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Brett · 25th Jun 2008, 01:43 AM

Today, I finally figured out why people post the word "bump" in forums. To bump a thread to the top of the list! And other than the overwheling pride I feel for figuring this out. I also feel abit....stupid.
So to make me feel better, I was wondering if any of you guys out there have had a moment like this. Where you just figure something out that everyone already knows.

Another example of my brilliance, I was talking to my friend in the hall the other day about Sesame Street, (don't ask) and I suddenly realised that the Count was called the Count because he gave the number of the day....and then counted to it.......

LOVEjames · 25th Jun 2008, 01:48 AM

He's actually called Count because 'Count' is a title similar to Earl or Duke. :P But it's also a bit of a pun, yes.

And I have quite a few of these... but I totally can't think of any right now. o.o

joeyconnick · 25th Jun 2008, 02:05 AM

Damn I have definitely had "duh" recognition moments but I can't think of any right now.

Of course, I always remember the one where I was explaining to my mum that "Protestants" were called "Protestants" because they were PROTESTing Roman Catholicism. Still, it's easier to understand not getting that given that the word is pronounced "prodestant." It makes more sense when you see it written.

Poring · 25th Jun 2008, 02:21 AM

lool, I'll try to remember some I have, cause its not really that often. But its so opposite for my friend. He's always so slow into getting most jokes we say and usually just says "aaaah! Okay! hahaha" after a few mins of pondering.

SlickyPants · 25th Jun 2008, 09:13 AM

In the movie 101 Dalmations I never realized that the name Cruella DeVille had the words 'cruel' and 'devil' in it until a few years ago.

beckyg · 25th Jun 2008, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SlickyPants

In the movie 101 Dalmations I never realized that the name Cruella DeVille had the words 'cruel' and 'devil' in it until a few years ago.

Wow, I did not know that!

Austin · 25th Jun 2008, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Brett

Another example of my brilliance, I was talking to my friend in the hall the other day about Sesame Street, (don't ask) and I suddenly realised that the Count was called the Count because he gave the number of the day....and then counted to it.......

If it makes you feel better, I don't know much about sesame street

You probably know more than me.

andandand I know I have a few.... I'll try to think of them...

Hoppip · 25th Jun 2008, 04:54 PM

My favorite hobby was thinking about the different word parts that made up Pokémon names... Even though now they're boring and obvious.

Like Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres! That had to be told to me.. Haha.

Lava421 · 25th Jun 2008, 05:08 PM

I didn't understand the phrase of putting "the pedal to the metal" until high school. As the phrase implies, it means pushing the gas pedal all the way down to the metal beneath it, thus accelerating quickly.

LowestVocal017 · 25th Jun 2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by seanathon

My favorite hobby was thinking about the different word parts that made up Pokémon names... Even though now they're boring and obvious.

Like Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres! That had to be told to me.. Haha.

Honey, it's Zapidos.

25th Jun 2008, 05:36 PM

Well add me to the list of learning things here.. Another forum I belong to, a few years ago I asked what the threads with the pins meant at the top. It was explained to me about sticky threads. stick PIN.... WELL DUH!! Talk about feeling foolish and I was 47 at the time. Okay and I don't know if anyone ever says this anymore to a guy who may have his zipper open - "Hey your barn door is open" - Just what the heck does that really mean?

LOVEjames · 25th Jun 2008, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LowestVocal017

Quote:

Originally Posted by seanathon

My favorite hobby was thinking about the different word parts that made up Pokémon names... Even though now they're boring and obvious.

Like Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres! That had to be told to me.. Haha.

Honey, it's Zapidos.

No, it's Zapdos. :P Clicky.
And even if it was, the last three letters would still be 'dos', so it'd make sense. ^^

Beebo · 25th Jun 2008, 06:33 PM

I used to think that dogs were all males and cats were all females (of the same species). I though this until I was 8ish when my parents had to explain to me why we had a female dog.

*Sigh*

Nerdtendo · 25th Jun 2008, 07:52 PM

I remember watching cartoons, where bees stung the poor victem in the butt. I remember being a moron, and screying with a bee's nest when I was a kid. I ran and covered my butt, only to learn they can also sting your feet, too. *I was bearfooted.*

LOVEjames · 25th Jun 2008, 10:15 PM

Oh, I remembered one.

It took me quite awhile to figure out that 'K-9' referred to dogs. I always thought it meant 'Kindergarten through Ninth grade'. :P

25th Jun 2008, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LOVEjames

Oh, I remembered one.

