# Reality **URL:** \ **Category:** Great Debates\ **Created:** [May 16, 2011, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reality/582101 "2011-05-16T16:40:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![The\_Hamster\_King](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8edcca/32.png) [@The\_Hamster\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Hamster_King)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2011, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reality/582101/141 "2011-05-16T19:23:43Z")
> [@Rex\_Lex](#): > > The one who answers my prayers. See, there’s your problem. Once you start believing in ONE imaginary entity, it’s not hard to believe in two, three, four … hundreds. However, it would be better if you could get the number down to zero. ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2011, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reality/582101/142 "2011-05-16T19:24:07Z")
> [@Rex\_Lex](#): > > But that is another topic so don’t get there…yet. It _was_ another topic, but somehow you’ve tried to use God to justify the existence of vampires and unicorns. And you’re talking about the Judeochristian God, not Ilúvatar or whatever. You’ve made a lot of work for yourself, but you don’t seem interested in doing it. ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2011, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reality/582101/143 "2011-05-16T19:25:22Z")
He’s doing his work just fine. He’ll probably get a fucking medal back at the SnarkPit. ---
**Author:** ![Kolga](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e56c9b/32.png) [@Kolga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolga)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2011, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reality/582101/144 "2011-05-16T19:27:46Z")
> [@Kozmik](#): > > The lecturer is immaterial. The thread title, “Reality”, is short, simple, and profoundly important. > > [Reality?](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reality) > > I think \*we \*can do the Wikipedia definition one better. Can we include unicorns in our improved definition? ---
**Author:** ![Kozmik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/8dc957/32.png) [@Kozmik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kozmik)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2011, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reality/582101/145 "2011-05-16T19:34:10Z")
**Rex Lex** - As of this post, you’ve got 47 posters (yourself included). You could get 47 answers. You start. What is reality? ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2011, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reality/582101/146 "2011-05-16T19:35:41Z")
Obviously, he’s rejected our reality and substituted his own. ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2011, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reality/582101/147 "2011-05-16T19:36:06Z")
> [@Jack\_Batty](#): > > He’s doing his work just fine. > > He’ll probably get a fucking medal back at the SnarkPit. I’m letting this continue (or playing out the string) because it’s somewhat entertaining. But the forum rules still apply here. ---
**Author:** ![Rex\_Lex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ce7236/32.png) [@Rex\_Lex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rex_Lex)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2011, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reality/582101/148 "2011-05-16T19:36:20Z")
> [@Meatros](#): > > Rex, are you saying that dragons = dinosaurs and are you also saying that dragons/dinosaurs could breathe fire? Evidence suggests that some of them could: [![](https://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h106/Martyrs5/T-Rexairheads.jpg) ](https://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h106/Martyrs5/T-Rexairheads.jpg) Found in the skulls of many carnivores: twin (combustion?) chambers of mysterious origin and function. > **[Genesis Park | Dinosaurs: living evidence of a powerful Creator!](https://genesispark.com/)** Archeological evidence suggests that the ancients saw such creatures. The same evidence suggests that about unicorns: [![](https://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h106/Martyrs5/unicorn3.jpg) ](https://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h106/Martyrs5/unicorn3.jpg) Notice that the creature on the left in this coat-of-arms is known to be real in our present world. But why did they choose a mythical creature for their symbol on the right? Are unicorns unreal or merely extinct? ---
**Author:** ![Omar\_Little](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omar_little/32/269_2.png) [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2011, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reality/582101/149 "2011-05-16T19:36:24Z")
Rex Lex for the win!!! Best use of treble hook Award. Caught multiple posters with this thread. Well played sir. ---
**Author:** ![Rex\_Lex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ce7236/32.png) [@Rex\_Lex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rex_Lex)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2011, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reality/582101/150 "2011-05-16T19:37:25Z")
> [@Marley23](#): > > I’m letting this continue (or playing out the string) because it’s somewhat entertaining. But the forum rules still apply here. What do you mean you are 'letting this continue"? Have I broken some rule? Explain yourself, O intolerant one. ---
**Author:** ![Rex\_Lex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ce7236/32.png) [@Rex\_Lex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rex_Lex)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2011, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reality/582101/151 "2011-05-16T19:38:33Z")
> [@Omar\_Little](#): > > Rex Lex for the win!!! > > well played, sir. Quite. ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2011, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reality/582101/152 "2011-05-16T19:39:45Z")
