Shiny Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I recently found out about a newish paradox. Now we all know what a paradox is...right? http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/paradox Read up on that, before you get any further. Well...The Buttered Cat paradox: Its where there's a cat. And following the laws of cats we know that they always land feet first on the ground, due to some crazy thing to do with their spine. If you want to read about that: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_righting_reflex. So It follows that if a cat would to be chucked off a bench, they would land feet down. Now, following another "rule" we know that buttered toast lands spread side down, always. So, now your wondering, who is this idiotic madman, why did I click into this thread? Read on....So following these laws, if a piece of buttered toast is strapped to a cat, while to cat is being chucked through the air, what would happen? My theory is that, if that happened then the cat would start to rotate slowly, and remain like this for infinity, or something close. Like this: Discuss.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenin64 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Theoretically, but like the "drop it, it never hits the ground", it doesn't work in reality since there is no magical force that forces bread to land buttered-side down. Command the Murderous Chalices! Drink ye harpooners! drink and swear, ye men that man the deathful whaleboat's bow- Death to Moby Dick!BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD! SKULLS FOR THE SKULL THRONE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zierro Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Does it have to do with the weight of the butter? I've never heard of that one. Anyways, I'm pretty sure a cat's reflexes are much stronger than any butter rule. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbrideau Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Tested the buttered toast theory and proved it wrong (Although it's been like what, 10 years ago :lol: ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenin64 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Oh, and let's not forget that a cat needs about 6 feet (?) between it and the ground in order to spin all the way around. And am I the only one who wanted this thread to end with the cat being grilled/marinated somehow in the butter? Command the Murderous Chalices! Drink ye harpooners! drink and swear, ye men that man the deathful whaleboat's bow- Death to Moby Dick!BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD! SKULLS FOR THE SKULL THRONE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiny Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 And am I the only one who wanted this thread to end with the cat being grilled/marinated somehow in the butter? Yep. I wonder what cat tastes like. I mean, just imagine eating puss-n-boots. Thats like a spainard crossed with a cat. Ew. i tested the buttert thing, and it landed down 8/10 times. But then agian, it wasn't with butter, but Nuttela! (hazelnut choc spread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadmike Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 :lol: The buttered toast was proven to be a myth by some scientists my class had to watch to make a good science project. It has to do with the weight of butter applied, height from drop, and if any forces "pushed" it into a spin of some sort. It has a the same chance as a coin to land on one side or the other. 50/50 I was thinking you made a thread about buttering your cat somehow while high and or drunk. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_Servo Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 What if the cat landed on it's side :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzle229 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 That's what I was thinking. Get back here so I can rub your butt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek_Zoolander Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Best. Thread. Ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzle229 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Best. Thread. Evar. Fixed. Get back here so I can rub your butt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Butter Toast theory completely wrong, there is no magic property of butter and or bread that makes this theory correct. If said theory were applied to something else, in a controlled experiment such as toast and jam, or toast and peanut butter, it would yield the same results. And if you want to prove me wrong, go film yourself dropping some buttered toast onto the floor, but I do not condone the waste of food. The Complete MTA Handbook | Runecrafting Pouch Analysis | Mobilizing Armies Locator Index Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blingkachi50 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 If a tree falls and no ones around does it still make a sound. Does the item still exist when it becomes out of site o.O, love these sort of ideas. OP is genius. [blingkachi50] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zierro Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I think a better experiment would be to tie some extra weight onto a cat's back and then drop it... would be a bit cruel though. :? If a tree falls and no ones around does it still make a sound. Does the item still exist when it becomes out of site o.O, love these sort of ideas. OP is genius. Yeah, it does. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wisp Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I think a better experiment would be to tie some extra weight onto a cat's back and then drop it... would be a bit cruel though. :? If a tree falls and no ones around does it still make a sound. Does the item still exist when it becomes out of site o.O, love these sort of ideas. OP is genius. Yeah, it does. :) Hypothetically, the vibrations from the sound could affect things. Like when something breaks the speed of sound, but no one is around to hear it, it would still break stuff. Hegemony-Spain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorLepRecon Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 What if the cat landed on it's side :shock: I agree. It's definitly going to land on its side :roll: And am I the only one who wanted this thread to end with the cat being grilled/marinated somehow in the butter? That is definitly siggied. Forum Updates & Suggestions <------ Let your voice be heard!Forum Games <------- Coolest place on Tip.ItTip.It Forum Rules <------- Read them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryto Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Didn't know that the buttered toast one was actually physical. Wouldn't it follow to be some kind of Murphy's Law-the worst thing that can happen will. If a piece of bread with butter lands on the side w/o butter, then it is not as bad as the butter landing down, as that ruins the bread and gets the floor sticky. When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are all in confederacy against him. ~Jonathan SwiftWebsite Updates/Corrections here. WE APPRECIATE YOUR INPUT! Crewbie's Missions!Contributor of the Day!Thanks to artists: Destro3979, Guthix121, Shivers21, and Unoalexi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Errdoth Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Better pic than TO's: Last.fm Signature Overlays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorLepRecon Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Better pic than TO's: Now if you could encase the cat in some kind of backpack you would be able to fly around.... Forum Updates & Suggestions <------ Let your voice be heard!Forum Games <------- Coolest place on Tip.ItTip.It Forum Rules <------- Read them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine naked men Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Better pic than TO's: Now if you could encase the cat in some kind of backpack you would be able to fly around.... This could be the solution to all our energy woes! Millions of cats and buttered toast, perpetually spinning to create an everlasting energy source! As long as the cats don't die. sleep like dead men wake up like dead men Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Cheese Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 why don't we stick a cat upside down onto another cat? Thanks SkyFleet for the awsome siggy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zierro Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 why don't we stick a cat upside down onto another cat? The exact same weight and size, and drop them down sideways so neither starts at top! Brilliant idea Cheese. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal_55 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 toast doesn't always land butter side down, its just that the space from the bench to the ground is only large enough to let it rotate once. :shame: crashed that party didn't i? :o nudist hippy vegan elves who inexplicably wear leather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate_Felix Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 toast doesn't always land butter side down, its just that the space from the bench to the ground is only large enough to let it rotate once. :shame: crashed that party didn't i? :o noes, toast is holy... you cant do anything against it [hide]Felix, je moeder.Je moeder felixJe vader, felix.Felix, je oma.Felix, je ongelofelijk gave pwnaze avatar B)Felix, je moeder.[/hide] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLancer Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 As a joke it's sort of funny, but anyone with half a brain could figure out the buttered side of a toast only falls on the butter side more often to the slight extra weight (like a rigged coin flip that has 20% more weight on the tails, and so will be a more common result than heads). It doesn't have any rule or law attached to it. Cats on the other hand, have an instict/reaction that makes them fall on their feet even if dropping from a significant height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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