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Old January 6th, 2011, 06:39 PM
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Math that finally makes some sense

> This comes from 2 math teachers with a combined total of 70 yrs.
> experience. It has an indisputable mathematical logic. It also made
> me Laugh Out Loud. This is a strictly mathematical viewpoint...it goes
> like this:
>
> What Makes 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%?
>
> Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than
> 100%? We have all been to those meetings where someone wants you to
> give over 100%.
>
> How about achieving 103%? What makes up 100% in life?
>
> Here's a little mathematical formula that might help you answer these
> questions:
> If: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
>
> is represented as:
> 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26.
>
> Then:
> H-A-R-D-W-O-R-K
> 8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%
> and
>
> K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E
> 11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96%
>
> But ,
>
> A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E
> 1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%
>
> And,
>
> B-U-L-L-S-H-I-T
> 2+21+12+12+19+8+9+20 = 103%
>
> AND, look how far *** kissing will take you.
>
> A-S-S-K-I-S-S-I-N-G
> 1+19+19+11+9+19+19+9+14+7 = 118%
>
> So, one can conclude with mathematical certainty, that while Hard work
> and Knowledge will get you close, and Attitude will get you there,
> its the Bullshit and *** Kissing that will put you over the top.
> Now I know why some people are where they are!
>
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Old January 6th, 2011, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by citcapp
> This comes from 2 math teachers with a combined total of 70 yrs.
> experience. It has an indisputable mathematical logic. It also made
> me Laugh Out Loud. This is a strictly mathematical viewpoint...it goes
> like this:
>
> What Makes 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%?
>
> Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than
> 100%? We have all been to those meetings where someone wants you to
> give over 100%.
>
> How about achieving 103%? What makes up 100% in life?
>
> Here's a little mathematical formula that might help you answer these
> questions:
> If: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
>
> is represented as:
> 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26.
>
> Then:
> H-A-R-D-W-O-R-K
> 8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%
> and
>
> K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E
> 11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96%
>
> But ,
>
> A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E
> 1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%
>
> And,
>
> B-U-L-L-S-H-I-T
> 2+21+12+12+19+8+9+20 = 103%
>
> AND, look how far *** kissing will take you.
>
> A-S-S-K-I-S-S-I-N-G
> 1+19+19+11+9+19+19+9+14+7 = 118%
>
> So, one can conclude with mathematical certainty, that while Hard work
> and Knowledge will get you close, and Attitude will get you there,
> its the Bullshit and *** Kissing that will put you over the top.
> Now I know why some people are where they are!
>
Pat,
Truer words were never spoken!
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Old January 6th, 2011, 08:01 PM
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i have my year end review tomorrow I may have to whip this out
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Old January 7th, 2011, 05:30 AM
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Old January 7th, 2011, 05:36 AM
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Old January 7th, 2011, 05:52 AM
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How true is that, lol!!!!
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Old January 7th, 2011, 05:56 AM
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LOL, I love it!
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Old January 7th, 2011, 06:03 AM
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Definatley true - put a smile on my face!!
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Old January 7th, 2011, 07:10 AM
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So true, funny, but true.
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Old January 7th, 2011, 08:17 AM
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And speaking of math, you'd be surprised how many brains short-circuit when they see sale signs like these...

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Old January 7th, 2011, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Lady72nRob71
You'd be surprised how many brains short-circuit when they see sale signs like these...

That is a cute marketing ploy. Some people would think they are getting it for free......160% off woo-hoo.

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Old January 7th, 2011, 08:43 AM
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CittCapp! It's hard to make me LOL, sitting at the 'puter scrolling through CO, but you did a whale of a job of it this AM! Probably going to hijack that thread of yours and send to some friends via email, if that's OK. Really funny!
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Wow, how true it is!! LOL
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Old January 7th, 2011, 08:52 AM
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Some more math that makes perfect sense.
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