This weeks post is brought to you by the letters "L" and the number 0. Representing, respectively, the nature of my work (Lousy, lame, loathsome, loquacious Ok, that's not really an appropriate adjective, but I was running out of Ls and felt like 4 words was better than three ) and the amount of time I have available to write this (0 hrs). So then, I will today leave you with a slightly edited version of something I lifted off the net years ago. It's posted all over the place, but my version is better! :) Oil Change instructions for Women: 1) Pull up to Jiffy Lube when the mileage reaches 3000 miles since the last oil change. 2) Drink a cup of coffee. 3) 15 minutes later, write a check and leave with a properly maintained vehicle. Money spent: Oil Change -$20.00, Coffee -$1.00, Total - $21.00. Oil Change instructions for Men: 1) Wait until Saturday, drive to auto parts store and buy a case of oil, filter, kitty litter, hand cleaner and a scented tree,
Hey 'beck!
ReplyDeleteAh yes, the spark of curiosity that makes us human, and tries it's damnedest to kill us.
Vive humanité! (Or something like that)
Indigo
"They say curiosity killed the cat. But for a while, I was a suspect."
Oh except I think that second one should say, "Scientists and preschoolers"! But actually, most preschoolers probably fall into that first "normal" circle. I always thought the ones that fell into the second circle as lacking impulse control, but perhaps they're only future scientists!
ReplyDeleteHey there Indigo! Love the quote. Both the first and the second. :)
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That's an interesting point, Jill! Personally, I used to run into walls head first in preschool... Ah, yes, the future.
There was a period of time when my dad brought my brother and me to school on the back of his motorcycle. So at recess, kids would line up to try on our motorcycle helmets and run full speed into a concrete wall head first! I know...not totally related...but close!
ReplyDeleteHA! I love this cartoon! I think I'd better forward the link to a couple of scientists I know, immediately. By which I mean, just as soon as I finish stating also I like your approach to your next lengthy(ish--that's a word, right?) absence.
ReplyDeleteFunny but true! :D Now I'm wondering if I was meant to be a scientist with the kind of curiosity I have.lol
ReplyDeleteYeah, that's what we're like, alright. Other relevant questions: what would happen if I made someone else do that again and again? That could be a huge project, spanning both physics AND psychology. Although it might already be done. A few times. Cause we're like that.
ReplyDeleteOi! Beck! Where you gone?!
ReplyDelete"Oi" fairly accurately describes it... Long story, but still kicking. One day... ONE DAY I will hit "post" again... and have that thing called "free time"... Sorry I haven't been round lately. But as always, still square. :D
ReplyDeleteThanks!