# May I have a large container of coffee? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 4, 2011, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-have-a-large-container-of-coffee/605046 "2011-12-04T19:00:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![robert\_columbia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e79b87/32.png) [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2011, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-have-a-large-container-of-coffee/605046/1 "2011-12-04T19:00:00Z")
Today? ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2011, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-have-a-large-container-of-coffee/605046/2 "2011-12-04T19:08:51Z")
Here ya go. \ ---
**Author:** ![Ambihelical\_Hexnut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4491bb/32.png) [@Ambihelical\_Hexnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambihelical_Hexnut)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2011, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-have-a-large-container-of-coffee/605046/3 "2011-12-04T19:09:57Z")
How I need a drink, alcoholic of course, after the heavy lectures involving quantum mechanics. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2011, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-have-a-large-container-of-coffee/605046/4 "2011-12-04T19:23:13Z")
Sorry, no. You have to guess the size from the random words used to describe them. ---
**Author:** ![Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e4f/32.png) [@Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Digital_is_the_new_Analog)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2011, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-have-a-large-container-of-coffee/605046/5 "2011-12-04T20:19:09Z")
Due to legal restrictions, I can only offer you this coffee flavored, caffeinated drink product. -D/a ---
**Author:** ![DarrenS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/977dab/32.png) [@DarrenS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DarrenS)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2011, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-have-a-large-container-of-coffee/605046/6 "2011-12-04T20:26:09Z")
Do you want pi with that? ---
**Author:** ![matt\_mcl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ab992/32.png) [@matt\_mcl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/matt_mcl)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2011, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-have-a-large-container-of-coffee/605046/7 "2011-12-05T04:22:24Z")
Que j’aime à faire apprendre un nombre utile aux sages ! Immortel Archimède, artiste ingénieur, Qui de ton jugement peut priser la valeur ? Pour moi, ton problème eut de pareils avantages. Jadis, mystérieux, un problème bloquait Tout l’admirable procédé, l’œuvre grandiose Que Pythagore découvrit aux anciens Grecs. Ô quadrature! Vieux tourment du philosophe Insoluble rondeur, trop longtemps vous avez Défié Pythagore et ses imitateurs. Comment intégrer l’espace plan circulaire ? Former un triangle auquel il équivaudra ? Nouvelle invention: Archimède inscrira Dedans un hexagone; appréciera son aire Fonction du rayon. Pas trop ne s’y tiendra: Dédoublera chaque élément antérieur; Toujours de l’orbe calculée approchera; Définira limite; enfin, l’arc, le limiteur De cet inquiétant cercle, ennemi trop rebelle Professeur, enseignez son problème avec zèle. ---
**Author:** ![drewtwo99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d07c76/32.png) [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2011, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-have-a-large-container-of-coffee/605046/8 "2011-12-05T04:39:59Z")
coffee coffee everywhere, but not a drop to drink. Where am I? ---
**Author:** ![MPB\_in\_Salt\_Lake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c0e974/32.png) [@MPB\_in\_Salt\_Lake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MPB_in_Salt_Lake)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2011, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-have-a-large-container-of-coffee/605046/9 "2011-12-05T04:41:12Z")
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**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2011, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-have-a-large-container-of-coffee/605046/10 "2011-12-05T13:22:23Z")
**matt\_mcl** , just a reminder that our rules state that posts should be in English: > [@FAQ - Rules for Posting at the Straight Dope Message Boards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/faq-rules-for-posting-at-the-straight-dope-message-boards/369395/8): > > The Straight Dope Message Board is owned by a publication based in the USA. The common language of all the moderators of this message board is English. For that reason we ask that all posts on this message board be made in English. The staff members need to be able to read and understand posts made at the message board. > > Exceptions include requests for help with translation, explanation of foreign language words or expressions, foreign words or phrases that have come into English, etc. Would you be so kind as to provide a translation? Thanks, **twickster** , MPSIMS moderator ---
**Author:** ![Chessic\_Sense](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7c8e57/32.png) [@Chessic\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chessic_Sense)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2011, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-have-a-large-container-of-coffee/605046/11 "2011-12-05T13:25:31Z")
Why sure, Mr…HEEEEEY, WAIDAMINIT! You shouldn’t have a problem finding your own coffee! ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2011, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-have-a-large-container-of-coffee/605046/12 "2011-12-05T18:52:02Z")
I can translate for you: > [@](#): > > There once was a lady from France, > Who had lots of ants in her pants… and it goes on from there. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Rigamarole](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/77aa72/32.png) [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2011, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-have-a-large-container-of-coffee/605046/13 "2011-12-05T19:00:19Z")
Too bad you didn’t post this a few days ago - I just threw away a large can full of coffee. It was this Yuban stuff my mom sent me in a holiday package… I usually buy the higher-end stuff (the kind that comes in bags rather than cans. Peet’s is the brand I usually get). I took a whiff of it and it smelled terrible, but it _was_ coffee, and it was a gift, so I figured I’d at least give it a try. Soon after it started brewing, I was getting physically nauseous from the horrible stench of it. Without even taking a sip, I poured it down the drain and threw away the can with extreme prejudice. I can’t believe people actually drink that crap! I also never knew I was such a coffee snob. ---
