Thread: At least no pelicans were harmed

Originally Posted by deathgodusmc

So shit happens is the argument of the dumb but you admit shit does happen. Im confused on whether your acknowledging that shit happens or trolling for responses to people that will use the actual phrasing. Let me know when you hear a pop.

I suppose it's a matter of timing.

If you wait until after something bad happens and then say "Shit happens", you get no credit for anything which might separate you from dumb. It doesn't mean you are dumb, it just doesn't count much either way.

As a concept, "Shit happens" is only valuable (and non-dumb) if you say it ahead of time - before any shit actually happens.

"Shit happens, so let's think about what sorts of consequences might arise. Let's try to see dimly into the future. Maybe we can head-off some of the worst consequences of the bad shit that might happen."

Cheers,


AetheLove

Originally Posted by AetheLove

I suppose it's a matter of timing.

That i agree with but i do understand that sometimes there is no preparation or thought process that can predict a failure. As an example when we use to fill napalm canisters you inspect the canister prior to and watch it while filling. Somehow it would start to leak down once in the o level guys hands. Shit happened dont know what but it did so we would run down there with ordnance tape and seal the leak. Now that isnt every canister nor was it ever in the same spot so you cant plan a fix for it. At least now when you watch the old documentaries showing napalm getting dropped you know why there is an x made out of tape on it.

Originally Posted by SmokenScion

But you can try....

Yup and not trying to avoid a potential problem is stupid. I dont think that is what happened with the op though.