I think the expression is "A stopped clock is right twice a day." But, even if the clock were broken and accelerating or slowing (and isn't reset every day, e.g.), it will still be right now and then. In ita's example, it would next be right 23h (or 11h, depending on the clock) 59m after the last time it was right.
Oh, smacked in the noggin with a 2x4 wrapped in velvet. Yeah, that's what it felt like.
Lorne ,'Smile Time'
Natter 34: Freak With No Name
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Nutty - Apr 21, 2005 12:32:01 pm PDT #7758 of 10001
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."
-t - Apr 21, 2005 12:32:43 pm PDT #7759 of 10001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
if a clock is broken so that it's gaining a minute a day, when is the next time it'll be telling the right time?
Totally off the cuff answer: 12 hours x 60 min/hour =720 minutes to gain, which would take 720 days, so close to two years. Unless after 660 days it's in Standard Time and started in Daylight Savings Time.
Jessica - Apr 21, 2005 12:32:45 pm PDT #7760 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Depends on whether it's analog or digital, surely?
Gudanov - Apr 21, 2005 12:33:11 pm PDT #7761 of 10001
Coding and Sleeping
That's 12x60 days, you're thinking? Yeah, a minute a day.
Topic!Cindy - Apr 21, 2005 12:33:57 pm PDT #7762 of 10001
What is even happening?
I like mine and Nutty's answer. It may not be correct, but it makes more sense.
Gus - Apr 21, 2005 12:35:08 pm PDT #7763 of 10001
Bag the crypto. Say what is on your mind.
t munches popcorn
Wait! Next, they are going to take on the chicken or egg thing. It'll be great.
-t - Apr 21, 2005 12:35:32 pm PDT #7764 of 10001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
How does it make sense?
It's noon. The clock says it's 12:00.
23:59 hours later, it's 11:59 and the clock says it's 12:00. How is that right?
Topic!Cindy - Apr 21, 2005 12:36:46 pm PDT #7765 of 10001
What is even happening?
Chicken.
Jessica - Apr 21, 2005 12:37:33 pm PDT #7766 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Silly Cindy. Chickens can't tell time.
-t - Apr 21, 2005 12:38:11 pm PDT #7767 of 10001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
That's why they keep crossing roads.