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https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	Do you like popping balloons on planes and trains?	no
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	is it football or soccer?	where and what
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	do you like music	it's ok
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	Do you like to sprinkle the occasional rare or archaic word or phrase within your characters' dialogue?	why yes i do
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	Hows your day been?	pretty good
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	what do you think of austrailia being upside down?	that means it's nighttime there
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	i made a song. how do i come up with visuals that go along with the song?	what visual techniques do you have available? the less you have available, the easier it will probably be to find what you can do with it
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	What emotion do you associate with soup	on a scale from 'meh' to 'hem', i give it 'mhe'
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	how do you make videos?	i'm not totally sure
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	What's the story of the isle of man flag and why it is so silly? (No offense to the isle of man, I'm sure it's a wonderful place with lovely people)	i don't know, but the flag of sicily shares one of the same distinctive elements. so part of the story, probably, is that there is or was somehow some connection therebetween
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	Do you think I should eat gel highlighters	no
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	is there a god, and what is his or her name?	naming something seems to be the most reliable way to make something immediately non-god
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	in "money", when you say "i said it 3 or 4 songs ago", are you actually referencing a previous song or is it a meaningless lyric?	it's evoking multiple meanings. "hello, it's a tuesday show, cuz wednesday seems so long ago. i said it 3 or 4 songs ago. IT'S TIME FOR THE SHOW". Whether i'm referring to saying 'hello', or mentioning the 'tuesday show' or mentioning 'tuesday' then 'wednesday' in succession like that in a song, or simply declaring "it's time for the show", all of those are things i've either said before, or put in a song before. So that's 5 things at once that it means, and the 3-or-4-songs-ago is just an estimation, because all those things happened varying degrees of time ago. In the cases of things being put into songs, it's usually more than 4 songs ago, giving a whimsical over-casual sense to the estimate, but then the incidents where i've just said them (such as talked about them here on this page, or in notes, or otherwise in life) expressed things such as the desire to have a regularly occuring show, my preference for Tuesday for such an event, in those cases, the "3 or 4 songs ago" is just a way of mentioning time. indeed, when we say "3 or 4 days ago", we say "days" because days are something that happen so often and so regularly that they can be used to measure time. so it can also be seen that i'm sort of wistfully refering to 'songs' as something so regular and frequent that they ought to be used to measure time, even if just in casual estimation. most of all, all these meanings likely converge on "it's time for the show", which is indeed something that came out in an improv, in a similarly decisive and succinct way. these are the various meanings of that line, in context of the lines surrounding it
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	wait, i have to work for my ambitions? i have to apply a force across a distance for it? i got to accelerate a mass across a distance for it? i need to change the velocity of a mass across a distance for it? i'm sorry, i'm so lazy that such a fact is new to me	maybe you can invent a device that will allow you to apply the same force with less work
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	okay i know that 4/4 means 4 quarter-notes in a bar, and that 7/8 means 7 eighth-notes in a bar, but what's a bar?	a segment of time in the music, like those big sidewalk squares are a segmnt of the sidewalk
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	and what's a quarter note and a whole note?	in most cases, a quarter note is 1 'beat' worth of time. a beat is typically the length of time that would recieve one foot tap, if you are foot tapping. in the normal time-signature (4/4) a quarter note is one beat. the 4/4 time signature is so normal that the quarter note (and thus all the notes) have been named in relation to a bar of 4/4. a quarter note is a quarter of the length of a bar in 4/4. and a whole note is the length of 4 quarter notes. in different time signatures, with different bar lengths, these names don't actually relate to the bar. the names are kept as if they are relating to a 4/4 bar, just because that's their name. at that point it's just a name
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	does it relate to the tempo?	yes. the tempo is measured in 'beats per minute'. so indeed if you increase he tempo, it means the quarter notes will go faster, the whole bar will go faster. the whole song will go faster. tempo markings often show a little note to actually indicate what one 'beat' note is. ♩=100 means there are 100 quarter notes per minute. ♪=100 means there are 100 eighth notes per minute
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	what is the most pretzels ever consumed	all of them
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	album coming up?	beause i don't really like any albums, the only way i know of to make a good album is to make something that is not exactly an album. so in that case i don't know if that counts as an album, but if it doesn't then that's good news for both of us
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	what was the question Damien Maymdein skipped	'what is the next question'
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	Are you a fish?	no
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	I know a turtle named boris	that's fascinating
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	What are you going to do for Independence Day?	nothing, but i will do some things for other reasons
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	What would you do in this situation	this
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	Do you have superpowers?	don't we all