It took me quite awhile to figure out that 'K-9' referred to dogs. I always thought it meant 'Kindergarten through Ninth grade'. :P

I... thought it did... wow. I'm pathetic

25th Jun 2008, 01:43 AM	#1
Brett Extreme Heat Warning! Full Member Gender: I am a MAN! ROWR!! =^_^= Orientation: Homo-capable Out Status: Out enough Location: Weatherford, TX Age: 19 Posts: 2,200 Join Date: Jan 2008	Last Horse Out of the Gate Today, I finally figured out why people post the word "bump" in forums. To bump a thread to the top of the list! And other than the overwheling pride I feel for figuring this out. I also feel abit....stupid. So to make me feel better, I was wondering if any of you guys out there have had a moment like this. Where you just figure something out that everyone already knows. Another example of my brilliance, I was talking to my friend in the hall the other day about Sesame Street, (don't ask) and I suddenly realised that the Count was called the Count because he gave the number of the day....and then counted to it....... __________________ Marching band: It's a religion Trip....trip....ip on red wine! Lady Gaga FTW! XD

25th Jun 2008, 01:48 AM	#2
LOVEjames \o/ Love! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: 4.9 Out Status: Pretty out Location: Seattle, WA Age: 21 Posts: 1,075 Join Date: Apr 2008	Re: Last Horse Out of the Gate He's actually called Count because 'Count' is a title similar to Earl or Duke. :P But it's also a bit of a pun, yes. And I have quite a few of these... but I totally can't think of any right now. o.o __________________ La la la la la.

25th Jun 2008, 02:05 AM	#3
joeyconnick sine qua non Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 3,332 Join Date: Apr 2005	Re: Last Horse Out of the Gate Damn I have definitely had "duh" recognition moments but I can't think of any right now. Of course, I always remember the one where I was explaining to my mum that "Protestants" were called "Protestants" because they were PROTESTing Roman Catholicism. Still, it's easier to understand not getting that given that the word is pronounced "prodestant." It makes more sense when you see it written.

25th Jun 2008, 02:21 AM	#4
Poring EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Not out at all Location: Somewhere in Asia :o Age: 19 Posts: 399 Join Date: May 2008	Re: Last Horse Out of the Gate lool, I'll try to remember some I have, cause its not really that often. But its so opposite for my friend. He's always so slow into getting most jokes we say and usually just says "aaaah! Okay! hahaha" after a few mins of pondering. __________________ rawr :3

25th Jun 2008, 09:13 AM	#5
SlickyPants EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Age: 26 Posts: 541 Join Date: Oct 2007	Re: Last Horse Out of the Gate In the movie 101 Dalmations I never realized that the name Cruella DeVille had the words 'cruel' and 'devil' in it until a few years ago.

25th Jun 2008, 04:54 PM	#8
Hoppip look at the good i do Full Member Gender: Lv. 18 ♂ Orientation: Water / Dragon Out Status: Uncommon Location: Johto Posts: 1,562 Join Date: May 2008	Re: Last Horse Out of the Gate My favorite hobby was thinking about the different word parts that made up Pokémon names... Even though now they're boring and obvious. Like Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres! That had to be told to me.. Haha. __________________ KUDOS ME. I made myshelf pregnant.

25th Jun 2008, 05:08 PM	#9
Lava421 Well Known Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Five friends Age: 25 Posts: 213 Join Date: Apr 2005	Re: Last Horse Out of the Gate I didn't understand the phrase of putting "the pedal to the metal" until high school. As the phrase implies, it means pushing the gas pedal all the way down to the metal beneath it, thus accelerating quickly.

25th Jun 2008, 05:36 PM	#11
gabriel1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Last Horse Out of the Gate Well add me to the list of learning things here.. Another forum I belong to, a few years ago I asked what the threads with the pins meant at the top. It was explained to me about sticky threads. stick PIN.... WELL DUH!! Talk about feeling foolish and I was 47 at the time. Okay and I don't know if anyone ever says this anymore to a guy who may have his zipper open - "Hey your barn door is open" - Just what the heck does that really mean?

25th Jun 2008, 06:33 PM	#13
Beebo the cat what has facial hair. Full Member Gender: MAN Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Toronto Age: 23 Posts: 893 Join Date: Feb 2008	Re: Last Horse Out of the Gate I used to think that dogs were all males and cats were all females (of the same species). I though this until I was 8ish when my parents had to explain to me why we had a female dog. Sigh __________________ New Song up. a rough version of "The Ghost of Adam".(I will be adding more.) Last edited by Beebo; 25th Jun 2008 at 06:39 PM..

25th Jun 2008, 07:52 PM	#14
Nerdtendo Biggest Nerd here and proud of it! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: LIMBO! How low can I go? Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Clarmont, LA. Age: 21 Posts: 615 Join Date: Aug 2007	Re: Last Horse Out of the Gate I remember watching cartoons, where bees stung the poor victem in the butt. I remember being a moron, and screying with a bee's nest when I was a kid. I ran and covered my butt, only to learn they can also sting your feet, too. I was bearfooted. __________________ hehehehehe...

25th Jun 2008, 10:15 PM	#15
LOVEjames \o/ Love! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: 4.9 Out Status: Pretty out Location: Seattle, WA Age: 21 Posts: 1,075 Join Date: Apr 2008	Re: Last Horse Out of the Gate Oh, I remembered one. It took me quite awhile to figure out that 'K-9' referred to dogs. I always thought it meant 'Kindergarten through Ninth grade'. :P __________________ La la la la la.

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