Justin Grubbs (the_purple_knight) says:
Anyone want to offer odds on whether or not the centipedes are sentient?
Dear Mad Scientist Wars,
I don’t want to intrude at all. It’s just I have a few extra Tribbles I was hoping one of you might be interested in. If not, PLEASE DON’T KILL ME!
So It Begins (soitbegins) says:
Ay-yi. Now what? Sentient centipedes?
(I send out a robot to take the tribbles) Thanks.
Terry Smith (tjlsmith) says: We havn’t heard about irradiated centipede’s yet = still what HAVEN’T they irradiated at DOI right?
Incog Neato (ghede) says: I’m fine with this. As long as spiders don’t become sentient, move in six directions, and fire bullets at your ship as you try and aim around the mushrooms. The centipedes are EASY.
Cameron Nielsen (cameroncn) says: I guess this explains why the peaceful and cultured race built a fortress first thing…
Rachel (admiralshazbot) says:
If I were that small and had been the target of irradiating maniacs, I’d build a fortress too.
Scott Davidson (mrson) says:
Augh, house centipedes!
I think silverfish are actually kind of cute, but house centipedes freak me the fsk out. If they’ve become sapient too, I’ll just go stock up on Raid..
Jane Narbon (lady_madsci) says:
You know, this begs the question: If both the silverfish and the centipedes are sentient, then Tip isn’t legally allowed to kill either of them… so now what?
—–
The�Mad�Scientist�Wars
…is�still�out.�But:
I�missed�out�on�free tribbles?! Ouch. They could have been useful. Still, it won’t be long now before all of my plans come together.
Then�there�will�be�fun.�:)�
Sean Duggan (duggansc) says: Of course, the centipedes probably aren’t sentient… but are the size of small horses and therefore probably a bit big for a trap.
David Harmon (mental_mouse) says: Havahart traps forcentipedes? The C-pedes would have to be giant-sized for those to work…
Dave Van Domelen (dvandom) says: Jane, tribbles are ALWAYS free.
Removing excess tribbles…now THAT gets expensive.
Brand Willis (brandyllyn) says:
Anyone else get the impression that Tip knows something about the centipedes that we don’t? (eg David Harmon’s comments on Havahart traps, ’cause like, whoa damn if that’s the level we’re talking about here…)
And if the centipedes are sentient, is Tip required to keep them and the silverfish away from exterminating each other, or is it a let nature take its course type of thing? Can he just help out maybe? I’m thinking an itty-bitty nuke. Surely the DOI can help with that.
Dave Van Domelen (dvandom) says: Keep in mind, this arc led off with talk of “another” case of uplifted vermin. The centipedes were probably one of those previous cases.
So It Begins (soitbegins) says:
Actually, I have a simple method for controlling Tribbles.
1. Keep them in a closed space
2. No food, except the minimum required for a tribble to survive without being able to have babies
3. Don’t let them touch anything.
Dave Van Domelen (dvandom) says: 4. Don’t feed them after midnight!
Martha Mintz (muffinthamighty) says: What the dickens does a Tribble eat, anyways?
So It Begins (soitbegins) says: Everything.
Aaron Shades (prof_tinker) says:
AUGH! Centipedes!! *jibblie jibblie jibblie* If you need me, I’ll be in the corner recovering from the heebe-jeebies.
The M. Wars: (still on Haitus)
Tribbles? You’re kidding me. between a Vorpal rabbit, three Grues, and a (Project X) I’ve my hands full. Thank you though. And I’ll see bout getting you on the ‘No Kill’ list.
Mark Orr (agentoracle) says:
Okay folks! Time to place your wagers!
1.5-1 the Centipedes are nonsapien, but hungry for silverfish.
65-1 the centpedes are sapient, and have developed midieval islamic culture.
300-1 centipedes have developed British culture.
624 – 1 Feudal japanese culture.
842 – 1 1950’s-esque american culture.
6,523 – 1 Centipedes have advanced technology.
1-2.5 Shaenon never introduces us to the centipedes, Tip welds the damn door shut, and this is the last we hear of the silverfishi for a year.
Dave Van Domelen (dvandom) says: And the ugly spectre of religious intolerance raises its bespectacled head….
So It Begins (soitbegins) says:
Methinks I’ve not heard the end of this.
Side note: My new body is almost completely regrown.
Jane Narbon (lady_madsci) says:
You know, I think a bit of the cuteness just wore off.
—–
The Mad Scientist Wars:
Where are the admins who are supposed to OK the forum account I signed up for? Shaenon, can you do something?
NigaiAmai Yume (nigaiamai_yume) says:
And AGAIN references to short time spans…
When DID they create that opera?? o_O
Jeremy Berg (pisceneanteater) says:
And so, in their short time as sapients, the silverfish have equaled thousands of years of human evolution in culture-
. . .and politics. Sigh.
Sorry. I know these things are supposed to be funny, but it’s a cold, rainy morning and I’ve only had one cup of coffee.
Martha Mintz (muffinthamighty) says: Cheer up Jeremy; at least they don’t have Nukes…
Justin Grubbs (the_purple_knight) says:
Anyone want to offer odds on whether or not the centipedes are sentient?
