I've known for a while that sarcasm and my particular twisted sense of humor don't translate well in email form, and I now see this is also the case with the blog.As most of you know I don't want this public blog to be stumbled upon by the many students or fellow "scientists" in my field. (that is why I remain "fat celiac" and don't mention much to do with my daily job)
As an extension of this I have made several references in the past to my "cold fusion" research. This is a silly joke that is obviously too obscure, and only I get.
For those of you too young to remember, in the late 80s some scientists from University of Utah claimed they had successfully developed a method for cold fusion. The story made international headlines, but was quickly disproved, discredited and then dismissed.
Today, most of the scientific community worldwide dismisses all cold fusion as a hoax, and none openly admit to any research related to it.
So, my "cold fusion" references are just allusions to my real creative research (and job) as a thinly veiled ironic joke. I like to pretend I'm doing scientific research, (which in itself I find funny) and what sort might someone like me be doing? Yeah, the non-existent, impossible hoax kind.
I should have known there were problems with the joke last fall when the ever apt, build it, make it and fix it Kelsey asked me (via phone) what I was trying to fuse together.
My conference in Fargo was not on cold fusion, but something equally obscure I fear, just more artistically based. And yes, Fargo is a strange place for a conference. Because my field really is so.... odd...... the conferences are often in the only places where people are willing to host them!
My apologies for the confusion... and in spite of it, I think I will continue with the cold fusion research. (:
6 comments:
I did remember those references, and know to what type of conference you were referring. I LOVE your explanation however. The only thing that would have been even more entertaining would have been for you to have attended a Mathematicians conference. But, those are held in big famous places because Math is part of ALL major tests.... I seem to be managing pretty well even though I've lost most of my meager math skills.... Thanks for the humor. You always brighten my day!
That's funny, I don't even remember that phone conversation. But I do remember your cover for your real job. Thanks for the explanation anyway!
I guess the written word always can be a little tricky. JB (Jare Bear) took my comments on Fargo as disdain for the movie when in fact I thought it was well done I was actually referring to the rather grisly subject matter (and the lousy weather). Conferences are usually in exotic or at least interesting places, which frankly Fargo is not.
I guess if artists are generally lumped in the same category as people who believe in cold fusion I guess we can see why they would end up in places like Fargo! :-)
Maybe next time, if you are really, really lucky, you will get to go to a conference in Roswell. I'm sure that would fit right in with your scientific research. I like the idea of studying cold confusion. Thats where I am right now. Love you.
I've always enjoyed your references to your "cold confusion" research...I think it's a hoot and entertaining to read. You have a smart humor that I just love! Keep going on that research...maybe you're THE ONE who will break through???
I feel like a dork!! Now that you explain, it makes total sense. I am with Karen, I would have known the math was a spoof. I love your sense of humor, when it's not completely over my head..I'd say its a blond thing, but your blond so I don't really have an excuse!!
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