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	Do you feel free on freedom day?	let me perform some calculations
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	I'm going to turn 20 in 1 day. How did you feel when you turned 20?	i was discovering many things philosophically and linguistically, and also musically, but that had nothing to do with the number 20. the age 20 was the normalest part of the way i was feeling at that time
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	Cab you explain the Pythagorean theorem For me	sure. imagine a square, 1 inch wide and 1 inch tall. area is 1 (because 1x1=1).But how long is it diagonally? (wtf) longer than 1.... shorter than 2........ not 1 and a half........ what the heck is that number? got to be a super normal number, but it doesn't even seem to be in the same world as the 1. Anyway, try this: cut it along the diagonal to make 2 triangles. now take a second square and cut that one the same way. so now you have 4 triangle pieces. now rearrange those 4 triangles to make 1 big square. now you see, ... the height and length of the new big square is that ? mystery value from before. the area of the new big square is, of course 2. because you built this out of 2 original triangles which each had area 1. So what's the height/width of the 2 area square? in other words, what's the square root of 2? anyway, it's something point weirdsomething, but now you know a fun fact about the original 1x1 square, and what the heck that weird diagonal length was. indeed, it's the square root of 2. that should get you started
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	what are your thoughts on silent letters?	usually old
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	Opinions on driving lessons	it may represent half of the learning experience. the other half is when you are actually on your own in the car for the first time
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	What do you think about when you see Flamingos?	the up vector
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	hi bill. sincerely, -Someone	hi
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	what inspires you?	when a toad jumps over a frog, or vice-versa
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	hi bill! the very end of "at the airport terminal" reminds me of a propeller slowing down. is that intentional?	it's an intentional sound, but i'm not sure if i made the connection to airplanes. indeed, many songs coming to a safe landing at the end will feel like an airplane. i'm generally aware of this, but i feel this way about many songs. not just the ones that mention airplanes in the lyrics specifically
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	do you "practice" on your instruments?	i use them for music. the way you use language for speaking
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	do you spend time on "basic" things like scales and arpeggios?	i don't use scales or arpegios. i use the notes as desired
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	do you practice in general or just spend more time making music (or doing other things that you want to be good at)?	i use music and language, among other things, as expression
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	Why do we use Welp instead of Well?	the 'p' is the sound of your hands slapping down after a good shrug. if you are in text message then you must convey this phonetically
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	how many of them was there	all
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	is random funny?	no, but sometimes it's pretty cool
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	if so, create a random thought that is funny.	i can't quite do that, but i can find and choose which random item seems the most cool out of a randomly generated set.
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	Where do babies come from?	the post office
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	what is it like to not be a loser	it's exhausting because you gotta keep appearing on the cover of all those non-loser magazines
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	is it weird/annoying to behave differently in different social situations?	there are many weird and non weird ways to do so
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	where is the moon	around 13° capricorn
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	if you could hold up an old-timey hearing horn directly at the night sky, and the stars could finally make themselves heard to you, do you think they would be saying greetings? or singing a song for you? or maybe something else	i don't think that particular recording instrument would be any good for recording stars
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	what is your favorite word?	word
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	least favorite?	word
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	Do you think donuts have feelings	i was going to say no but now that i think about it yes
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	What do the other restaurants serve in two friends on the beach if not food?	maybe nothing. maybe they are just there for visual aesthetic
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	How do i know if a story excerpt i have dreamed of is the beginning middle or end of a bigger story	try starting with it. see if you hate it that way. if you don't like it that way, then it must be part of something else
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	is it possible	yes it is
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	do you like turtles?	i don't know any turtles
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	bill i think i speak for everyone when i say the world needs more of your songs now more than ever. what do you have to say in your defense?	no need for defense. i was not attacked. i was complimented
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	Why do I need the pressure of time to get my ass to do the thing I need done	maybe because you don't want to do it. or, maybe you do wanna do it but you're afraid of not doing it good enough
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	im a princess	i believe you
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	I'm becoming a senior this year. I don't know what I want to do with my life. How do i find something to be passionate about?	start by trying 10 things and seeing which one you like most
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	Do you enjoy mundane days, or crazy days more?	crazy
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	do birds usually hear thoughts	i'm not sure
