There is no antipodal warming. The moon is a projection, so all pics from space have been photoshopped. And when you get to the edge, what will you find? A jelly wall! So I hate to burst your pancake, Robin, but you cannot jump off it.
I wish I was joking about the above but in a temporary moment of insanity, I dated a flat earther. I’d say please don’t judge me, but you should 💯 judge me. 🤦🏻♀️
With all due respect, you're quite wrong. If they answer incorrectly like you propose, then the driver will fall off the edge of the earth unawares when they reach it, because they think it's a globe. This does raise another question, though. What happens to the big car pile at the end of the earth for those who do fall off? There are also some questions regarding physics, but I'll leave that for the smarty pants out there to figure out.
You’re all wrong. The Earth, and the rest of the universe, is the interior/exterior of a truly gigantic Klein bottle. (Oh, you think flat-headers’ brains explode when you ask them for further details? Drop “Klein bottle” into the discussion and watch them shit themselves in eight separate dimensions.)
"There’s one theory that says birds aren’t real. They’ve all been replaced by the government with drones."
Omg, that's a fantastic theory! I love that. This makes me wonder if there isn't a serious inequity in the conspiracy world. Shouldn't the ones that go viral provide the originator royalties? Or at least, shouldn't they get credit for their ideas?
Which reminds me that I've never met a flat earther. I don't get out much, though. Most people I know think the world is made of poop.
The "kids" that started the "Birds Aren't Real" satire (parody?) gave speeches about their theory, and when it began to wind down, I think I remember them giving a speech about gullibility. They were paid handsomely for their efforts.
I'm jiggy with that - but imagine the task enthusiasm of the government employee team tasked with regularly refilling the millions of robot-bird replacements with synthetic robot-bird shit.........
Imagine Lucy and Ethel on that assembly line!
Nothing wrong with a Flat Earther that a smart tap on their skull with a framing hammer won't correct.
While I’ve never actually encountered a flat-earther, I find it disturbingly easy to believe some of my fellow Americans believe insanely stupid stuff (I mean, how can we not believe that right now?). With so many Americans virulently opposed to travel, actual science and, you know, reading, is it any wonder?
If the world is flat, why hasn't all the water in all the oceans fallen off the edges in huge waterfalls, leaving the earth with only a little bit of groundwater here and there?
If that question doesn't stump those idiots, nothing will.
I'm so glad that you have the Turtle in the photo of Flat Earth up top (a photo! See there's proof!). A Flat Earth without a World Turtle would make me sad.
It's obvious that what the astronauts saw was a top view of the flat earth disco.
Australia is pretty damned great. I have petted (or is "pet" its own past tense?) both a Kangaroo and a Wombat and life is good.
I've not met a flat-earther that I recall. Are there also still folks who think the earth is the center of the universe and everything in the sky rotates around earth?
🌎🌍🌏 I flew all the way around it once. As far as I can tell, I came back to the same place. Or maybe I ended up in another dimension?? Hmm, that would explain some things . . .
Theoretically, the House of Pancakes is more likely, given that a pancake resembles a flat earth. But HOP is no WH when it comes to the conversations that go on there. And guess you could say the divots in a waffle are where the loony ideas fester.
Now that you've got me thinking more about the Waffle House, I think I'm going to write a piece on it. So thanks :)
There is no antipodal warming. The moon is a projection, so all pics from space have been photoshopped. And when you get to the edge, what will you find? A jelly wall! So I hate to burst your pancake, Robin, but you cannot jump off it.
I wish I was joking about the above but in a temporary moment of insanity, I dated a flat earther. I’d say please don’t judge me, but you should 💯 judge me. 🤦🏻♀️
I thought you couldn't get to the edge because an international cabal controlled and limited access? I like the jelly wall concept better.
That’s true! But his unique access to the truthful parts of the dark web revealed what they are really hiding… jelly.
Ooh! I wonder what flavor the jelly is?
I hope it's strawberry! 🍓
Yum yum!
I love this comments section 😆😆
You had me at jelly wall. Sold.
lol at you dating a flat-earther. But they could've been darling in many other ways. I've probably dated worse😆
They were not. But that’s nice of you to suggest.
I feel very supported by this comments section. I’ll be reaching out to each and every one of you the next time I need saving from myself.
...whew! I was wondering what's keeping the oceans from spilling off...
🤦♀️You poor girl! I'm glad it didn't work out!
The written test for new drivers should include the following:
'The Earth is a globe. True or false'
Anyone answering the latter should never be allowed to drive a vehicle.
With all due respect, you're quite wrong. If they answer incorrectly like you propose, then the driver will fall off the edge of the earth unawares when they reach it, because they think it's a globe. This does raise another question, though. What happens to the big car pile at the end of the earth for those who do fall off? There are also some questions regarding physics, but I'll leave that for the smarty pants out there to figure out.
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Thanks for the aha moment when you broke down the word "atmosphere".
Thanks also for not using the "If the world was flat, cats would already have pushed everything off the edge" joke.
Because duh. I mean they're cats...
😆...if I'd thought of that, I would've, that's great
You’re all wrong. The Earth, and the rest of the universe, is the interior/exterior of a truly gigantic Klein bottle. (Oh, you think flat-headers’ brains explode when you ask them for further details? Drop “Klein bottle” into the discussion and watch them shit themselves in eight separate dimensions.)
😆😆 Thanks for sharing that, that was some fun reading.
