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[–] [email protected] 90 points 11 months ago (1 children)

This is like looking at a yet to be made Tom Scott video.

[–] [email protected] 46 points 11 months ago (3 children)

He already did make a video on it lol

[–] [email protected] 44 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (2 children)

Tom scott has made a video on everything, including this very thread.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 11 months ago (1 children)

[INTRO]

Tom Scott (with his characteristic enthusiasm): "Hello, lovely internet denizens! Today, we find ourselves in a comment thread, delightfully jesting about my propensity to dive into the oddest corners of knowledge. From the physics of shoelaces to the mysteries of quantum buttered toast, we've covered it all!"

[SMILE AND NOD]

Tom Scott: "Now, I can already predict a few of the replies that might pop up here. 'Tom, why not delve into the intricacies of a potato chip next?' Well, who knows, that might just be on the horizon! And yes, someone will undoubtedly ask about the physics of a cat's purr. It's been on the list for a while, folks!"

[CONFIDENT NOD]

Tom Scott: "But you know what they say, the quest for knowledge knows no bounds! So, let's keep the laughter rolling and the curiosity burning. What's next, you ask? Well, that's anyone's guess! Stay tuned, stay curious, and let's keep this adventure going!"

[OUTRO]

Tom Scott (looking bemusedly at his busily buzzing phone): "Well, it seems the replies are pouring in already! I might be here for a while trying to keep up with all your brilliant comments. But hey, that's the joy of it, isn't it? The learning never stops! Keep those questions and suggestions coming, and I'll do my best to tackle them in the videos to come."

[TOM SCOTT SMILES AT THE CAMERA]

[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

This is missing the vaguely European expert in his field.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

[Hard cut to specialist]

[Overlay with a Scandinavian name and the title, "Expert in online discussions"]

"Mange tror at internetdiskussioner er sunde. Det er et indtryk vi har arbejdet mange år på at kultivere så vi kan påvirke folks meninger uden at blive opdaget i det. Vi fik blandt andet Tom til at lave denne video blot for at få mig med i den!"

[Cut back to Tom]

[–] [email protected] 8 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Very true, even the 99% global human population reduction of 2025 he's already recorded and got ready to go

[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago

Are we doing that? I just paid off my car loan.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 11 months ago
[–] [email protected] 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Are you sure? I've seen a video about this community, but I don't think it was Tom Scott. Couldn't find it on his channel.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Wow, I'm actually pretty sure I'm wrong on this. I'm just now checking on my lunch break but I can't find it. I know I saw a video about this (or a very similar) community following specifically one man who has a hanger house. Swore it was Tom Scott but, I just can't find it... Don't tell me I hallucinated it lol

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

I also couldn't find it