lynxreign: (Saucer)
lynxreign ([personal profile] lynxreign) wrote2008-09-10 11:20 am

Interesting

I was in the men's room a few minutes ago and heard the janitor talking to a patron. He seemed to be telling the guy about his new grandkid. The Janitor is from somewhere in Europe and told the guy the new kid weighed "4 kilos". The guy paused a second and said "That's like 10 pounds!" The janitor said "no, no, 7 pounds." This went back and forth a time or two and as I was leaving, I couldn't resist. I said "A kilo is 2.2 pounds". They were happy to agree on it.
When I got to the deli to get lunch, I saw the sign said "Main Lobster Bisque" I asked to make sure they meant Maine and they did, so I told them they needed an E.
Yes, I know, I'm a busybody/annoying pain.
However, when I got back to my desk, I wanted to be sure I told people the correct things. I looked up Kilograms to Pounds" on Google and yes, it is a little over 2.2 lbs.
Then I clicked Maps to ensure I'd spelled Maine correctly.
This is what I saw
I thought [livejournal.com profile] head58 would be interested.

[identity profile] lynxreign.livejournal.com 2008-09-10 03:37 pm (UTC)(link)
I have NO idea, but I thought you'd be intrigued.
Also the link to the Metric system.
The plot deepens!

[identity profile] head58.livejournal.com 2008-09-10 03:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, sure. Truman got the metric system from the aliens who crashed at Roswell, that's a given. But I question the UFO heritage of western Tennessee is what I'm saying here. Also that if "The Pound" is not a gay leather/furry bar, I'll be VERY disappointed*.

*Especially when I show up in a harness and cat ears!

[identity profile] lynxreign.livejournal.com 2008-09-10 03:42 pm (UTC)(link)
But I question the UFO heritage of western Tennessee is what I'm saying here

Then their plot is succeeding!

[identity profile] juniperblue.livejournal.com 2008-09-11 02:07 am (UTC)(link)
You *should* question the UFO heritage of western Tennessee since the map shows east Tennessee! My family is from west Tennessee and is perfectly normal, although Great-Great-Great Granny Km*gpl was a bit short and her black, pupil-less eyes were somewhat large. :)