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[–]ogudaktig 59 points60 points ago

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BILL BILL BILL BILL

[–]EndymionAwake 32 points33 points ago

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Inertia is a property of matter.

[–]Ekkosangen 19 points20 points ago

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BILL BILL Bill Nyyyye, the science guyyyy

[–]Misharum_Kittum 18 points19 points ago

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Science rules.

[–]Skwidwerd 5 points6 points ago

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t minus 7 seconds...

[–]atleastzero 5 points6 points ago

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Man, thanks for getting the right number of Bills in there. I need to find some of those episodes!

[–]vaporizor 0 points1 point ago

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Wham bam wham bam wham bam billnyethescienceguy

[–]Pup420 0 points1 point ago

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A property of matter

[–]Historic1 6 points7 points ago

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[–]JohnnyValet 28 points29 points ago

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Not the hero we deserve, but the hero we need.

[–]Red_Dwarf 4 points5 points ago

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Pretty much this.

[–]garygnu 1 point2 points ago

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[–]wurgs 5 points6 points ago

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A company I used to work for had a product endorsed by him. I'm somewhat disappointed that they've since closed their youtube account that had the video of him endorsing the product just like a bit on Bill Nye the Science Guy. It really was a crap product and I sincerely doubt its merits.

Edit: here it is: shameful video

[–]reverendnathan 3 points4 points ago

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Homeopathic surface cleaner. Bill Nye, why would you endorse such a thing!

[–]wurgs 0 points1 point ago

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Yep, it was originally developed, I believe, by a product the company I worked for acquired, and just hoped to keep on selling. I suppose it worked as well as water, but charging ~$300 for a spray water bottle with a battery attached seemed a bit excessive.

[–]BossOfTheGame -1 points0 points ago

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When did this happen? Did Bill ever apologize for this or anything indicating that he regretted doing this commercial? I'm searching for a way to rationalize this. It's just so baffling that someone like Bill Nye could sink so low.

I've lost a hero today.

[–]Himmelreich 0 points1 point ago

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Money is more important than principles.

[–]BossOfTheGame 0 points1 point ago

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Unfortunately.

[–]ihrtgngr 18 points19 points ago

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There needs to be more Bill Nye memes.

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[–]MetalRef 4 points5 points ago

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[–]BossOfTheGame 0 points1 point ago

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Yeah, but in all fairness the ones that currently exist are stupid.

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[–]Hellhunter120 7 points8 points ago

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STAND BACK

I'm going to try SCIENCE

[–]Schym 1 point2 points ago

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I want that shirt.

[–]flawedless 3 points4 points ago

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That is a shirt, and has been for a long time. I was wearing it back in '06!

link

[–]CrazyGrazy 2 points3 points ago

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DAE feel differently about The Science Guy after reading some testimonials on here a few times that he is a jerk in real life?

[–]HungryPianist 2 points3 points ago

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Nope. Some people seem to hold public figures to unrealistic standards. From what I've seen from Nye out of character, he doesn't hesitate to speak his mind, which is often confused with being a prick. Even if he were a total jerk, I'd still admire him for emphasizing the importance of science and educating the public. I'd be egotistical, too if I were Bill Nye the Fucking Science Guy.
Obvious fangirl is obvious, haha.

TL;DR - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmnXuQhm7Ac

[–]CrazyGrazy 0 points1 point ago

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yeaaa i guess you are right, and thank you vivian cupcake makes me feel a little bit better about the whole situation

[–]OBrien 0 points1 point ago

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Well, at this point, I just see him as Cave Johnson

[–]bradadams986 6 points7 points ago

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sadly the first think i thought of when i saw this was..." thats a 9s meter." i hate my job dammit.

[–]h1p1n3 1 point2 points ago

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So you can explain how they work then?

[–]BeesKnees21 4 points5 points ago

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If you delve right into the physics it actually is a really complicated little device to understand... but I will try to explain it in a sentence:

Current that enters the meter creates a proportional magnetic flux that flows within a metal disc and subsequently creates proportional torque causing it to spin.

Well it's actually a lot more complicated than that but that is the basic gist.

[–]Pikels_n_whiskee 3 points4 points ago

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Are you saying this meter uses electricity to monitor my electricity usage so the utilitarians can invoice me for that usage?

[–]Physics101 2 points3 points ago

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Sounds simple eno- OH GOD NO.

[–]h1p1n3 0 points1 point ago

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Current that enters the meter creates a proportional magnetic flux... == I got this far before the brain turned to goo. (how the hell do I end quote?!)

[–]Rotten194 1 point2 points ago

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two

enters

[–]jgeotrees 0 points1 point ago

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Where does the current enter from?

[–]bradadams986 0 points1 point ago

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well this is actually a special type of meter so the current flows through these little devices called current transformers. the current then comes from the CTs to the meter base. that particular meter is pretty interesting. oh and also its magic

[–]benisnotapalindrome 3 points4 points ago

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Well...you see...there's science in there. And stuff.

[–]h1p1n3 1 point2 points ago

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I understand now! See, I knew there was a simple explanation

[–]bradadams986 0 points1 point ago

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yeah. i know exactly how they work. i work for georgia power

[–]mikkeller 3 points4 points ago

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[–]Ubby 2 points3 points ago

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[–]mikkeller 1 point2 points ago

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haha, fucking word!
i was thinking maybe ott, but good memory!

[–]slomotion 1 point2 points ago

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Consider the following...

