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Title: Metric Sucks
Post by: FUNKED1 on April 15, 2004, 10:14:30 AM: Metric Sucks (http://www.metricsucks.com/)
Title: Metric Sucks
Post by: StabbyTheIcePic on April 15, 2004, 11:43:26 AM: Go get an education.
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Post by: SOB on April 15, 2004, 11:45:19 AM: He'd need an education to use an easier system of measurement?
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Post by: Nilsen on April 15, 2004, 11:48:04 AM: ROFL....thx Funked :D
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Post by: StabbyTheIcePic on April 15, 2004, 11:51:59 AM: Quote
Originally posted by SOB
He'd need an education to use an easier system of measurement?

Ham and pineapple.
Title: Metric Sucks
Post by: SOB on April 15, 2004, 11:55:08 AM: That's good on pizza, but I prefer Pepperoni and Pineapple.
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Post by: Saurdaukar on April 15, 2004, 11:55:35 AM: :D

LOL!!
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Post by: Swoop on April 15, 2004, 12:12:52 PM: You lucky, lucky, lucky bastards.

It does suck. Big time. I grew up thinking in feet and inches, pounds and ounces, miles, gallons.......I bought sweets by the 1/4.......then all of a sudden the bloody government says we've gotta use metric. Kids these days are taught in centi-bleedin'-meters, litres, kilo-bastard-grams. All I have to remember is 27 grams is an ounce........

I blame the Germans.

(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/209_1081438631_swoop.gif)
Title: Metric Sucks
Post by: StabbyTheIcePic on April 15, 2004, 12:16:07 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Swoop
You lucky, lucky, lucky bastards.

It does suck. Big time. I grew up thinking in feet and inches, pounds and ounces, miles, gallons.......I bought sweets by the 1/4.......then all of a sudden the bloody government says we've gotta use metric. Kids these days are taught in centi-bleedin'-meters, litres, kilo-bastard-grams. All I have to remember is 27 grams is an ounce........

I blame the Germans.

(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/209_1081438631_swoop.gif)

Actually you should blame the french for some reason. It is all the rage.
Title: Metric Sucks
Post by: Swoop on April 15, 2004, 12:21:44 PM: Them too.

(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/209_1081438631_swoop.gif)
Title: Metric Sucks
Post by: Torque on April 15, 2004, 02:59:29 PM: What's the big deal you weigh half as much and your noodle is twice as big?
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Post by: Naso on April 15, 2004, 03:01:07 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Torque
What's the big deal you weigh half as much and your noodle is twice as big?

ROTFL This is a good one !!! :)
Title: Metric Sucks
Post by: capt. apathy on April 15, 2004, 03:03:23 PM: the only people around here who truly understand the metric to standard conversions are the drug dealers.

you want to know how many grams in an ounce, in a 1/4 pound? just ask the dealers, they know it better than the teachers.
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Post by: Stoned Gecko on April 15, 2004, 03:06:11 PM: :lol

That was hillarious! Thanks!
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Post by: SmokinSS on April 15, 2004, 03:26:30 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Torque
What's the big deal you weigh half as much and your noodle is twice as big?

Lord knows my wife will never be a carpenter. I have told her for years that this {------------------------------------------} is 6 inches.
Title: Re: Metric Sucks
Post by: Nash on April 15, 2004, 04:06:16 PM: Quote
Originally posted by FUNKED1
Metric Sucks (http://www.metricsucks.com/)

Metric Rules (http://www.ilovemetric.com)
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Post by: mietla on April 15, 2004, 04:27:54 PM: Quote
Originally posted by SOB
That's good on pizza, but I prefer Pepperoni and Pineapple.

but not sliced, right?
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Post by: Nilsen on April 15, 2004, 04:37:52 PM: raindeer testicles or seal eyes are my favs on pizza
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Post by: deSelys on April 15, 2004, 04:46:38 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Swoop
You lucky, lucky, lucky bastards.

It does suck. Big time. I grew up thinking in feet and inches, pounds and ounces, miles, gallons.......I bought sweets by the 1/4.......then all of a sudden the bloody government says we've gotta use metric. Kids these days are taught in centi-bleedin'-meters, litres, kilo-bastard-grams. All I have to remember is 27 grams is an ounce........

I blame the Germans.

