World's 100 Smartest People, Who Do You Nominate?

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I've pondered how such a list should be compiled. Should it be sub-categorized by profession or maybe by forum? I have conflicting reports on who here belongs on on 100 smartest or 100 dumbest, depending on whether I listen to Claude Whitacre or Dan Riffle.
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    Originally Posted by thunderbird View Post

    I have conflicting reports on who here belongs on on 100 smartest or 100 dumbest, depending on whether I listen to Claude Whitacre or Dan Riffle.
    I challenge Claude to a Spelling Bee to determine who you listen to.
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    • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
      Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

      I challenge Claude to a Spelling Bee to determine who you listen to.
      Accepted!

      Here are the rules. You type out a word you want me to spell...and then I'll spell it. If I spell it correctly, I win. If I spell it incorrectly, because you spelled it incorrectly first...you lose. :rolleyes:

      Whitacre rules.

      My motto;

      "It's not enough that I win. Dan Riffle must also lose"
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        Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

        "It's not enough that I win. Dan Riffle must also lose"
        You're out. You didn't end your second sentence with a period.

        This is like shooting fish in a cup.
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        • Profile picture of the author JimDucharme
          Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

          This is like shooting fish in a cup.
          OK let's not bring the Cat in the Hat into this mess...

          Regards,
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          • Profile picture of the author tagiscom
            Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

            Since you're familair, I'll let you in on a little secret: He tells everyone he completes their tax forms with brown crayon. It's not crayon.
            Now you are getting nasty!

            Originally Posted by JimDucharme View Post

            OK let's not bring the Cat in the Hat into this mess...

            Regards,
            jim
            And especially the goldfish!


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            • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
              Originally Posted by tagiscom View Post

              Now you are getting nasty!

              Shane, the truth isn't always tidy and wrapped in a fancy bow. Sometimes the truth lurks outside your house dressed in a monkey costume while throwing bananas at your window, quite like Whitacre when he's had too much schnapps.
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  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    Wow this is a risky thread. Be careful not to end up in the bottom 50 for posting it.
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    • Profile picture of the author thunderbird
      Originally Posted by HeySal View Post

      Wow this is a risky thread. Be careful not to end up in the bottom 50 for posting it.
      Huh? That's what I call "home."
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  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
    Originally Posted by thunderbird View Post

    I've pondered how such a list should be compiled. Should it be sub-categorized by profession or maybe by forum? I have conflicting reports on who here belongs on on 100 smartest or 100 dumbest, depending on whether I listen to Claude Whitacre or Dan Riffle.
    See there, that's your first mistake -- listening to Claude and Dan.
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    • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
      Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

      See there, that's your first mistake -- listening to Claude and Dan.
      Well, Gaskill's out. TB isn't listening to both of us. Come on, Dennis, read for comprehension.
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      • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
        Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

        Well, Gaskill's out. TB isn't listening to both of us. Come on, Dennis, read for comprehension.
        Um, Dan? He'd have to be listening to both of you to get conflicting reports.


        As for me being out, I probably wouldn't make the 100 smartest WF members list, let alone the world.

        I'm OK with that. :p
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        • Profile picture of the author tagiscom
          Hmmm, my vote is for Claude, since l can't vote for myself! He, he!

          Especially after coming across this masterpiece on Amazon...



          And some of the brilliant chapters covered! Sigh!



          A legend in his own mind! :rolleyes:


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          • Profile picture of the author thunderbird
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        • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
          Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

          Um, Dan? He'd have to be listening to both of you to get conflicting reports.
          That's not the sense of "listen" used in the OP, but I digress. You're still out.
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  • Profile picture of the author laurencewins
    Ask 100 people and you'll get 100 answers. But some are obvious....Bill Gates for one. Being so rich and successful took intelligence. But there may be different criteria for who you call "smart." Is it education smart? Street smart? Rich?
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    • Profile picture of the author HeySal
      Originally Posted by laurencewins View Post

      Ask 100 people and you'll get 100 answers. But some are obvious....Bill Gates for one. Being so rich and successful took intelligence. But there may be different criteria for who you call "smart." Is it education smart? Street smart? Rich?
      HEY -- shhhhhhhh. Don't give them ideas. I'd like to use some credentials that will put me in the top half --- but if your gonna cue them to get real about it, I don't even think I could make it UP to the bottom half.
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  • Profile picture of the author bizgrower
    Riffle and Whitacre - duh - (note it's by alphabetical order, not alpha order - maybe)
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  • Profile picture of the author JimDucharme
    Claude does my taxes...which is why I live on a small island which does not have an extradition treaty with Canada.

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    • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
      Originally Posted by JimDucharme View Post

      Claude does my taxes...which is why I live on a small island which does not have an extradition treaty with Canada.

