tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650701492083749500.post2177194337454586783..comments2024-01-11T15:15:15.016-08:00Comments on Point Counter-Point Point Point: Do We Really Need Weather People?wondertwinpowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03696461592297807101noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650701492083749500.post-76691270227821858082013-08-02T16:56:51.191-07:002013-08-02T16:56:51.191-07:00And I much rather watch a spinning wheel than weat...And I much rather watch a spinning wheel than weather people talk while waving their arms around. Thanks for hosting the hop!Christian at Point Counter-Point Point Pointhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11447821094473597560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650701492083749500.post-52929814553096062742013-08-01T22:40:27.743-07:002013-08-01T22:40:27.743-07:00I'm of the opinion that the weather would be j...I'm of the opinion that the weather would be just as accurate or inaccurate if they just had a giant Wheel o' Weather, much like the Wheel of Fortune. You spin and whatever you land on is the weather. Simple. Heck, we wouldn't even need a meteorologist anymore!<br /><br />Thank you kindly for linking up with us at the Humor Me Blog Hop! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650701492083749500.post-64041071833660121952013-07-30T16:48:33.115-07:002013-07-30T16:48:33.115-07:00Thanks Julie! You know who does a lot of fake LOLi...Thanks Julie! You know who does a lot of fake LOLing? Weather people.Christian at Point Counter-Point Point Pointhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11447821094473597560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650701492083749500.post-89712610026892974732013-07-30T15:23:01.118-07:002013-07-30T15:23:01.118-07:00I shared you on Facebook...as usual. The windchime...I shared you on Facebook...as usual. The windchimes remark was so good. I literally laugh out loud. None of that fake LOL shit. Real honest to god snorting and bajawling. <br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15618867858623697571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650701492083749500.post-32478911056772283082013-07-30T13:01:18.320-07:002013-07-30T13:01:18.320-07:00I hate it when people use math for evil.I hate it when people use math for evil.Christian at Point Counter-Point Point Pointhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11447821094473597560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650701492083749500.post-77323845207328882472013-07-28T17:18:30.739-07:002013-07-28T17:18:30.739-07:00weather.com has so many numbers and percentages th...weather.com has so many numbers and percentages that it took me awhile to realize they are correct nearly never! They dazzled me with pictures and scary (albeit outdated) bylines!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294308714313220666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650701492083749500.post-10141405116561940052013-07-27T19:46:23.822-07:002013-07-27T19:46:23.822-07:00Totally. And since there are really only two meteo...Totally. And since there are really only two meteors (the two you mentioned) then we really only need two meteorologists right? The rest should be fired.Christian at Point Counter-Point Point Pointhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11447821094473597560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650701492083749500.post-77764211856377132542013-07-27T16:28:09.598-07:002013-07-27T16:28:09.598-07:00Predicting what's for dinner? I like that. We ...Predicting what's for dinner? I like that. We probably wouldn't even need to retrain weather people to do it either. All we would need to do is change what's on the green screen behind them from weather maps to dinner plates. They can sill go ahead and wave their arms around like the currently do.Christian at Point Counter-Point Point Pointhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11447821094473597560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650701492083749500.post-15817639087279570072013-07-27T16:25:52.109-07:002013-07-27T16:25:52.109-07:00We've assigned some of our investigation inter...We've assigned some of our investigation interns to look into it. If we come up with something we'll let you know.Christian at Point Counter-Point Point Pointhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11447821094473597560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650701492083749500.post-61857988634889996822013-07-27T00:43:52.208-07:002013-07-27T00:43:52.208-07:00It's nice to know weather people are a world w...It's nice to know weather people are a world wide problem.Christian at Point Counter-Point Point Pointhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11447821094473597560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650701492083749500.post-61650152519011949012013-07-26T09:50:41.574-07:002013-07-26T09:50:41.574-07:00When I think of meteorologist, I think of the dude...When I think of meteorologist, I think of the dude standing outside watching Haley's Comet. Or Hale Bopp or whatever other one is out there once in a while. And it seems like they'd have the shortest burst of activity in a job EVER (except for the burst of activity my kids provide when it's room cleaning time). <br />The conversation goes like this: <br />Wendy Puffnspit: Yeah, I'Heidi L. Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16451784994050488061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650701492083749500.post-23143623734356975602013-07-26T09:39:42.365-07:002013-07-26T09:39:42.365-07:00A better prediction is what you are going to have ...A better prediction is what you are going to have for dinner. I'd watch that sucker all the time. Then I wouldn't have to go rummage around in the cupboards figuring it out. I'd just listen to the guy tell me it's probably enchilada night at the Murphy's house tonight. I bet loads of people would go for that one. <br /><br />Or they could predict how much gas is in your car Heidi L. Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16451784994050488061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650701492083749500.post-42240890270186754972013-07-26T07:11:43.204-07:002013-07-26T07:11:43.204-07:00I hate the weather and the predicters thereof (fan...I hate the weather and the predicters thereof (fancy word). I hate talking about the weather too, but now that I work with the public (poor them) and have to make small talk with strangers ALL THE TIME I find myself talking about the weather because it is the easiest most generic of human exchanges.<br /><br />Please, in your next investigative post, you and Pat should find a better conversation Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15477759880480781308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650701492083749500.post-47097665654382586452013-07-26T06:48:30.791-07:002013-07-26T06:48:30.791-07:00In Ireland we don't need weather people we all...In Ireland we don't need weather people we all know the weather will be unpredictable and most likely it might rain!<br /><br />Let it be a surprise to people, well unless there is a storm on the way or tornado and uh other stuff.Poke The Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625126197212837793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650701492083749500.post-86147453550998801182013-07-26T06:42:58.533-07:002013-07-26T06:42:58.533-07:00Agreed. But it's great job training for, well...Agreed. But it's great job training for, well...umm...Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10989562107258169205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650701492083749500.post-74834046134443541612013-07-26T06:32:18.801-07:002013-07-26T06:32:18.801-07:00Also, "SmackOfHam" is going to be my nex...Also, "SmackOfHam" is going to be my next band name, after "Proper Drenched". That cool?Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10989562107258169205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650701492083749500.post-56210409679091821672013-07-26T06:31:44.611-07:002013-07-26T06:31:44.611-07:00Know what I want? A channel that shows 24 hours o...Know what I want? A channel that shows 24 hours of old people watching 24 hour weather channels!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10989562107258169205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650701492083749500.post-90716272238430891282013-07-26T06:30:25.917-07:002013-07-26T06:30:25.917-07:00Amen! "Meteorologist" always makes me t...Amen! "Meteorologist" always makes me think of Mickey as the Sorcerer's Apprentice. Come to think of it, THAT would make for a weatherperson I'd enjoy watching. Wizard hats!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10989562107258169205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650701492083749500.post-58057211466842057002013-07-26T06:28:53.110-07:002013-07-26T06:28:53.110-07:00Yeah...we kinda' see umbrellas as proof of wim...Yeah...we kinda' see umbrellas as proof of wimp-dom. We point, make fun, and then curse our wet clothes once out of the rain.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10989562107258169205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650701492083749500.post-36000316565154064262013-07-26T06:27:19.129-07:002013-07-26T06:27:19.129-07:00Yes! Even better, you could use the weather as le...Yes! Even better, you could use the weather as leverage to get what you want. "Chocolate croissant, NOW, or I think it looks a bit misty outside!"Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10989562107258169205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650701492083749500.post-34145812796850343522013-07-26T06:25:39.180-07:002013-07-26T06:25:39.180-07:00"Proper Drenched" is going to be the nam..."Proper Drenched" is going to be the name of my next band.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10989562107258169205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650701492083749500.post-32792695777463894292013-07-26T06:25:01.495-07:002013-07-26T06:25:01.495-07:00I think I remember watching the weather channel fo...I think I remember watching the weather channel for an entire day back in college. A dare? A prank? Altered state? Not sure, but I remember feeling so connected to earth...via my couch anyway.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10989562107258169205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650701492083749500.post-84926604629271883972013-07-26T06:23:39.236-07:002013-07-26T06:23:39.236-07:00He is! And I might suggest you look at his teeth....He is! And I might suggest you look at his teeth. Creepily noticeable!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10989562107258169205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650701492083749500.post-55244005318111645712013-07-26T06:22:25.861-07:002013-07-26T06:22:25.861-07:00Smartphones?Smartphones?Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10989562107258169205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650701492083749500.post-23669432455537500172013-07-26T06:22:00.849-07:002013-07-26T06:22:00.849-07:00Maybe we should suggest that weather people includ...Maybe we should suggest that weather people include arborist training in their job preparation.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10989562107258169205noreply@blogger.com