Hi. Ive never posted here before. I dont really know anything about discordianism and I would like to ask some questions if anyone would be so kind as to hopefully shed some light.
First of all, do discordians have a particular interest in the number 23, and if so in what way? I mean like is it just a sacred symbol or is it a warning sign or what? I ask because it has been omnipresent in my life since adolesence. I wont bore you with a whole bunch of 23 enigma stuff but to give you an idea of how the synchronicity works-
I was born on 11/23
My daughter was born on 8/23 ( also was supposed to be my sons due date, but he came early)
My daughters middle name was taken from my aunt, who died on 8/23
That same aunts daughter later died on my birthday, 11/23
My life has always been filled with these coincidences, surrounding the number. While they may be coincidences, it seems as if they are leading you somewhere, which is why I want to know more about discordian ideas. Searching about the number online led me to Principia Discordia. I havent read it yet, but I flipped through some of it online, and I came across the page with "Starbucks Pebbles". Now that page stopped me dead in my tracks, because on my right shoulder are 5 small moles/ freckles whatever you want to call them, laid out just like that. If Im not slouching you can connect them to make a perfect star, the lines about 2.5 inches long. What is the significance of "Starbucks Pebbles"?
Does anyone have any insight about the why the synchronicity of 23 plagues certain people, what are some discordian ideals about synchronicity etc.., any other ideas you may want to share.....
Start looking for something else.
That's when it gets real fun.
might I suggest 714?
i believe you have listed 5 coincidences
edit:
holy shit! i just calculated 23 in binary and it's 10111 - binary 10 = 2, so it's like 2 followed by 3 1's. also, 23 in hexadecimal is 17. not only are 23 and 17 (as a decimal number) prime, but 23 - 17 = 5
and don't forget that
2 + 3 = 5
32 + 23 = 17
33 - 22 = 23
sweet jesus - i just checked out the 23rd fibonacci number. it's 28657 and it's a friggin prime number, too.
and 23 in base 3 is 212 and not only is it palindromic, but it's digits add up to 5!!!!
Keal, it appears you were cast into the synchronet at a very early age. It's a wonder Our Operatives hadn't picked you up earlier. Well, in any case, welcome.
If you look out your window, you might spot the camera. Wave to it, and you will receive further instructions in the usual manner.
It is all meaningless!
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69 teeheehee
420 smoke weed every day
Quote from: Kealohinani on April 07, 2009, 10:52:04 AM
First of all, do discordians have a particular interest in the number 23, and if so in what way? I mean like is it just a sacred symbol or is it a warning sign or what? I ask because it has been omnipresent in my life since adolesence. I wont bore you with a whole bunch of 23 enigma stuff but to give you an idea of how the synchronicity works-
I was born on 11/23
My daughter was born on 8/23 ( also was supposed to be my sons due date, but he came early)
My daughters middle name was taken from my aunt, who died on 8/23
That same aunts daughter later died on my birthday, 11/23
My life has always been filled with these coincidences, surrounding the number. While they may be coincidences, it seems as if they are leading you somewhere, which is why I want to know more about discordian ideas. Searching about the number online led me to Principia Discordia. I havent read it yet, but I flipped through some of it online, and I came across the page with "Starbucks Pebbles". Now that page stopped me dead in my tracks, because on my right shoulder are 5 small moles/ freckles whatever you want to call them, laid out just like that. If Im not slouching you can connect them to make a perfect star, the lines about 2.5 inches long. What is the significance of "Starbucks Pebbles"?
Does anyone have any insight about the why the synchronicity of 23 plagues certain people, what are some discordian ideals about synchronicity etc.., any other ideas you may want to share.....
23 means nothing. Period. Your 23 coincidences are just that, coincidences. There are plenty of significant events in your life which haven't taken place on a 23rd, but you tend not to notice then as much. All 23 does is allow us to view how our perception works more easily... its like finding out the trick behind a magician's illusions.
"Starbucks Pebbles" is a discordian parable intended to highlight the fact that these hallucinations exist only in our minds and not in reality, but you missed that point. Hope that helps.
ok serious response I have been led by the numer 23, many times.
It often leads to 24, and sometimes depending on what I am doing it might lead back to 22.
Its fucking mindblowing.
You might check out Prometheus Rising by Robert Anton Wilson, which has some pretty good discussion about synchronicity.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/4966587/Prometheus-Rising
:whack:
Quote from: rong on April 07, 2009, 11:31:58 AM
i believe you have listed 5 coincidences
edit:
holy shit! i just calculated 23 in binary and it's 10111 - binary 10 = 2, so it's like 2 followed by 3 1's. also, 23 in hexadecimal is 17. not only are 23 and 17 (as a decimal number) prime, but 23 - 17 = 5
17 decimal is 11 hex and 021 oct
(2) (3)
the two and three synchronicity of showing up is far less cool then the slightly more common, law of ones
check this shit out: 4 = 1+1+1+1
and now this 5 = 1+1+1+1+1
Now this is fucking mindblowing
2 = 1+1
3 = 1+1+1
Its EVERYWHERE
Truly, as it is written by the prophet: All is One.
