So, this is something that to understand I would need to use both a base-10 counting system, and a calendar system that's heavily influenced by the duodecimal-counting babylonians.
This is so internally inconsistent I doubt it happens in real life. posted by qvantamon at 7:16 PM on September 2, 2009
For all the Beatles fans in the thread, right now VH1CR is showing a really incredible Beatles retrospective. It is the kind of show that reminds you how they rose above just about any other band in popular music, ever. posted by caddis at 7:47 PM on September 2, 2009
A Day Without Cats on the Internet
Unpossible. Inconceivable. No such thing.
That would be like a Day Without Porn on the Internet. Not gonna happen. posted by louche mustachio at 8:04 PM on September 2, 2009
8/8/8, 9/9/9. I suppose 10/10/10 will be interesting but after 2012 dates are going to a lot less interesting. I mean yeah there will be things like 2/6/26 but that's just not the same. posted by delmoi at 8:08 PM on September 2, 2009 [1 favorite]
My man Morris will be well pleased. posted by tellurian at 8:08 PM on September 2, 2009
Personally, I'm going to celebrate a Day Without the Beatles. Just like I celebrate every day.
However, I will post a picture of a cat an hour. posted by MrGuilt at 8:08 PM on September 2, 2009
I forgot one 9/9/09 event that I actually think is worthwhile, the "BlameDrewsCancer.com" Blame-a-Thon (benefit for Livestrong and cancer research with attitude). Be there or get blamed! posted by wendell at 8:09 PM on September 2, 2009
I live in Philly and I never heard of this blame-a-thon thing... what's the deal? posted by Mister_A at 8:12 PM on September 2, 2009
In Australia it will be 6/6/6 :)
//not from .au posted by MrLint at 8:13 PM on September 2, 2009
after 2012 dates are going to be a lot less interesting.
So that's what the Mayan Calendar Effect is going to be! (besides forcing an ending to the story arc on Goats) posted by wendell at 8:14 PM on September 2, 2009 [3 favorites]
If we're going to get all Beatlesy, I highly (highly) recommend watching the Howard Goodall's episode on the Beatle's and the significance of their songwriting. It's on Youtube (first episode here - I'm sure you can find the rest) but doesn't seem to yet be available on DVD. I happened upon it one pleasant night when I still had a TV, and I found it totally fascinating. Interesting guy, actually. Could totally stand an FPP. Just saying... posted by Magnakai at 8:29 PM on September 2, 2009 [3 favorites]
I saw this and thought about posting it.
But then I decided it was too stupid to post.
And why would anyone want to spend a day without cats on the internet? That's just silly. posted by Lutoslawski at 8:55 PM on September 2, 2009
"Is there anybody NOT doing something special on 09/09/09?"
The Europeans, probably. posted by Eideteker at 9:03 PM on September 2, 2009
A Day Without Cats on the Internet
Man, I'm not even going to try to wrestle the keyboard and mouse away from my Siamese on the 9th. She's totally addicted to Craigslist and the people who give birds away for free.
Getting between her and her hobby can only lead to more pee in my shoes, and I just can't stand that. posted by quin at 9:24 PM on September 2, 2009 [1 favorite]
This sounds like they are inviting the /b/tards around for a BBQ. posted by sien at 9:45 PM on September 2, 2009
Don't forget to join the CAC before 11/11/11. posted by now i'm piste at 9:50 PM on September 2, 2009
If we're going to get all Beatlesy, I highly (highly) recommend watching the Howard Goodall's episode on the Beatle's and the significance of their songwriting. It's on Youtube (first episode here -
posted by Magnakai at 10:29 PM on September 2
Great link, Magnaki -- thanx for posting. posted by dancestoblue at 10:06 PM on September 2, 2009
Magnaki: oh, how divine! Thanks so much. You really should post that as a FPP. posted by hippybear at 10:43 PM on September 2, 2009
I've been kinda hoping the terrorists would strike on 09/09/09 because I lost a lot of money betting that this would happen on 06/06/06 and maybe if I go to my local betting parlor and hold my ticket upside down it will finally pay off.
Let's not forget about 9 on 9/9/9. posted by HumanComplex at 7:14 AM on September 3, 2009
Oh wait... just saw the link in the original post. sry! posted by HumanComplex at 7:15 AM on September 3, 2009
Magnaki: Just finished watching the series. Awesome. Thanks for the link. posted by michswiss at 7:25 AM on September 3, 2009
There is no link to my 45th birthday celebration.
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Oh, I see. It's because my party is supposed to be a surprise. Right. Carry on, then. posted by Sidhedevil at 8:19 AM on September 3, 2009
Well, I hope I'm sittin' on the back porch, drinkin' red wine, singin' oh! French fries with pepper!
I live in Philly and I never heard of this blame-a-thon thing... what's the deal?
Basically, local geek and cool dude Drew gets cancer; starts a #blamedrewscancer meme on twitter - eg, "Jackass almost ran me over, I #blamedrewscancer." The blame-a-thon itself is on 9/9/09, when there's a 24 hour party (techncially two, at local coworking facility Indy Hall and up at the Northstar Bar, they pass off at noon.) It's gonna be kind of awesome, bands and the like, with the cash going to Livestrong. posted by Tomorrowful at 10:28 AM on September 3, 2009
I got mailed from a TX newspaper's pets columnist asking about sockington's "opinion" on this fake event created to generate traffic to urlesque.
I pointed out that a few hours out from the newspaper's city, there's 111 cats whose owner died and now they're trying to find homes:
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