Arts & Humanities - 15 March 2007

I heard somewhere once that behind every joke is a grain of truth, that people may use humour as a sneaky way to voice their true feelings (which admittedly I have done sometimes). It makes it more permissible to say harsh or unsavoury things if you follow it with "It was a joke! I was only kidding!"

Seriously, what do you think? And does anyone happen to know a quote relating to my question? (It may have been Freud that said it...ok it's pure laziness on my part not looking it up myself!)

:)

2007-03-15 11:59:45 · 16 answers · asked by amp 6 in Philosophy

Virdi

2007-03-15 11:58:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Genealogy

Has God already weighed the USA in His divine scales and found it lacking in any redeeming qualities?

2007-03-15 11:58:20 · 10 answers · asked by In Honor of Moja 4 in Philosophy

What dose it mean?

2007-03-15 11:56:00 · 4 answers · asked by man 2 in Books & Authors

What dose it mean?

2007-03-15 11:54:58 · 2 answers · asked by man 2 in Books & Authors

What city did he live in when he died.

2007-03-15 11:53:48 · 3 answers · asked by Nhat t 1 in Sculpture

Wow, I was surprised at how many people agreed with me on this one. Of course it makes a sound. First of all, insects and animals can hear it.

And if you want proof, just put a camcorder there, clear out all the people, animal, and insects, and press the record button. The camcorder will record both video and AUDIO. The camcorder will not tell itself - "Hmmm, there is no living form around me, I guess I will turn off the sound". So there is your proof right there. I dare you to debate that if you feel there would be no sound.

Whoever made up that question was smoking something really good and should be tarred and feathered :-)

And for those of you who still think there is no sound, well, I can't help you there.

2007-03-15 11:53:37 · 7 answers · asked by LeBron 2 in Philosophy

Would someone please tell me, exactly where is/was Gaul? I had always thought it was present day France. Others have said it was more on the Iberian Penninsula. Thanks in advance. Susan

2007-03-15 11:52:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

and as a little side note from me... do you think Twain is trying to make some sort of point by describing adults the way he does??

2007-03-15 11:50:55 · 2 answers · asked by Jess 2 in Books & Authors

The book is by Ernestine Gilbreth Carey and Frank B. Gilbreth

2007-03-15 11:50:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

2007-03-15 11:50:15 · 30 answers · asked by redjonjak 2 in Philosophy

I recently saw an extremely large evangelical church and was shocked by the complexity of the lighting/ sound/ projection set-ups it had. Do they hire professional theatre technicians to run these set-ups? If so, what is their pay-scale like (I can only imagine how much money these people must have.)

2007-03-15 11:49:35 · 4 answers · asked by mrshinytooth 3 in Performing Arts

Does anyone know what Aristotle's formless matter is? What does it have to do with the "rabbit and wolf" analogy?

2007-03-15 11:48:48 · 5 answers · asked by Kiera S 1 in Philosophy

OMG, OMG, OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE NEW STEPHENIE MEYER BOOK IS UP 4 PRE-ORDER!! ECLIPSE.

2007-03-15 11:47:16 · 8 answers · asked by babewithbrains 2 in Books & Authors

I need this for a history paper, could anyone help me?
I need to know where Hitler learned first about the term concentration camps.He mentioned it first 1921, I know there were spanish "campos de concentración" in the 19th century, but I don't know where Hitler read or heard that term.Does anyone know any book Hitler is known to have read that mentions it or have any other information?Thanks.

2007-03-15 11:45:08 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

I know throughout history local animals have played a part in the fighting for at least one of the sides so what effect (if any) did Polar bears have in the cold war?
Thanks in advance...

2007-03-15 11:45:06 · 12 answers · asked by Fer t 3 in History

I know it was somewhere nears one of the two......
And any other facts..
How many people died?
What countries were involved?
HOw long did it last???
Thanks

2007-03-15 11:42:13 · 12 answers · asked by Fer t 3 in History

2007-03-15 11:41:31 · 9 answers · asked by fantastica 2 in Philosophy

Where would you go?

2007-03-15 11:41:00 · 9 answers · asked by Robert G 1 in History

Does anyone know who Martin Green is? He did a review for Brave New World on the back of the book...but I have never heard of him..any ideas?

2007-03-15 11:40:10 · 2 answers · asked by Jane A 3 in Books & Authors

2007-03-15 11:40:08 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

2007-03-15 11:33:43 · 1 answers · asked by harlem coolest 1 in History

I'm seeking a SIMPLE version of a History of PDQ Bach. So far, I learn that he is "the least child of the Great musical composer, Johannes Sebastian Bach."
PDQ was so relented that when his family referred to him, they used backward dates (1807-1742.)
What other "tid-bits" of information can be dug up about this not-for-longed musical composer?
Thanks for all references.

2007-03-15 11:33:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Performing Arts

was going to happen, maybe people told you how crazy you were, but you were right!!!

2007-03-15 11:31:22 · 13 answers · asked by fantastica 2 in Philosophy

2007-03-15 11:27:28 · 21 answers · asked by Michael W 1 in Philosophy

I need to know some good stuff about it because I am reading it for school and I really don't want to read it.

2007-03-15 11:27:10 · 17 answers · asked by =] taylor <3 2 in Books & Authors

2007-03-15 11:25:40 · 15 answers · asked by heetmooker 1 in Philosophy

Ever since he found out hes kinda been acting kike a jerk to me. he has a major attitude problem with me and no one else.What is his problem?Does he like me? How do i know? And if he does like me why hasnt he asked me out?

2007-03-15 11:25:09 · 1 answers · asked by cheetah_grl94 1 in Performing Arts

2007-03-15 11:23:40 · 2 answers · asked by kiana m 1 in Photography

This question was brought up in one of my classes, and I was disappointed in the lack of discussion about it. I have my own thoughts about it; I'd like to know what others think.

Think about if government rigidly controlled people's sexual practices. Or just tell me the first ideas/concerns that come to mind when you think of a partnership between sexuality and nationhood.

Looking forward to your responses ...

2007-03-15 11:23:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy