El Guapo 8 Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Stupidity: repeating famous quotes that contain errors over and over and expecting them to become trueDuplicity: contradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action Link to post Share on other sites
vbnautilus 48 Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Really though, it pisses me off when people use that quote as if it has any truth to it. Does anyone actually think that has anything to do with what insanity really is? Not only does it fail to capture the essence of what it means to be insane, it is not always wrong to expect different results from performing the same action over again. Conditions change. The same action often does lead to different consequences. It's one of the stupidest quotes of all time, and everyone says it as if it is so profound. Besides the fact that it is (most certainly erroneously) attributed to Einstein, why does anyone repeat this nonsense? Link to post Share on other sites
brvheart 1,750 Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Stupidity: repeating famous quotes that contain errors over and over and expecting them to become true Really though, it pisses me off when people use that quote as if it has any truth to it. Does anyone actually think that has anything to do with what insanity really is? Not only does it fail to capture the essence of what it means to be insane, it is not always wrong to expect different results from performing the same action over again. Conditions change. The same action often does lead to different consequences. It's one of the stupidest quotes of all time, and everyone says it as if it is so profound. Besides the fact that it is (most certainly erroneously) attributed to Einstein, why does anyone repeat this nonsense?As Einstein always said: "VB, what's wrong with you." I was obviously just making fun of people for continually clicking here on 'accident'. I wasn't making a comment on the scientific method. Holy hell, dude. Link to post Share on other sites
vbnautilus 48 Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 As Einstein always said: "VB, what's wrong with you." I was obviously just making fun of people for continually clicking here on 'accident'. I wasn't making a comment on the scientific method. Holy hell, dude.I know what you were doing, I just have an issue with that phrase. It's one of two things I am now dedicated to ranting about whenever I see it. (the other being "it's just semantics") I feel it is my duty. Link to post Share on other sites
strategy 4 Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 "check it out dude... snakes" Link to post Share on other sites
Bearded in Absentia 0 Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 I know what you were doing, I just have an issue with that phrase. It's one of two things I am now dedicated to ranting about whenever I see it. (the other being "it's just semantics") I feel it is my duty.I'd like to hear this second rant. I've said something approaching, "Look, man, we're just arguing about semantics, here" in what I assumed was a proper, conversation-ending/steering context on a number of occasions. Link to post Share on other sites
LadyGhey 0 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 O hay guys Link to post Share on other sites
LongLiveYorke 38 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 (Mr. Burns voice): Excellent Link to post Share on other sites
LadyGrey 6 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 HeeeeeyyyyWHAT NOW, JOEY? WHAT NOW?p.s. I do not authorize the use of my image in any posts here, so prepare for a LAWSUIT. Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyJoJo 18 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 WHAT NOW, JOEY? WHAT NOW?p.s. I do not authorize the use of my image in any posts here, so prepare for a LAWSUIT.I was thinking either an arm or a leg, but I guess not anymore.However, I think the law would protect me since the image was made available for public consumption by you by posting it in this forum. I shall consult my lawyer: SuitedAces21. Link to post Share on other sites
CaneBrain 95 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I was thinking either an arm or a leg, but I guess not anymore.However, I think the law would protect me since the image was made available for public consumption by you by posting it in this forum. I shall consult my lawyer: SuitedAces21.Ow, my pride. Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyJoJo 18 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Ow, my pride.Oh, right...well, I just assumed she had already retained your services. Link to post Share on other sites
SuitedAces21 2,721 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Objection. Move to strike. Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyJoJo 18 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 That's why he's the best, people. Link to post Share on other sites
SuitedAces21 2,721 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 That'll be 400 dollars. Link to post Share on other sites
LadyGrey 6 Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Repeat offender over here. Link to post Share on other sites
LadyGrey 6 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Repeat offender over here.True to my word though. Link to post Share on other sites
LadyGrey 6 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 True to my word though.Might get to 3 pages in here soon if I don't train myself to click more carefully. Link to post Share on other sites
wsox8 10 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Might get to 3 pages in here soon if I don't train myself to click more carefully. Link to post Share on other sites
BaseJester 1 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 I know what you were doing, I just have an issue with that phrase. It's one of two things I am now dedicated to ranting about whenever I see it. (the other being "it's just semantics") I feel it is my duty.Do you think this time people will listen? Link to post Share on other sites
strategy 4 Posted November 7, 2010 Author Share Posted November 7, 2010 (philosoraptor) Link to post Share on other sites
LadyGrey 6 Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Word. Link to post Share on other sites
LongLiveYorke 38 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 The real issue is that I keep browsing this forum on purpose. I obviously have a serious problem. Link to post Share on other sites
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