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	What is your opinion about triangles?	classic
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	would you say music is ultimately about feelings?	i was going to say no but now that i think about it yes
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	Mushrooms. Thoughts? Concerns? Questions?	there's 2 kinds. there's one kind that wastes space on the pizza, and there's another kind that raises profound questions, such as what a question even is
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	also what is a spork	un portmanteau
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	Would you buy one singular bean	for the right price
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	are you from the west coast, do you eat french toast, or are you cool (you can only choose one)	am cool
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	have you ever had a big day?	my whole life is big
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	How would you react if someone walked up to you and said "Mayonnaise" and then gave no further context?	i would say 'ok'
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	Are there any more advanced soap techniques that I need to know about?	no
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	Do you thiink a scream is like your voice, but more of it?	not quite
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	What would you do if you could eat the universe?	save it for later
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	How to stop being scared?	you can be less scared by experiencing the things you are scared of, unless those things are actually too scary, in which case don't do them
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	have you ever thought about watching your videos without sounds or visuals	no
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	do cats know your dreams?	maybe
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	can i see a close-mid front rounded vowel	no, but you can hear one, either by serving someone pond scum for dinner, or by clicking
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	Why did the n and o switch places on the songs page? Was it so n could snog with s, and o could snog with g?	i've never heard the word 'snog', but after doing a little outside research i can say the answer is yes
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	Why is rock climbing so fun?	get high
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	what are some good chords for making a listener feel strange	different chords do different things in different situations. just like letters. For example, i can give you a situation where the letter "L" would make someone feel strange. Let's say you saw, in one of the many countries where 'STOP' signs exist, you see a stop sign that clearly says 'SLOP', and it's not a graffiti modification, it actually appears to be a real stop sign, placed in a legitimate place where a stop sign would be expected, and in every way it looks to be an authentic genuine stopsign manufactured by the official sign-making department. but it says "SLOP" instead of "STOP". Similarly, it would be equally strange if, when playing the song 'YMCA' in the key of F#, if, for the first chord of the chorus, a C chord was used
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	i hate the moon!!!!	that's ok
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	Who is the strongest character in Super smash bros Melee	Nintendo co., ltd.
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	do you have any gift ideas for my friend's birthday	another year of friendship
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	Do you like eating food like a normal person?	almost
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	What is the devil's favorite genre of music?	classical
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	how to sleep	i have no idea
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	In "Maybe i could eat blades of grass", what's the question that damien skips?	'do you ever skip questions'
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	is the next video longer than 10 minutes?	maybe one of them
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	how to find the right question	in this case, that's it
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	do you plan on releasing music anytime soon	yes
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	do you like walking in the rain?	yes
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	hi bill do you like pickles	no, but that doesn't mean they aren't good
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	Could you help me to understand the function of the Mixolydian modes? I'd like to hear why lowering the 7th fundamentally changes the whole idea.	you could dedicate your whole life to studying it and never figure out why. it's like why blue looks one way and orange looks another way
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	when you write a song, do you ever change it either because it makes too much sense of because it doesn't make enough sense?	only if that affects its powers
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	what is the secret to success?	the first secret, in this case, is what the goal is. you didn't tell me
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	do you think a universe in which intelligent life exists but death does not exist could exist	yes
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	thank you for answering "do you think you could answer another question", as that was my question that needed answering. i will ask you for more questions if i need any other answered questions	great. that sounds like a good organized system
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	What is your optimal elevation?	1 mile
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	do you like penguins ?	i don't know any penguins
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	opinion on soup	like a dirty pond. there might be solid objects in there, but i can't see them
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	is water good	yes
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	Are all people actually just one and the same person?	not quite
https://billwurtz.com/questions/questions-2023-07.html	7.1.23 5:13 am it's a creative thing i really want to do, but can't seem to start for some unknown reason	that's because you haven't described it well enough. for example, i still don't know anything about the thing. perhaps neither do you. you may think you do, but, do you?

