The questions-not-worth-their-own-thread question thread X

[PlutonianEmpire]

Are the Delta Trianguli stars (real system, btw) destined to ultimately collide due to their close proximity?

 

[GoodGame]

Is there any practical purpose for not wearing a Beret?

They retain moisture, and over time get kind of stinky. That and they're not really wash and wear, being made of wool usually.

 

[cardgame]

Oh. Hmm, guess I won't get one then. Thank you for being helpful

question: Why do people hate soldat?

 

[BCLG100]

Is there any practical purpose for not wearing a Beret?

Well it can be shaped in a variety of ways.

It is also helpfully distinguishable, why many army units wear them but for modern day it helps to distinguish the tools (those wearing them) from everyone else (those not wearing them).

 

[Lord Baal]

Is there any practical purpose for wearing a Beret?

Looking like a whole lot of awesome?

 

[nonconformist]

Is there any practical purpose for wearing a Beret?

In Commonwealth Armies, the colour denotes the arm of service/specialisation.

 

[Cutlass]

Is there any practical purpose for not wearing a Beret?

Of all forms of hats still worn in the modern world, beret's look the stupidest.

 

[Cheezy the Wiz]

Is there any practical purpose for wearing a Beret?

They offer some rain protection, generally being made of wool. Warm, almost impossible for the wind to blow it off, and obviously durable. I'd go with a button cap instead, though, as there's kind of a stigma against berets in the US ("cause those friggin America-hating FROGS wear 'em! " ), they have some rigidity to them, and of course because they are almost universal symbols of the working class.

 

[Tani Coyote]

...That question deserves its own thread what with all the responses.

Anywho:

Why does something look much better on paper than it does after you scan it? I think my scanner's too sensitive and picks up too much crap like eraser marks.

 

[Brighteye]

Berets are uncomfortable, pointless hats. When it rains they provide no more protection than the worst of hats, when the wind blows you need to pull it down onto your head and then it looks even sillier, and it helps conceal your hair, making you look just like all the other tools.

In the armed forces, of course, you shouldn't have individuality, and looking just like everyone else is not a problem. If you're commanded to do something, you do it, no matter how pointless, and you'll have plenty of things to do that seem even more annoying than wearing a beret.

 

[Tani Coyote]

Often I wake up mid-sleep, and when I try to go back to sleep, I suddenly feel a VERY prominent depression on my bed, like something just punched it or sat on it. This has happened countless times in the recent months, and it was limited to nights until two days ago, when I awoke during the morning, and while I tried to sleep, I was roused awake by the feeling, obviously a bit scared.

What are some scientific explanations for this before I jump to the conclusion I've awoken some sort of supernatural entity?

 

[Cutlass]

...That question deserves its own thread what with all the responses.

Anywho:

Why does something look much better on paper than it does after you scan it? I think my scanner's too sensitive and picks up too much crap like eraser marks.

It depends on the skill of the person doing the scanning. But a flatbed scanner shines a very bright light through the paper. This highlights not just every flaw in the paper, but whatever is on the back side of the paper as well. And modern scanners separately see every ink drop of the printing process. The better the printing, like the cover of a good quality magazine, the easier it is to get a good scan. But the lower the print quality, the more work has to be done in photoshop to correct the scan back to the picture. It's a skill that takes time to learn. Also, when you look at a scan, it is frequently larger than the print it was scanned from. So any flaws are easier to see.

 

[Elta]

Thank you for all your responses everyone, very informative.

I wear one every once in a while when we have some really oppressive heat. (My scalp burns easily, despite not being fair skinned)

It had me wondering if it could have origins in that.

New question: Does this play for you? http://www.entertonement.com/clips/...ng-:):):):):)esEddie-Murphy-Raw-Eddie-Murphy-

I can't figure it out.

 

[Elta]

Nevermind, found some drivers to make it work.

 

[Lord Baal]

Often I wake up mid-sleep, and when I try to go back to sleep, I suddenly feel a VERY prominent depression on my bed, like something just punched it or sat on it. This has happened countless times in the recent months, and it was limited to nights until two days ago, when I awoke during the morning, and while I tried to sleep, I was roused awake by the feeling, obviously a bit scared.

What are some scientific explanations for this before I jump to the conclusion I've awoken some sort of supernatural entity?

Is it in the same spot every time? If so, you've probably busted that spring, but it's still in place, so you only get a depression there if you lay at certain angles. Or you could just be elbowing your bed while you're sleeping. God knows my girlfriend does that to my face when she sleeps.

Otherwise, wear a scarf washed with garlic to bed to ward off the invisible succubus that visits you at night.

 

[Tani Coyote]

Is it in the same spot every time?

I'm not aware. It also happens quite randomly and sporadically... despite all my time shifting positions the hour or so before I actually fall asleep, it ONLY happens when I'm half-awake. I've theorised I could be hitting something, but I'm always laying in contact with the bed, so nothing could be falling and causing the massive shake/bang.

...My bed vibrates at times too during the night.

If so, you've probably busted that spring, but it's still in place, so you only get a depression there if you lay at certain angles. Or you could just be elbowing your bed while you're sleeping.

I dunno if I'm elbowing it... it is pretty terrifying at times when it just randomly happens. Another time, it happened when I left my monitor on, and JUST as the monitor shut off, it felt like someone had sat on my bed. I obviously have a case of vampires fearing the light!

God knows my girlfriend does that to my face when she sleeps.

Poor poor Lord Baal...

Otherwise, wear a scarf washed with garlic to bed to ward off the invisible succubus that visits you at night.

...Is there a way to ward off succubi yet leave the door open for incubi?

 

[nonconformist]

Is there any practical purpose for wearing a Beret?

How about LOOKING LIKE A GODDAMN BADARSE

 

[aimeeandbeatles]

Question: Does Tom Petty have a southern accent? One of my friends says he has none, but I can hear one. On the other hand, I'm from Nova Scotia....

Here's a video clip:

Spoiler :

Link to video.

Also: I have a pimple. It's huge and swollen and very uncomfortable because it's swollen. Is there a way to get the swelling to go away without making it worse?

 

[Cheezy the Wiz]

How about LOOKING LIKE A GODDAMN BADARSE

I have always loved that picture.

 

[cardgame]

What's with the kid w/o pants...