Comments on: Close road

By: Only in America … : chickenmonkeydog

Only in America … : chickenmonkeydog — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:04:10 +0000

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By: Liam

Liam — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:29:24 +0000

@ Conall,

I’d suggest that the differences in altitude are so close that it would be redundant to post a sign declaring their proximity. The linear distance between the sign and the road seems greater and therefore, in my estimation, is more worthy of public note.

@ Steve,

You were shot down by the Ninja? Oh, I am sorry to hear that. Not surprised, mind you …

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:15:35 +0000

Shot down again… that’s gotta hurt…

By: Conall

Conall — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:58:46 +0000

@ Liam

While I concur that linear distance is a fine measure, I hesitate to call it MORE appropriate.

Taking this Merriam-Webster definition of altitude:

Altitude: the vertical elevation of an object above a surface (as sea level or land) of a planet or natural satellite

I would suggest that the difference in the altitude of the road and the sign is minimal, meaning that they are close in terms of their respective altitudes.

By: Liam

Liam — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:58:35 +0000

@ Conall,

Why altitude? Wouldn’t linear distance be a more appropriate measure?

@ Ninja -

And I love the cone on top of the Mercedes. That’s hilarious. Great pic! Thanks for sending it in.

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:26:26 +0000

Go Ninja Go Ninja Go

By: Conall

Conall — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:34:58 +0000

In one sense, in terms of altitude, the road IS close to the sign.

By: Tazeen

Tazeen — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:16:13 +0000

Good one Ninja