I looked this up last night, and saw the original post someplace where someone compared him to a photo of a modern policemen…
But the cop was clearly not half this fellow’s weight, which was either 754 or 854 pounds, depending on which site or paper you believe.
I don’t believe any police department has an 800 pound officer in the ranks.
….
“Big Joe” might look smaller in this photo than in life because he’s 6’4 or 6’6, and you don’t see a shorter man for reference. Standing together, he’d dwarf that policeman.
He also would certainly not match the biggest person ever in the world… several people have weighed 1200 to 1400 pounds.
But that was even more rare back then… and he worked for PT Barnum, who made the claim and stood by it. That doesn’t make it true.
People were accustomed to taking circus claims at face value, not having the Internet or even TV and radio to prove them wrong.
The newspaper didn’t want to lose ticket advertising, either.
….
A friend and I once paid 50¢ each to see the “world’s smallest horse” inside a little tent at the county fair. It was bigger than the miniature horses being shown at the same fair.
Those miniature horses are really something. One year I caught the fair on just the right day and stumbled on miniature horse steeple chase. It was very reminiscent of the doggie agility courses. The handler ran beside the horse encouraging and coaching it through the jumps.
Edited in at 23:47 hrs. E.S.T. September 14.
The copyright holder says the fastest time they know of is 16 seconds, and the average time is 30 seconds.
See, this is why I’m having so much trouble at my current job. I’m all about numbers, equations, statistics. But in the medical industry it’s all tiny details, every little text error. And you can’t throw ANYTHING out and start again. An error requires a single line cross out (so it remains legible), initials, date, and reason.
So no, I didn’t find the bowless wonder. Give me the function and I’ll gladly calculate it’s position. ☺
Today’s Songs:
‘Dude Looks Like a Lady,’ ‘Easier Said Than Done,’ ‘Escape,’ and ‘ Eve of Destruction,’ and the ‘Cheap Thrills Cuisine’ recipe ‘Apple Currant Puffs’.
‘The Essex’ actually were serving marines when they recorded ‘Easier Said Than Done.’
Did not know that about the Essex. Pina Colada song is a nice reverse plot twist.
Liverlips McCracken
Guest
1 year ago
You could be going out on a limb here, with a Hindu goddess falling for a Buddha. I do not know if anyone will take offense. But I applaud your willingness to take the risk.
That’s not a goddess but the original Buddha who obviously embraces his later self/selves after gaining weight throughout his journey from India through China to Korea…
Pup No. 1: looks like an hors d’oeurve.
Pup No. 2: looks like Hagrid.
Pup No. 3: looks like a refugee from the Red Green Show.
I wouldn’t blame any of them for leaving treats in their owner’s shoes.
Loved all the music videos. Tequila (minus Ann-Margret) is the unofficial anthem of U Washington sports teams. But I especially like seeing Meat Loaf getting some recognition for an unconventional song.
As one who has spent a lot of hours sitting on a surfboard I can explain. The heavier you are the more the board is pushed down under your weight. The surfer is heavy enough to sink the board that far, if the board were bigger it would float higher as it would if the surfer were lighter. It’s the principle of displacement.
I hope this helps.
I think, when they paddle out laying flat, the board is pushed down just enough for the body to start displacing water. Since they are laying down there is a lot of surface area displacing. So the board is only inches below the surface. Sitting astride the board must sink deeper before their bodies displace a significant amount of water. When surfing the board hydroplanes and at speed it could be made of lead and still remain on top.
Look at the fluffy cow!
You’re a bit early.
America’s “National Bison Day” isn’t until Saturday, November 4, 2023.
about the only thing I’ve been a ‘bit early’ on this year
I think there are bisons all year, though.
we used to go 3 times a year.
this one is 3 weeks old!
Um…. go where?
Bisonland?
yellowstone n.p.
NOSE!
,,
Reichsburg Cochem, Germany.
Tigressy’s about 200 kms. Southeast.
It is open to the public.
LINK TO ITS WEBSITE
We’ve got Neuschwanstein closer by – the origin of Disney’s logo.
I don’t think I would feel very safe in one of the lakeside houses.
,.
NOSE!
Piece of cake. Still looks the same.
I agree!
Wasn’t even a question in my mind.
Funny how some people change so much, and others have the same face from babyhood to old age.
With this guy I think it’s partly his expression, which he still wears.
I’m maintaining my perfect record.
Same here.
Yes, he has the same expression.
,.,
His obituary in the “Los Angeles Times” Sunday, September 6, 1903
I looked this up last night, and saw the original post someplace where someone compared him to a photo of a modern policemen…
But the cop was clearly not half this fellow’s weight, which was either 754 or 854 pounds, depending on which site or paper you believe.
I don’t believe any police department has an 800 pound officer in the ranks.
….
“Big Joe” might look smaller in this photo than in life because he’s 6’4 or 6’6, and you don’t see a shorter man for reference. Standing together, he’d dwarf that policeman.
He also would certainly not match the biggest person ever in the world… several people have weighed 1200 to 1400 pounds.
But that was even more rare back then… and he worked for PT Barnum, who made the claim and stood by it. That doesn’t make it true.
People were accustomed to taking circus claims at face value, not having the Internet or even TV and radio to prove them wrong.
