This is a strictly mathematical viewpoint... it goes like this:

What Makes 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%? Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%? We have all been to those meetings where someone wants you to give over 100%. How about achieving 103%? What makes up 100% in life?

Here's a little mathematical formula that might help you answer these questions:

If:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

is represented as:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26.

Then:

H-A-R-D-W-O-R-K
8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%



and


K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E
11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96%

But,

A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E
1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%

And,

B-U-L-L-S-H-I-T
2+21+12+12+19+8+9+20 = 103%

AND, look how far *** kissing will take you.

A-S-S-K-I-S-S-I-N-G
1+19+19+11+9+19+19+9+14+7 = 118%

So, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that While Hard work and Knowledge will get you close, and Attitude will get you there, it's the Bull**** and *** kissing that will put you over the top.

I don't get what you mean :S sorry

Very good assumption J_9
I'm impressed! :)

This is joke people!!

Ooppps and there's me thinking you worked this out yourself lol
Silly silly me :)

Lmao... awesome... gonna post this one at work!!

LOL very funny

Actually, I think I need a class in *** kissing.. oh wait, that's another thread! :rolleyes:

9+7+21+5+19+19+19+15+13+5+16+5+15+16+5+4+15+14+15+ 20+7+5+20+9+20

Well you've given us a way around the guidelines. If I disagree with an answer I can just say one gave 103% in that answer

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Candybabe,

I don't understand why you think I am being mean. This was posted under the humor & comedy thread and sometimes it takes someone quite older to understand this. Especially if you have not been in the workforce for 25 years or more like I have. This was in no way a put down to you. I am sorry if you feel that it was.

Candybabe,

I don't understand why you think I am being mean. This was posted under the humor & comedy thread and sometimes it takes someone quite older to understand this. Especially if you have not been in the workforce for 25 years or more like I have. This was in no way a put down to you. I am sorry if you feel that it was.

I think she miss reads things sometimes, even when meant in a genuine manner.
As you told her this was in no way a put down.
I got called mean too by her

Thanks Krista, I think you are right about her misreading things.

I hope she settles down some, cause she has given some good advice to other teens.

Candybabe,

I don't understand why you think I am being mean. This was posted under the humor & comedy thread and sometimes it takes someone quite older to understand this. Especially if you have not been in the workforce for 25 years or more like I have. This was in no way a put down to you. I am sorry if you feel that it was.

I read and re-read the joke, trying to figure out what was mean about it. Then finally I asked my next door neighbor's daughter, who is 14, to read it. She rolled her eyes and said it was dumb lol, but she didn't think it was mean. I think Candybabe must have thought you were serious rather than joking.

Anyway I thought it was funny, and I'm only 26 so I haven't been in the workforce for 25 years, lol. Thanks for sharing! :)

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xcandybabex160: what a mean thing to say! I don't care I'm 16 and loving it and I know I act real childish but I love my life so don't even bother pissing me off thank you.
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Thanks Krista, I think you are right about her misreading things.

I hope she settles down some, cause she has given some good advice to other teens.

She needs a chill pill, I don't know why she reacts like this.
She pisses herself off, she makes out that we laugh or tease her because she is 16,when she doesn't realise we have been there... 16 is a wonderful age :D

She may have been offended by

"REMEMBER SOME PEOPLE ARE ALIVE SIMPLY BECAUSE IT IS ILLEGAL TO SHOOT THEM." which I can understand.

Actually yeah, you're right about that, Karma! I think I skipped that part for some reason... but yeah, I can see that now.

She may have been offended by
which I can understand.

Why?
I wouldn't see why?

Sarcasm and joking tones are hard to convey in this written world of the internet, some may infer that she'd actually like to kill people that annoy her.

Also look back at the comment that J_9 posted in candybabe's first post in this thread. No teenager likes to be told they're too young to understand things, I thought that was common knowledge.

Yes yes you definitely right there about any teenager being told they are too young to understand things, for sure... I was one of them :)

This is what maths and the alphabet was invented for!!

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Hi,
Interesting posts.
I am 64, and still too young to understand many things, too!
I also believe many are still living because it's illegal to do anything about it! I am not referring to any person, living, dead, or anything in particular. I just think it's a great "slogan". LOL

So if it was legal you would kill somehow that annoyed you? Wow, that's where we differ.

Sarcasm and joking tones are hard to convey in this written world of the internet, some may infer that she'd actually like to kill people that annoy her.

Also look back at the comment that J_9 posted in candybabe's first post in this thread. No teenager likes to be told they're too young to understand things, I thought that was common knowledge.

This is something I've spoken about often. I took a communications class once where we were told that words only comprise 30% of communication. The other 70% constitutes tone of voice, facial expression and body language. So written communication lacks 70% of what we communicate with. That's why we add emoticons (smilies) and use of CAPS or bolding, to substitute, somewhat for the missing 70%.

I too missed that remark (about killing) the first read through. But I can understand Candy's reaction to it. In J 9's defense, the forum topic is Humor & Comedy, so the remark shouldn't have been taken seriously. Still, I think the remark was in poor taste. If I had made the mistake of posting a remark like that I would edit it out and apologize to the membership. But then that's just my personal philosophy.

Okay, guys, I will take that remark out.

It was just an e-mail that was sent to me and I copied and pasted the entire thing.

Sheesh... As ScottGem said this was a Humor & Comedy post. And I do agree with the communications part. It is hard to cummunicate with 100% accuracy.

Thanks all of you who did understand that this was in Humor & Comedy. I will digress and take that remark out.

Janine, I just thought I would add here. I thought it was a joke. Before you open a thread, check to see where it is coming from. Humor & Comedy... Hmmmm... could that be a joke. Not everyone will think every joke is funny.

Just thought I would let you know that I got a chuckle out of it and I am pasting it into my own email. Thanks.

"xcandybabex160: what a mean thing to say!! i don't care i'm 16 and loving it and i know i act real childish but i love my life so don't even bother pissing me off thankyou."


OK the post was funny, but xcandy's response was even funnier. Man, am I glad my daughter is now 19. A little drama still, but NOTHING like 16.

"dont even bother pi$$ing me off"... =) oops. Too late.

J_9 you took the remark off because a 16 year old was offended? =P what fun is it having teenagers around if you can't mess with their heads??

opps. I just ticked off a few more people. It's a good day.

KP, you are right, but apparently some other "older" people were offended too.

I laughed my A** off when I read it all. Yes the drama of being young again.

Apparently it has been a good day for me for a few days now, I seem to be ticking people off without realizing it. Oh, well... This nurse has to go give a few people HAPPY shots! (Look out for the BIG needle)

That means I always try My Hardest (113%), but never give A Damn(32%)