**Author:** ![Malacandra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Malacandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malacandra)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2011, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-have-a-large-container-of-coffee/605046/14 "2011-12-05T19:51:15Z")
> [@twickster](#): > > **matt\_mcl** , just a reminder that our rules state that posts should be in English: > > Would you be so kind as to provide a translation? > > Thanks, > > **twickster** , MPSIMS moderator It’s a mnemonic rhyme for the digits of p. Do you seriously expect him to produce an English translation where the word-for-word letter count is the same? :dubious: [Random French author](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Dumas_by_Nadar,_1855.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![RealityChuck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/realitychuck/32/195_2.png) [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2011, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-have-a-large-container-of-coffee/605046/15 "2011-12-05T20:03:03Z")
> [@Ambihelical\_Hexnut](#): > > How I need a drink, alcoholic of course, after the heavy lectures involving quantum mechanics. With pie, of course. ---
**Author:** ![handsomeharry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e9c0ed/32.png) [@handsomeharry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/handsomeharry)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2011, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-have-a-large-container-of-coffee/605046/16 "2011-12-06T01:58:07Z")
> [@drewtwo99](#): > > coffee coffee everywhere, but not a drop to drink. Where am I? Upon a painted ship upon a painted ocean…(blast me, I can’t think of a good coffee metaphor for oceans/paint…the coffee tastes like paint? nah…) hh ---
**Author:** ![blondebear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blondebear/32/1022_2.png) [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2011, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-have-a-large-container-of-coffee/605046/17 "2011-12-06T02:02:15Z")
Since it’s getting late, would you prefer decaf? ---
**Author:** ![matt\_mcl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ab992/32.png) [@matt\_mcl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/matt_mcl)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2011, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-have-a-large-container-of-coffee/605046/18 "2011-12-06T03:00:42Z")
> [@twickster](#): > > **matt\_mcl** , just a reminder that our rules state that posts should be in English: > > Would you be so kind as to provide a translation? > > Thanks, > > **twickster** , MPSIMS moderator How I love π! Teach beginners my digits, handy for genii. Immortal ‘Aρχημήδης, cunning number-guy, Who in thy judgement will assess π’s extent? This nut - its cracking - got me immense enjoyment… - trad. Douglas Hofstadter ---
**Author:** ![Senegoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senegoid/32/6606_2.png) [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2011, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-have-a-large-container-of-coffee/605046/19 "2011-12-06T03:14:35Z")
Now I, even I, would celebrate In rhymes unapt the great: Immortal Syracusan rivaled nevermore Who, in his wondrous lore, Passed on before, Left Men his guidance, How to circles mensurate. – As related by Martin Gardner in one of his books. ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2011, 8:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-have-a-large-container-of-coffee/605046/20 "2011-12-06T08:19:55Z")
> [@Malacandra](#): > > It’s a mnemonic rhyme for the digits of p. Do you seriously expect him to produce an English translation where the word-for-word letter count is the same? :dubious: I doubt she does. You can still quote the original poem, as long as you provide a translation. It doesn’t have to be a poetic one. And, in that vein, I’ll give you a Google Translate version for you French speakers to laugh at: I like to learn a useful number to the wise! Immortal Archimedes, artist, engineer, That your decision can snuff the value? To me, your problem was of such benefits. Formerly, mysterious, a blocking problem All the admirable method, the great work Pythagoras discovered that the ancient Greeks. O square! Old torment of the philosopher Insoluble roundness, too long you have Pythagoras and his followers challenged. How to integrate space is circular? Form a triangle which is equivalent? New Invention: Archimedes will record In a hexagon; appreciate its range Based on the radius. It will not do too: Split each element earlier; Always calculated the orb will approach; Define limits and lastly, the arc, the limiter In this disturbing circle, rebel enemy too Professor, teach her ​​problem with zeal. (Even I can laugh, since I know it’s getting some things wrong [due to the line breaks](http://translate.google.com/?tab=wT#auto%7Cen%7CQue%20j%27aime%20%C3%A0%20faire%20apprendre%20un%20nombre%20utile%20aux%20sages%20!%0AImmortel%20Archim%C3%A8de%2C%20artiste%20ing%C3%A9nieur%2C%0AQui%20de%20ton%20jugement%20peut%20priser%20la%20valeur%20%3F%0APour%20moi%2C%20ton%20probl%C3%A8me%20eut%20de%20pareils%20avantages.%0AJadis%2C%20myst%C3%A9rieux%2C%20un%20probl%C3%A8me%20bloquait%0ATout%20l%27admirable%20proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%2C%20l%27%C5%93uvre%20grandiose%0AQue%20Pythagore%20d%C3%A9couvrit%20aux%20anciens%20Grecs.%0A%C3%94%20quadrature!%20Vieux%20tourment%20du%20philosophe%0AInsoluble%20rondeur%2C%20trop%20longtemps%20vous%20avez%0AD%C3%A9fi%C3%A9%20Pythagore%20et%20ses%20imitateurs.%0AComment%20int%C3%A9grer%20l%27espace%20plan%20circulaire%20%3F%0AFormer%20un%20triangle%20auquel%20il%20%C3%A9quivaudra%20%3F%0ANouvelle%20invention%3A%20Archim%C3%A8de%20inscrira%0ADedans%20un%20hexagone%3B%20appr%C3%A9ciera%20son%20aire%0AFonction%20du%20rayon.%20Pas%20trop%20ne%20s%27y%20tiendra%3A%0AD%C3%A9doublera%20chaque%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20ant%C3%A9rieur%3B%0AToujours%20de%20l%27orbe%20calcul%C3%A9e%20approchera%3B%0AD%C3%A9finira%20limite%3B%20enfin%2C%20l%27arc%2C%20le%20limiteur%0ADe%20cet%20inqui%C3%A9tant%20cercle%2C%20ennemi%20trop%20rebelle%0AProfesseur%2C%20enseignez%20son%20probl%C3%A8me%20avec%20z%C3%A8le.).)