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The School of Scientists game
Gnomon - time to move on Started conversation Aug 13, 2004
This is a game which was suggested by the science fiction writer Larry Niven.
There is a school which has as students all the scientists and inventors of history. The teacher is constantly ticking off the students, with comments like:
"Stop fiddling with your belt, Van Allen."
or
"Make up your mind, Heisenberg."
Your turn...
The School of Scientists game
Orcus Posted Aug 13, 2004
How many times do have to tell you, Schrodinger, no pets in school!
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IctoanAWEWawi Posted Aug 13, 2004
"One of these days you're going to come down to earth with a bump, Isaac"
"A glowing report for you Marie"
"Are you listening to me Marconi?"
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Ged42 Posted Aug 13, 2004
Do you have an apple for the teacher, Issac?
I don't care if your homework was eaten by a mini black hole Hawking!
The School of Scientists game
WanderingAlbatross - Wing-tipping down the rollers of life's ocean. Posted Aug 13, 2004
Cool down Boyle your not under any pressure 
The School of Scientists game
bubba-fretts Posted Aug 13, 2004
I'm worried about you Edison. The lights are on but nobodys home.
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WanderingAlbatross - Wing-tipping down the rollers of life's ocean. Posted Aug 13, 2004
Pavlov - go and get a tissue right now
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The Groob Posted Aug 13, 2004
Crick, your first assignment was awful, but your second was perfect so I've given you a D 'N' A.
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WanderingAlbatross - Wing-tipping down the rollers of life's ocean. Posted Aug 13, 2004
Stop shaking that wall Richter, you'll have the house down
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WanderingAlbatross - Wing-tipping down the rollers of life's ocean. Posted Aug 13, 2004
Sucking up to me will get you nowhere Dyson
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IctoanAWEWawi Posted Aug 13, 2004
Brunel, you really need to start building some bridges with the rest of the class.
Stop being cagey Faraday.
Stop being so insular Levine
Stop moving your table around Mendeleev!
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WanderingAlbatross - Wing-tipping down the rollers of life's ocean. Posted Aug 13, 2004
I don't care if it was an experiment Dalton, open a window
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IctoanAWEWawi Posted Aug 13, 2004
(not an inventor but)
Oh cheer up Nietsze!
Just draw what you see Pablo.
Stop doodling Leonardo and concentrate.
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The Groob Posted Aug 13, 2004
Kinsey, what's so interesting about Sikorski's chopper?
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WanderingAlbatross - Wing-tipping down the rollers of life's ocean. Posted Aug 13, 2004
You need stretching Hooke
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