> [@Rex\_Lex](#): > > What do you mean you are 'letting this continue"? > > Have I broken some rule? A couple, yes. You accused someone else of being dishonest, you’ve been acting like a jerk, and several times, you’ve ignored my instructions (to explain yourself in full and stop playing games). All of those things are against the rules. Insulting a moderator is also not a good way to go if you have any hopes of sticking around. ---
**Author:** ![Heart\_of\_Dorkness](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/4bbf92/32.png) [@Heart\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heart_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2011, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reality/582101/153 "2011-05-16T19:42:02Z")
I have to say, **Rex Lex** ’s posting style, such as it is, reminds me a lot of our pal **pinguin** : 1. Toss out a random statement that’s intended to be inflammatory 2. Periodically string things along with nonsensical, marginally-related “cites” and tangents 3. Respond to requests for information with either “Don’t rush me” or “I’ve _already told you_; you just don’t believe/can’t understand.” … ?. Profit! I’m assuming that last step must come eventually, because as often as I see it happen with my own eyes, I can never quite believe that anyone would bother with these shenanigans just for the lulz. But I am a skeptic who can’t accept Reality, so… there you have it. Must be true. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Hamster\_King](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8edcca/32.png) [@The\_Hamster\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Hamster_King)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2011, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reality/582101/154 "2011-05-16T19:42:59Z")
> [@Rex\_Lex](#): > > Archeological evidence suggests that the ancients saw such creatures. Then where are their remains? There are cave paintings of woolly mammoths, but there’s also physical evidence. If dinosaurs survived into historical times, why can’t we find any trace of their physical presence more recent than 65 million years ago? ---
**Author:** ![Rex\_Lex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ce7236/32.png) [@Rex\_Lex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rex_Lex)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2011, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reality/582101/155 "2011-05-16T19:43:54Z")
> [@classyladyhp](#): > > 😕 > > I don’t know. Do you know any calculus:D Give me some kind of mathematical equation to prove this other dimension thing. > OP I think you should watch that show Destination Truth. You would love it. Yes, there is one sure method to find out about other dimensions but I wouldn’t recommend it. You would have to kill yourself. The other way is very time consuming. Wait until you die of of old age. Otherwise you will be left with the mutliple testimonies of those who died and experienced the after life. (prediction: bet you won’t!;)) ---
**Author:** ![Rex\_Lex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ce7236/32.png) [@Rex\_Lex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rex_Lex)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2011, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reality/582101/156 "2011-05-16T19:50:25Z")
> [@Marley23](#): > > A couple, yes. You accused someone else of being dishonest, you’ve been acting like a jerk, and several times, you’ve ignored my instructions (to explain yourself in full and stop playing games). All of those things are against the rules. Insulting a moderator is also not a good way to go if you have any hopes of sticking around. You look into the mirror when talking about acting like a jerk. I was attacked by your gang of thugs (including you!) on this website moments after I stated my position. The results have been predictable. I am not the least bit interested in your moderating. So kick me off. But neither you nor any skeptic with your attitude will honestly deal with the real facts no matter how they are revealed by those of my persuasion. I posted plenty of evidence but you don’t like reading things that offend your prejudices. I have more to say but it really doesn’t matter to me what you do. I could be nice as pie with flowery language and you would still react the same way, hard-head. ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2011, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reality/582101/157 "2011-05-16T19:52:57Z")
> [@Rex\_Lex](#): > > So kick me off. Done. And you didn’t even have to say please. How many places on the 'net will give you that kind of customer service? ---
**Author:** ![Kozmik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/8dc957/32.png) [@Kozmik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kozmik)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2011, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reality/582101/158 "2011-05-16T19:53:02Z")
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**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2011, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reality/582101/159 "2011-05-16T19:53:32Z")
Banned… My curse was powerful than I thought!!! :eek: ---
**Author:** ![The\_Hamster\_King](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8edcca/32.png) [@The\_Hamster\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Hamster_King)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2011, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reality/582101/160 "2011-05-16T19:53:55Z")
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