Ancient Ways Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 QUOTE (fledgehog @ Jun 2 2011, 04:49 PM) this post is for cygnus: QUOTE Is it good if a vacuum really sucks? That would be the primary function of a vacuum, yes. QUOTE If a word is misspelled in the dictionary, how would we ever know? it would eventually become the accepted spelling QUOTE If Webster wrote the first dictionary, where did he find the words? The first dictionary was probably put together by someone who had taken time to collect every word in the English language at the time. As he remembered words that he forgot, or new words were invented, they were probably added into subsequent editions. QUOTE Why do we say something is out of whack? What is a whack? you are http://www.therushforum.com/html/emoticons/wacko.gif QUOTE Why does "slow down" and "slow up" mean the same thing? "slow down" refers to an object that decreases in speed. "slow up" is what somebody does when they are the cause of an object slowing down. QUOTE Why does "fat chance" and "slim chance" mean the same thing? they are both idiomatic, and neither truly means anything. QUOTE Why do "tug" boats push their barges? because you touch yourself at night. QUOTE Why do we sing "Take me out to the ball game" when we are already there? the song is merely an anthem for gamegoers to sing indicating a love for the game. it's not meant to be taken literally or in the present tense. QUOTE Why are they called "stands" when they are made for sitting? It probably has to do something to do with the actual stand-up construction of them. Also, you do stand up in the stands sometimes. QUOTE Why is it called "after dark" when it really is "after light"? after the darkness begins. in this case "dark" refers to sunset. QUOTE Doesn't "expecting the unexpected" make the unexpected expected? it's a stupid phrase and shouldn't be allowed. Same goes for "be yourself'. i hate that saying. QUOTE Why are a "wise man" and a "wise guy" opposites? "wise guy' is supposed to be sarcastic and idiomatic. They are also not entirely opposites, as a "wise guy" still has a sharp wit, he just uses it in a more sardonic way QUOTE Why do "overlook" and "oversee" mean opposite things? "look" and "see" don't mean the same thing. QUOTE Why is "phonics" not spelled the way it sounds? it doesn't have to. onomonopia isn't what it sounds like. QUOTE If work is so terrific, why do they have to pay you to do it? that's the way a capitolist society works, without it there would be no economy, no incentive to/reward for working. Working on a system of rewards is actually a basic human concept, and it's a way that our bodies and mind train themselves to do certain things. QUOTE If all the world is a stage, where is the audience sitting? outer space QUOTE If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular? love and lust are two different things. QUOTE If you are cross-eyed and have dyslexia, can you read all right? probably not. QUOTE Why is bra singular and panties plural? because lower-body clothing items are generally pluralized, and upper-body items (with the exception of "sleeves") are not. QUOTE Why do you press harder on the buttons of a remote control when you know the batteries are dead? natural instinct/reflex action. For many mechanically operated things, pushing harder does work, so that instinct simply carries over into things like remotes. QUOTE Why do we put suits in garment bags and garments in a suitcase? suits are included under the category of "garments". QUOTE How come abbreviated is such a long word? why shouldn't it be? QUOTE Why do we wash bath towels? Aren't we clean when we use them? it's generally not a good idea for anything that's exposed to water to go unwashed for any period of time. plus you're not entirely clean when you get out of the bath. QUOTE Why doesn't glue stick to the inside of the bottle? it does. haven't you ever seen an "empty" glue bottle? the walls are lined with glue. QUOTE Why is the third hand on the watch called the second hand? it refers to "second", the unit of time measurement. QUOTE Why do they call it a TV set when you only have one? because older televisions, complete with the big speaker, antennae and whatnot, can be seen as a set. These are actually some well thought out answers. Keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fledgehog Posted June 2, 2011 Author Share Posted June 2, 2011 QUOTE (Lost In Xanadu @ Jun 2 2011, 05:17 PM) QUOTE (fledgehog @ Jun 2 2011, 03:51 PM) QUOTE (Lost In Xanadu @ Jun 2 2011, 04:25 PM) Where the F are our answers??? judging by the date-stamps of the past answers, i'd guess i stopped responding after winter break because school got in the way, and then forgot about the thread until now. Thank you for fitting us into your schedule http://www.therushforum.com/html/emoticons/rage.gif Don't you know just how important this thread is?? too busy saving the world, i guess http://www.therushforum.com/html/emoticons/confused13.