The Random Question Thread

[The Midnight]

Anyone know the difference between ISIS and ISIL?

 

[Gameface]

Anyone know the difference between ISIS and ISIL?

One is six, the other is a half dozen.

 

[Red]

Anyone know the difference between ISIS and ISIL?

Islamic State Iraq and Syria

Islamic State Iraq and the Levant.

Anyone know what constitutes the Levant?

 

[RJF]

In regards to sports officiating: Should a physical disability that hampers an officials ability to keep up with the athletes being refereed, be in the proper positioning to effectively referee, disqualify them from officiating?

 

[The Midnight]

In regards to sports officiating: Should a physical disability that hampers an officials ability to keep up with the athletes being refereed, be in the proper positioning to effectively referee, disqualify them from officiating?

That's why you have multiple referees in some sports?

 

[JAZZGASM]

In regards to sports officiating: Should a physical disability that hampers an officials ability to keep up with the athletes being refereed, be in the proper positioning to effectively referee, disqualify them from officiating?

Yes. If you can't do the job with reasonable accommodations, then you can't do the job.

 

[moevillini]

In regards to sports officiating: Should a physical disability that hampers an officials ability to keep up with the athletes being refereed, be in the proper positioning to effectively referee, disqualify them from officiating?

The referee should probably switch sports and be either a tennis or volleyball ref - as long as they can turn their neck they'll be fine.

 

[Joe Bagadonuts]

Islamic State Iraq and Syria

Islamic State Iraq and the Levant.

Anyone know what constitutes the Levant?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...-debate-over-what-to-call-iraqs-terror-group/

 

[moevillini]

something I've always wondered, since my first days on the forum:

Does the real sirkickyass have as much dancing mojo as this:

 

[VINYLONE]

something I've always wondered, since my first days on the forum:

Does the real sirkickyass have as much dancing mojo as this:

Have you ever met Kick?

 

[The Midnight]

So in terms of basketball terminology... when trying to prevent the other guy from rebounding is that term "boxing out" or "blocking out"? Or can you use both?

 

[moevillini]

Have you ever met Kick?

No. But I picture his dance style to be similar to Elaine's in that episode of Seinfeld.