If you were transported back in time to 1611...

Brussels Sprout · 27-04-2011 05:46PM #1

.....would you be able to speed up the progress of scientific advancement from what you've experienced living in the present day?

In other words would you be able to explain in basic terms a lot of the things we take for granted so that the greatest minds of 400 years ago could get a head start on developing them?

For Forks Sake · 27-04-2011 05:47PM

Brussels Sprout wrote: »

.....would you be able to speed up the progress of scientific advancement from what you've experienced living in the present day?

In other words would you be able to explain in basic terms a lot of the things we take for granted so that the greatest minds of 400 years ago could get a head start on developing them?

You must be ****ing joking, pillage and plunder ftw

Links234 · 27-04-2011 05:47PM

they'd probably burn me as a witch

Orando Broom · 27-04-2011 05:48PM

I'd rob a rake of gold coins, I mean half a ton or so and bury it deep, deep in the back field.

Meanwhile back in the present. Lolz!!!

Saila · 27-04-2011 05:50PM

yes

RichieC · 27-04-2011 05:51PM

I reckon I'd be able to point some people in the right direction, if they believed me... I'd just have to put on a posh accent I guess.

Einhard · 27-04-2011 05:54PM

I'd call all the beknighted peasant folk together and announce that there is no God, that their faith imprisons them, and that they should rise up against the tyranny of the system. Then I'd build up a few faggots around a stake, and burn myself alive to save them the bother of doing so!!

EDIT: Has censorship here really gotten to the point where the word for a bunch of sticks is now deemed inapproriate?!

opinion guy · 27-04-2011 05:58PM

OP how do you know someone has not already done this ????:eek:

Orando Broom · 27-04-2011 05:58PM

Einhard wrote: »

I'd call all the beknighted peasant folks together and annoucne that there is not God, that their faith imprisons them, and that they should rise up against the tyranny of the system. Then I'd build up a few faggots around a stake, and burn myself alive to save them the bother of doing so!!

EDIT: Has censorship here really gotten to the point where the word for a bunch of sticks is now deemed inapproriate?!

Only if you are referring to one bunch of sticks ****ing another bunch of sticks up the ass.

Facists!!

Orando Broom · 27-04-2011 06:00PM

opinion guy wrote: »

OP how do you know someone has not already done this ????:eek:

Maybe boards.ie was dominion registered in 1611.

yeoldeboaryds.ayeeee

phasers · 27-04-2011 06:01PM

I'd invent chippers. The basic stuff is there, they just need some help getting it all together.

DrHLecter · 27-04-2011 06:01PM

gather ye 'round for mine great knowledge from future days.

whenst finished with wenchlings on thine pc let thee click tools, internet options, history and delete.

entropi · 27-04-2011 06:01PM

Einhard wrote: »

EDIT: Has censorship here really gotten to the point where the word for a bunch of sticks is now deemed inapproriate?!

I thought you were talking about using a few bundles of herbs, tied up in leaves tbh...at least there's be a decent smell that way:pac:

1611 was at the end of the Dark Ages iirc...so I would be barely/not understood in language, dressed in strange clothing, and probably be burned at the stake for being some type of heretic/warlock.

cherryghost · 27-04-2011 06:01PM

I'd show them a proper rock tune on the guitar. Would love to go back to present day and see the ****e that they would be playing now

Orando Broom · 27-04-2011 06:03PM

cherryghost wrote: »

I'd show them a proper rock tune on the guitar. Would love to go back to present day and see the ****e that they would be playing now

You could teach them all U2's licks on the lyre and ruin Bono's career.

opinion guy · 27-04-2011 06:04PM

cherryghost wrote: »

I'd show them a proper rock tune on the guitar. Would love to go back to present day and see the ****e that they would be playing now

You've been watching Bill & Ted again haven't you ?

Mr.Crinklewood · 27-04-2011 06:04PM

I`d be pissed off as i would still have an hour left in work.

mikemac · 27-04-2011 06:08PM

I'd round up those heathens over in Atheism forum and have them burned

They're easy to find, constantly angry

Sinfonia · 27-04-2011 06:10PM

Brussels Sprout wrote: »

.....would you be able to speed up the progress of scientific advancement from what you've experienced living in the present day?

In other words would you be able to explain in basic terms a lot of the things we take for granted so that the greatest minds of 400 years ago could get a head start on developing them?

I doubt I could, really.
I suppose I could learn how to (explain how to) make plastic, should the necessity ever arise..

Orando Broom · 27-04-2011 06:13PM

Sinfonia wrote: »

I doubt I could, really.
I suppose I could learn how to (explain how to) make plastic, should the necessity ever arise..

Plastic has ****ed the planet and will continue to do so. If you go back and show Dark Agers how to make plastic I will go back and burn your sorry ass at the stake.

For Forks Sake · 27-04-2011 06:14PM

Orando Broom wrote: »

Plastic has ****ed the planet and will continue to do so. If you go back and show Dark Agers how to make plastic I will go back and burn your sorry ass at the stake.

hahaha, the stake will probably be made of plastic, burning fail

amen · 27-04-2011 06:17PM

yes

Mankyspuds · 27-04-2011 06:19PM

I would draw a map of the world from my extensive geography knowledge and trade it for all of Australia, and call it Mankyland. I would of course have my trusty AK47 and 50k rounds of ammunition if they decided to Fúck me over.:cool:

Conor108 · 27-04-2011 06:25PM

Strongly suggest everyone print this. Fold it up and keep it in your wallet.

ejmaztec · 27-04-2011 06:40PM

Brussels Sprout wrote: »

.....would you be able to speed up the progress of scientific advancement from what you've experienced living in the present day?

What was so special about eleven minutes past 4?

Mr Benevolent · 27-04-2011 07:08PM

Links234 wrote: »

they'd probably burn me as a wbitch

FYP

Wibbs · 27-04-2011 07:33PM

I'd be aiming for Rome around the second century. Bring gunpowder and movable type and the clock. Kick off the industrial revolution by the 3rd.

MoodeRator · 27-04-2011 07:35PM

Reckon all of this was already achieved by the fella Leonardo that went back to be born in 1452 to give us an advance in science and art!

landsleaving · 27-04-2011 07:35PM

I'd probably just be eaten by a dinosaur.

talla10 · 27-04-2011 08:20PM

I'd just bring a yo-yo a lighter and a Paul Daniels magic set. I'd amaze them all with my magic ways and, according to the Tudors and other shows set in and around that time, all everybody did at night is ride all around them so i'd get in on that.

Id also 'predict' loads of stuff so when it came to pass i'd be remebered as the world's most famous..eh..predicter?

And lastly i'd say all the famous quotes we have today but didnt back then and they would all be attributed to me.

Or else just bring some kind of sporting almanac with me and look for a bookies

Logical Fallacy · 27-04-2011 08:21PM

Brussels Sprout wrote: »

.....would you be able to speed up the progress of scientific advancement from what you've experienced living in the present day?

In other words would you be able to explain in basic terms a lot of the things we take for granted so that the greatest minds of 400 years ago could get a head start on developing them?

Unlikely, most people haven't a ****ing clue how a lot of stuff actually works. Besides, you'd still be one person going up against assorted doctrines which impeded the development of the various sciences.

If you were transported back in time to 1611...

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