      Regards,
      jim
      Since you're familair, I'll let you in on a little secret: He tells everyone he completes their tax forms with brown crayon. It's not crayon.
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      • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
        Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

        Since you're familair, I'll let you in on a little secret: He tells everyone he completes their tax forms with brown crayon. It's not crayon.
        And Dan says he's using Liquid Paper Correction Fluid....but it's not.

        And Dan, you misspelled familiar.

        I win! Claude Rules!
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        • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
          Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

          And Dan says he's using Liquid Paper Correction Fluid....but it's not.

          And Dan, you misspelled familiar.

          I win! Claude Rules!
          Eh, I guess we're both out. At least I was in longer than you. (Of course, you've probably heard that a lot in your life time...)
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          • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
            Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

            Eh, I guess we're both out. At least I was in longer than you. (Of course, you've probably heard that a lot in your life time...)
            Touche! And a great line.



            Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

            You're out. You didn't end your second sentence with a period.

            This is like shooting fish in a cup.
            Dan; I know you wear a cup, to give the illusion of a bulge...but why would you subject those poor goldfish to the indignity of having to swim there? And what are they swimming in....Liquid Paper Correction Fluid?

            Tell it to the police. And put some clothes on.

            And...my sentences don't require a period. I'm that important.
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            • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
              Okay boys,

              I really hate to rain on your parade but hubby beats you both, hands down! He was smart enough to win me and smart enough to know what to do (and what not to do) to keep me.

              Sorry if I sound all mushy, but Valentine's Day is just around the corner and I have romance on my mind.


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              • Profile picture of the author bizgrower
                Originally Posted by MissTerraK View Post

                Okay boys,

                I really hate to rain on your parade but hubby beats you both, hands down! He was smart enough to win me and smart enough to know what to do (and what not to do) to keep me.

                Sorry if I sound all mushy, but Valentine's Day is just around the corner and I have romance on my mind.


                Terra
                I'll agree since the boys already took themselves out.

                And, I'll add TBird's 3 almost 4 year old.

                Dan
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              • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
                Originally Posted by MissTerraK View Post

                Okay boys,

                I really hate to rain on your parade but hubby beats you both, hands down! He was smart enough to win me and smart enough to know what to do (and what not to do) to keep me.

                Sorry if I sound all mushy, but Valentine's Day is just around the corner and I have romance on my mind.


                Terra
                Great..now the mushy girls are horning in on our territory!

                I say we put up a sign that says "No Mushy Girls Allowed!"

                Claude "President; He Man Woman Haters Club" Whitacre.

                Let's be completely honest here. The only reason women were created, was to bring us sandwiches. And furthermore...

                "What? Oh, nothing Dear....just telling the Forum guys how much I love you, and what a great wife you are...Yup, I'll take out the trash in a minute...What? Yes, I meant right now. I'll be back in a minute guys..um, I have to do an important business multi-task...because I'm an important businessman"
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            • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
              Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

              And...my sentences don't require a period. I'm that important.
              Yet, now you actually use periods.
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              • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
                Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

                Yet, now you actually use periods.
                It's out of respect for your feminine side.

                Originally Posted by jacktackett View Post

                Dan/Claude
                I respectfully ask you keep my ass out of your feud.
                respectfully,
                --Jack

                "My God! Riffle was right...I am a Jackass." - Claude Whitacre
                Pretty clever.

                To Riffle; P-r-e-t-t-y c-l-e-v-e-r.

                I wanted to spell it out for you.

                Jack; There is no Dan/Claude....There is a..

                Dan............................................... .................................................. .........Claude
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                • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
                  Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

                  It's out of respect for your feminine side.
                  I lol'ed. Good one.
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                  • Profile picture of the author tagiscom
                    Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

                    Shane, the truth isn't always tidy and wrapped in a fancy bow. Sometimes the truth lurks outside your house dressed in a monkey costume while throwing bananas at your window, quite like Whitacre when he's had too much schnapps.
                    Or someone in a Batman outfit, throwing dead bats at my window?


                    Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

                    Touche! And a great line.




                    Dan; I know you wear a cup, to give the illusion of a bulge...but why would you subject those poor goldfish to the indignity of having to swim there? And what are they swimming in....Liquid Paper Correction Fluid?

                    Tell it to the police. And put some clothes on.

                    And...my sentences don't require a period. I'm that important.

                    Dr Zeuss must be spinning in his grave at this point!


                    No, more Dr Zuess references, or l will have to dig up another adults only, Claude or Dan/Dr Zuess book!


                    I can see it now...


                    Claude

                    Blah, blah, blah, not a creature, blah, blah, blah...

                    Blah, blah, blah, is stirring, blah, blah, blah...

                    Blah, blah, blah, all through the house, blah, blah, blah...

                    Blah, blah, blah, apart from Dan, blah, blah, blah...


                    Shane
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    Dan/Claude
    I respectfully ask you keep my ass out of your feud.
    respectfully,
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  • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
    I nominate Jack Tackett.
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