Ripsmacker181 0 #1 October 11, 2006 Why is a Blimp, called a Blimp? Because originally there were trwo types; type 1, A Rigid and type 2. B limp. Any other useless but intriguing ifo? Intresting but pointless. MediCare : Allergic to Prison. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #2 October 11, 2006 SOunds interesting but do you have a reference? I'm sure If I could remember the useless info that's stuffed in my skull I would post it. but I don't remember anything worth posting yet.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #3 October 11, 2006 Nope, wrong word origin, but try again. It actually comes from the sound made by one of the designers when he slapped his hand against the pressurized skin. He called the sound "blimp" and it stuck. Onomotopeia in action.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #4 October 11, 2006 Had to look that up... on‧o‧mat‧o‧poe‧ia 1. the formation of a word, as cuckoo or boom, by imitation of a sound made by or associated with its referent. 2. a word so formed. 3. Rhetoric. the use of imitative and naturally suggestive words for rhetorical effect.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #5 October 11, 2006 Here in Arkansas we know that when somebody says, "She had the Smilin' Mighty Jesus," they're repeating, in their own special way, "spinal meningitis." -- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #6 October 11, 2006 Quote Here in Arkansas we know that when somebody says, "She had the Smilin' Mighty Jesus," they're repeating, in their own special way, "spinal meningitis." Damn, you must be good We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExAFO 0 #7 October 12, 2006 My cat's breath smells like cat food.Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #8 October 12, 2006 QuoteSOunds interesting but do you have a reference? I'm sure If I could remember the useless info that's stuffed in my skull I would post it. but I don't remember anything worth posting yet. You have a SHIT LOAD of useless info about RSSN! Post that! 'Shell'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #9 October 12, 2006 he said USELESS, not WORTHLESS. Here's my useless fact. Snapple has such things on each cap. Grapes are the most popular fruit in the worldMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #10 October 12, 2006 Quotehe said USELESS, not WORTHLESS. Here's my useless fact. Snapple has such things on each cap. Grapes are the most popular fruit in the world Bottle cap info?? But grapes, ARE the most popular fruit in my world! They make WINE! You should post the "fortune cookie" info from Jones Soda bottle caps! LOVE those! And your RSSN info ain't worthless ... 'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
