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:Same person, just want to note the forum is a little behind. It was 11:35 according to Google, and the timestamp on the signature said 11:32. Posting this at 11:39 [[Special:Contributions/162.158.203.141|162.158.203.141]] 11:36, 17 August 2016 (UTC) | :Same person, just want to note the forum is a little behind. It was 11:35 according to Google, and the timestamp on the signature said 11:32. Posting this at 11:39 [[Special:Contributions/162.158.203.141|162.158.203.141]] 11:36, 17 August 2016 (UTC) | ||
::ExplainXKCD is still showing the image for 827. [[Special:Contributions/173.245.52.62|173.245.52.62]] 14:02, 17 August 2016 (UTC) | ::ExplainXKCD is still showing the image for 827. [[Special:Contributions/173.245.52.62|173.245.52.62]] 14:02, 17 August 2016 (UTC) | ||
+ | :::As far as I can tell, everything's been fixed now. I removed the warning in the incomplete tag. [[Special:Contributions/108.162.218.107|108.162.218.107]] 15:07, 17 August 2016 (UTC) | ||
I'm pretty sure there's been a naming overlap or something because https://xkcd.com/827/ and http://xkcd.com/1721/ are showing the same image | I'm pretty sure there's been a naming overlap or something because https://xkcd.com/827/ and http://xkcd.com/1721/ are showing the same image |
Revision as of 15:07, 17 August 2016
Fixed as of 11:35 UTC, the old comic is now named "My Business Idea" 162.158.203.141 11:32, 17 August 2016 (UTC)
- Same person, just want to note the forum is a little behind. It was 11:35 according to Google, and the timestamp on the signature said 11:32. Posting this at 11:39 162.158.203.141 11:36, 17 August 2016 (UTC)
- ExplainXKCD is still showing the image for 827. 173.245.52.62 14:02, 17 August 2016 (UTC)
- As far as I can tell, everything's been fixed now. I removed the warning in the incomplete tag. 108.162.218.107 15:07, 17 August 2016 (UTC)
- ExplainXKCD is still showing the image for 827. 173.245.52.62 14:02, 17 August 2016 (UTC)
I'm pretty sure there's been a naming overlap or something because https://xkcd.com/827/ and http://xkcd.com/1721/ are showing the same image 108.162.250.157 04:13, 17 August 2016 (UTC)
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Randall done goofed
He accidentally named TWO comics "Business Idea". This one and comic 827 (https://xkcd.com/827/). Because his comics are stored by name, not id, he has two "business_idea.png"s. The newer replaced the older one, but explain-xkcd has the original, probably due to the way either one is stored.
- I'm honestly surprised Randall would make a mistake like this. Like shouldn't he have a list and a script that automatically checks wether a title was already used? --162.158.133.66 09:25, 17 August 2016 (UTC)
- Or simply append/prepend the comic number to the image name, that way you can't have duplicates.
What should we do? Contact Randall? 108.162.219.10 (talk) (please sign your comments with ~~~~)
- Check the fora. Let him know he broke 827(http://i.imgur.com/0LTTpmJ.png) if he doesn't know already. I'm too lazy. 108.162.245.110 04:35, 17 August 2016 (UTC)
- Store it on the wiki as a jpeg and differentiate that way. --173.245.48.89 04:59, 17 August 2016 (UTC)
The older comic has now been renamed as "My Business Idea", and is back up again. Zorlax the Mighty'); DROP TABLE users;-- (talk) 11:34, 17 August 2016 (UTC)
Great. I tried to fix the issue by renaming the old comic (both page and file), but it now has the old version cached and shows it on both comics' pages... --SlashMe (talk) 14:05, 17 August 2016 (UTC)
Explanation for us users from countries with different fueling systems
In Germany and many other countries, the gas pumps actually have a separate hose per fuel type, so many fans of xkcd might not be able to understand this comic. 162.158.83.162 05:18, 17 August 2016 (UTC)
- Yes, because many of us use Diesel, and you should not mix diesel and petrol. But it's no problem to mix small quantities of regular into premium or vice versa. --162.158.86.161 09:06, 17 August 2016 (UTC)
- Not just diesel and petrol - every kind of fuel sold (usually 4 per pump - petrol/diesel x premium/regular, sometimes fast diesel pump for trucks instead of diesel premium) has a separate hose and pistol in Poland. You choose the fuel by choosing the pistol. I'm guessing it's the same in a large part of Europe at least. It didn't even occur to me that it could be done differently. I honestly thought it was part of the joke - that Cueball doesn't even know that. --162.158.86.119 10:07, 17 August 2016 (UTC)
- I'm really surprised, too. How DOES a system work where the customer can presumably switch between the kinds of gas he fills in his tank? And where is such a system installed? The States, I suppose, but where else? For international readers, this should definitely be part of the explanation. Is there a convenient weblink that shows the differences between countries' gas stations, or a weblink that shows this unique setup that Randall takes for granted here? --162.158.83.72 10:50, 17 August 2016 (UTC)
- Not just diesel and petrol - every kind of fuel sold (usually 4 per pump - petrol/diesel x premium/regular, sometimes fast diesel pump for trucks instead of diesel premium) has a separate hose and pistol in Poland. You choose the fuel by choosing the pistol. I'm guessing it's the same in a large part of Europe at least. It didn't even occur to me that it could be done differently. I honestly thought it was part of the joke - that Cueball doesn't even know that. --162.158.86.119 10:07, 17 August 2016 (UTC)
Beret Guy?
Is this Cueball, or Beret Guy with his hat off? Mikemk (talk) 08:22, 17 August 2016 (UTC)
- Unlikely. Wasn't Beret Guy's hat stapled? --162.158.86.119 10:07, 17 August 2016 (UTC)
- If it was Beret Guy he most likely would have had (inexplicable) success with this idea. Elektrizikekswerk (talk) 10:13, 17 August 2016 (UTC)
"Pay it forward" at Starbucks
This is actually about Starbucks, where customers - depending on the place, of course, as I've never seen it in Switzerland - are asked to pay some bucks for the next customer. You are expected to pay something "forward".
This idea originates from Italy, where you can buy a "caffè sospeso", a "suspended café". Somebody in need can walk up to the bar tender and ask for a free coffee. And yes, it disgusts me that this good idea was taken over by hipsters.--162.158.150.228 11:20, 17 August 2016 (UTC)
- I think you may be seeing something that is not in the comic. 108.162.246.119 13:53, 17 August 2016 (UTC)
- I know what you're talking about, and it usually happens with one spontaneous and kind person starting a chain reaction, not corporate encouragement. This would both go against your statement and the comic itself (as they both suggest the company intervening).