LMNO
-lifting banality to mystical heights.
Quote from: Kealohinani on April 07, 2009, 10:52:04 AM
What is the significance of "Starbucks Pebbles"?
depends are you Ichabod Crane?
Quote from: Faust on April 07, 2009, 03:08:18 PM
Quote from: rong on April 07, 2009, 11:31:58 AM
i believe you have listed 5 coincidences
edit:
holy shit! i just calculated 23 in binary and it's 10111 - binary 10 = 2, so it's like 2 followed by 3 1's. also, 23 in hexadecimal is 17. not only are 23 and 17 (as a decimal number) prime, but 23 - 17 = 5
17 decimal is 11 hex and 021 oct
(2) (3)
This reminds me of a bad joke.
"Why do computer programmers always get Halloween and Christmas confused for the other?"
*sigh* (I'm going to regret this).
I don't know, why do computer programmers always get Halloween and Christmas confused for the other?
Because Oct 31 is Dec 25.
get out
I warned that it was a bad joke.
it hurt
An ex once said something along the lines of "you and your friends don't TELL jokes. You subject people to your jokes."
Quote from: Faust on April 07, 2009, 01:06:59 PM
69 teeheehee
69 = 23 X 3. More proof that Discordians are sexy bastards.
I have to say this gets old faster than the game.
Quote from: Iason Ouabache on April 08, 2009, 12:14:07 AM
Quote from: Faust on April 07, 2009, 01:06:59 PM
69 teeheehee
69 = 23 X 3. More proof that Discordians are sexy bastards.
The exact reason why there's so much pron on the intertubes.
"W" is the 23rd Letter of the alphabet.
Url's begin with www
Quote from: Kealohinani on April 07, 2009, 10:52:04 AM
Hi. Ive never posted here before. I dont really know anything about discordianism and I would like to ask some questions if anyone would be so kind as to hopefully shed some light.
First of all, do discordians have a particular interest in the number 23, and if so in what way? I mean like is it just a sacred symbol or is it a warning sign or what? I ask because it has been omnipresent in my life since adolesence. I wont bore you with a whole bunch of 23 enigma stuff but to give you an idea of how the synchronicity works-
I was born on 11/23
My daughter was born on 8/23 ( also was supposed to be my sons due date, but he came early)
My daughters middle name was taken from my aunt, who died on 8/23
That same aunts daughter later died on my birthday, 11/23
My life has always been filled with these coincidences, surrounding the number. While they may be coincidences, it seems as if they are leading you somewhere, which is why I want to know more about discordian ideas. Searching about the number online led me to Principia Discordia. I havent read it yet, but I flipped through some of it online, and I came across the page with "Starbucks Pebbles". Now that page stopped me dead in my tracks, because on my right shoulder are 5 small moles/ freckles whatever you want to call them, laid out just like that. If Im not slouching you can connect them to make a perfect star, the lines about 2.5 inches long. What is the significance of "Starbucks Pebbles"?
Does anyone have any insight about the why the synchronicity of 23 plagues certain people, what are some discordian ideals about synchronicity etc.., any other ideas you may want to share.....
Syncronicity is for people who don't believe in a hostile deity. That is all.
Quote from: Kealohinani on April 07, 2009, 10:52:04 AM
I was born on 11/23
My daughter was born on 8/23 ( also was supposed to be my sons due date, but he came early)
I call bullshit, you were born AFTER your daughter?
Yeeeaaaah...
she's a clone of her grandmother birthed by her mother-daughter.
stranger things have happened.
Quote from: Philly Fillet on April 09, 2009, 08:30:47 PM
she's a clone of her grandmother birthed by her mother-daughter.
stranger things have happened in my pants.
-toa,
has nothing constructive to add
Quote from: Dr Hoopla on April 07, 2009, 01:07:31 PM
"Starbucks Pebbles" is a discordian parable intended to highlight the fact that these hallucinations exist only in our minds and not in reality, but you missed that point. Hope that helps.
http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Myth_of_Starbuck
11/23, as in November 23rd, and 8/23, as in August 23rd. The year of birth would need to be in the equation to determine who was born first. Unless 11/23 were November 1923, and we were both born in the same year and old as fuck.
Why do I feel like a substitute teacher who just asked a question to a class of mischevious students? :oops:
Because you made the mistake of asking Discordians?
Because you asked a question that you didn't know the answer to.
(focusing on the substitute teacher part)
sit back down in your chair and find out...
:evil:
chair shall proceed to the fifth floor
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This is the best thread I've read today.
(http://www.whitehouse.gov/assets/presidents/23bh_header_sm.jpg)
Benjamin Harrison was probably the most insignificant man to ever grace the highly significant office of Presildent of the United States.
And he was the 23rd president. Kool, huh?
Edison Manufacturing Co :scared::hi5::tinfoilhat:
either: everyone go away, show me where its at, or show me the door, please ;-)
No, Here, There.