Everything will be easier when you'll switch to the Euro :p

Torque : :rofl :aok
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Post by: FUNKED1 on April 16, 2004, 02:25:20 AM: Noooooooooooooooooo not metric money!!!
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Post by: Nilsen on April 16, 2004, 03:13:45 AM: LOL Funked :D
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Post by: BUG_EAF322 on April 16, 2004, 03:33:57 AM: Just cant imagine what's easy about thinking in parts of 2,45368764327600098 cm

i mean counting to 10 is universal or what ?

But the Euro really suks i'm still thinkin in guilders
So it's just on what u grew up with.
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Post by: BUG_EAF322 on April 16, 2004, 04:33:50 AM: Very logical isn't it :)
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Post by: ravells on April 16, 2004, 05:42:03 AM: The joy about Imperial measurement is that it's easier to make mental calculations with it - particularly division.

12 has whole number factors of 1,2,3,4 and 6
10 has whole number factors 1,2 and 5

I think that was the reason why Imperial was made the way it was because calculators had not yet been invented.

Ravs
Title: Metric Sucks
Post by: -dead- on April 16, 2004, 06:22:10 AM: Quote
Originally posted by ravells
The joy about Imperial measurement is that it's easier to make mental calculations with it - particularly division.

12 has whole number factors of 1,2,3,4 and 6
10 has whole number factors 1,2 and 5

I think that was the reason why Imperial was made the way it was because calculators had not yet been invented.

Ravs
If it's easier (which I really can't argue one way or the other) I wonder why numbers are in base ten instead of base twelve?

And as for not having calculators - have you not heard of the abacus?
Title: Metric Sucks
Post by: ravells on April 16, 2004, 06:29:40 AM: Well I find metric easier to work with, even though I 'think' in Imperial for most measurements.

The point about the ease of division was made to me by an old carpenter guy I used to know. But I think it all boils down to what you grew up with and find comfortable.

The abacus - fantastic tool. I wonder why it never caught on in the west? Wish I knew how to use one.

Ravs
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Post by: eskimo2 on April 16, 2004, 06:33:21 AM: Ravells,

Look at your hands.

eskimo
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Post by: ravells on April 16, 2004, 06:44:22 AM: Yeah...but if I did division with my hands, I'd end up with severed fingers all over the place!
;)

Ravs
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Post by: -dead- on April 16, 2004, 06:53:48 AM: Quote
Originally posted by ravells
Well I find metric easier to work with, even though I 'think' in Imperial for most measurements.

The point about the ease of division was made to me by an old carpenter guy I used to know. But I think it all boils down to what you grew up with and find comfortable.

The abacus - fantastic tool. I wonder why it never caught on in the west? Wish I knew how to use one.

Ravs

About your wish - RTFM ;)
Abacus Manual (http://www.ee.ryerson.ca:8080/~elf/abacus/leeabacus/)
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Post by: storch on April 16, 2004, 07:49:30 AM: I have to use the metric system and the Imperial system in my work. Much of our access control equipment is of Italian mfg. ( great products) and must be well versed in metric to obtain correct placement of the units and so forth. I carry two tape measures in my truck. Metric is superior due to it's base 10 I like working with millimeters it seems more precise. As a side note we did try some french equipment once but all they wanted to do was eat cheese and make love to the Italian machines next to them. when we installed one it didn't work. ;) the American machines kicked their arses and we sent them home.
Title: Metric Sucks
Post by: lasersailor184 on April 16, 2004, 07:56:51 AM: You'll never convince us to convert to metric time!
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Post by: straffo on April 16, 2004, 08:00:57 AM: Quote
Originally posted by eskimo2
Ravells,

Look at your hands.

eskimo

why ? you think he got 6 fingers ?
Title: Re: Metric Sucks
Post by: DREDIOCK on April 16, 2004, 08:11:11 AM: Quote
Originally posted by FUNKED1
Metric Sucks (http://www.metricsucks.com/)

He blew it when he listed Mister Rogers among the finer things in life LOL
Title: Metric Sucks
Post by: DREDIOCK on April 16, 2004, 08:41:35 AM: Quote
Originally posted by Swoop
You lucky, lucky, lucky bastards.

It does suck. Big time. I grew up thinking in feet and inches, pounds and ounces, miles, gallons.......I bought sweets by the 1/4.......then all of a sudden the bloody government says we've gotta use metric. Kids these days are taught in centi-bleedin'-meters, litres, kilo-bastard-grams. All I have to remember is 27 grams is an ounce........

