OT: Post 1,000 -- Ask Me Anything

[cornhustler]

In the vast expanse of time and space, amidst the grand tapestry of existence, consider this intricate quandary:

If a solitary, ordinary pencil were to miraculously gain sentience, transcending its stationary state and acquiring consciousness, would it be consumed by an existential crisis upon realizing its sole purpose in life is to etch marks upon lifeless paper, forever confined to the mundane task of graphite expression? And further, in its newfound self-awareness, would it yearn for a greater purpose, questioning the meaning of its graphite existence, contemplating the profundity of its eraser end, forever locked in a dance between creation and erasure, seeking a destiny beyond the boundaries of its cylindrical form? Or, perchance, would it embrace its banal role, finding solace in the simplicity of its graphite strokes, discovering enlightenment in the mundane, and becoming a symbol of contentment and fulfillment in a universe teeming with complexities?

Now, take a moment to ponder the depths of this enigmatic pencil's existential journey, and consider the implications it holds for our own human existence.

 

[keilwitzg]

Leave the President out of this.😂

There he is…or is he?

 

[Laner2]

Not capitalism per se, but my opinion is that as critical resources become scarce, at some point domestic protections should ensure American treasure remains domestic.

Just taking advantage of “anything goes” to go off topic.

No argument. But if there was, I'd blame Steinie (inside joke).

 

[MargotDeeper]

In the vast expanse of time and space, amidst the grand tapestry of existence, consider this intricate quandary:

If a solitary, ordinary pencil were to miraculously gain sentience, transcending its stationary state and acquiring consciousness, would it be consumed by an existential crisis upon realizing its sole purpose in life is to etch marks upon lifeless paper, forever confined to the mundane task of graphite expression? And further, in its newfound self-awareness, would it yearn for a greater purpose, questioning the meaning of its graphite existence, contemplating the profundity of its eraser end, forever locked in a dance between creation and erasure, seeking a destiny beyond the boundaries of its cylindrical form? Or, perchance, would it embrace its banal role, finding solace in the simplicity of its graphite strokes, discovering enlightenment in the mundane, and becoming a symbol of contentment and fulfillment in a universe teeming with complexities?

Now, take a moment to ponder the depths of this enigmatic pencil's existential journey, and consider the implications it holds for our own human existence.

 

[c3o]

No argument. But if there was, I'd blame Steinie (inside joke).

That boot licker was one funny son of a bish

 

[PvilleHuskerTim]

Is capitalism hurting the future of America and Americans?

In Arizona, in an incredibly arid desert, a Saudi Arabian farm pumps water from ever deepening wells to flow over hay and alfalfa farms. They ship the feed back to Saudi Arabia to feed to livestock. The small farming communities no longer can get water from their traditional wells.

No, capitalism is not hurting America and Americans - true capitalism, that is. Crony capitalism and political capitalism (i.e. government) are doing more to harm this country. I don't know what people expect, but nothing is ever going to be perfect in this world. The message driven by certain factions that if every single situation & individual does not have a perfect life and everything needs to work out for them is a major problem, because they blame "capitalism." If you hate capitalism, you should hate socialism and communism, because those systems are a million times worse than what we have in America. Yet that is what is being pushed. Only those in power (elites) succeed in those horrendous systems. I am not an elite.

 

[PvilleHuskerTim]

Were the Jedi wrong?

I am not a complete Star Wars nerd, so you will need to expand on this question. Although from what I remember about the movie and the premise, I would say "No" to that.

 

[PvilleHuskerTim]

What really happened in the basement of the Cornhusker Hotel?

The story of the Cornhusker Hotel basement is well documented. Now if you want to know about the secret room in the sub-basement story, then....

 

[PvilleHuskerTim]

Bump.

The LIV thread and a couple other events kind of derailed my thread. I am willing to go a little longer if anyone else cares.

 

[Spectrumalaska]

I want to know why what is left of a meteor after it survives Earth’s atmosphere is called a “meteorite”?

Would a more accurate and descriptive name not be “meteorleft”?

 

[PvilleHuskerTim]

I want to know why what is left of a meteor after it survives Earth’s atmosphere is called a “meteorite”?

Would a more accurate and descriptive name not be “meteorleft”?

I think it depends on your particular political affiliation (left or right).

 

[Mrs.Jeans15]

I am not a complete Star Wars nerd, so you will need to expand on this question. Although from what I remember about the movie and the premise, I would say "No" to that.

The way they handled Anakin and how they lost their morals through hypocrisy.

 

[Husker.Wed.]

I said I would be truthful with my responses. I read this 2x and either didn't understand or didn't care. How about I tell you my bench press and 40 time instead?

In reality, there are way more things we don't understand than we do understand. Miracles are miracles no matter how they occur.

You're deflecting.

 

[PvilleHuskerTim]

The way they handled Anakin and how they lost their morals through hypocrisy.

Then, yes.

 

[PvilleHuskerTim]

You're deflecting.

I think you spelled deflecting wrong. My wife and kids spell it A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.

 

[IM4NUalways]

Not sure I understand. I had 1 son graduate from UNL (Raikes) several years ago. Youngest son a freshman at UNL (PGA Management program). Neither required me to cheer them on, other than to frequently remind them they are my backup retirement plan - so be successful!

Have a son at Creighton, who played on the golf team. Agonized a lot when he played junior golf, but when he played at CU I finally realized I could do nothing. So I just always looked on the bright side of everything to keep things positive, even when he wasn’t. (Also, my favorite daughter is at Creighton — so I am constantly conflicted)

I have a nephew in the PGA Managment Program that I think is a sophomore.

