the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' (I found it!) but 'That's funny ...'
Isaac Asimov (1920 - 1992)
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This is all pre-scheduled, isn't it? You're not even paying attention to my threats, are you?
Oh wait I know....you're all giving up academia and going to the dark side...
MikeG, we hear every one of your threats and take them seriously.
Eric, Nah, its just me going over to dark side.
I'm trying to picture Asimov saying "that's funny..."
Just because you are tying the knot with a dolphin is no reason to draw this out. We accept the fact you are for trans-species sex.