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Do you like popping balloons on planes and trains?

no

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is it football or soccer?

where and what

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do you like music

it's ok

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Do you like to sprinkle the occasional rare or archaic word or phrase within your characters' dialogue?

why yes i do

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Hows your day been?

pretty good

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what do you think of austrailia being upside down?

that means it's nighttime there

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i made a song. how do i come up with visuals that go along with the song?

what visual techniques do you have available? the less you have available, the easier it will probably be to find what you can do with it

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What emotion do you associate with soup

on a scale from 'meh' to 'hem', i give it 'mhe'

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how do you make videos?

i'm not totally sure

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What's the story of the isle of man flag and why it is so silly? (No offense to the isle of man, I'm sure it's a wonderful place with lovely people)

i don't know, but the flag of sicily shares one of the same distinctive elements. so part of the story, probably, is that there is or was somehow some connection therebetween

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Do you think I should eat gel highlighters

no

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is there a god, and what is his or her name?

naming something seems to be the most reliable way to make something immediately non-god

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in "money", when you say "i said it 3 or 4 songs ago", are you actually referencing a previous song or is it a meaningless lyric?

it's evoking multiple meanings. "hello, it's a tuesday show, cuz wednesday seems so long ago. i said it 3 or 4 songs ago. IT'S TIME FOR THE SHOW". Whether i'm referring to saying 'hello', or mentioning the 'tuesday show' or mentioning 'tuesday' then 'wednesday' in succession like that in a song, or simply declaring "it's time for the show", all of those are things i've either said before, or put in a song before. So that's 5 things at once that it means, and the 3-or-4-songs-ago is just an estimation, because all those things happened varying degrees of time ago. In the cases of things being put into songs, it's usually more than 4 songs ago, giving a whimsical over-casual sense to the estimate, but then the incidents where i've just said them (such as talked about them here on this page, or in notes, or otherwise in life) expressed things such as the desire to have a regularly occuring show, my preference for Tuesday for such an event, in those cases, the "3 or 4 songs ago" is just a way of mentioning time. indeed, when we say "3 or 4 days ago", we say "days" because days are something that happen so often and so regularly that they can be used to measure time. so it can also be seen that i'm sort of wistfully refering to 'songs' as something so regular and frequent that they ought to be used to measure time, even if just in casual estimation. most of all, all these meanings likely converge on "it's time for the show", which is indeed something that came out in an improv, in a similarly decisive and succinct way. these are the various meanings of that line, in context of the lines surrounding it

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wait, i have to work for my ambitions? i have to apply a force across a distance for it? i got to accelerate a mass across a distance for it? i need to change the velocity of a mass across a distance for it? i'm sorry, i'm so lazy that such a fact is new to me

maybe you can invent a device that will allow you to apply the same force with less work

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okay i know that 4/4 means 4 quarter-notes in a bar, and that 7/8 means 7 eighth-notes in a bar, but what's a bar?

a segment of time in the music, like those big sidewalk squares are a segmnt of the sidewalk

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and what's a quarter note and a whole note?

in most cases, a quarter note is 1 'beat' worth of time. a beat is typically the length of time that would recieve one foot tap, if you are foot tapping. in the normal time-signature (4/4) a quarter note is one beat. the 4/4 time signature is so normal that the quarter note (and thus all the notes) have been named in relation to a bar of 4/4. a quarter note is a quarter of the length of a bar in 4/4. and a whole note is the length of 4 quarter notes. in different time signatures, with different bar lengths, these names don't actually relate to the bar. the names are kept as if they are relating to a 4/4 bar, just because that's their name. at that point it's just a name

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does it relate to the tempo?

yes. the tempo is measured in 'beats per minute'. so indeed if you increase he tempo, it means the quarter notes will go faster, the whole bar will go faster. the whole song will go faster. tempo markings often show a little note to actually indicate what one 'beat' note is. ♩=100 means there are 100 quarter notes per minute. ♪=100 means there are 100 eighth notes per minute

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what is the most pretzels ever consumed

all of them

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album coming up?

