walked on any hot coals lately?

[The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers]

JP, it wasn't a terribly effective jab, since it pretty much just made it look like you didn't know what you were talking about.

and TFO, you've lived here how many years? I'll wager your more American in attitude/culture than you are anything else, even if you're not a citizen.

[Maxwell]

I've lived here for four years, I still have trouble with the lingo and I still hav an Irish accent, that and well I fail to grasp the political system etc. etc. just gonna stop arguing now cuz it doesnt really matter.

[JP Dogberry]

Note I never said I DID know what I was talking about.

I'm going to shut up now. Go away, it's midnight and I'm tired.

[Mad Dr Jeffe]

well I found this by accident,... but its frighteningly appropriate... Straght from the website http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a3_036.html

Dear Cecil:
My friend Heather and her hubby just laid out some fairly big bucks to spend a weekend learning how to maximize their total personhood and all that. Highlight of the weekend was a scamper across hot coals. The idea was to impress you with the power of your mind--if you kept thoughts of cool moss in mind as you walked, your feet wouldn't burn. The coals were in a strip about a yard wide and ten feet long. Walkers, in bare feet, made it through with few problems. Heather made it too, with no trouble and no sign of damage to her feet.
    Heather's (and my) question is this: she believes that, via mind over matter or hypnosis, a person might lower his blood pressure or speed up his pulse or even will himself not to feel pain. But whether she felt it or not, shouldn't the coals have burned her feet? After all, if you throw a steak on the grill, it cooks regardless of the thoughts it happens to be entertaining.
    What's the deal? Does psychology triumph over physics? Is it a con- -aren't the coals hot? Do sweaty feet protect you with a layer of sizzle? --Ed Dolnick, Chevy Chase, Maryland

[The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers]

uhm... jeffe? That's EXACTLY what Sprig linked to already.

[Mad Dr Jeffe]

back off man im going on 2 hours of sleep in the last 24 hours...


I refound it.... ITS MINE!!!

[The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers]

everyone who is aggressive for lack of sleep stop posting until you've had some rest. I was just informing, since you obviously either hadn't read his post or followed the link.

[Maxwell]

that lead thing is awesome...

[Mad Dr Jeffe]

Actually I did read the post and follow the link which is why it was on my browser when I minimized it. I just forgot about an hour ago what it was, and that Spriggan had said it.