So... if a tree falls in the woods and nobody is around

[RatLabGuy]

... does it make a sound?

There is actually a correct answer to this.

 

[Reid]

only if it doesnt have a pacemaker.

 

[jeepinmatt]

Well, we need to define "it", but assuming "it" is the tree, then the answer is no. The sound is produced by the impact between the tree and the substrate in which is resides. The object being hit makes the sound. For example, if you hit your thumb with a hammer, the hammer doesn't make a noise, you do.

 

[ABES-XJ]

a sound is an audable noise that is heard.... so there for with no one to hear there is no sound

 

[johnski]

It makes the sound of one hand clapping.

 

[rokntoy]

... does it make a sound?
There is actually a correct answer to this.

uh who cares!!

 

[Reid]

jeepin brings up a good point.

yes, in general, a noise is made. But, is the noise made by the tree or what the tree lands on?

 

[Blaze]

If a bear farts in the woods.........does he blame it on the tree falling?

 

[catfishblues]

a sound is an audable noise that is heard.... so there for with no one to hear there is no sound

Yes and no. Sound is the brain's interpretation of vibration caused by the tree hitting the ground. Without a brain there to make it "sound", it's simply vibration. Just as color is the brain's interpretation of the reflection/absorption of light. There is really no "right" way to see color.

Am I right, Dave?

 

[Dylan W.]

^Dave will have to kill a rat or two, and get back with ya on that.

 

[RatLabGuy]

Yes and no. Sound is the brain's interpretation of vibration caused by the tree hitting the ground. Without a brain there to make it "sound", it's simply vibration. Just as color is the brain's interpretation of the reflection/absorption of light. There is really no "right" way to see color.
Am I right, Dave?

Ding we have a winner

^Dave will have to kill a rat or two, and get back with ya on that.

no more rat killing required for this one

 

[Pacfanweb]

If a bear farts in the woods.........does he blame it on the tree falling?

Nah, he looks around and says "Who stepped on that duck?"

 

[catfishblues]

Now...for the bigger question.

If a woman is alone in the woods, and nobody's around to hear her, is she still complaining?

 

[RenegadeT]

Now...for the bigger question.
If a woman is alone in the woods, and nobody's around to hear her, is she still complaining?

of course!

 

[burrellsjeep]

Now...for the bigger question.
If a woman is alone in the woods, and nobody's around to hear her, is she still complaining?

Even better

If your women is complaining at the front door, and your dog is barking at the back door, which do you let in first?





Oh Course you let dog in, because it will be quite.