Just Saw Randi Live

[CWL]

I had the pleasure of attending the lecture Randi just gave at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm.

I wish I had another set of thumbs. Two thumbs up just doesn't seem enough.

I especially appreciated his positive view of life and the world. And they say that skeptics are negative... hah!

I really hope the Amazing One will be back in these neck of the woods soon!

[whitefork]

You must provide details, O funky one.

[Groo]

It was a pretty interesting lecture although some of it was a bit old. On the other hand some things need to be repeated so I'd say two thumbs up too.

I'll just add to say that the place was packed and everyone seemed to had a good time.

[CFLarsen]

Originally posted by CWL
I really hope the Amazing One will be back in these neck of the woods soon!

Or, you could get your head out of the rectum of your pet elk and sign up for TAM2.... :D

[kittynh]

cool, he's a lot funnier and happier than when he's been on Larry King opposite Sylvia. I was scared to meet him the first time as I thought he's start yelling and looking scornfully. That man has a STARE! But he was so sweet and nice....Pool Boy got totally jelous.

[CWL]

Originally posted by Kullervo
You must provide details, O funky one.
Well, Groo is right - some of the stuff was old, but there's just something about Randi's presence (maybe it's his aura :D ). I had a great time. The guy really has a knack for comedy - and his message is always important. I found it very disturbing to learn that Peter Popoff is back in business. This deamon haunted world truly dearly needs its Randis...

Again, I truly find Randi's positive outlook on life and living in the real world inspiring. I would much rather join Randi and Sagan and go to the stars (as suggested by Mr. Randi) than to revert into the caves with the likes of Popoff and Geller.

Originally posted by CFLarsen
Or, you could get your head out of the rectum of your pet elk and sign up for TAM2....
Sure Claus, I will - the very moment you're done gargling porridge instead of talking properly. ;) [N.B. Scandinavian inside humour]

You're right though. I really would like to attend the Amazing Meeting. But alas, there's only so much time and so much money... :(

And besides Claus, I'm confident that you will be a most eminent representative for Scandinavian skepticism at TAM2! :)

[CFLarsen]

Originally posted by CWL
Sure Claus, I will - the very moment you're done gargling porridge instead of talking properly. ;) [N.B. Scandinavian inside humour]

Har-de-f*cking har....

Originally posted by CWL
You're right though. I really would like to attend the Amazing Meeting. But alas, there's only so much time and so much money... :(

So, sell the wife and kids for medical experiments. Dig up Grandma and sell her to a freak show (that is, if she isn't already working there...) :)

Originally posted by CWL
And besides Claus, I'm confident that you will be a most eminent representative for Scandinavian skepticism at TAM2! :)

Yeah, but it's still nice (and easy!) to get a Swede drunk....even your elks get drunk, for chrissakes...

[CWL]

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[CWL]

Originally posted by CFLarsen
Yeah, but it's still nice (and easy!) to get a Swede drunk....even your elks get drunk, for chrissakes...

Hah! You could try - always great fun to out-drink a Dane.

You guys have clearly gone soft on the continent - whilst we other Scandinavians still need the State to protect us from our liquor. Because of our rugged Nordic nature we would otherwise be able to imbibe enormous quantities of alcohol - something you Danes clearly cannot handle anyway (thus no State monopoly on alcohol in Denmark). Can't argue with that, Claus. It's simple logic.

Anyhoo - this got me thinking. There are several Scandinavian organizations for Skeptics, but to my knowledge there is no Pan-Scandinavian or Nordic skeptic organization. I wonder why that is - there should at least be an "umbrella organization" for the various national associations. I would certainly fork up the money to go to Nordic "Amazing Meetings"...