Desert island discs

[HairOfTheDog]

Every night on the island, I have that same dream.

Even though it will never come true, it's peaceful and a nice temporary escape - no heroin necessary.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm busy surviving, and coping, and preparing for another beautiful sunset.

[Cynical Ninja]

Personally, the dictionary would be much higher on my list than a coffee table picture book, for my own practical reasons. But, I don't think choosing the coffee table book makes you a moron either.

What practical use is there for a dictionary when you are alone on a desert island? In what circumstance would you need to consult a dictionary?

Also I already knew I wasn't a moron for picking a book of art because looking at art enriches your inner being more than a dictionary ever can or will.

[HairOfTheDog]

Personally, the dictionary would be much higher on my list than a coffee table picture book, for my own practical reasons. But, I don't think choosing the coffee table book makes you a moron either.

What practical use is there for a dictionary when you are alone on a desert island? In what circumstance would you need to consult a dictionary?

Also I already knew I wasn't a moron for picking a book of art because looking at art enriches your inner being more than a dictionary ever can or will.

I'm hoping to get some sleep soon - busy nights and early mornings these days.

Last post on the topic.

There are millions of words in the dictionary. I know a very small portion of them. Learning and memorizing keeps the brain active and healthy.

I want to be alert and sharp on the island. I don't want to become delusional and would rather fight off boredom with brain stimulation than what you consider soul stimulation or with heroin.

My brain is going to stay healthy, so I can remember the photos, peoples and places that I've already seen in life. In the context of being stranded on a desert island, having a coffee table picture book, of any variety, therefore wouldn't mean much, to me.

I'll be busy focusing on what I'm seeing in my new and foreign environment (home); capturing it in my memory bank. I'm looking forward, not backward.

I understand the merits of the coffee table book and where you're coming from. We just have different preferences and priorities.

[Midwest Spy]

I know no one will ever convince you, as you seem very set in your ways to defend the choice of a dictionary on a deserted island (when there's zero chance you'll ever leave) but I'm with CN on this.

You'd choose a dictionary over a 'coffee table picture book' of loved ones, or pics from your life to have with you the rest of your days?

Interesting.

[HairOfTheDog]

I know no one will ever convince you, as you seem very set in your ways to defend the choice of a dictionary on a deserted island (when there's zero chance you'll ever leave) but I'm with CN on this.

You'd choose a dictionary over a 'coffee table picture book' of loved ones, or pics from your life to have with you the rest of your days?

Interesting.

Try to keep up with us, MS.

I just explained why I would rather have the dictionary.

It's a matter of goals/preferences, priorities, and personality.

What possible reason would I have to try and change myself or be open to changing my choice in order to be aligned with you and CN, in a fictional scenario about what each INDIVIDUAL would choose? None, that defeats the whole purpose and I'm not looking to curry favor with anyone.

You don't get to have both the coffee table book and an album of personal photos, btw. You'd have to pick one. I still wouldn't pick either over the dictionary, for the reasons that I already explained clearly.

And, I still understand why you and CN would choose the picture book. Good choice, for you. I would see absolutely no point in trying to convince you to take the dictionary, as if this is a debate or there's a right or wrong answer. You take what you want, for your reasons. And, I'll take what I want for mine.

You have a hard time understanding and accepting the preferences of others when they conflict with yours; we already know that. In this case, it's just a book choice, MS. The end.

[Maggot]

This is more a physiological puzzle designed to reveal the inner workings of a persons mind, not a practical application of a real scenario. It is a displayed question to promote debate and discussion.
I am keeping my Mozart, dictionary and fireworks in this exercise in phycology and mockery and might be more fun than a game of twister with midgets but I never thought of midgets at the beginning of this comical thread.
Although it may be serious stuff to Inspector Limey. I am not surprised a thing like this is a highly rated television show on the island. The commercials are probably geared towards children's toys and catheter supplies.

[sally]

I wouldn't find a dictionary entertaining or useful on a deserted island. I don't know if I'd want pictures of my loved ones either because it would probably make me even more depressed. The point of the book is that it should be either interesting or useful to you. If Maggot finds the dictionary entertaining or relaxing to read then who gives a damn. Some people find golf magazines interesting too and that's the last damn thing I'd ever want to read about.

[Midwest Spy]

I did keep up HotD, and I'm not taking 2 books with me.

I'd have one enormous photo album.

And I'm sure I'm the only person that has judged anyone based on my personal preferences.

[HairOfTheDog]

I will enjoy my Survivors Guide on my island, and sincerely hope you enjoy your photos on yours, MS.

If I instead had to choose between photos, the dictionary or the medical encyclopedia, I'd take either of the latter two over the photos because they would fit my personal needs and preferences better.

You're making me wish I had some heroin right about now, mister.