I blame the Germans.

(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/209_1081438631_swoop.gif)

Problem is you listen to the government. Gotta be more like us Yanks. We are a defiant lot. and we just refused to listen.

While metric is ued in some areas. Like the 2 liter bottle of Soda (pop for you johnny rebs) Though Cans are still measured in ounces.
Important things like Beer is also measured in ounces and quarts. Though most rednecks would probably rather have a 355ml can of beer as opposed to a 12 oz can LOL
By and large our edible products are all based on the old system
In others its been completley ignored such as in the construction feild . Lumber is still measured in linear feet. sheetrock still comes in 4'X8' sheets. Flooring and wallpaper is still measured and sold by the square foot. Paint by the quart and gallon etc etc..
We may eventually be weened off the old system. but at the current rate I would not say its going to be anytime soon.

Personally. I blame the french

Just be happy we dont go back to measuring by Cubits... hmmm then again....:)
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Post by: DREDIOCK on April 16, 2004, 08:43:38 AM: Quote
Originally posted by StabbyTheIcePic
Actually you should blame the french for some reason. It is all the rage.

see!
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Post by: DREDIOCK on April 16, 2004, 08:46:35 AM: Quote
Originally posted by lasersailor184
You'll never convince us to convert to metric time!

Metric time?
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Post by: GRUNHERZ on April 16, 2004, 08:47:33 AM: Quote
Originally posted by SOB
That's good on pizza, but I prefer Pepperoni and Pineapple.

A wise choice.. :D
Title: Metric Sucks
Post by: midnight Target on April 16, 2004, 10:19:22 AM: Used to be a place in town that did a pepperoni - onion - cashew pizza. I have never found its equal.
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Post by: Otto on April 16, 2004, 10:20:10 AM: I think I'd like Metric if it wasn't for the cost of conversion.
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Post by: capt. apathy on April 16, 2004, 10:39:35 AM: doing math and calculations is much easier in metric. but trying to put those figures into a visualization of what I've just figured is next to impossible for me.

so things like estimating clearance to bring parts in, or finding a good area to pre assemble parts really becomes a pain, you either have to convert it all back into standard or go around with a metric tape and measure every area.

I suppose I wouldn't have this problem if I'd been raised doing it metric but I wasn't so I'll stick to standard.

and why doesn't America switch to metric? because we don't have to.
Title: Metric Sucks
Post by: SOB on April 16, 2004, 10:43:39 AM: Quote
Originally posted by midnight Target
Used to be a place in town that did a pepperoni - onion - cashew pizza. I have never found its equal.

Damn, that sounds good!
Title: Metric Sucks
Post by: Boroda on April 16, 2004, 11:59:57 AM: Quote
Originally posted by DREDIOCK
Metric time?

How many seconds is a metric minute?
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Post by: lasersailor184 on April 16, 2004, 12:59:07 PM: LOL!

Ah, I see it's 89 minutes past 4. Time for lunch.

BTW, the metric system doesn't get rid of the need for a leap year. Nothing does.
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Post by: BUG_EAF322 on April 16, 2004, 01:29:28 PM: times does have something to do with circles
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Post by: AKIron on April 16, 2004, 01:31:41 PM: Quote
Originally posted by lasersailor184
LOL!

Ah, I see it's 89 minutes past 4. Time for lunch.

BTW, the metric system doesn't get rid of the need for a leap year. Nothing does.

Wrong! Let's live one day at a time and make every day Saturday! No more calendars or leap years! Who's with me?

;)
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Post by: Boroda on April 16, 2004, 01:33:25 PM: Quote
Originally posted by AKIron
Wrong! Let's live one day at a time and make every day Saturday! No more calendars or leap years! Who's with me?

;)

First step, I believe, has to be banning Mondays.
Title: Metric Sucks
Post by: BUG_EAF322 on April 16, 2004, 01:37:39 PM: Just end all 1st and last working days.
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Post by: SOB on April 16, 2004, 06:11:48 PM: Quote
Originally posted by BUG_EAF322
Just end all 1st and last working days.

First ban the first two and the last two working days. THEN ban the first and last working day.
Title: Metric Sucks
Post by: Pei on April 16, 2004, 08:37:38 PM: Do I get a hogshead of beer and a hundredweight of Beef Vinaloo out of this?