 

[WHCSC]

Were we close last year?

 

[PvilleHuskerTim]

Were we close last year?

After the coaching changes we were closer, but definitely not the first few games. Unfortunately "close" is no where near acceptable based on the quality of competition. We shouldn't be close with the teams we barely beat or barely lost to. We have to be "close" to the likes of OSU and Michigan, not Purdue and Rutgers.

I think a person can see what coaching can do. Mickey Joseph and Bill Busch pulled them together after the change and at least got them inching toward a positive trajectory. I am hopeful that Rhule and staff move that trajectory by feet/miles, not inches.

 

[PvilleHuskerTim]

I have a nephew in the PGA Managment Program that I think is a sophomore.

The PGAM Program at UNL is as good as you will find in the country.

 

[IM4NUalways]

The PGAM Program at UNL is as good as you will find in the country.

He loves it. Has some dam nice jobs for the summertime. He is out in Nantucket this time around.

 

[WHCSC]

Are you an AI bot?

 

[PvilleHuskerTim]

Are you an AI bot?

No. But my family wishes I would use AI instead of coming up with my own dad jokes.

 

[PvilleHuskerTim]

Thanks for playing for those of you that participated. It was fun (for me, at least).

I will offer a free round of golf with me for anyone in the NE Nebraska area to the first person that is up for that. But I don't know how to do that without giving out too much personal info on a message board. Although some of my responses probably give a pretty good clue in addition to my avatar, which is the logo for my local golf course.

 

[Catch50]

While not as big of a milestone as some posters (that's what she said), for my 1,000th post I will let everyone ask me anything they want. You will get a truthful response, but I probably won't give away too much personal info. Fire away!!!!

 

[pascal]

If God can do anything can he make a rock so heavy that he himself cannot lift it?
Old George Carlin line.

 

[Mrs HuskerHusaria]

If God can do anything can he make a rock so heavy that he himself cannot lift it?
Old George Carlin line.

Hun, the Lord is so heavy that he can out heavy the heavy... Okay?

 

[HuskerHusaria]

Thanks for playing for those of you that participated. It was fun (for me, at least).

I will offer a free round of golf with me for anyone in the NE Nebraska area to the first person that is up for that. But I don't know how to do that without giving out too much personal info on a message board. Although some of my responses probably give a pretty good clue in addition to my avatar, which is the logo for my local golf course.

Yessir?

 

[pascal]

Where do you see yourself in five years?

 

[PvilleHuskerTim]

Where do you see yourself in five years?

Hopefully retired. Have talked about moving somewhere but hard to leave an area we have been for a vast majority of our lives.

 

[pascal]

Hopefully retired. Have talked about moving somewhere but hard to leave an area we have been for a vast majority of our lives.

Well still have mirrors, right?
Best answer to an insanely stupid question ever.

 

[moralvictories]

Is rebellion against government ever justified?

Do memories still exist if you forget them?

Are insects conscious of life?

If you try to fail and do, did you actually succeed?

I will answer these questions:

#1 yes

#2 yes

#3 most likely. However won't know the answer for sure unless I come back as an insect in my next life.

#4 You have succeeded at failing.

 

[PvilleHuskerTim]

Well still have mirrors, right?
Best answer to an insanely stupid question ever.

I had to read the response 3-4 times before I finally got it….

 

[PvilleHuskerTim]

Thanks for playing for those of you that participated. It was fun (for me, at least).

I will offer a free round of golf with me for anyone in the NE Nebraska area to the first person that is up for that. But I don't know how to do that without giving out too much personal info on a message board. Although some of my responses probably give a pretty good clue in addition to my avatar, which is the logo for my local golf course.

The free round of golf for the with me is still available through Saturday for the first person to make it to my golf course. My avatar is the golf course logo and we are located in NE Nebraska. It is our raffle fun day. Will be 1/2 price green fees, an informal 1-person scramble, a silent auction all day, a food truck in the afternoon, then raffle drawing for $5,000 in cash prizes in between first and second round of Moonlight golf.

Just find me in the clubhouse (if I am not out golfing) and the first person to yell, "Go Big Red!" is the winner. Heck, I might even spring for the food truck.

 

[Dr_Alan_Grant]

When will my kids 4/6 fall in love with football, like I did?

Ever win any big prizes/trips?

 

[leodisflowers]

If loving the lord is wrong do you want to be right?

 

[PvilleHuskerTim]

When will my kids 4/6 fall in love with football, like I did?

Ever win any big prizes/trips?

1) If your 4/6 aged kids are not already in love with football, then you are doing something wrong as a parent.

2) No. I don't seem to be very lucky when it comes to winning prizes. A few little things here and there, but nothing substantial.

 

[PvilleHuskerTim]

If loving the lord is wrong do you want to be right?

Why is it wrong? But in the strictest sense of your question, the answer is yes.

 

[PvilleHuskerTim]

See Post #73 for some free golf, and probably free food truck, for Saturday.

 

[WHCSC]

How dangerous is Minneapolis?

 

[PvilleHuskerTim]

How dangerous is Minneapolis?

On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being most dangerous:

1) If a normal citizen, in most areas closest to downtown and UM, probably a 7.
2) If a Husker fan, probably a 9.
3) If you wear a rainbow shirt and wave a Ukrainian flag, probably a 3.
4) If you are antifa, probably a 1.

And before anyone gets their undies in a bunch, this is satire. I haven't been to MPLS since before the pandemic. I have no desire to go there.