Can't even shout, Can't even cry. The Gentlemen are coming by. Looking in windows, knocking on doors. They need to take seven, and they might take yours. Can't call to mom, can't say a word. You're gonna die screaming but you won't be heard.

Dream Girl ,'Bring On The Night'


Natter 74: Ready or Not  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


-t - Mar 10, 2016 8:57:34 am PST #17211 of 30003
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Public urination is already illegal (everywhere? I feel confident in saying most places), as long as the fines/punishment for that was worse than the fees people would pay the fees (assuming a high level of enforcement, but if everyone was just peeing wherever there would be health crises so enforcement would no doubt become more stringent).

Not related to Urinetown world-building: On my way home last night I decided I wanted some ice cream and the easiest way to get it was a McDonald's drive-through. And that was quite satisfying, but since I was there I picked up 20 McNuggets because the price just seemed ridiculously low and I figured I could have some for a snack while working. Which I just did. And they were tasty enough, what I expected anyway, but I think I am hungrier after eating them. Weird.


Connie Neil - Mar 10, 2016 9:09:52 am PST #17212 of 30003
brillig

I love McDonald's ice cream. So easy to get when driving around in the summer and the craving hits.


-t - Mar 10, 2016 9:11:34 am PST #17213 of 30003
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

I remembered you mentioning it, Connie, that's what gave me the idea!


Connie Neil - Mar 10, 2016 9:28:43 am PST #17214 of 30003
brillig

It's supposed to be quite warm tomorrow, I think ice cream is in my future.


Pix - Mar 10, 2016 10:29:48 am PST #17215 of 30003
The status is NOT quo.

HAPPY 19th BIRTHDAY TO BUFFY AND COMPANY!

Y'all, we are old.


DavidS - Mar 10, 2016 10:56:08 am PST #17216 of 30003
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Who wants to help me with a math problem?

I need to know how many unique combinations of three numbers I can get on a clock face (using just the hours, not all the minutes).

So very example: 12-1-2, 12-1-3, 12-1-4....1-2-5, 1-2-6 et al.

What's the formula for that and what's my total, por favor!


-t - Mar 10, 2016 10:56:13 am PST #17217 of 30003
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Dang. That is getting to be a long time.


-t - Mar 10, 2016 10:57:01 am PST #17218 of 30003
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Does order matter, Hec? Is 1-2-3 the same or different from 2-3-1?

ETA If it does, the formula will be 12!/9! or 12*11*10

If it doesn't. 12!/(3!*9!) or 12*11*10/(3*2)


DavidS - Mar 10, 2016 11:10:33 am PST #17219 of 30003
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Does order matter, Hec? Is 1-2-3 the same or different from 2-3-1?

That is a good question. 1-2-3 is the same as 2-3-1 in this example.

So this one?

If it doesn't. 12!/(3!*9!) or 12*11*10/(3*2)


-t - Mar 10, 2016 11:31:34 am PST #17220 of 30003
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Yes.