CADTWNHMS #2: The Number Five
by J.R. Wilco on Aug 12, 2009 4:57 AM CDT
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Look at those five dots arranged in a Quincunx. What's a Quincunx? Thanks for asking. Read on to find out.
"I'll five all over this blog."
This is the kind of thing that's said in the comments section of PtR that nags at you and won't let you go until you finally buckle down and make good on your promise.
The second of my Crazy Arguments/Discussions That Would Never Happen Mid-Season continues after the jump. The first, which is completely unrelated, is here.
Five is my favorite number. Some people think they like five more than I do, but I don't see how that's possible. I see fives everywhere I look. And I mean everywhere. Players on a basketball team? Five. Number of teams in every NBA Division? Five. The hand? Five fingers. The foot? Five toes. The human body? Two arms, two legs and la cabeza make cinco.
Ok, maybe da Vinci's wasn't the best pic to illustrate this point.
You can tell a story in five seconds, and you can still eat that cookie thanks to five second rule. You have five senses to experience the world with (no matter what M. Night thinks) and there's only one thing to ask for when someone's trying to wake you up - five more minutes.
There are five main journalistic questions (How doesn't count, it starts with 'H".) There's the law of fives, the rule of five, I can read you five by five, and five fifty-five is a swanky restaurant in Portland, Maine.
Children and 5 living together in peace, side by side.
Any room can be brightened by a lovely five. It's the only numeral to use both angles and a curve. It's been furious -- twice, it's fabulous, it's divine. And when I look at the below image, all I see are patterns of five.
There's a name for this pattern: quincunx, it's pronounced Quinn - kunks, which is weird, quirky and cool all at the same time.
Mathematically, five isn't just a prime, it's a Fermat prime, it's part of the Fibonacci sequence. It's the first safe prime, the first Wilson prime and the third factorial prime, also an alternating factorial. Five is the first good prime. It is an Eisenstein prime and is also the only number that is part of more than one pair of twin primes. (You can thank wikipedia for most of that. I know I do.)
In fact, as far as math goes, five is so off the chain that a guy named John Baez did an entire lecture on it's uniqueness, and managed to make it interesting.
Finally, I know that this thread came out before the long-awaited book thread, before the movie thread I promised ATS, even before I've finished The Lexicon. I hate to excuse myself from fulfilling my blogging duties because of family life, but on the other hand ... I do have five kids.
ADDITION: Do you know of a five reference I didn't list? Use the comments to fill in the blanks -- I left several, I know. For example -- ATS, do you have any favorite five-related music links you'd like to share?
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- David = 5 letters. Coincidence? I THINK NOT.
- That girl has 6 cookies stuffed in her mouth. Fail.
Good post, you crazy bastard.
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- jolly= 5 letters
- roger= 5 letters
- wilco= 5 letters
- There are no coincidences
- That girl has 25 (5²) cookies stuffed in her mouth. Do your research you silly Argentine.
Thanks.
From under the radar to hanging in the rafters - Big50
5 in 10
there’s only one thing to ask for when someone’s trying to wake you up – five more minutes.
I thought you were going to say “high five”…..I think my brain is still asleep or the number 5 polluted it from all of those 5’s.
Five is the only single digit number to contain it’s roman numeral within its letters. How do you do a whole post on 5 without mention of a pentagon or a star?
Fun read. Good job.
I intentionally left out some fives (i.e. no musical references) so that you guys could fill in the gaps if you so desired. That being said, the star was an oversight, but the pentagon is referenced in the slides of the lecture.
From under the radar to hanging in the rafters - Big50
5 in 10
My first name is also 5 letters. And my last name has 2×5 letters. Just like 5 in ’10.
My people call it "sarcasm." - Lauri
my first name has 6.
my middle name has 6.
my last name has 6.
6…6……6.
666.
um…….
free george hill!
by sleep research facility on Aug 12, 2009 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Looks like 5, 8, 8 to me.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Aug 12, 2009 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I predict that by the end of the day today, there will be 5 new semi-SPURS-related posts on top of this one, thus dropping it down to the bottom of the page.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Aug 12, 2009 10:46 AM CDT reply actions
Do you have anything approaching a 5% level of confidence around that?
