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xkcd bot@lemmy.worldB to xkcd@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 month ago

xkcd #3183: Pole Vault Pole

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xkcd #3183: Pole Vault Pole

xkcd bot@lemmy.worldB to xkcd@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 month ago
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xkcd #3183: Pole Vault Pole

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My goal in life is to be personally responsible for at least one sports rule change.

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Source: https://xkcd.com/3183/

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  • schnurrito@discuss.tchncs.de
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    “Are you a pole vaulter?” “No, I am a German, but how did you know my name was Walter?”

  • finitebanjo@piefed.world
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    Ah, I get it. It took me a moment to realize the wheel is a cylinder and therefor a pole as well.

    • rockerface🇺🇦@lemmy.cafe
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      Any ring is a straw if you topology hard enough

      • finitebanjo@piefed.world
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        Boy, that really sucks.

        • PunnyName@lemmy.world
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          But through how many holes?

          • goldteeth@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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            that depends. you doing anything later?

  • Björn@swg-empire.de
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    30 days ago

    Is there anything in the rules about dogs using the pole?

  • brbposting@sh.itjust.works
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    Training starts now

    For one incredible upset, one great outcry, and one bucket-list rule change

  • Mayor Poopington@sh.itjust.works
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    Okay so how long would the pole need to be to yeet someone into space

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