Starship Asterisk*

geckzilla wrote: ↑Sat Jan 23, 2021 8:08 pm Physicists are so different from astrophysicists, though, not just generally in human personalities, but also in the way math and models are handled. We all have to make fun of ourselves, sometimes.

KayBur wrote: ↑Tue Feb 02, 2021 11:06 am

geckzilla wrote: ↑Sat Jan 23, 2021 8:08 pm Physicists are so different from astrophysicists, though, not just generally in human personalities, but also in the way math and models are handled. We all have to make fun of ourselves, sometimes.

Well, I'm not saying there is no difference. In general, all people are individual, each profession requires a certain set of qualities and skills, a certain approach. I do not argue that professions or lifestyle can be a reason for jokes, but the main thing is that these jokes remain within the framework of a joke and do not become an insult.

Ann wrote: ↑Tue Feb 02, 2021 1:16 pm

KayBur wrote: ↑Tue Feb 02, 2021 11:06 am

geckzilla wrote: ↑Sat Jan 23, 2021 8:08 pm Physicists are so different from astrophysicists, though, not just generally in human personalities, but also in the way math and models are handled. We all have to make fun of ourselves, sometimes.

Well, I'm not saying there is no difference. In general, all people are individual, each profession requires a certain set of qualities and skills, a certain approach. I do not argue that professions or lifestyle can be a reason for jokes, but the main thing is that these jokes remain within the framework of a joke and do not become an insult.

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The Lagoon Nebula. Photo: Pan-STARRS, Eric Coles, Martin Pugh.

I posted this meme not to ridicule anyone, but because I loved the "astrophysicist" there. He is wearing an enormous magenta feather boa, which to me is reminiscent of an emission nebula in space. He is also wearing a bit of blue and white, which reminded me of the hot blue-white stars that typically ionize emission nebulas. His sunglasses have red lenses, and there's all sorts of more or less red stuff in the Universe.

Just look at that astrophysicist! Doesn't he remind you of the Lagoon Nebula?

Also, his expression says that he is going for a wild ride in the Universe, that is, his observation and analysis of aspects of space are like a fantastic roller coaster ride. He reminded me of a young man in a spaceship, piloting his rocketship at breakneck speed, marveling at all the amazing things that he uncovered out there.

I love that meme, and I mean no disrespect whatsoever.

Ann

Ann wrote: ↑Tue Feb 02, 2021 1:16 pm Just look at that astrophysicist! Doesn't he remind you of the Lagoon Nebula?

bystander wrote: ↑Tue Feb 02, 2021 3:16 pm

Ann wrote: ↑Tue Feb 02, 2021 1:16 pm Just look at that astrophysicist! Doesn't he remind you of the Lagoon Nebula?

Looks like Elton John to me. I knew Brian May was an astrophysicist, but not Elton John.