beause i don't really like any albums, the only way i know of to make a good album is to make something that is not exactly an album. so in that case i don't know if that counts as an album, but if it doesn't then that's good news for both of us

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what was the question Damien Maymdein skipped

'what is the next question'

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Are you a fish?

no

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I know a turtle named boris

that's fascinating

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What are you going to do for Independence Day?

nothing, but i will do some things for other reasons

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What would you do in this situation

this

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Do you have superpowers?

don't we all

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Do you feel free on freedom day?

let me perform some calculations

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I'm going to turn 20 in 1 day. How did you feel when you turned 20?

i was discovering many things philosophically and linguistically, and also musically, but that had nothing to do with the number 20. the age 20 was the normalest part of the way i was feeling at that time

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Cab you explain the Pythagorean theorem For me

sure. imagine a square, 1 inch wide and 1 inch tall. area is 1 (because 1x1=1).But how long is it diagonally? (wtf) longer than 1.... shorter than 2........ not 1 and a half........ what the heck is that number? got to be a super normal number, but it doesn't even seem to be in the same world as the 1. Anyway, try this: cut it along the diagonal to make 2 triangles. now take a second square and cut that one the same way. so now you have 4 triangle pieces. now rearrange those 4 triangles to make 1 big square. now you see, ... the height and length of the new big square is that ? mystery value from before. the area of the new big square is, of course 2. because you built this out of 2 original triangles which each had area 1. So what's the height/width of the 2 area square? in other words, what's the square root of 2? anyway, it's something point weirdsomething, but now you know a fun fact about the original 1x1 square, and what the heck that weird diagonal length was. indeed, it's the square root of 2. that should get you started

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what are your thoughts on silent letters?

usually old

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Opinions on driving lessons

it may represent half of the learning experience. the other half is when you are actually on your own in the car for the first time

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What do you think about when you see Flamingos?

the up vector

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hi bill. sincerely, -Someone

hi

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what inspires you?

when a toad jumps over a frog, or vice-versa

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hi bill! the very end of "at the airport terminal" reminds me of a propeller slowing down. is that intentional?

it's an intentional sound, but i'm not sure if i made the connection to airplanes. indeed, many songs coming to a safe landing at the end will feel like an airplane. i'm generally aware of this, but i feel this way about many songs. not just the ones that mention airplanes in the lyrics specifically

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do you "practice" on your instruments?

i use them for music. the way you use language for speaking

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do you spend time on "basic" things like scales and arpeggios?

i don't use scales or arpegios. i use the notes as desired

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do you practice in general or just spend more time making music (or doing other things that you want to be good at)?

i use music and language, among other things, as expression

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Why do we use Welp instead of Well?

the 'p' is the sound of your hands slapping down after a good shrug. if you are in text message then you must convey this phonetically

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how many of them was there

all

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is random funny?

no, but sometimes it's pretty cool

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if so, create a random thought that is funny.

i can't quite do that, but i can find and choose which random item seems the most cool out of a randomly generated set.

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Where do babies come from?

the post office

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what is it like to not be a loser

it's exhausting because you gotta keep appearing on the cover of all those non-loser magazines

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is it weird/annoying to behave differently in different social situations?

there are many weird and non weird ways to do so

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where is the moon

around 13° capricorn

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if you could hold up an old-timey hearing horn directly at the night sky, and the stars could finally make themselves heard to you, do you think they would be saying greetings? or singing a song for you? or maybe something else

i don't think that particular recording instrument would be any good for recording stars

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what is your favorite word?

word

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least favorite?

word

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Do you think donuts have feelings

i was going to say no but now that i think about it yes

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What do the other restaurants serve in two friends on the beach if not food?

maybe nothing. maybe they are just there for visual aesthetic

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How do i know if a story excerpt i have dreamed of is the beginning middle or end of a bigger story

try starting with it. see if you hate it that way. if you don't like it that way, then it must be part of something else

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is it possible

yes it is

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do you like turtles?

i don't know any turtles

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bill i think i speak for everyone when i say the world needs more of your songs now more than ever. what do you have to say in your defense?