From under the radar to hanging in the rafters - Big50
5 in 10
I have a ninety-FIVE percent confidence of that.
I have a sixty-FIVE percent confidence that this thread will approach 250 comments.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Aug 12, 2009 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions
08/12/09
Timing FAIL?
This is great, btw. My head is spinning from all the fives.
ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco
A: 5
Q: How many hits off the bong did you have before posting this?
Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies. --Andy Dufresne
That’s completely unnecessary, ‘sito, due to the sleep deprivation that comes when you have a five-month-old in the house who’s not sleeping through the night yet.
Lack of REM will take you to so many places that self-medication is a non-issue.
From under the radar to hanging in the rafters - Big50
5 in 10
jrw: Y’all should leave him in his own room to cry himself to sleep. The first nights will be hard (with less crying each night), but after the third night you will all be sleeping through the night just like…a five-year-old.
4Him, you’re absolutely correct. That strategy worked with the older ones.
But, JO5 (JRW Offspring #5) is the last of our brood, and Mrs. Wilco is “enjoying” every last baby moment with him. And, honestly, she’s the one who’s feeding and losing sleep (not very much) over it, so I don’t really mind.
From under the radar to hanging in the rafters - Big50
5 in 10
I understand, and to be fair, it does depend on the temperament of the child – the principle didn’t work nearly as well with our youngest. But when you say ‘last’, do you mean ‘latest’ or ‘final’? I vaguely remember some thread where it was rumored that the Wilco family will eventually be taking up a whole section of an NBA arena… ;-)
JO5 is the latest, final, ultimate and in all other ways the child after which there will not be any more for the Wilco clan; which is standing pat on 7 members.
I believe I remember seeing that “whole section” quip as well. I think it was in the thread where SiMA said he’d buy me a cow if GOL made it to another website besides PtR.
Oh, SiMA. Check this out. Eighth out of eleven, or not, it’s still out there.
From under the radar to hanging in the rafters - Big50
5 in 10
I suspect that the # of children in the Wilco clan is the greatest inspiration behind this thread, but as you mention, your family has seven members, which is the true best number!
I believe I said something along the lines of “mainstream contemporary” site, like a sears.com or a cnn.com or a pepsi.com. But definitely kudos on that one, it’s still impressive.
Although I question whether or not you might have actually posted that definition yourself.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Aug 12, 2009 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions
The very thought!
I actually found that definition while trying to enter one for JTU! Which seems to have been rejected, sadly.
From under the radar to hanging in the rafters - Big50
5 in 10
Very cute baby, JRW. However, I can’t help but notice the lack of Spur jersey… what up with that?
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
I don't like chatty. I don't do chatty. I like quiet. Quiet and mean. Those are my people. - Nurse Jackie
A temporary oversight, I assure you. As soon as his growth spurt is over and he wears one outfit for more than 10 days, I’ll see about it.
But this pic was taken at the in-laws’ place in Floresville, which might as well be S.A. Don’t I get bonus points for that?
From under the radar to hanging in the rafters - Big50
5 in 10
Since you have your own basketball team, have you started teaching the intricacies of his/her position to each kid? I bet JO5 has dribbling down to an art form. :)
My people call it "sarcasm." - Lauri
JO1 is the shooting guard. His stroke is much improved this season due to basketball camp. JO2 is at the 4 and she’s more of an outside threat. JO3 is our 3, very accomplished swingperson. JO4 is a tough little dude, although he’s undersized for the 5 spot, he’s learning the ropes quite quickly, but his endurance is lacking, since he’s only 2, and I often fill in for him as a player/coach. And then there’s JO5, who (as you guessed, Cap) is quite an accomplished dribbler.
From under the radar to hanging in the rafters - Big50
5 in 10
I hope you die.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Aug 12, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Awesome post JRW! I can’t wait for the sequel when our SPURS win their 5th ring. It’s gonna be bananas up in here.
Also you forgot to mention that it takes you 5 days to make a move in chess, five really is your number :)
Just call me The Profit
Thanks, J. Couldn’t wait for you to see this, since you were the one who really kicked this thing into being a thread.
And I take too long to move, I’ll admit it. My sincere apologies.
