To anyone watching the solar eclipse today...

May 20, 2012 05:43

Please don't look at the fucking eclipse directly. Seriously, you will suffer severe and irreversible eye damage, and the lack of pain during the burning process means you won't realize it until it's already happened. So no, don't look. No, not even for a few seconds. And for the love of science, don't even think of using binoculars or a telescope ( Read more... )

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From clueless anonymous May 20 2012, 20:05:09 UTC
What's wrong slash? You sound so grumpy. Hope nothing terriable is happening.

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Re: From clueless slashfirestorm June 1 2012, 05:46:54 UTC
People who do dumb things always make me grumpy! I'm allergic to stupid!

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touexue May 21 2012, 06:47:16 UTC
Pfffft Whatever Slash! I looked at the entire eclipse through binoculars AND a telescope! And my eyeballs are fine. Then, afterwards; I shown a 1W laser at my eyeballs for 12 hours. Eyeball damage from bright lights is a myth spread by scientists who don't want you to have any fun. Ever.

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slashfirestorm June 1 2012, 05:50:13 UTC
I just hope they don't figure out that mixing bleach and ammonia cleaners makes them twice as powerful, especially if you do it in a confined space to concentrate their energy.

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anonymous May 29 2012, 12:14:03 UTC
Has 2012 been a busy year for you, Slash?

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slashfirestorm June 1 2012, 05:51:06 UTC
It's been...a year of things. Not great. Not terrible. Mostly boring. I almost wish the end of the world nutters were right, because at least that would be a little exciting.

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anonymous June 1 2012, 16:42:33 UTC
I guess Princess Celestia must be really angry with us.

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touexue July 12 2012, 05:18:06 UTC
I think Slash dissolved. D:

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