JohnRich 4 #1 December 19, 2005 I was noticing something at the DZ this weekend, which contrasted with the way things are done elsewhere in life, and thought I would comment upon it here. How do you describe someone whom you are talking about to others in order to identify them? Well, if you're at work, it probably goes something like this; "You know him - he's about 6' tall, 200 lbs, blonde hair, talks with a Southern accent and works in the payroll department." But, in contrast, at the DZ the description probably goes like this; "You know him - he jumps the Sabre canopy in red and blue, with a blue rig and a purple jumpsuit, and does swoop landings." Isn't it funny how personal physical descriptions aren't used at the DZ? We know people better from the gear they wear, rather than their personal appearance... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #2 December 19, 2005 QuoteI was noticing something at the DZ this weekend, which contrasted with the way things are done elsewhere in life, and thought I would comment upon it here. How do you describe someone whom you are talking about to others in order to identify them? Well, if you're at work, it probably goes something like this; "You know him - he's about 6' tall, 200 lbs, blonde hair, talks with a Southern accent and works in the payroll department." But, in contrast, at the DZ the description probably goes like this; "You know him - he jumps the Sabre canopy in red and blue, with a blue rig and a purple jumpsuit, and does swoop landings." Isn't it funny how personal physical descriptions aren't used at the DZ? We know people better from the gear they wear, rather than their personal appearance... Ever been to a dog park? It's the same thing. Everyone knows the dogs' names and behaviors but most are quite clueless about the owner's names. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #3 December 19, 2005 QuoteEveryone knows the dogs' names and behaviors but most are quite clueless about the owner's names. That's because people are constantly screaming at their dogs in the park: "Fido! Don't shit there!" "Jessable! Quit humping everyone's leg!" After a while, you learn their names and behaviors Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #4 December 19, 2005 Fido's master is hot ! You should see her scoop the poop. What style and grace. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #5 December 19, 2005 Yeah but even in skydiving when you describe women its not by their canopy. Normally goes Q..Hey you know that chick that jumps the blue sabre? A.. No! .. You know, the one with the big tits. A.. Ahh you mean Kristi. Lolhttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #6 December 19, 2005 QuoteIsn't it funny how personal physical descriptions aren't used at the DZ? We know people better from the gear they wear, rather than their personal appearance... In the real world everyone dresses very similarly and changes clothes (most) every day. If everyone at work has custom suits with Pink trim/neon/tiedye/white/booties/rubbersoles/etc/....and they wore that suit every single day; I'd describe them by their clothing too. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #7 December 19, 2005 QuoteYeah but even in skydiving when you describe women its not by their canopy. Normally goes Q..Hey you know that chick that jumps the blue sabre? A.. No! .. You know, the one with the big tits. A.. Ahh you mean Kristi. Lol At work (HQ of Insurance Co - former job), I asked two different people how to describe this tall, voluptuous blond. Girl: statuesque? Valkyrie? (both rather accurate, but not what I was looking for) Guy: Oh, I wouldn't even try. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #8 December 19, 2005 QuoteYeah but even in skydiving when you describe women its not by their canopy. Normally goes Q..Hey you know that chick that jumps the blue sabre? A.. No! .. You know, the one with the big tits. A.. Ahh you mean Kristi. Lol Good to know that you're not talking about me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #9 December 19, 2005 QuoteQuoteYeah but even in skydiving when you describe women its not by their canopy. Normally goes Q..Hey you know that chick that jumps the blue sabre? A.. No! .. You know, the one with the big tits. A.. Ahh you mean Kristi. Lol Nah that's in a different thread. You just have to find it Good to know that you're not talking about me! http://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #10 December 19, 2005 QuoteNah that's in a different thread. You just have to find it Promises, promises.... edit to add: Talking about me would be more like: ah but even in skydiving when you describe women its not by their canopy. Normally goes Q..Hey you know that chick that jumps the white safire? A.. No! .. You know, the one with the big guns. A.. Ahh you mean Karen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
