Your questions answered?

[*Lyndsey*]

why do i always suffer side effects from antibiotics?

[xglitter-me-upx]

No, it does not. I will explain this bizzare conclusion, but it is more of a feeling than something that can be expressed in words, no matter how descriptive. With that being said, try to extract the feeling rather than the image described. That, in itself, may be the whole point of this story.

First, to pacify the scientists, yes, I understand that the laws of physics are more or less constant regardless of whether anyone is around or not. I do realize that a tree falling causes its fibers to stretch, snap, and create a tiny explosion that compresses and expands the air around it- rippling it outwards omni-directionally. And yes, an ear’s tympanic cavity would detect these ripples, pass them through sensory neurons and be interpreted- for all intents and purposes, what we call sound.

However, the question is not whether these events take place, the question is clearly whether if no one is around to hear it- does it make a sound? You may be getting ahead of me with your own conflicting statements, already contradicting what I have not even said yet. Bear with me for just a little longer.

This is an exercise of philosophy, rather than of exact state. But that is not to say; all logic and reason should be discarded. Just take it for what it is- an event with no witness. I argue that such an event does not even happen without first hand experience. Even if we were to stroll through the forest after it has fallen and view the tree’s remains scattered on the ground, and imagine as clear as our capacities would allow, the events that transpired- it still is not enough to say it has been heard.

Still, I cannot even fully envelope the feeling as a whole. I doubt this piece has made its point. So it will simply serve as a reminder to myself and those who can distance themselves from their immediate reality.

I'm just trying to be annoying.

Why is there never a full English dinner or tea but there is always a full English breakfast?

[Lynnie]

Originally Posted by confessions

why do i always suffer side effects from antibiotics?

As in the an excessivly poopy bum?

[humndislocation]

The only way you can argue that a tree falling in the woods doesn't make a sound, is if you ignore science and take the wanky philisophical route.

In my opinion, it's not much of a step from there, to just discard logical thinking entirely.

Most of us take it as a given that philosophies such as existentialism for example, are just thought exercises, and don't actually have any bearing on the world around us. There's no way for me to prove absolutely that everyone else isn't a figment of my imagination, and that they don't just disappear when i leave the room, but generally we take it for granted that that is not the case.

God this post is pretentious

[*Lyndsey*]

Originally Posted by Lynnie

As in the an excessivly poopy bum?

nopes, im getting bad headaches, feel sick, off ma food, ringing in my ears.

wish i did have the shits, at least you get the chance for a good read on the toilet when youve got them

[Shawman]

uuurgh why do humans have to get hangovers? (gr8 night tho)

[Nikki S]

How come we dont mind the smell of our own poop but everybody elses is minging? And howcome if you are round someone who smokes etc the smell sticks to our clothes but when you go for a shit the smell doesnt stick?????

(not very nice in morning but a valid point nevertheless!! haha)

[Shawman]

some of life's many mystries nikki s.

why is it the better time you have the night before, the worse you feel in the morning?

[Nikki S]

hmmm yet another one of lifes mysterys, nothing can ever be good in this life without shit following so they let you enjoy yourself then kick you in the teeth by giving you a major headache

[Lynnie]

Originally Posted by Nikki S

How come we dont mind the smell of our own poop but everybody elses is minging? And howcome if you are round someone who smokes etc the smell sticks to our clothes but when you go for a shit the smell doesnt stick?????

(not very nice in morning but a valid point nevertheless!! haha)

Good question, i dont have the answer but definatly one worth asking

[Shawman]

yeah suppose. it was worth it though

[Nikki S]

heheh take it you were out last nite then?

[Nikki S]

Originally Posted by Lynnie

Good question, i dont have the answer but definatly one worth asking

haha yeah thats what i thought. it just doesnt make sense. Shows i have an exciting job when all i sit and think about is shit and why the smell doesnt stick!!!. haha