From under the radar to hanging in the rafters - Big50
5 in 10
No opologies needed, didn’t you see my LatinD smiley?
I tried attempting my own 5 post but it failed in comparison and I couldn’t get my birthdate to mathmatically reach a cool 5 number. I only got it to 75 which is weak sauce. You’ve won this battle my friend.
Just call me The Profit
Joined PtR date
4-16-08
4+1+6+8
(5)(14)
(5)(5)
10 – in which is 5
From under the radar to hanging in the rafters - Big50
5 in 10
I don’t remember the date long ago, but with my computer ineptitude, it likely took my 5 attempts to initially get logged on.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Aug 12, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, but those are inaccurate. They only reflect since the change over to SBNation. Most of my posts occurred before the new formatting.
(there were 5 comments in your reply, btw. Nicely done.)
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Aug 12, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, words.
(which has 5 letters)
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Aug 12, 2009 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I see no five
Going somewhere with that one? I think you lost me.
From under the radar to hanging in the rafters - Big50
5 in 10
The best thing about this post, is your amazine and otstanding sig with Big50 in it. I kid, very entertaining as is all the commenting. SiMA has brought it today.
Thank you sir, but you know what really concerns me? Know who is, from what I hear, NOT “bringing it?”
Potts. #one-FIVE. We have some praying to do this year, my friend.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Aug 12, 2009 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Really? I hadn’t heard that. He looked good in the limited duty last year. He’s got a cannon for an arm, but that may not be enough.
From all I’m hearing (very reputable sources) he’s seemingly the perfect player- 6’5" with a cannon and a thorough depth of knowledge (having already been in the program); but currently not grasping anything and not making good decisions. Even the pirate is starting to throw him under the bus in the media.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Aug 12, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions
party pooper
hey, chicken-counters-before-they-hatchers, I have some fives for ya!
Number of rings Kobe will have if he wins this year: 5
Number of rings Shaq will have if he wins this year: 5
Number of years LeBron has played as a pro: 5
Number of years Dwight will be playing as a pro: 5
Number on Kevin Garnett’s jersey: 5
Number of jerseys retired by the Nuggets: 5
JR Smith’s basketball IQ: 5
Number of fingers on RJ’s right hand without a wedding ring: oops…sorry
We wear our wedding rings on our left hands here in the US.
From under the radar to hanging in the rafters - Big50
5 in 10
And many times, we just wear one wedding ring on our left hand.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Aug 13, 2009 12:54 AM CDT up reply actions
i actually googled that—not extensively though. dunno where people here wear their rings.
by theonlyromeo on Aug 13, 2009 1:18 AM CDT up reply actions
blog entries like this
are the reason i don’t visit PTR that often. then again, i’m pretty spoiled by the great writers at Blogging the Boys.
but its hard to defend a blog entry that doesn’t have anything to do with… anything.
a blog entry that doesn’t have anything to do with… anything.
…or maybe this has everything to do with…..everything.
…or maybe this has everything to do with… something.
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Cavazos, I appreciate the feedback. We at PtR often go off-topic (especially during the off season) but I think there’s something here for any kind of Spurs fan – serious ones included.
Twice a week, (Mondays and Thursdays) we have a This Week in San Antonio Spurs Basketball (TWSS) post that has links to all of the recent Spurs-related stories (on PtR and off) of interest. The latest is on the top of the main page now. The previous one is here.
That way you can breeze through a single page that organizes and summarizes all of the recent activity on PtR, as well as anything about the Spurs. And tell at a glance whether or not a story is likely to interest you. Like BlaseE‘s My Team Is Better Than Yours series. He’s going through each of the NBA’s teams, taking a look back at last year’s results, looking at the roster changes of each team and making some predictions about what is likely to happen when we meet them this coming year.
I hope you don’t judge the entire site by my random ramblings. There’s a lot of good analytical stuff that happens here too.
From under the radar to hanging in the rafters - Big50
5 in 10
I think we can call jolly the “nice guy” now, and agree that I’m way more edgy and dangerous.
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Sorry LD, Wayne already gave me the Edgy & Dangerous title.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
I don't like chatty. I don't do chatty. I like quiet. Quiet and mean. Those are my people. - Nurse Jackie
I know that I’m a little scared of you.
