BHAWWWK!!!

Let's see . . . I'm a magician, T-Rex enthusiast, card collector, musician, (mainly drums . . . I mean, "percussion". ) Gamer (League of Legends, Paladins, former WOW player) and I have recently found a passion for Mathematics. I've always had an appreciation for Maths because I understood it was the universal language and if humans were ever contacted by Extraterrestrial life then Mathematics would almost certainly be the language in which we would communicate with one another.

However, I (like so many others) fell victim to the belief that we were terrible at Maths. "I'm bad at Maths" has almost taken upon itself a certain level of comradery. Maths is the only subject where being "bad" at it is worn like a badge of honor. This needs to change. It's detrimental to children and adults.

It becomes a self fulling prophecy eventually and then you have an unfair dislike for Mathematics. I learned that I am good at Maths, no, it's not always easy and can be very challenging, but this is when we learn the most in any subject. It can be frustrating as hell but once you make the connection where it all finally makes sense it's a great feeling which becomes addictive.

I take the majority of conspiracies with a grain of salt. The 2 major ones I will cover quickly by saying that I absolutely DO NOT believe in the official story as given by the 9/11 Commission Report when it comes to the events of (obviously) 9/11. And I do not necessarily buy the official narrative of Sandy Hook, although I do believe children did die.

I'm in my late 30's, have many tattoo's, a half-sleeve and others here and there on my body. I use to have many piercings and had to remove the majority of them for safety concerns as I worked as a bouncer (I would say "security" but why be pretentious?) for the better part of 8 years putting myself through college between the ages of 22-29.

That was an interesting job. LOL I second guessed my decision on taking the job on my first day when I found myself holding a strange girls hair in the women's bathroom while she violently puked as 2 Police officers were questioning her boyfriend just outside the stall.

I was thinking "I didn't sign up for this . . ." Haha

For anyone interested about the story behind my username it is because I play a Champion by the name of Tryndamere on League of Legends (PvP PC game) and one of his abilities "Mocking Shout" (W key . . . hence the signature) decreases an enemy champs physical damage for a duration and if their back is turned their movement speed is slowed also.

The slow produces the icon of a Chicken above their head and it makes a Chicken sound kind of like "BHAWWWK!!!" and therefore my username.

That's enough about me, I'm glad to be here and I am looking forward to conversing with you all.

a reply to: BHAWWWK

You have got an irritating name.


Welcome to ATS!

a reply to: Wide-Eyes

LOL, thanks.

a reply to: BHAWWWK

Do you own Chickens? Welcome to the site.

a reply to: rickymouse

I do not currently own Chickens, my parents on the other hand do. They needed something to keep busying during retirement. Ha!

a reply to: BHAWWWK

I just can't picture you as a bouncer but certainly hope you're more polite than the last altercation we had. And, that certainly is a lot of I's you've used.

here's to You!

welcome to ats.

originally posted by: blackadder01
a reply to: BHAWWWK

I just can't picture you as a bouncer but certainly hope you're more polite than the last altercation we had. And, that certainly is a lot of I's you've used.

here's to You!

I'm afraid it was you that began with the lack of politeness (which you have seemed to carry over from our last interaction) and I made an attempt to deflect your attitude with a bit of humor (crappy or otherwise) and then you wanted to get personal.

I'm willing to chalk it up to a simple misunderstanding, I have no issues with being civil.

Thanks.

a reply to: 23432

Thank you.

originally posted by: BHAWWWK
a reply to: rickymouse

I do not currently own Chickens, my parents on the other hand do. They needed something to keep busying during retirement. Ha!

Apparently that's a common thing...
My old man also got goats and started bee husbandry he has so much damn time to kill.
The free eggs and honey is great!
ETA: Welcome by the way. Might I suggest avoiding the "mud-pit" forums for the next decade or so.

a reply to: BHAWWWK

I did? Well I certainly didn't mean any harm. Just trying to ease the tension myself young lad.

I suppose we all tend to see things from our own narrow views though so carry on and Welcome. I hope you enjoy your stay!

And most Welcome!

originally posted by: JAY1980

originally posted by: BHAWWWK
a reply to: rickymouse

I do not currently own Chickens, my parents on the other hand do. They needed something to keep busying during retirement. Ha!

Apparently that's a common thing...
My old man also got goats and started bee husbandry he has so much damn time to kill.
The free eggs and honey is great!
ETA: Welcome by the way. Might I suggest avoiding the "mud-pit" forums for the next decade or so.

My Pop's has goats too. LOL

Now bee husbandry I have always found to be very fascinating. They're incredibly intelligent and interesting to watch. I can only imagine how delicious that honey must be. I'm jealous!

Thank you for the welcome, and that sounds like solid advice. I'll do my best. Haha!

G'day mate, welcome to ATS.

With a username like that and being a T-Rex enthusiast, I gotta ask....

Did you ever see this movie?



I didn't, but saw it on shelf at a movie rental store back in the early 90's, in VHS format of course. It's been etched in my brain ever since.

Anyway, enjoy the boards!

Cock-a-doodle-doo

a reply to: TOMFROMOZ

Haha! NO, I have not seen it. Now I have to!

Thank you for bringing it to my attention and thanks for the welcome.

Speaking of Chickens, this is my favorite:

a reply to: BHAWWWK

Haha Young Guns.
Great movie and funny scene!

a reply to: TOMFROMOZ

Hey Dog . . . Dog. Did you see the size of that Chicken?

lmao

Welcome! Great avatar, great name. You sound intelligent and fun. Hope you give and get goodness here on ATS, it's a great site but occasionally sh#t kickers are necessary.

a reply to: BHAWWWK

Welcome to ATS!

Ah, such a gentleman holding that puking girl's hair! LOL!

Some of the articles are just spoken words about math and/or the mathematician but still some fun reading: Quanta Magazine. They actually cover physics, math, biology and computer science, and has been a place I check out frequently. Read the "The Thoughts of a Spiderweb" from some freaky-cool ideas.

Maths can be very entertaining! I've been contemplating Collatz' Conjecture and have a sneaking suspicion it a tricky manipulation of (6n - 1) but have not really formulated anything. It is simple and easy to state but nobody has solved. Like Twin Primes.

Glad you are here on the boards!

a reply to: StoutBroux

Thanks so much for the lovely welcome, I appreciate it greatly.

a reply to: TEOTWAWKIAIFF

Thank you!

Ha! Yeah, that was an experience. (little did I know much more weird and strange things would happen over the years in that job) I was standing there half listening to the Cops and half thinking I made a error in judgement on that particular course in life. Haha!

All of what you have mentioned is very complex indeed, however, do you know what I find the most puzzling about Maths?

I don't recall matching 3D objects with their 2D cross-sections in the 7th grade. But according to Khan academy, that's part of 7th grade curriculum. :::shrug::: LOL

Thanks again.