Spotted on Yahoo! News recently:
(Note user ‘Jerry’ comment)
Yes.
Jerry’s closed mind.
And this changes exactly what . . . ?
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Seeing I don’t know either one of those people,
There is a good chance that “The AntiFOX” is like some people here that just keep posting the same thing over and over,
Like the guys who keep starting threads about tire pressure or speed limits and people are tired of them preaching that their way is the best way.
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In the case of air pressure, It’s not “my” way, it’s the carmaker’s way.
In the case of speed limits, by treating them as maximums, that’s not “my” way either. It’s called the law.
Those who view speed limits as minimums do so “their way".
All AntiFox was pointing out was the distinction between a blimp and a rigid (framed) airship, since the media didn’t seem to make that apparent distinction.
Jerry got his tighty-whities in a knot over that sharing of knowledge. Hence my parody thread title.
We don’t know that, you didn’t give us ALL the information, you just gave us one little bit.
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I can already see this thread is going nowhere fast… lol
Or it will get off topic and go over 200 post one…
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Only if it contains an interesting point, unlike the current thread.
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Hmm, most interesting, Indiana Jones aboard the Zeppelin with attached biplane.
To make it car related, same movie, Indy driving a Citroen
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And in the third installment of Indiana Jones, do you knoe the name of the Zeppelin Jones and his father(played by Sean Connery) inadvertantly boarded?
No name, just the number D-138
It was modeled after LZ-129 (Hindenburg), although the registry was changed probably out of respect for those who died aboard HIndenburg.and on the ground crew.
When the Jones’s were ratted out, they escaped in one of the planes conveniently hangared under the ship’s hull.
@ChrisTheTireWhisperer Here’s an idea . . .
Instead of trying to “lecture” and “educate” us about “knowledge,” why don’t you stick to fun stuff, like talking about Indiana Jones, airships and such things?
Get with the program
Nobody likes a sourpuss
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Prior to his earlier suspension, Carolyn told him to stop telling–or implying–that he was smarter than other forum members who might have different opinions. When he didn’t heed that advice, suspension followed.
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But bear in mind that the car maker has provided a recommended air pressure on the placard and in the manual..
It’s not gospel like a torque spec or some other rigid specification that must be adhered to within a small margin.
Look in the manual. It typically says “recommended” and for good reason. There are situations where that is not the best air pressure to run. They sometimes list an example for increasing the air pressure (like increased carry loading). The only rigid part of their “specification” is not to exceed the tire’s maximum ratings.
From the manual for my 2025 Rav4:
Notice the air pressure spec is recommended pressure but the lug nut torque is not a recommended value…
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And making a silly exaggeration about dirigibles, the “skies were filled with them”. Sound familiar?
You must not have read “Encyclopedia Brown” growing up, a child’s book about a smart kid who solved crimes. One on the key things he learned was that nobody likes a know-it-all.
I flagged your original post for having no car-related value.
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At least I posted in “General Discussion”, vs Maintenance or a specific car make sub-forum.
And to everyone:
#1. I never implied that I was “smarter than everyone”, and apologize if that’s how some of what I posted, yesterday or 6 months ago, was interpreted.
#2. I was only advocating the right way (not my way) to do something, such as promoting the fact that speed limits pose the maximum travel speed, not the minimum. I neither suggested nor intended to imply I was “superior” to anyone for driving so.
#3. Being knowledgeable, and a desire to share that knowledge or advice, does not make one a sour pu s s , nor make them “better” than anyone else.
Like the late Don Imus, the radio king of satire and parody, I was, via this thread, making light of some people’s disdain for knowledge.
The thread’s title itself “Knowledge is Boring… for Nerds” was parodying some folks’ dislike of learning and knowing stuff. Such as ‘Jerry’ in that screenshot. I myself don’t find learning new things or sharing information boring at all!
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Jerry will be just fine, he was not upset.
The comment was satirical, taken from a film:
Pulp Fiction
The phrase “Check out the big brain on Brad!” is an iconic line from the movie Pulp Fiction , delivered by Jules Winnfield (played by Samuel L. Jackson) during a tense scene with a character named Brett. Jules sarcastically praises Brett’s intelligence after he correctly answers a question about the metric system, showcasing the film’s blend of humor and intensity. This moment has become a memorable quote in pop culture, often referenced in discussions about the film.
…Paul Harvey, Good night.
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Thanks for clearing up where Jerry might have gotten that expression from.
Nevada, I’ve been ribbed for having uncommon knowledge, even about basic topics, since high school, as I’m sure others with similar levels of ‘geekishness’ have been subjected to.
The fact is, knowledge is more often disdained than embraced or accepted, for what reasons - cultural, fear, other? - and makes some people feel irrationally uncomfortable or inferior.
How about making this a “Psychology of Knowledge” thread and move it to the appropriate forum branch within the CarTalk community?
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