IgnoranceI once was in a programming class where the task was "build a calculator". A student did one with buttons 1, 2, 3 all the way up to about 25 and then ran out of space on the screen. We've asked this before but liked it so much we're asking again: What's the best example of ignorance you've encountered?
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Scaryduck LIKES EGG, Thu 30 Aug 2012, 12:30)
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When I went over to work in the States in the late 80sit was just after the marriage of Sarah Ferguson to Prince Andrew. I was asked - in all seriousness - if I was invited to the wedding.
I said I was, but couldn't attend as I had a family function on that day; however I did give them a wedding present.
"What ?"
"Tupperware"
"But that's not much a present"
"Ah, but in the UK we don't have it, you see. I had to get some imported."
"Wow, I bet they were grateful"
"Yes, they were. Sent me a thank you card..."
Jesus wept. This was in Chicago as well, not the Deep South.
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