[squarejawhero]

This thread is entirely devoted to asking Scott questions, inspired by another thread where someone wanted to ask him something. Scott knows an awful lot of cool stuff, so it's up to us to learn from him! All in the name of fun (no pressure for serious answers)!

So, I'll begin -

O great and wise Thrift Store Scott, is there a god?

[Fairygdmther]

Okay, so we're going for the easy questions, huh? Let's see - what's the meaning of life?

Lynsie

[artwking4]

O Great Scott... There's this girl at work I sorta like. I was wondering if she likes me too.





That's not worded like a question.

[Sage]

Originally Posted by squarejawhero

This thread is entirely devoted to asking Scott questions, inspired by another thread where someone wanted to ask him something. Scott knows an awful lot of cool stuff, so it's up to us to learn from him! All in the name of fun (no pressure for serious answers)!

So, I'll begin -

O great and wise Thrift Store Scott, is there a god?

Y'all are not gonna rest until I laugh so hard I pee on myself tonight, are you?

Okay, "Is there a God":
(I vacillate between atheism, agnosticism, and Buddhism, so my opinions are just that- my opinions.)
In the "created the world in seven actual days" sense, no.
In finding wonder and astonishment in the marvelous complexity and interdependency of both the macrocosm and microcosm of the universe, yes. Every time mankind has been so arrogant as to think they knew all there was to know, some wank has had the unmitigated gall to discover entirely new worlds whose very existance was never suspected up to that point, thereby condemning the dusty, hallowed halls of academia to a perpetual game of "catch-up". Dogmatic organized religion is playing the same game for the same reason, but it isn't scoring nearly as well.
We as humans crave order and seek to impose patterns of order on a random, chaotic universe. We as humans crave explanations and when none are forthcoming we submit our own fantastic guesses. When we learn to say not "This is how it is now and for all time" but "This is how it appears to be, but that might change at any moment", then we might have a clue as to the nature and existance of God.
Or not. We'll see.

ScottMate

[Ninth]

Originally Posted by Thrift Store Scott

Y'all are not gonna rest until I laugh so hard I pee on myself tonight, are you?

Okay, "Is there a God":
(I vacillate between atheism, agnosticism, and Buddhism, so my opinions are just that- my opinions.)
In the "created the world in seven actual days" sense, no.
In finding wonder and astonishment in the marvelous complexity and interdependency of both the macrocosm and microcosm of the universe, yes. Every time mankind has been so arrogant as to think they knew all there was to know, some wank has had the unmitigated gall to discover entirely new worlds whose very existance was never suspected up to that point, thereby condemning the dusty, hallowed halls of academia to a perpetual game of "catch-up". Dogmatic organized religion is playing the same game for the same reason, but it isn't scoring nearly as well.
We as humans crave order and seek to impose patterns of order on a random, chaotic universe. We as humans crave explanations and when none are forthcoming we submit our own fantastic guesses. When we learn to say not "This is how it is now and for all time" but "This is how it appears to be, but that might change at any moment", then we might have a clue as to the nature and existance of God.
Or not. We'll see.

ScottMate

Well, that's all very interesting and all, but... what about Artwking coworker??

[Sage]

Originally Posted by Fairygdmther

Okay, so we're going for the easy questions, huh? Let's see - what's the meaning of life?

Lynsie

Live every moment as if it were your last:
Don't waste time with people you don't like, but try to find something to like in everyone.
No matter where you go, there you are. Don't bring the whole room down because you don't want to be there. Give an unsolicited compliment, ask a polite question, strike up a conversation, really listen to responses, learn something you didn't know, and make a new friend.
Never hesitate to tell the people you love how much you love them, and why.
Life is nothing but a series of moments, and you have the chance to make each and every one as pleasant or unpleasant as you choose. Choose well, because one of those moments will be your last.

ScottMate

[Fairygdmther]

What a beautiful philosophy, sweetie!

Lynsie

[Jazhara7]

Oh Great Scott, please answer my question! Here is my question: "Why?"




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[Sage]

Originally Posted by artwking4

O Great Scott... There's this girl at work I sorta like. I was wondering if she likes me too.

Talk to her. Not "chat her up" talk to her, but talk to her as if you are genuinely interested in her opinions and experiences, which you should be if you really like her. Ask her polite questions, and really listen to her responses, then ask her more questions about her responses. Do not volunteer any information about yourself (except your name, of course) unless she specifically asks for it, and after answering ask her the same question in turn.
If she likes you at all, she will be flattered by the attention and will respond favorably. If she tells you to get lost or ignores you, then she clearly doesn't like you. If she answers you curtly then she's undecided about you, so thank her for her response and don't ask her another question for at least 24 hours.

That's not worded like a question.

Nonetheless, I got your drift.

ScottMate

[Sage]

Originally Posted by Jazhara7

Oh Great Scott, please answer my question! Here is my question: "Why?"




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The response that has served me best to that question is "Why not?"
Why get out of bed? Why not?
Why stop and smell a beautiful flower? Why not?
Why go to work? Why not?
Why taste an exotic food? Why not?
"Why not?" isn't an answer unto itself, but it encourages comparisons and critical thinking. You are forced to weigh the pros and cons of any decision, and to see which way the scales tilt. "Why not" can also give you permission to try new experiences you might not normally consider, which can open up whole vistas of unexpected opportunity.
Why? Why not?

ScottMate

[Sage]

Okay, all this attention is extremely flattering, but I can only think so much at one time.
Thank you all very much for posting to this thread that Squarejaw so graciously started, and special thanks to Squarejaw for putting the spotlight on me when I least expected it.
I owe you one for this, Squarejaw.

ScottMate

[Intrepid Homoludens]

You want me to close this thread?

[squarejawhero]

Nivvah!

@Scott - those are some impressive answers... but riddle me this...

Why does it always rain on me? Is it because I lied when I was 17?

[samIamsad]

I've witnessed the second coming! Impressive. Darn impressive...
So... am I allowed to ask some questions, my Lord?

Ice T or ice tea?
Banana shake or Banana Joe?
Headbanging or stagediving?
Point&click or rock and roll?
Money, money, money or girls, girls, girls?

[Jazhara7]

Originally Posted by samIamsad

Ice T or ice tea?
Banana shake or Banana Joe?
Headbanging or stagediving?
Point&click or rock and roll?
Money, money, money or girls, girls, girls?

I'd like to add something to that:

Velo or Töffli?


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[insane_cobra]

Originally Posted by samIamsad

Money, money, money or girls, girls, girls?

Ha, even I can answaer that one! Girls, girls, girls go with money, money, money, simple as that.

[Lucien21]

Originally Posted by insane_cobra

Ha, even I can answaer that one! Girls, girls, girls go with money, money, money, simple as that.

You got that the wrong way round.

Money,Money,Money = Girls,girls,girls

but

Girls,Girls,Girls = Skint,skint,skint

[SakSquash]

Oh great Scott, what can I do about my miniscule manhood?

[gillyruless]

Originally Posted by temporaryscars

Oh great Scott, what can I do about my miniscule manhood?

I guess now I finally understand why you wanted to get that penile injection fov was writing about.

[insane_cobra]

Originally Posted by Lucien21

You got that the wrong way round.

Money,Money,Money = Girls,girls,girls

but

Girls,Girls,Girls = Skint,skint,skint

Hm, that's what I meant, did I write it wrong? Oh well...