Talk:2955: Pole Vault

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The contrast/similarity with the conceipt of 2952: Routine Maintenance is fairly clear, which might mean a similar train of thought inspired it, but I chose instead to append the suggestion that Randall was inspired by the upcoming Olympics, based upon close observation of the 'pop-zone' on the whole-Earth view. But the other link maybe could be said (instead?) if someone wants to write an appropriate paragraph. 172.70.162.186 11:30, 6 July 2024 (UTC)

"This does not normally happen during a pole vault,[citation needed]". LOL @ "citation needed" 172.68.64.213 13:23, 6 July 2024 (UTC)

How do you cite a negative? Barmar (talk) 13:56, 6 July 2024 (UTC)
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list of all pole vaults, including data on how many resulted in the earth popping 172.68.27.161 15:53, 8 July 2024 (UTC)
this smbc comic contains an example of citing a negative! 172.71.174.246 15:57, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

Just a thought - the shape of what's left made me think of a Prince Rupert's drop. 172.70.178.58 21:22, 6 July 2024 (UTC)

Am I the only one reminded of Men without Hats: Pop Goes The World? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zUUtf7gOe8 Tier666 (talk) 07:50, 7 July 2024 (UTC)