Is that a CALVIN Klein bottle?
No: it’s a Hobbesian bottle.
Where's Calvin? More importantly where's Bill the Cat?!?!
Ack.
😂🤣😂
Or a Möebius strip. 😆
Klein bottles are essentially 3-dimensional Moebius strips.
"There’s one theory that says birds aren’t real. They’ve all been replaced by the government with drones."
Omg, that's a fantastic theory! I love that. This makes me wonder if there isn't a serious inequity in the conspiracy world. Shouldn't the ones that go viral provide the originator royalties? Or at least, shouldn't they get credit for their ideas?
Which reminds me that I've never met a flat earther. I don't get out much, though. Most people I know think the world is made of poop.
😆 Interesting thought about the inequalities in the conspiraworld.
The "kids" that started the "Birds Aren't Real" satire (parody?) gave speeches about their theory, and when it began to wind down, I think I remember them giving a speech about gullibility. They were paid handsomely for their efforts.
So you're saying they made it up to make a point? That makes a lot of sense.
This makes me want to start a conspiracy AI GPT machine.
You talk like GPT isn't already a conspiracy machine.
Cool.
I'm jiggy with that - but imagine the task enthusiasm of the government employee team tasked with regularly refilling the millions of robot-bird replacements with synthetic robot-bird shit.........
Imagine Lucy and Ethel on that assembly line!
Nothing wrong with a Flat Earther that a smart tap on their skull with a framing hammer won't correct.
So where do clouds go?
How does the sun work?
So is this flat thing paper thin or thick as a brick?
Do both sides have gravity?
So if you dig a hole through the earth do you up on the other flat side?
This is ponding my head flat.
Flatly this is flooring me.
If you dig a hole, yes, you end up on the flatside. But you're upside down so it's all a bit disorienting.
If the earth is flat, do dinosaurs live on the other side and that why we keep digging up their bones?
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Now you're just being difficult.
The believers sure are "thick as a brick." 😉
Great Jethro Tull album! Bad IRL.
While I’ve never actually encountered a flat-earther, I find it disturbingly easy to believe some of my fellow Americans believe insanely stupid stuff (I mean, how can we not believe that right now?). With so many Americans virulently opposed to travel, actual science and, you know, reading, is it any wonder?
If the world is flat, why hasn't all the water in all the oceans fallen off the edges in huge waterfalls, leaving the earth with only a little bit of groundwater here and there?
If that question doesn't stump those idiots, nothing will.
That was solved above: Jelly Wall.
I live in a 55+ complex and there’s one adorable flat earther, Elvis is aliver, AND she voted for TACO. Enough said.
The overlap between conspiracy theorists and TACO voters would be an interesting experiment to do.
None of that actually mad any sense...
Well Mark, it was subtle
"It says 'ere, mate, that Oz don't really exist 'cause t'Earth is flat!" "Crikey- them Americans sure is stupid, ain't they?'
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I had a friend who fell into the abyss of conspiracy theories, including a flat Earth. I forgave him though, he only had a grade 6 education.
Thanks Robin, brilliantly funny!
I mean...sounds like it could be a very entertaining friend though, with lots of fun convos.
I'm so glad that you have the Turtle in the photo of Flat Earth up top (a photo! See there's proof!). A Flat Earth without a World Turtle would make me sad.
It's obvious that what the astronauts saw was a top view of the flat earth disco.
Australia is pretty damned great. I have petted (or is "pet" its own past tense?) both a Kangaroo and a Wombat and life is good.
#BirdsArentReal
It's turtles all the way down, unless it's Great A'tuin.
Damn straight!
"Where do they think the oxygen comes from, the atmosflat?" Another coffee-snorter brought to me by Robin Wilding. For more conspiracy delight, our own 'Murican Fearless Leader is telling us that Joe Biden was "executed" in 2020 and current versions of him are all either AI images or robots: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-shares-unfounded-conspiracy-theory-claiming-biden-was-executed-2-rcna210244
I mean...there's no words for that. Just one giant, global face palm.
You mean the Biden Android Terminator Bot?
Well, if Biden is a Terminator, he'd best get busy. 😉
We're all tapping our feet...
...waiting...
Tap tap.
I've not met a flat-earther that I recall. Are there also still folks who think the earth is the center of the universe and everything in the sky rotates around earth?
Based on how many people aren't sure if the earth is round....sigh...probably.
🌎🌍🌏 I flew all the way around it once. As far as I can tell, I came back to the same place. Or maybe I ended up in another dimension?? Hmm, that would explain some things . . .
Ah yes, you ended up in the interdimensional transporter, pfft rookie mistake.
Will things be normal again if I go back around the other way??
I think flat earthers found their footing at The Waffle House.
Also, is it possible that conspiracy theorists are part of a conspiracy theory conspiracy? Christopher Nolan could have a field day with that one.
Why does your Waffle House hypothesis make so much sense 😆
Theoretically, the House of Pancakes is more likely, given that a pancake resembles a flat earth. But HOP is no WH when it comes to the conversations that go on there. And guess you could say the divots in a waffle are where the loony ideas fester.
Now that you've got me thinking more about the Waffle House, I think I'm going to write a piece on it. So thanks :)
Can't afford to pay you, but have subscribed.
Much appreciated!
Thanks for the inspiration. Here's at least one answer to your question ...
https://todaysmuse.substack.com/p/muse-21-waffle-house-911