no need for defense. i was not attacked. i was complimented

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Why do I need the pressure of time to get my ass to do the thing I need done

maybe because you don't want to do it. or, maybe you do wanna do it but you're afraid of not doing it good enough

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im a princess

i believe you

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I'm becoming a senior this year. I don't know what I want to do with my life. How do i find something to be passionate about?

start by trying 10 things and seeing which one you like most

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Do you enjoy mundane days, or crazy days more?

crazy

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do birds usually hear thoughts

i'm not sure

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What is your opinion about triangles?

classic

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would you say music is ultimately about feelings?

i was going to say no but now that i think about it yes

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Mushrooms. Thoughts? Concerns? Questions?

there's 2 kinds. there's one kind that wastes space on the pizza, and there's another kind that raises profound questions, such as what a question even is

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also what is a spork

un portmanteau

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Would you buy one singular bean

for the right price

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are you from the west coast, do you eat french toast, or are you cool (you can only choose one)

am cool

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have you ever had a big day?

my whole life is big

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How would you react if someone walked up to you and said "Mayonnaise" and then gave no further context?

i would say 'ok'

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Are there any more advanced soap techniques that I need to know about?

no

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Do you thiink a scream is like your voice, but more of it?

not quite

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What would you do if you could eat the universe?

save it for later

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How to stop being scared?

you can be less scared by experiencing the things you are scared of, unless those things are actually too scary, in which case don't do them

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have you ever thought about watching your videos without sounds or visuals

no

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do cats know your dreams?

maybe

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can i see a close-mid front rounded vowel

no, but you can hear one, either by serving someone pond scum for dinner, or by clicking

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Why did the n and o switch places on the songs page? Was it so n could snog with s, and o could snog with g?

i've never heard the word 'snog', but after doing a little outside research i can say the answer is yes

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Why is rock climbing so fun?

get high

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what are some good chords for making a listener feel strange

different chords do different things in different situations. just like letters. For example, i can give you a situation where the letter "L" would make someone feel strange. Let's say you saw, in one of the many countries where 'STOP' signs exist, you see a stop sign that clearly says 'SLOP', and it's not a graffiti modification, it actually appears to be a real stop sign, placed in a legitimate place where a stop sign would be expected, and in every way it looks to be an authentic genuine stopsign manufactured by the official sign-making department. but it says "SLOP" instead of "STOP". Similarly, it would be equally strange if, when playing the song 'YMCA' in the key of F#, if, for the first chord of the chorus, a C chord was used

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i hate the moon!!!!

that's ok

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Who is the strongest character in Super smash bros Melee

Nintendo co., ltd.

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do you have any gift ideas for my friend's birthday

another year of friendship

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Do you like eating food like a normal person?

almost

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What is the devil's favorite genre of music?

classical

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how to sleep

i have no idea

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In "Maybe i could eat blades of grass", what's the question that damien skips?

'do you ever skip questions'

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is the next video longer than 10 minutes?

maybe one of them

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how to find the right question

in this case, that's it

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do you plan on releasing music anytime soon

yes

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do you like walking in the rain?

yes

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hi bill do you like pickles

no, but that doesn't mean they aren't good

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Could you help me to understand the function of the Mixolydian modes? I'd like to hear why lowering the 7th fundamentally changes the whole idea.

you could dedicate your whole life to studying it and never figure out why. it's like why blue looks one way and orange looks another way

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when you write a song, do you ever change it either because it makes too much sense of because it doesn't make enough sense?

only if that affects its powers

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what is the secret to success?

the first secret, in this case, is what the goal is. you didn't tell me

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do you think a universe in which intelligent life exists but death does not exist could exist

yes

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thank you for answering "do you think you could answer another question", as that was my question that needed answering. i will ask you for more questions if i need any other answered questions

great. that sounds like a good organized system

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What is your optimal elevation?

1 mile

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do you like penguins ?

i don't know any penguins

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opinion on soup

like a dirty pond. there might be solid objects in there, but i can't see them

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is water good

yes

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Are all people actually just one and the same person?

not quite

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7.1.23 5:13 am it's a creative thing i really want to do, but can't seem to start for some unknown reason

that's because you haven't described it well enough. for example, i still don't know anything about the thing. perhaps neither do you. you may think you do, but, do you?