The newspaper didn’t want to lose ticket advertising, either.
….
A friend and I once paid 50¢ each to see the “world’s smallest horse” inside a little tent at the county fair. It was bigger than the miniature horses being shown at the same fair.
And that was in the 1980s. Imagine 1903.
Those miniature horses are really something. One year I caught the fair on just the right day and stumbled on miniature horse steeple chase. It was very reminiscent of the doggie agility courses. The handler ran beside the horse encouraging and coaching it through the jumps.
Very funny!
2 NOSES!
Nothing as fun as two dogs playing.
Really funny.
I wonder whether he was taught to “play dead”, and tried it spontaneously… or maybe the two were taught to do this as a trick.
It’s also possible that an unseen human gave the command.
find the bear without a bow tie
I assure you, I am not wearing a bow tie. Would that really affect my search?
Got him on the second pass.
Edited in at 23:47 hrs. E.S.T. September 14.
The copyright holder says the fastest time they know of is 16 seconds, and the average time is 30 seconds.
I see one underdressed bear.
Too easy.
I had no luck last night, but today I found it fairly quickly.
The placement is almost cheating… but yeah, not hard.
See, this is why I’m having so much trouble at my current job. I’m all about numbers, equations, statistics. But in the medical industry it’s all tiny details, every little text error. And you can’t throw ANYTHING out and start again. An error requires a single line cross out (so it remains legible), initials, date, and reason.
So no, I didn’t find the bowless wonder. Give me the function and I’ll gladly calculate it’s position. ☺
‘Dude Looks Like a Lady,’ ‘Easier Said Than Done,’ ‘Escape,’ and ‘ Eve of Destruction,’ and the ‘Cheap Thrills Cuisine’ recipe ‘Apple Currant Puffs’.
‘The Essex’ actually were serving marines when they recorded ‘Easier Said Than Done.’
Did not know that about the Essex. Pina Colada song is a nice reverse plot twist.
You could be going out on a limb here, with a Hindu goddess falling for a Buddha. I do not know if anyone will take offense. But I applaud your willingness to take the risk.
That’s not a goddess but the original Buddha who obviously embraces his later self/selves after gaining weight throughout his journey from India through China to Korea…
a lot of rice and noodle shops on the way
that’s me—devil-may-care as a result of my being a “Ne’er-do-well”
Pete Townshend and Ann Margret (a collaboration not a mash-up).
How not to shave your dog for the summer…….
How embarrassing for those pups!
I don’t think they care about the patterns as long as it’s cooling them off that way.
We had an Australian Shepherd/Blue Heeler mix that got trimmed and she DEFINITELY felt ashamed of it.
Many years ago, my aunt’s poodle would hide under beds or under the coffee table for several days, if he was trimmed too closely.
She also had to remove the little bow the groomer clipped to his topknot. She asked not to have it but the groomer would always forget.
She thought he didn’t like it because it made him look like a girl, but I’m sure poodles don’t really know that.
I do know he growled and hid, for reasons of his own, I guess, if he saw anybody looking at it.
NOSE!
NOSE!
NOSE!
Pup No. 1: looks like an hors d’oeurve.
Pup No. 2: looks like Hagrid.
Pup No. 3: looks like a refugee from the Red Green Show.
I wouldn’t blame any of them for leaving treats in their owner’s shoes.
Loved all the music videos. Tequila (minus Ann-Margret) is the unofficial anthem of U Washington sports teams. But I especially like seeing Meat Loaf getting some recognition for an unconventional song.
Meat Loaf was totally underappreciated.
I wondered whether that name made it sound like he was a novelty act, so he was kind of bypassed…
But I read that it was a nickname he’d had since grade school.
RIP Marvin Lee Aday
“Margaritaville”: The physics behind this defeat me.
The boards support them on top of the water.
Why aren’t they forced to the surface?
As one who has spent a lot of hours sitting on a surfboard I can explain. The heavier you are the more the board is pushed down under your weight. The surfer is heavy enough to sink the board that far, if the board were bigger it would float higher as it would if the surfer were lighter. It’s the principle of displacement.
I hope this helps.
I think, when they paddle out laying flat, the board is pushed down just enough for the body to start displacing water. Since they are laying down there is a lot of surface area displacing. So the board is only inches below the surface. Sitting astride the board must sink deeper before their bodies displace a significant amount of water. When surfing the board hydroplanes and at speed it could be made of lead and still remain on top.
The things humans do for fun.
Unless there’s a lot of sandbags on the bottom, there’s a serious center of gravity issue. No thanks.
a half order, please…
Half?! How sad 🙁
hahaha…. p-51
Wow, linguine and a double cheeseburger on the same day.
Hope tomorrow is salad day.
cheese toast
WOW! another nearsighted lover. thanks, NH!
Happy Rosh Hashanah!
Gesundheit.
Yes, to those who observe it… which, I admit, I don’t, actually…
L’Shanah tovah!
Happy New Year
that’s why the san diego harbor was so empty today.
I was a bit confused too, by two Buddha images… both also seeming to be statues.
I thought maybe the breasts made the younger one female, but I couldn’t think of what to call “her.”
Then my Internet went out so I thought … “whew”….