# The only answer possible for a GQ question **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [July 28, 2014, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-only-answer-possible-for-a-gq-question/694269 "2014-07-28T19:09:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![splatterpunk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3be4f8/32.png) [@splatterpunk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/splatterpunk)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2014, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-only-answer-possible-for-a-gq-question/694269/21 "2014-07-29T01:05:24Z")
So you _don’t_ have a cite for your claim that “The intelligence of the plant being talked to is in direct proportion to the intelligence of the person talking to the plant?” ---
**Author:** ![RaftPeople](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/6f9a4e/32.png) [@RaftPeople](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RaftPeople)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2014, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-only-answer-possible-for-a-gq-question/694269/22 "2014-07-29T01:11:32Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > What they don’t have is intelligence in any way, shape or form, and and taking any and/or all of the complex involuntary chemical processes and calling it “intelligence” does not make it intelligence. So you think human intelligence is due to “voluntary” chemical processes? Human intelligence is also due to involuntary chemical and electrical processes. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2014, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-only-answer-possible-for-a-gq-question/694269/23 "2014-07-29T01:14:01Z")
> [@splatterpunk](#): > > So you _don’t_ have a cite for your claim that “The intelligence of the plant being talked to is in direct proportion to the intelligence of the person talking to the plant?” Please show me where it says that cites are necessary, _or even commonly called for_, for opinions made in The BBQ Pit. ---
**Author:** ![Krav\_Manga](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/krav_manga/32/3153_2.png) [@Krav\_Manga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Krav_Manga)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2014, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-only-answer-possible-for-a-gq-question/694269/24 "2014-07-29T01:15:17Z")
> [@splatterpunk](#): > > So you _don’t_ have a cite for your claim that “The intelligence of the plant being talked to is in direct proportion to the intelligence of the person talking to the plant?” For all his bluster, Czarcasm will generally run away / ignore requests to cite his more egregious claims. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2014, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-only-answer-possible-for-a-gq-question/694269/25 "2014-07-29T01:16:39Z")
> [@RaftPeople](#): > > So you think human intelligence is due to “voluntary” chemical processes? > > Human intelligence is also due to involuntary chemical and electrical processes. Only? ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2014, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-only-answer-possible-for-a-gq-question/694269/26 "2014-07-29T01:20:13Z")
> [@Krav\_Manga](#): > > For all his bluster, Czarcasm will generally run away / ignore requests to cite his more egregious claims. Wrong again. I am not required to cite matters of opinion, insults, wisecracks, bon mots, witticisms, and anything involving your mamma and army boots. ---
**Author:** ![Krav\_Manga](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/krav_manga/32/3153_2.png) [@Krav\_Manga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Krav_Manga)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2014, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-only-answer-possible-for-a-gq-question/694269/27 "2014-07-29T01:24:26Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > I am not required to cite matters of opinion, insults, wisecracks, bon mots, witticisms, and anything involving your mamma and army boots. What about allegations of fact? ---
**Author:** ![RaftPeople](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/6f9a4e/32.png) [@RaftPeople](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RaftPeople)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2014, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-only-answer-possible-for-a-gq-question/694269/28 "2014-07-29T01:29:31Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > Only? Yes, only. We don’t have any “voluntary” chemical processes. Even plants know that. ---
**Author:** ![splatterpunk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3be4f8/32.png) [@splatterpunk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/splatterpunk)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2014, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-only-answer-possible-for-a-gq-question/694269/29 "2014-07-29T01:31:13Z")
> [@Krav\_Manga](#): > > What about allegations of fact? Exactly. Your OP clearly states that “The intelligence of the plant being talked to is in direct proportion to the intelligence of the person talking to the plant” is the only possible answer to the GQ question. This implies that it is a statement of fact. Do you or don’t you have a cite for this “statement of fact?” ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2014, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-only-answer-possible-for-a-gq-question/694269/30 "2014-07-29T01:31:48Z")
> [@Krav\_Manga](#): > > What about allegations of fact? I’ll make you a deal. When you show indications of intelligence, we’ll discuss allegations of fact, okey dokey? Or you can continue with the “Gollllly! I didn’t know that people say anything but statements of fact in this here Bar Bee Que Pit thingee!” act. It’s up to you, Goofus. ---
**Author:** ![Krav\_Manga](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/krav_manga/32/3153_2.png) [@Krav\_Manga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Krav_Manga)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2014, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-only-answer-possible-for-a-gq-question/694269/31 "2014-07-29T01:33:25Z")
OK coward. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2014, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-only-answer-possible-for-a-gq-question/694269/32 "2014-07-29T01:33:52Z")
> [@splatterpunk](#): > > Exactly. Your OP clearly states that “The intelligence of the plant being talked to is in direct proportion to the intelligence of the person talking to the plant” is the only possible answer to the GQ question. This implies that it is a statement of fact. > > Do you or don’t you have a cite for this “statement of fact?” I have an idea-Why don’t you and **Krav Manga** go do _Dumb And Dumber-The Musical_? ---
**Author:** ![Krav\_Manga](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/krav_manga/32/3153_2.png) [@Krav\_Manga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Krav_Manga)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2014, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-only-answer-possible-for-a-gq-question/694269/33 "2014-07-29T01:35:46Z")
Buuuuurrrrrrnnn! ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2014, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-only-answer-possible-for-a-gq-question/694269/34 "2014-07-29T01:36:12Z")
> [@Krav\_Manga](#): > > OK coward. Oh, come _on_. I’ve been begging you assholes for years for a proper pitting, and this is the best you’ve got? ---
**Author:** ![Krav\_Manga](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/krav_manga/32/3153_2.png) [@Krav\_Manga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Krav_Manga)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2014, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-only-answer-possible-for-a-gq-question/694269/35 "2014-07-29T01:39:00Z")
Oh - this pitting was all part of your secret plan! Bravo mastermind. ---
**Author:** ![splatterpunk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3be4f8/32.png) [@splatterpunk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/splatterpunk)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2014, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-only-answer-possible-for-a-gq-question/694269/36 "2014-07-29T01:39:43Z")
Please provide cites for your years of begging assholes for a proper pitting. ---
**Author:** ![AClockworkMelon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aclockworkmelon/32/10803_2.png) [@AClockworkMelon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AClockworkMelon)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2014, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-only-answer-possible-for-a-gq-question/694269/37 "2014-07-29T01:42:56Z")
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**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2014, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-only-answer-possible-for-a-gq-question/694269/38 "2014-07-29T01:54:14Z")
Having years of experience and observation of those entrusted with our care, we have adopted a strict policy of non-communication. We would be pleased if you would simply tend to our modest needs, and otherwise refrain from interfering with our meditation. _Phil O’Dendron_ Ah, crap, pour some whiskey on that Irish slob and he’ll talk your ear off! Anyway, leave us alone! HA! “Leave”! Good one! _Fern_ ---
**Author:** ![The\_King\_of\_Soup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a87d85/32.png) [@The\_King\_of\_Soup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_King_of_Soup)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2014, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-only-answer-possible-for-a-gq-question/694269/39 "2014-07-29T02:02:42Z")
So the OP was just an excuse looking for disagreement so the OPer could pick fights (I know, “internet insult-typing flurries” don’t deserve the dignity of being called “fights”) with other posters? That doesn’t even make for a stupid pitting. The “Pay Attention to Me (baseless)” forum is long overdue. ---
**Author:** ![Krav\_Manga](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/krav_manga/32/3153_2.png) [@Krav\_Manga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Krav_Manga)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2014, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-only-answer-possible-for-a-gq-question/694269/40 "2014-07-29T02:09:53Z")
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