Quote from: A Pesky Nonvoting Screeching on April 07, 2009, 11:02:43 AM
Start looking for something else.
That's when it gets real fun.
might I suggest 714?
Might I ask what your theories are concerning 714? I have been seeing this number for close to 20 years and after extensive research in many different fields, I have come up with nothing that 'feels' right.
714 means that you've done too many Quaaludes. Or Babe Ruth's ghost is haunting you. Could be either one.
Never touched them and I'm not a baseball fan
Quote from: minuspace on May 13, 2009, 09:17:05 AM
either: everyone go away, show me where its at, or show me the door, please ;-)
5 more posts......
It means you didn't pay attention to the second half of the Law of Fives.
Quote from: Streehbach on May 15, 2009, 05:04:31 PM
Quote from: A Pesky Nonvoting Screeching on April 07, 2009, 11:02:43 AM
Start looking for something else.
That's when it gets real fun.
might I suggest 714?
Might I ask what your theories are concerning 714? I have been seeing this number for close to 20 years and after extensive research in many different fields, I have come up with nothing that 'feels' right.
My theory is that I find it because I'm looking for it. I know given enough creativity I can make most things relate to it. You did read the law of fives didn't you?
This threads is dildoes.
No. Dildoes have function. This thread is dildoes that melt at room temperature.
Everytime someone says that, I imagine Gwen Stefani singing "This thread is Dildoes. D-I-L-D-O-E-S" to the tune of Holla Back Girl.
I may need help.
Imagining Gwen Stefani and dildoes is a perfectly healthy male thing to do. No help necessary. Yuo're just as normal as me :evil:
Yeah, but the music :x
It's all part of being as normal as me. Try not to be too alarmed the feeling of disorientation will pass soon.
Is it ok if I add her pissed-off Harajuku girls to the mix?
Quote from: P3nT4gR4m on May 17, 2009, 01:22:26 PM
Imagining Gwen Stefani and dildoes is a perfectly healthy male thing to do. No help necessary. Yuo're just as normal as me :evil:
Not to rehash 4 year old debates, but I really don't find her appealing whatsoever. Especially when you consider her awful, awful music. It's actually quiet poetic, in a way, that she ended up marrying Gavin Rossdale. The world should be thankful the two of them haven't done some kind of (musical) duet, yet.
Quote from: Rev. What's-His-Name? on May 18, 2009, 02:13:20 PMI really don't find her appealing whatsoever.
Not even with dildos? :?
Quote from: P3nT4gR4m on May 17, 2009, 10:42:44 AM
No. Dildoes have function. This thread is dildoes that melt at room temperature.
FUCK YOU P3nt!
ICE DILDOES FOR THE WIN!
Are you sure they're angry, and not just constipated?
Wouldn't you be angry if you were as awesome as they are, and had to act like Gewn's cout jesters?
(http://www.freewebs.com/slashedtidusleonheart/gwenharajukugirls.jpg)
Although, if they were constipated, the judicious application of an ice dildo would take care of that, too.
So, it's pretty much win-win.
I think the Slash-Signal just went out.
We totally need a Slashfic signal, maybe of Draco topping Harry Potter, to light up over Boston and let LMNO know his writing skills are needed.
(http://thegreatgeekmanual.com/images/graphical-gags/june/harry-potter-and-draco-malfoy.jpg)
WOMP, plz
Quote from: LMNO on May 18, 2009, 05:04:45 PM
Wouldn't you be angry if you were as awesome as they are, and had to act like Gewn's cout jesters?
(http://www.freewebs.com/slashedtidusleonheart/gwenharajukugirls.jpg)
Weren't the guys in No Doubt already doing that?
...hence the reason she had to choose four girls that speak no english whatsoever to take their place.
My meetings would be much more entertaining if I had a homogenous entourage accompanying me everywhere.
Quote from: East Coast Hustle on April 07, 2009, 03:04:10 PM
Quote from: rong on April 07, 2009, 11:31:58 AM23 - 17 = 5
really?
:lulz:
Ummm maybe the budding mathematician was expressing it in the discordian manner? e.g. gibberish.
Quote from: LMNO on May 18, 2009, 05:17:29 PM
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WOMP, plz
Someone put a lot of effort into that. What the hell for? WTF? LMNO, start shooting people. Now.
What's Uncle BadTouch been up to lately?
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on May 20, 2009, 06:43:33 PM
Quote from: LMNO on May 18, 2009, 05:17:29 PM
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WOMP, plz
Someone put a lot of effort into that. What the hell for? WTF? LMNO, start shooting people. Now.
"I'm on it!"
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Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on May 20, 2009, 06:43:33 PM
Someone put a lot of effort into that. What the hell for? WTF?
Harry Potter fangirls have...rather overactive imaginations. To say the least.
In fact, this picture pretty much sums up the fandom as a whole:
(http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/8526/canonvsfanonsnapebyzorm.jpg)
I'm really grossed out now.
I just saw him on page four. I think he might be doing a figure-eight and then an infinity symbol.
synchronicity...that's some kind of pill that you stick up your ass, right?