as through the red book I did leaf
But my fingers stopped their walking when the raven started squawking
For, in fact, the bird was *talking* as I stared in disbelief ...
And one statement did it issue as I stared in disbelief ...
Quoth the raven, "Where's the Beef?"
"Bird," said I, "who sounds so trendy,
Be thou sent by hell, or Wendy's?
Does thou fly about the city filling other chains with grief?
Art thou pet to Clara Peller, trained by Sedelmeier to tell her
When to mug it up and sell her line, so catchy, yet, so brief?
Is it THOU who prompts the lady who found fame with line so brief?"
Quoth the raven .... "Where's the Beef?"

...or something like that.

what was the name of the first person whom was named?

what was the name of the first person whom was named?

If you believe that the world was created in 7 days his name was Adam.

*double :eek:
Ohnoyoudi'n't
You KNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW the answer to this one.
But, to help ... here's this little ditty i memorized in 15 minutes back in 7th grade:

Once upon a midnight bleary, from TV both weak and weary
After hearing "Where's the Beef?" so many times that I could snore
As i nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping
As of someone gently rapping, rapping at my condo door
"'Tis a neighbor being mugged," thought I, "rapping at my condo door ...
Only this and nothing more."
Presently I sank in slumber, and was TRULY sawing lumber
Til, methought, a storm-tossed barbeque bounced off the sliding door.
As my hand reached out to check it, something black reached in to peck it
And I cried out, "What the HECK?!?" - it was a RAVEN on my floor
A most stately raven, as Poe once wrote of, on my floor ...
Only this and nothing more.
Though we once had let the stork in, this occasion called for Orkin.
Pausing not, I grabbed the phone as through the red book I did leaf
But my fingers stopped their walking when the raven started squawking
For, in fact, the bird was *talking* as I stared in disbelief ...
And one statement did it issue as I stared in disbelief ...
Quoth the raven, "Where's the Beef?"
"Bird," said I, "who sounds so trendy,
Be thou sent by hell, or Wendy's?
Does thou fly about the city filling other chains with grief?
Art thou pet to Clara Peller, trained by Sedelmeier to tell her
When to mug it up and sell her line, so catchy, yet, so brief?
Is it THOU who prompts the lady who found fame with line so brief?"
Quoth the raven .... "Where's the Beef?"

...or something like that.

I'm bent double, laughing my bum off that I can't hardly type this. But still... I DON'T KNOW WHERE'S THE BEEF?!:D

If you believe that the world was created in 7 days his name was Adam.

Do I really want to go into this?

Now I have to remember the rule names. Hm.
Let me go get my grammar book. :D
Yes, I seriously have one.

You found that grammar boook yet boy?

I'm bent double, laughing my bum off that I can't hardly type this. But still... I DON'T KNOW WHERE'S THE BEEF?!:D

You don't want me to answer that right now.


Do I really want to go into this?

I'm not trying to start some kind of religion debate, I answered the question to the best of my ability (with perhaps a hint of satire).


Why can't you get stoned off Hemp Rope?

Why can't you get stoned off Hemp Rope?

It's made from the wrong part of the plant.

If.....


one time = once
two times = twice
three times = thrice
four times = ??????

You don't want me to answer that right now.

Try me.:D

Try me.:D

In your mom?
:eek:


please forgive.

in your mom?
:eek:


Please forgive.

lmao!:d

It's made from the wrong part of the plant.

If.....


one time = once
two times = twice
three times = thrice
four times = ??????


Quadruple

Try me.:D

How about I rephrase and say NS doesn't want me too...

How about I rephrase and say NS doesn't want me too...

Ah, well, then those are major circumstances.

Ah, well, then those are major circumstances.

Yeah, like a temporary ban...

Yeah, like a temporary ban...

Oh, I see.:eek:

It's made from the wrong part of the plant.

If.....


one time = once
two times = twice
three times = thrice
four times = ??????


If memory serves me correctly I seem to recall a line in Macbeth saying "once and thrice" meaning four.