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Enemy Without Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Is the answer to this question no? (Think about it http://www.therushforum.com/html/emoticons/cool.gif ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Sawyer Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 QUOTE (An Enemy Without @ Jun 2 2011, 09:32 PM) Is the answer to this question no? (Think about it http://www.therushforum.com/html/emoticons/cool.gif ) I get it! A paradox! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Enemy Without Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 QUOTE (Tommy Sawyer @ Jun 2 2011, 08:39 PM) QUOTE (An Enemy Without @ Jun 2 2011, 09:32 PM) Is the answer to this question no? (Think about it http://www.therushforum.com/html/emoticons/cool.gif ) I get it! A paradox! Got it in one http://www.therushforum.com/html/emoticons/laugh.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fledgehog Posted June 3, 2011 Author Share Posted June 3, 2011 QUOTE (An Enemy Without @ Jun 2 2011, 09:32 PM) Is the answer to this question no? (Think about it http://www.therushforum.com/html/emoticons/cool.gif ) maybe http://www.therushforum.com/html/emoticons/smile.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USB Connector Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Why the sun? Why are we here? Who are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fledgehog Posted June 3, 2011 Author Share Posted June 3, 2011 QUOTE (USB Connector @ Jun 2 2011, 11:17 PM) Why the sun? Why are we here? Who are you? Unless there is, there will be a void. Without nothing, nothing can be nothing, so nothing becomes something. Something different and outstanding, but not shocking. If taken lightly, maybe another could be saved, but only when used with or without, never without. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Just out of interest, why are there so many polls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fledgehog Posted June 3, 2011 Author Share Posted June 3, 2011 QUOTE (Babycat @ Jun 3 2011, 04:08 AM) Just out of interest, why are there so many polls? because TRF has the amazing ability to take everything and go wayyy overboard with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaye Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 QUOTE (fledgehog @ Jun 3 2011, 03:29 AM)QUOTE (An Enemy Without @ Jun 2 2011, 09:32 PM) Is the answer to this question no? (Think about it http://www.therushforum.com/html/emoticons/cool.gif ) maybe http://www.therushforum.com/html/emoticons/smile.gif Just call him Fledgehog: Paradox Buster! http://www.therushforum.com/html/emoticons/tongue.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost In Xanadu Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Do you hate me now? You know I was just playin?? http://www.therushforum.com/html/emoticons/unsure.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Good,bad,andrush Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Will you marry my best friend? http://www.therushforum.com/html/emoticons/unsure.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fledgehog Posted June 3, 2011 Author Share Posted June 3, 2011 QUOTE (Lost In Xanadu @ Jun 3 2011, 04:38 PM) Do you hate me now? You know I was just playin?? http://www.therushforum.com/html/emoticons/unsure.gif i don't hate you. i am, however, still better than you http://www.therushforum.com/html/emoticons/tongue.gif http://www.therushforum.com/html/emoticons/trink39.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fledgehog Posted June 3, 2011 Author Share Posted June 3, 2011 QUOTE (Good,bad,andrush @ Jun 3 2011, 06:05 PM) Will you marry my best friend? http://www.therushforum.com/html/emoticons/unsure.gif provide pictures? i'm already planning to marry taylor swift, though, so i'm guessing most likely not http://www.therushforum.com/html/emoticons/wink.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good,bad,andrush Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 QUOTE (fledgehog @ Jun 3 2011, 05:13 PM) QUOTE (Good @ bad,andrush,Jun 3 2011, 06:05 PM) Will you marry my best friend? http://www.therushforum.com/html/emoticons/unsure.gif provide pictures? i'm already planning to marry taylor swift, though, so i'm guessing most likely not http://www.therushforum.com/html/emoticons/wink.gif He's cuter than Taylor swift, I think http://www.therushforum.com/html/emoticons/unsure.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fledgehog Posted June 3, 2011 Author Share Posted June 3, 2011 QUOTE (Good,bad,andrush @ Jun 3 2011, 06:14 PM) QUOTE (fledgehog @ Jun 3 2011, 05:13 PM) QUOTE (Good @ bad,andrush,Jun 3 2011, 06:05 PM) Will you marry my best friend? http://www.therushforum.com/html/emoticons/unsure.gif provide pictures? i'm already planning to marry taylor swift, though, so i'm guessing most likely not http://www.therushforum.com/html/emoticons/wink.gif He's cuter than Taylor swift, I think http://www.therushforum.com/html/emoticons/unsure.gif nah, sorry. while there are a handful of men in this world who i would consider going gay for, i think i'm going to just stick to the t-swift plan for the time being http://www.therushforum.com/html/emoticons/trink36.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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