Dear Mad Scientist Wars,
I don’t want to intrude at all. It’s just I have a few extra Tribbles I was hoping one of you might be interested in. If not, PLEASE DON’T KILL ME!
So It Begins (soitbegins) says:
Ay-yi. Now what? Sentient centipedes?
(I send out a robot to take the tribbles) Thanks.
Terry Smith (tjlsmith) says: We havn’t heard about irradiated centipede’s yet = still what HAVEN’T they irradiated at DOI right?
Incog Neato (ghede) says: I’m fine with this. As long as spiders don’t become sentient, move in six directions, and fire bullets at your ship as you try and aim around the mushrooms. The centipedes are EASY.
Cameron Nielsen (cameroncn) says: I guess this explains why the peaceful and cultured race built a fortress first thing…
Rachel (admiralshazbot) says:
If I were that small and had been the target of irradiating maniacs, I’d build a fortress too.
Scott Davidson (mrson) says:
Augh, house centipedes!
I think silverfish are actually kind of cute, but house centipedes freak me the fsk out. If they’ve become sapient too, I’ll just go stock up on Raid..
Jane Narbon (lady_madsci) says:
You know, this begs the question: If both the silverfish and the centipedes are sentient, then Tip isn’t legally allowed to kill either of them… so now what?
—–
The�Mad�Scientist�Wars
…is�still�out.�But:
I�missed�out�on�free tribbles?! Ouch. They could have been useful. Still, it won’t be long now before all of my plans come together.
Then�there�will�be�fun.�:)�
Sean Duggan (duggansc) says: Of course, the centipedes probably aren’t sentient… but are the size of small horses and therefore probably a bit big for a trap.
David Harmon (mental_mouse) says: Havahart traps forcentipedes? The C-pedes would have to be giant-sized for those to work…
Dave Van Domelen (dvandom) says: Jane, tribbles are ALWAYS free.
Removing excess tribbles…now THAT gets expensive.
Brand Willis (brandyllyn) says:
Anyone else get the impression that Tip knows something about the centipedes that we don’t? (eg David Harmon’s comments on Havahart traps, ’cause like, whoa damn if that’s the level we’re talking about here…)
And if the centipedes are sentient, is Tip required to keep them and the silverfish away from exterminating each other, or is it a let nature take its course type of thing? Can he just help out maybe? I’m thinking an itty-bitty nuke. Surely the DOI can help with that.
Dave Van Domelen (dvandom) says: Keep in mind, this arc led off with talk of “another” case of uplifted vermin. The centipedes were probably one of those previous cases.
So It Begins (soitbegins) says:
Actually, I have a simple method for controlling Tribbles.
1. Keep them in a closed space
2. No food, except the minimum required for a tribble to survive without being able to have babies
3. Don’t let them touch anything.
Dave Van Domelen (dvandom) says: 4. Don’t feed them after midnight!
Martha Mintz (muffinthamighty) says: What the dickens does a Tribble eat, anyways?
So It Begins (soitbegins) says: Everything.
Aaron Shades (prof_tinker) says:
AUGH! Centipedes!! *jibblie jibblie jibblie* If you need me, I’ll be in the corner recovering from the heebe-jeebies.
The M. Wars: (still on Haitus)
Tribbles? You’re kidding me. between a Vorpal rabbit, three Grues, and a (Project X) I’ve my hands full. Thank you though. And I’ll see bout getting you on the ‘No Kill’ list.
Mark Orr (agentoracle) says:
Okay folks! Time to place your wagers!
1.5-1 the Centipedes are nonsapien, but hungry for silverfish.
65-1 the centpedes are sapient, and have developed midieval islamic culture.
300-1 centipedes have developed British culture.
624 – 1 Feudal japanese culture.
842 – 1 1950’s-esque american culture.
6,523 – 1 Centipedes have advanced technology.
1-2.5 Shaenon never introduces us to the centipedes, Tip welds the damn door shut, and this is the last we hear of the silverfishi for a year.
Dave Van Domelen (dvandom) says: And the ugly spectre of religious intolerance raises its bespectacled head….
So It Begins (soitbegins) says:
Methinks I’ve not heard the end of this.
Side note: My new body is almost completely regrown.
Jane Narbon (lady_madsci) says:
You know, I think a bit of the cuteness just wore off.
—–
The Mad Scientist Wars:
Where are the admins who are supposed to OK the forum account I signed up for? Shaenon, can you do something?
NigaiAmai Yume (nigaiamai_yume) says:
And AGAIN references to short time spans…
When DID they create that opera?? o_O
Jeremy Berg (pisceneanteater) says:
And so, in their short time as sapients, the silverfish have equaled thousands of years of human evolution in culture-
. . .and politics. Sigh.
Sorry. I know these things are supposed to be funny, but it’s a cold, rainy morning and I’ve only had one cup of coffee.
Martha Mintz (muffinthamighty) says: Cheer up Jeremy; at least they don’t have Nukes…
@Incog Neato — and start splitting into little laser-shooting mini-spider spawn when they explode?