Have I asked this question yet?

Have I asked this question yet?

You have now. :D

You have now. :D

Or as the question asked me? That'll keep you up late at night....

Or as the question asked me? That'll keep you up late at night....

Or has the question asked us? :p

Or has the question asked us? :p

Or has the asked answered?

Or has the asked answered?

Ah, well put. :D

You found that grammar boook yet, boy?Fixed, law of direct adress. :p

Burn...Sorry. :(

Sorry. :(

It was funny...

It was funny...OK. :)

Okay, seriousness = fail. :D

1. In the SAW movies, Jigsaw apparently has a distorted voice that he use to deliver instructions to the games via tape he leaves at the trap. How can I create the same effect?

2. Samhain is coming up, and I still don't have a ritual robe (they cost too much), does anyone know where I can at least get a decent cheap robe? It doesn't have to be anything fancy, just a good dark green robe that I can use in the Samhain ritual.

Fixed, law of direct adress. :p

Yay but of course that means nothing to me can you explain the rule? And show me where I was wrong in my earlier statment?

Yay but of course that means nothing to me can you explain the rule? And show me where I was wrong in my earlier statment?When you directly address someone, you add a comma before their name. Because their person's name has no grammatical connection to the sentence.

Correct example:
Come here, Jennifer.

Incorrect example:
Come here Jennifer.

Originally Posted by Blouman Empire
You found that grammar boook yet, boy?You were addressing me with the name "boy". Names are always proper nouns; therefore, you should put a comma directly before or after it. :)

When you directly address someone, you add a comma before their name. Because their person's name has no grammatical connection to the sentence.

Correct example:
Come here, Jennifer.

Incorrect example:
Come here Jennifer.
You were addressing me with the name "boy". Names are always proper nouns; therefore, you should put a comma directly before or after it. :)

Its GF in grammar nazi mode!

Do you know the meaning of pudding? :)

Pudding - pad or fender for preventing scraping or chafing or for lessening shock between vessels or other objects.

[QUOTE=Nanatsu no Tsuki;14140602]Horrible?! HORRIBLE! JuNii's spanking made me sing beautifully.:mad:
[QUOTE]

Still, the images are burnt to my mind. And they haunt me.

Its GF in grammar nazi mode!

No, no I asked him to correct me

So to GF, thanks for correcting that but what about this sentence.

"It's not that they hate these things it is more of a case that they don't know these things."

Now you underlined the "don't know these things" now why was that? Or is it the same rule because "they" is a proper noun?

Did you notice the comma?

OK, here's a good one.


Why do all the Continent's names begin and end in the same letter?

OK, here's a good one.


Why do all the Continent's names begin and end in the same letter?

They don't. Next question.

They don't. Next question.

But they do...

Asia
Europe
Australia
North/South America

Pudding - pad or fender for preventing scraping or chafing or for lessening shock between vessels or other objects.

Try again. :)

But they do...

Asia
Europe
Australia
North/South America

Europe begins with an E and ends with an E, but only in English and French. In other languages it's Europa.
And Asia begins and ends with an A, not an E. And again, only in English.

Europe begins with an E and ends with an E, but only in English and French. In other languages it's Europa.
And Asia begins and ends with an A, not an E. And again, only in English.

Asia is written the same in Spanish as in English.

My question is: Why?

My question is: Why?

Might as well ask: Who?

What why when? :D

Asia is written the same in Spanish as in English.

It's Asie in French, and Asien in German.

If an adult is being a selfish bitch, should you tell her?

If an adult is being a selfish bitch, should you tell her?

I always do, and I try to be as blunt and as direct as I can. It's part of the fun. :D

My question is: Why?

Let's expand on that a little...
Why have oil prices dropped like a rock in since July?

My take on the issue? Since only greedy oil companies and executives were to blame for the high prices, it must be because they have lost their lust for money.

Any other ideas?

Might as well ask: Who?

Who is on first.

What why when? :D

You forgot where and how. :wink:

Why did music evolve?