“There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which states that this has already happened.” Douglas Adams
Algolei I over 3 years ago
Back in the 70s and 80s, when disagreeing with one another, my friends and I would say, “Not in my universe.”
“Whaddaya mean, it’s illegal to make photocopies from copywritten works? Not in my universe!”
Ida No over 3 years ago
I’ve never owned a universe. I’ve never even rented one. I guess I’m just squatting in this one.
The Old Wolf over 3 years ago
That would be “Otherworld” Episode 6, (1985) where domestic men men held “Vorpleware” parties and women ruled society.
ArtyD2 Premium Member over 3 years ago
String theory proves the multiverse is ruled by cats.
jmcenanly over 3 years ago
How many people would think of some variation of the Mirror Universe of the Star Trek franchise?
pumaman over 3 years ago
He’s not wrong!
gammaguy over 3 years ago
I’ve never seen an alternative universe;
I never hope to see one.
But if they all have “alternative” facts,
I’d be inclined to flee one.
Stephen Gilberg over 3 years ago
Unfortunately, if they already know the theory, it’s too late to test them.
Teto85 Premium Member over 3 years ago
“There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which states that this has already happened.” Douglas Adams
getacomix over 3 years ago
Is there something wrong with imagining our universe as the first universe?
Kaputnik over 3 years ago
Another possible comeback would have been, “yes, this is that universe”.