Random Thoughts...or...What's on Your Mind?

[JirinPanthosa]

^one of the eternal mysteries of language. I've always been wondering why there are hives of bees but swarms of mosquitos, flocks of birds but paddlings of ducks, packs of wolves but bands of coyotes, herds of deer but a mob of kangaroohs? Couldn't there simply be groups of insects/birds/fish/mammals?
And if fish in general come in schools, why don't large fish form a university or at least a college? And wouldn't a bed of clams be rather uncomfortable?

Because language is more fun when we can say “Murder of crows” and “Unkindness of ravens”.

 

[Worf factor9]

“Unkindness of ravens”.

Nevermore, along with picking out eye-balls , when left hanging.


Edgar Allan Poe knew what he was doing when he used the raven instead of some other bird to croak out “nevermore” in his famous poem. The raven has long been associated with death and dark omens, but the real bird is somewhat of a mystery. Unlike its smaller cousin the crow, not a lot has been written about this remarkable bird. Here are 10 fascinating facts about ravens.

1. Ravens are one of the smartest animals.

http://mentalfloss.com/article/53295/10-fascinating-facts-about-ravens

 

[Admiral2]

This morning, while watching Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, I was struck with the same tought I've often had since the new crop of Apes movies started: that anything sounds cooler if you put it on the Planet of the Apes:

Public Library...of THE PLANET OF THE APES!

University...of THE PLANET OF THE APES!

Krispy Kreme...of THE PLANET OF THE APES!

Office Manager...of THE PLANET OF THE APES!

Bed and Breakfast...of THE PLANET OF THE APES!

Obviously, there are limits to how well it works...but I haven't figured them out yet.

 

[scotpens]

Does anyone ever spiral into control?

For that matter, has anyone ever fucked someone's brains in?

 

[Gary Mitchell]

For that matter, has anyone ever fucked someone's brains in?

Never thought about that.

 

[oberth]

For that matter, has anyone ever fucked someone's brains in?

how about to readjust someone's brains?

 

[rhubarbodendron]

^I think it's not so much a problem of adjustment but of blood flow. Apparently, in most males of the species the blood flow is sufficient only to serve one end of the body at a time. Personally, I prefer those whith a well perfused brain over the "southerners".

 

[Kai "the spy"]

I have a palindrome for a post count at 11011, but I'm fucking it up by posting this. Goodbye, palindrome.

 

[PSGarak]

I have fallen in love with the relatively new word, "Blep."

 

[oberth]

I have fallen in love with the relatively new word, "Blep."

what does it mean?

 

[PSGarak]

what does it mean?

It's when an animal, usually a cat or a dog, has a little bit of tongue sticking out with their mouths otherwise closed.

 

[Gary Mitchell]

Ahoy Maties. Today is International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Arr!

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

Does anyone ever spiral into control?

Spoiler: Disco season 2

Leland sorta did...

 

[oberth]

^I think it's not so much a problem of adjustment but of blood flow. Apparently, in most males of the species the blood flow is sufficient only to serve one end of the body at a time. Personally, I prefer those whith a well perfused brain over the "southerners".

i said someone's not her - it works perfectly well with me

 

[Worf factor9]

Ahoy Maties. Today is International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Arr!

Well, shiver me timbers. Thar is a fair breeze a' runnin' and plunder awaits me hearties.

 

[Delta Vega]

Ahoy Maties. Today is International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Arr!

Well shiver me timbers, aar

Ffs, never noticed previous post

 

[Kai "the spy"]

Shouldn't it be Talk Like Robert Newton Day?

And don't you dare ask "Who's Robert Newton Day?".

 

[oberth]

Shouldn't it be Talk Like Robert Newton Day?

And don't you dare ask "Who's Robert Newton Day?".

younger brother of daniel simpson day, right?

 

[Avro Arrow]

Spoiler: Disco season 2

Leland sorta did...

Those episodes are still within the six-month spoiler window, so I’ve spoiler-coded this.

 

[Admiral2]

So whenever I saw the phrase "Vasquez Rocks" I always assumed it was a reference to the character in Aliens. It wasn't until fairly recently that I found out it's an actual place...where they filmed the Gorn Fight, 'cause I'm a Trekkie who pays attention!