[sally]

And if we're going to pick apart book choices, I think the coffee table book is stupid too. How many times are you going to look at the same pictures before it drives you completely insane, I'd end up throwing that bitch in the sea. You may as well bring a dirty magazine, at least you can jerk off to that before it becomes incredibly boring.

[Midwest Spy]

^ Sure, I get that.

I'm not the guy bringing the book anyway as a luxury item.

I'm bringing the blowup doll.

[Duchess]

Hahahaha!

[sally]

The survivors guide is also stupid since you already have an infinite supply of food and water and any dummy can figure out shelter. Mud huts and fire pits aren't that hard to build.

[HairOfTheDog]

Yeah, you say that now, sally.

But, while I'm avoiding all naturally toxic/poisonous foods on my island- as outlined in my Guide - poor Wilson the blob fish will be trying to swim away from the shoreline on your island, as fast as his blubbery fins will allow.

He doesn't look as cute when he gets hit by one of your frequent sudden explosive bouts of severe intestinal diarrhea.

Good luck getting your hands on that prescription cure recommended in your medical encyclopedia, though.

[Cynical Ninja]

And if we're going to pick apart book choices, I think the coffee table book is stupid too. How many times are you going to look at the same pictures before it drives you completely insane, I'd end up throwing that bitch in the sea. You may as well bring a dirty magazine, at least you can jerk off to that before it becomes incredibly boring.

Art is something I never get sick or bored of looking at though, I could look at a print of the Mona Lisa everyday and NEVER get bored with it.

Also I don't need a porno mag to wank because I have my memory and imagination.

[sally]

Good luck getting your hands on that prescription cure recommended in your medical encyclopedia, though.

For every medical condition known to man my book has a separate chapter for alternative natural remedies to treat and alleviate pain. That might come in useful for those of you who chose not to bring any drugs. If you get kidney stones or your lung spontaneously collapses you won't even know what the hell to do, but lay there and wish you were dead. No drugs to shoot up or anything, just your stupid survivors guide and a bunch of fireworks. But I guess you could always blow yourself up with the fireworks.

[Cynical Ninja]

This is more a physiological puzzle designed to reveal the inner workings of a persons mind, not a practical application of a real scenario. It is a displayed question to promote debate and discussion.
I am keeping my Mozart, dictionary and fireworks in this exercise in phycology and mockery and might be more fun than a game of twister with midgets but I never thought of midgets at the beginning of this comical thread.
Although it may be serious stuff to Inspector Limey. I am not surprised a thing like this is a highly rated television show on the island. The commercials are probably geared towards children's toys and catheter supplies.

A - “physiological puzzle” makes no sense at all.
B - what's “phycology”?
C - it isn't a TV program its a regular radio show on BBC radio 4 an intellectual arts radio station that doesn't have any commercials.
D - I take it all back, you need to read a dictionary and start doing it now! forget about the fucking desert island.

[HairOfTheDog]

I'll stay healthy and comfortable, knowing what vegetation and berries to avoid and how to set up basic camp. It's all in the Guide.

Anyway, there was no need to need to waste one of my choices on drugs; my drug of choice will be waiting for me.



Psilocybin mushrooms are found on tropic islands and it's not difficult to differentiate them from the poisonous type. They're also fairly easy to cultivate from existing mushrooms, in case I run low after indulging a bit. I'll probably be able to party and take some great trips when the weather is nice and I'm stocked up for a while on basic supplies.

Their medicinal properties may come in handy sometimes too.

They're magic.

[Cynical Ninja]

[quote='HairOfTheDog' pid='348089' dateline='1387647514']
For every medical condition known to man my book has a separate chapter for alternative natural remedies to treat and alleviate pain. That might come in useful for those of you who chose not to bring any drugs. If you get kidney stones or your lung spontaneously collapses you won't even know what the hell to do, but lay there and wish you were dead. No drugs to shoot up or anything, just your stupid survivors guide and a bunch of fireworks. But I guess you could always blow yourself up with the fireworks.

Lol.

The heroine is handy, stops the pain if I'm in pain, let's me forget I'm stuck on a desert island for hours on end and if it finally gets too much to bear goodnight Irene!

[Cynical Ninja]

I'll stay healthy and comfortable, knowing what vegetation and berries to avoid and how to set up basic camp. It's all in the Guide.

Anyway, there was no need to need to waste one of my choices on drugs; my drug of choice will be waiting for me.



Psilocybin mushrooms are found on tropic islands and it's not difficult to differentiate them from the poisonous type. They're also fairly easy to cultivate from existing mushrooms, in case I run low after indulging on frequent trips when the weather is nice and I'm stocked up on natural supplies.

Their medicinal properties may come in handy sometimes too.

They're magic.

Desert island discs.

DESERT.

I.E - nothing but sand!