But just a bit.
From under the radar to hanging in the rafters - Big50
5 in 10
Be afraid, be very afraid.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
I don't like chatty. I don't do chatty. I like quiet. Quiet and mean. Those are my people. - Nurse Jackie
It’s true. I gave you that title right after I woke up with a horse’s head in my bed.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Aug 13, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Admit it, you’re just a tad bit afraid that I know your home address… aren’t you?
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney
I don't like chatty. I don't do chatty. I like quiet. Quiet and mean. Those are my people. - Nurse Jackie
I think right sentence there would have been “a tid bit more afraid…”
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Aug 13, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
More edgy and dangerous than a Teddy Bear, maybe. It’s okay if PtR has two “nice guys”. The rest of us are crazy enough to make up for it.
My people call it "sarcasm." - Lauri
Oh, great! So I can’t be both nice and crazy?
From under the radar to hanging in the rafters - Big50
5 in 10
No.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Aug 13, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions
OK I was a little harsh
I’ll never stop coming to this site, where the heck else am I going to find info on how our players are doing in the summer league or what’s going on with Tiago Splitter? I know that this is a playful blog and lots of funny jokes are cracked and you make no attempt to be uptight and professional about it and that’s pretty cool. But the several paragraphs dedicated to jolly’s love of 5 kind of threw me off.
You can get serious information and great posts over at 48 minutes of hell.
If you want to be a spur fan and have FUN, then PTR is your choice.
"Rock and Roll angels bring that HardRock Hallelujah"
Nice shot to nards Chilai. I’m sure I’ll start breathing normal soon.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Aug 13, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
That’s awesome.
You get a Manu-face. o:——-)
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Aug 13, 2009 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions
I should have made the five championships tie-in explicit for the non-regulars.
I’ll get better. Please don’t punish me.
From under the radar to hanging in the rafters - Big50
5 in 10
jrw, I think LZ was referring to Cavazos’ comment about the other blog. Your work is OTSTANDING. And try the “up” button – it’s right next to the “reply” button you’re so fond of. ;)
My people call it "sarcasm." - Lauri
You’ve got a smiley on there, but I’ve only been using the “up” button for the last 6 weeks or so. I’m serious. It’s to the point where I’m constantly looking around the site now, half-expecting to find other helpful things that I’ve been ignoring the whole time.
From under the radar to hanging in the rafters - Big50
5 in 10
Jolly, am not sure what you are referring to, but I was replying to Cavazos bewilderment about this article.
But if you just referred to me as a non-regular, you deserve the five punishments!
Here’s a JTU for that five reference. How do you like the concept of tattooing as a form of punishment? Take a Kenyon Martin, and transplant him back in ancient China, and everyone he meets would think he’s the most punished man they’ve ever seen.
Not to even mention the lips.
From under the radar to hanging in the rafters - Big50
5 in 10
Nah, not a shameless plug. The other blog
happens to be the only other sports blog I frequent, and the only reason I mentioned it was because it is also a part of SB Nation. Besides, its a completely different sport. Then again almost all of us spurs fans are ’Boys fans…
Titans fan here
You really are trying to hurt me, aren’t you? =]
From under the radar to hanging in the rafters - Big50
5 in 10
I wouldn’t say “almost all”, but definitely a good plurality.
[Bucs fan]
ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco
I would guess most people here don’t care about the NFL. We do seem to have a good contigent of old school Oilers/Titans fans. I personally like to root against the Broncos.
My people call it "sarcasm." - Lauri
Now I’m brainstorming. Anyone want to start/participate in a PtR fantasy league?
ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco
Hm, you know, some time ago someone offered setting up a GM league for PTR. Did you know that? Maybe that option is still open – Blog a Bull just set up theirs.
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Wait until Monday.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Aug 14, 2009 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions
i know cowboys. they’re the dudes who ride horses and tie up cows.
by theonlyromeo on Aug 13, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I hate “football”. Go rugby, a real sport. :)
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12-FIVE
Well, this insightful post has quickly dropped to the bottom of the page, and I just noticed that the comments aren’t even in a multiple of 5. So here you go, JRW. I’m gonna already assume your gratitude without you having to respond and screw up the numbers.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
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