Deja Q
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Wed May-17-06 06:14 PM
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So what does QED stand for? |
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:shrug:
I've heard the reference, but am continually bemused... :cry:
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ghostsofgiants
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Wed May-17-06 06:15 PM
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1. Quod erat demonstrandum |
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Latin for "which was to be demonstrated."
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JVS
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Wed May-17-06 06:16 PM
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2. It's Latin for "Suck My Dick", which is of course the traditional way... |
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of declaring that one has made a point.
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Deja Q
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Wed May-17-06 06:17 PM
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3. Really? And, yes, that does show a point one's made... |
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And while all that's a lovely invitation and all, I'm just too far away and I'm seeing the doctor tomorrow for something entirely different. :spray::rofl:
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Wed May-17-06 06:19 PM
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4. Actually, it is Latin for JVS is an asshat. |
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Wed May-17-06 06:20 PM
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Wed May-17-06 06:21 PM
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6. Oh look, I found your yearbook picture |
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Wed May-17-06 06:22 PM
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Just kidding JVS. :loveya:
About the asshat bit, not the female bit. I really am female. Ask my husband.
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Wed May-17-06 06:37 PM
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8. Quod erat demonstrandum - what #1 said, but to elucidate, it means |
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that whatever you have set out to prove has now been proven. It is used a lot in math.
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Wed May-17-06 07:19 PM
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9. Quod erat demonstrandum, baby. (2 points to those who spot the reference!) |
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