[–]CAPTAIN_-_OBVIOUS 1 point2 points ago

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THATS BILL NYE THE SCIENCE GUY

[–]karbon92 1 point2 points ago

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I was waiting for a Hurricane to come through.

[–]heybrandon 1 point2 points ago

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My Biology/ Physiology teacher back in high school told me she met Bill at a book signing and she said he was a real stuck up prick and acted like a know- it- all. Not exactly sure if she was a reliable source but he kinda does look like the kinda guy who would be a jerk when not on camera

[–]Bob3333 0 points1 point ago

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My Biology/ Physiology teacher back in high school told me she met Bill at a book signing and she said he was a real stuck up prick and acted like a know- it- all.

Bill Nye is from the Internet?

[–]xohbkxo 1 point2 points ago

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[–]JohnnyValet 0 points1 point ago

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Now that is science!

[–]afartindolphin 1 point2 points ago

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I always heard if you put a magnet over the spinning number wheels it would make them slow down, making your bill less.

[–]pretend-expert 12 points13 points ago

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I just wanted to step in on this post. As an expert on magnetization, this is in fact truth. I am constantly studying the effect of electro magnets on home electricity meters. Not two days ago my neighbor came outside to find me with a large speaker magnet waving it in front of his meter in a figure eight motion (which I have concluded works best). I believe he wanted to tell me how much he was saving on his electric bill, i think he had it written on a wooden bat, but I ran off to perform my next experiment. Science doesn't need praise.

[–]Red_Dwarf 2 points3 points ago

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You show promise. I look forward to many a battle between you and this guy.

[–]dhaft88 2 points3 points ago

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I was briefly excited.

[–]TychoVhargon 2 points3 points ago

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Whoever told you that was trolling you.

[–]Chyno 1 point2 points ago

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You could just disconnect the meter and make some jumpers on the connections. Free electricity.

[–]h1p1n3 3 points4 points ago

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Don't forget you have to use non-insulated coat hangers

[–]Teradoc 0 points1 point ago

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Remember to call 911 first, because they like head starts to get to crispy fried dead people Oh and the utility company will charge your estate for the damage you caused to the meter

[–]lereddituser7575 1 point2 points ago

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STAND BACK! IT'S A REPOST!

[–]jhnhines 0 points1 point ago

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I like to think that if he saw his picture, he would have a good laugh at it.

[–]LiveByTheGuN 0 points1 point ago

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I was pushing out a premature shit for the last 15 minutes then I clicked on this link....SCIENCE PREVAILS!

[–]ccchan 0 points1 point ago

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This man is a legend. He came to my college for a comedian show, amazing

[–]sittered 0 points1 point ago

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Man's got some hands.

[–]metalsteve 0 points1 point ago

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That's a lot of dam power.

[–]FunkiPorcini 0 points1 point ago

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DAMMIT! Now I have THIS stuck in my head.

[–]Wyrmshadow 0 points1 point ago

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Bill Nye said that UFO reports are nothing but brine shrimp illuminated by the light of a full moon.

Fuck Bill Nye

[–]iNameDrop 0 points1 point ago

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Me and Dorothy used to love Bill Nye the science guy!!!

[–]vadergeek 0 points1 point ago

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As Bill Nye ages, he just seems to grow more eccentric looking. It's fantastic.

[–]chr1st0ph3rJ0hns0n 0 points1 point ago

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I remember watching this in 7th grade science class while my friend and I sang "My Name Is" by eminem

[–]sctdrew 0 points1 point ago

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This is hilarious.

[–]Velitatio 0 points1 point ago

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hahahahaaha

[–]halbowitz 0 points1 point ago

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Poor Mr. Wizard. There was no internet to help you good sir. Not like Mr Nye. Others may not know you were the original torch bearer bringing science and fun to the children. But I remember. Mr Nye can only hope to walk in your footsteps.

[–]The0 1 point2 points ago

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Waiting for the inevitable story about how Bill Nye is actually a jerk. :-(

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[–]EndymionAwake 4 points5 points ago

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he was wearing the lab coat, he deserved it.

[–]JohnnyValet -1 points0 points ago

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[–]flinxsl 0 points1 point ago

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that meter is giving my baby CANCER!@

[–]Irongrip 1 point2 points ago

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It's emitting "waves". You better buy some of my ridiculously overpriced flims- err I mean Good Vibrations [tm] panel covers to protect your family and loved ones.

[–]MisterWonka 0 points1 point ago

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How do you know Seattle is awesome? We produced Bill Nye the Science Guy, Bill Gates and Joel McHale.

Can you imagine if you could genetically combine all three of those guys? Wow.

Edit: I think I just found my next submission...

[–]thesaxmachine08 0 points1 point ago

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I don't think you know what edit means.

[–]MisterWonka 0 points1 point ago

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Adding a sentence is an edit. Not that, you know...it matters at all.

[–]cuntfuckass -1 points0 points ago

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Bill Nye is a big fat jerk and because of all the stories I've heard about him on Reddit I have utterly zero interest in anything to do with him.

[–]rmonty0908 0 points1 point ago

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Same here. I thought the word was out that he's apparently a really rude and insensitive guy but I guess Reddit just turned a blind eye.

[–]unikik -1 points0 points ago

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that was funny 3 years ago -.-

[–]Phoequinox -3 points-2 points ago

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Fuck Bill Nye. Who remembers Mr. Wizard?

FUUUUUUUCKIIIIINNNNGGGG REEEEEEAAAADDDD THIIIIIIIISSSSS!