09 May 16
Originally posted by twhiteheadI live in the Sonoran Desert, one of the largest deserts in NA. There are quite literally millions of people here. I think I can be excused for not conflating "desert" with "deserted". A desert is a climate zone, irrespective of population.
The words root refers to an abandoned place empty of people. Both desserts and dessert islands fit that description, but for different reasons.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desert#Etymology
10 May 16
Originally posted by vivifyI was wondering when someone would complain about this.
I was wondering when someone would use this joke. Took you long enough.
Next time a thread about dolphins is made, please respond with a "porpoise" pun in a more timely manner.
Next thread, give us a little more fabric to start with and the puns will be more elegantly woven, too.
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10 May 16
Originally posted by moonbusHey, are you saying my thread was lacking fabric?
I was wondering when someone would complain about this.
Next thread, give us a little more fabric to start with and the puns will be more elegantly woven, too.
Sir, remove yourself from my island.
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10 May 16
Originally posted by Ghost of a Duke
Hey, are you saying my thread was lacking fabric?
There is sufficient food, fresh water and shelter to sustain life...
Clearly no mention of clothes or other fabrics.
Sir, remove yourself from my island.
Just as soon as the rescue party arrives. I'd rather be naked than try to swim for it.
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10 May 16
Originally posted by twhiteheadYou and Moonbus are very welcome to stay a while on my island.There is sufficient food, fresh water and shelter to sustain life...
Clearly no mention of clothes or other fabrics.
[b]Sir, remove yourself from my island.
Just as soon as the rescue party arrives. I'd rather be naked than try to swim for it.[/b]
Now, regarding the island tax...
10 May 16
Originally posted by vivifyA Hindu has been stranded on this island a thousand lifetimes before and will be stranded on this island a thousand lifetimes again. It makes no difference whether he stays or goes this time.
A Buddhist, a Christian and an atheist are each stranded by themselves on a remote desert island. The Buddhist learns to find peace with his new life, the atheist studies the land to build a raft and go home, and the Christian drowns trying to walk back to civilization.
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11 May 16
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Originally posted by moonbusSeeing as you are in the company of intellectual heavy weights, I can only assume your elaboration on "Lord of the Flies" syndrome was for the benefit of Robbie Carrobie?
Interesting. I should think not only strong leadership, but strong and wise leadership, made the difference. Otherwise it degenerates into "Lord of the Flies" syndrome (i.e., the leader and his thugs bullying the weaker ones).
Personally, I think there is more chance of the theist losing their religion on the island than the atheist finding God.
11 May 16
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutiny_on_the_Bounty
Christian's group remained undiscovered on Pitcairn until 1808, by which time only one mutineer, John Adams, remained alive. Almost all his fellow mutineers, including Christian, had been killed, either by each other or by their Polynesian companions.
Only two men died of natural causes, but nine women survived. I don't know when they got converted to Christianity, or how it was pursuasive given the very unchristian like conduct of the men.