[Hivemind] 99 Dead Baboons...
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Mathew_Freeman
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Hey all.
I've been watching The Secret Policeman's Balls, which were a series of comedy events in aid of Amnesty International in the late 70's and 80's. Some real funny sketches in there - the Argument Sketch, Dead Parrot, Four Yorkshiremen, Peter Cook and Dudley Moore doing the Tarzan audition...fantastic stuff.
"And you, a one legged man, Mr Spiggot, are auditioning for the role of Tarzan?"
"That's right, yes."
"Need I point out to you, with undue emphasis, where your deficiency lies, as regards landing the role?"
"I think you'd better."
"Perhaps I ought, yes. My Spiggot, I cannot say with too much stress that it is in the leg division, that you are deficient."
"The leg division?"
"The leg division. You are deficient in the leg division, to the tune of one."
"Ah."
"Your right leg I like. It's a lovely leg for the role. As soon as I saw it come in I said 'Hallo! What a lovely leg for the role!' I've nothing against your right leg."
"Ah, right, yes."
"The trouble is, neither have you."
I've been watching The Secret Policeman's Balls, which were a series of comedy events in aid of Amnesty International in the late 70's and 80's. Some real funny sketches in there - the Argument Sketch, Dead Parrot, Four Yorkshiremen, Peter Cook and Dudley Moore doing the Tarzan audition...fantastic stuff.
"And you, a one legged man, Mr Spiggot, are auditioning for the role of Tarzan?"
"That's right, yes."
"Need I point out to you, with undue emphasis, where your deficiency lies, as regards landing the role?"
"I think you'd better."
"Perhaps I ought, yes. My Spiggot, I cannot say with too much stress that it is in the leg division, that you are deficient."
"The leg division?"
"The leg division. You are deficient in the leg division, to the tune of one."
"Ah."
"Your right leg I like. It's a lovely leg for the role. As soon as I saw it come in I said 'Hallo! What a lovely leg for the role!' I've nothing against your right leg."
"Ah, right, yes."
"The trouble is, neither have you."
Mathew_Freeman
Adventurer
Oh. My. Lord.
I just put in a detailed argument on why the Monk is a useful class. Argh. My absorption into the Hivemind is complete. I am now capable of re-using other people's old arguments for my own purposes.
I just put in a detailed argument on why the Monk is a useful class. Argh. My absorption into the Hivemind is complete. I am now capable of re-using other people's old arguments for my own purposes.
Mathew_Freeman
Adventurer
Thank you, thank you. Incidentally, I found another one of those fun quizes the Hivemind loves so much...here are my results.
The Quiz is at http://www.llewellyn.com/mpq/index.php?tab=quiz
The Quiz is at http://www.llewellyn.com/mpq/index.php?tab=quiz
Carnifex
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Your Q Score is: 9
The Q score ideally should be as small as possible, indicating maximum agreement among elements. However, even a tiny Q score may not mean optimal functioning, since all four elements may in fact be relatively undeveloped.
Your Primary Mythical Creature
Air Types
The main strength of the Air types is intellect. The second element indicates the most probable focus for this intellectual activity.
Unicorn
Air with Water
Astrologically associated with Gemini and the Third House
Unicorn types are very concerned with the communication of ideas. They are witty and likeable but can also be quite shy. They are easily bored and easily distracted, and may seem unpredictable and superficial for this reason. Actually they are very deep and are usually trying to find the connections between the people and things around them. They are highly imaginative but not very practical. They love knowledge for its own sake and are not concerned about putting it to use. They are socially astute and sensitive to others’ feelings, but may still appear somewhat aloof. They are drawn to grand schemes for unifying people but these often don’t extend beyond the initial idea. Very logical and rational, Unicorn types are also unconventional and even bizarre. Other people may regard them as fey or just strange.
Your Shadow Creature
Earth Types
All the Earth types have problems relating to productivity and stability. The weakest element indicates the main focus of these problems.
Wodwose
Earth and Fire
This shadow is beset by inertia and a feeling of hopelessness and stagnation. They are prone to depression linked to apparently insuperable odds. They exhibit an attitude of defeat that is betrayed by their fatalism and pessimism. They often find themselves trapped in a rut of grinding routine. They have no energy or sense of direction. They often alienate others because of their negativity and narrow outlook and because they feel anger and resentment toward them. Passive aggression is used to good effect. They are self-neglectful of their physical needs although they may binge on unhealthy foods and substances. The biggest obstacle of weak Fire is to overcome anger and aggression; the biggest obstacle of weak Earth is to overcome self-centeredness and greed.
The Q score ideally should be as small as possible, indicating maximum agreement among elements. However, even a tiny Q score may not mean optimal functioning, since all four elements may in fact be relatively undeveloped.
Your Primary Mythical Creature
Air Types
The main strength of the Air types is intellect. The second element indicates the most probable focus for this intellectual activity.
Unicorn
Air with Water
Astrologically associated with Gemini and the Third House
Unicorn types are very concerned with the communication of ideas. They are witty and likeable but can also be quite shy. They are easily bored and easily distracted, and may seem unpredictable and superficial for this reason. Actually they are very deep and are usually trying to find the connections between the people and things around them. They are highly imaginative but not very practical. They love knowledge for its own sake and are not concerned about putting it to use. They are socially astute and sensitive to others’ feelings, but may still appear somewhat aloof. They are drawn to grand schemes for unifying people but these often don’t extend beyond the initial idea. Very logical and rational, Unicorn types are also unconventional and even bizarre. Other people may regard them as fey or just strange.
Your Shadow Creature
Earth Types
All the Earth types have problems relating to productivity and stability. The weakest element indicates the main focus of these problems.
Wodwose
Earth and Fire
This shadow is beset by inertia and a feeling of hopelessness and stagnation. They are prone to depression linked to apparently insuperable odds. They exhibit an attitude of defeat that is betrayed by their fatalism and pessimism. They often find themselves trapped in a rut of grinding routine. They have no energy or sense of direction. They often alienate others because of their negativity and narrow outlook and because they feel anger and resentment toward them. Passive aggression is used to good effect. They are self-neglectful of their physical needs although they may binge on unhealthy foods and substances. The biggest obstacle of weak Fire is to overcome anger and aggression; the biggest obstacle of weak Earth is to overcome self-centeredness and greed.
Mathew_Freeman
Adventurer
I meant to add that my results were surprisingly accurate, given that I don't normally believe in such things. 
My results:
Your Q Score is: 9
The Q score ideally should be as small as possible, indicating maximum agreement among elements. However, even a tiny Q score may not mean optimal functioning, since all four elements may in fact be relatively undeveloped.
Your Primary Mythical Creature
Air Types
The main strength of the Air types is intellect. The second element indicates the most probable focus for this intellectual activity.
Firebird
Air with Fire
Astrologically associated with Aquarius and the Eleventh House
Firebird types are idealistic and driven to achieve something of social or artistic value. They have a strong sense of social justice associated with powerful moral and religious convictions. These convictions are often chosen by the individual on the basis of reason rather than simply received from an existing tradition. They are brilliant at producing original ideas and creative solutions to problems and are good at inspiring others to put them into practice. They can be impatient for results. They hate routine and lose interest once a problem has been addressed, moving swiftly on to the next challenge. They are intense and need a high level of autonomy. They are sociable but goal-oriented. They have good leadership potential but are really more concerned with problem solving. They are unconventional and often radical.
Your Shadow Creature
Earth Types
All the Earth types have problems relating to productivity and stability. The weakest element indicates the main focus of these problems.
Centaur
Earth and Water
This shadow wants to control everything. They want to control everyone, and will keep people at a distance except to do this. They don’t trust emotions because they are random and unfathomable. They seek to control their emotions too, to avoid being engulfed by them. They fear the unknown and hate what is hidden from them. From this comes a compulsive urge to reveal everything as far as possible and to categorize it. This can represent the sum of what they achieve, while more substantial goals are ignored. Even emotions are rationalized away or simply ignored, making them insensitive and callous. The biggest obstacle of weak Water is to overcome insensitivity and alienation; the biggest obstacle of weak Earth is to overcome self-centeredness and greed.
Your Q Score is: 9
The Q score ideally should be as small as possible, indicating maximum agreement among elements. However, even a tiny Q score may not mean optimal functioning, since all four elements may in fact be relatively undeveloped.
Your Primary Mythical Creature
Air Types
The main strength of the Air types is intellect. The second element indicates the most probable focus for this intellectual activity.
Firebird
Air with Fire
Astrologically associated with Aquarius and the Eleventh House
Firebird types are idealistic and driven to achieve something of social or artistic value. They have a strong sense of social justice associated with powerful moral and religious convictions. These convictions are often chosen by the individual on the basis of reason rather than simply received from an existing tradition. They are brilliant at producing original ideas and creative solutions to problems and are good at inspiring others to put them into practice. They can be impatient for results. They hate routine and lose interest once a problem has been addressed, moving swiftly on to the next challenge. They are intense and need a high level of autonomy. They are sociable but goal-oriented. They have good leadership potential but are really more concerned with problem solving. They are unconventional and often radical.
Your Shadow Creature
Earth Types
All the Earth types have problems relating to productivity and stability. The weakest element indicates the main focus of these problems.
Centaur
Earth and Water
This shadow wants to control everything. They want to control everyone, and will keep people at a distance except to do this. They don’t trust emotions because they are random and unfathomable. They seek to control their emotions too, to avoid being engulfed by them. They fear the unknown and hate what is hidden from them. From this comes a compulsive urge to reveal everything as far as possible and to categorize it. This can represent the sum of what they achieve, while more substantial goals are ignored. Even emotions are rationalized away or simply ignored, making them insensitive and callous. The biggest obstacle of weak Water is to overcome insensitivity and alienation; the biggest obstacle of weak Earth is to overcome self-centeredness and greed.
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