QuoteOriginally posted by: millhousewhat about cow-tipping?I was told that the when you tip a cow over, the force of the impact crushes their internal organs which makes them die on the spot. I am no vet so I cannot vouch for it being true or not but thats pretty fucked up if people gets entertainment value from such a thing.

There wasn't enough misinformation about cow-tipping without this?(1) Cow tipping is very hard. It takes at least two strong people working together gracefully. They must sneak up on the cow. Cows doze standing up (but lie down for deep sleep) but are easily awakened by slight noises or smells. Cows will sidestep or kneel to avoid tipping over. Most tippers have to use a rope, which takes even more skill. Also, tippers usually pick on yearlings which are both small and clumsy.(2) The only reason cows get hurt during tipping is the invasion startles the herd, which may cause running around and bumping. But this happens sometimes without tippers. Tippers face much greater danger. Think about sneaking quietly through a cow pasture, barefoot, on a moonless night. What are you going to step in? If there's a bull in the field, you're toast. If a cow steps on your foot, or mashes you against a fence post, you're toast. If the farmer catches you, you're toast. If the local police catch you, you're toast. If your friends drive off with your shoes and all the liquor, you're toast.

QuoteOriginally posted by: AaronThere wasn't enough misinformation about cow-tipping without this?(1) Cow tipping is very hard. It takes at least two strong people working together gracefully. They must sneak up on the cow. Cows doze standing up (but lie down for deep sleep) but are easily awakened by slight noises or smells. Cows will sidestep or kneel to avoid tipping over. Most tippers have to use a rope, which takes even more skill. Also, tippers usually pick on yearlings which are both small and clumsy.(2) The only reason cows get hurt during tipping is the invasion startles the herd, which may cause running around and bumping. But this happens sometimes without tippers. Tippers face much greater danger. Think about sneaking quietly through a cow pasture, barefoot, on a moonless night. What are you going to step in? If there's a bull in the field, you're toast. If a cow steps on your foot, or mashes you against a fence post, you're toast. If the farmer catches you, you're toast. If the local police catch you, you're toast. If your friends drive off with your shoes and all the liquor, you're toast.Sounds like the voice of experience?Tell us it aint so...

QuoteOriginally posted by: AaronThere wasn't enough misinformation about cow-tipping without this?(1) Cow tipping is very hard. It takes at least two strong people working together gracefully. They must sneak up on the cow. Cows doze standing up (but lie down for deep sleep) but are easily awakened by slight noises or smells. Cows will sidestep or kneel to avoid tipping over. Most tippers have to use a rope, which takes even more skill. Also, tippers usually pick on yearlings which are both small and clumsy.(2) The only reason cows get hurt during tipping is the invasion startles the herd, which may cause running around and bumping. But this happens sometimes without tippers. Tippers face much greater danger. Think about sneaking quietly through a cow pasture, barefoot, on a moonless night. What are you going to step in? If there's a bull in the field, you're toast. If a cow steps on your foot, or mashes you against a fence post, you're toast. If the farmer catches you, you're toast. If the local police catch you, you're toast. If your friends drive off with your shoes and all the liquor, you're toast.The risk of BSE also presents a grave and present danger.

QuoteOriginally posted by: AaronThere wasn't enough misinformation about cow-tipping without this?(1) Cow tipping is very hard. It takes at least two strong people working together gracefully. They must sneak up on the cow. Cows doze standing up (but lie down for deep sleep) but are easily awakened by slight noises or smells. Cows will sidestep or kneel to avoid tipping over. Most tippers have to use a rope, which takes even more skill. Also, tippers usually pick on yearlings which are both small and clumsy.(2) The only reason cows get hurt during tipping is the invasion startles the herd, which may cause running around and bumping. But this happens sometimes without tippers. Tippers face much greater danger. Think about sneaking quietly through a cow pasture, barefoot, on a moonless night. What are you going to step in? If there's a bull in the field, you're toast. If a cow steps on your foot, or mashes you against a fence post, you're toast. If the farmer catches you, you're toast. If the local police catch you, you're toast. If your friends drive off with your shoes and all the liquor, you're toast.A farm-boy friend of mine confirmed that the purpose of going cow tipping was to make the city boys step in cow manure. He swears on his life that one cannot tip a cow.

More importantly, does a tip require a preceding trip? And where would the trip occur,in London or Belgium?Can a cow fly Executive Class on an international trip? What about serving milk on the flight?Does the stewardess ask her to moove over?The bad jokes and contorted logic are endless.Its killing me.

QuoteA farm-boy friend of mine confirmed that the purpose of going cow tipping was to make the city boys step in cow manure. He swears on his life that one cannot tip a cow. I heard you could tip a baby cow, but you better watch out for it's momma.

QuoteOriginally posted by: JohnnyQuoteA farm-boy friend of mine confirmed that the purpose of going cow tipping was to make the city boys step in cow manure. He swears on his life that one cannot tip a cow. I heard you could tip a baby cow, but you better watch out for it's momma. St Frances de Sales says hello.

I forgot about that. Where does Augustine come in it? I bet he could tip a cow like no tomorrow ...

QuoteOriginally posted by: JohnnyI forgot about that. Where does Augustine come in it? I bet he could tip a cow like no tomorrow ...Ah yes. You must be referring to Augustine's classical treatise on political philosophy, City of Cow. This is a common mistake, it was actually called City of Man. There is a germ of truth in what you say; some scholarsspeculate that Cicero's dialogue Hortensius which first stirred the philosophical soul of the young Augustinewas named after Cicero's herd of cattle back at his ranch.

You're quite right. I had remembered wrongly. It's from the Alpine branch of the Cow Tippers Association. "Cow speaks to Cow".Moooooo

In some countries, waiters consider that it is an insult if you give them tips.Their bosses have paid them well. Why should you bother to pay them double.It is a very good tradition.

QuoteOriginally posted by: DCFCTipping only exists because it is a tax dodge.This may be a rumour circulated by those bleeding heart liberals, but I was told that in the US many states tax waiters on a fraction of sales - and thats why they can get pretty upset about somebody not leaving a tip. Also I think the restaurant owners are likely to declare income earned.I would like to know the number of people who object to tipping who have actually worked in the restaurant trade. Chances are after you have, you are unlikely to ever object to tipping. Also, remember you waitress is in an extremely powerful position, my advice would be not to mess with them. Anybody ever read trainspotting?

QuoteOriginally posted by: htmlballsupQuoteOriginally posted by: DCFCTipping only exists because it is a tax dodge.This may be a rumour circulated by those bleeding heart liberals, but I was told that in the US many states tax waiters on a fraction of sales - and thats why they can get pretty upset about somebody not leaving a tip. Also I think the restaurant owners are likely to declare income earned.I would like to know the number of people who object to tipping who have actually worked in the restaurant trade. I always preferred something a littler quieter - the patent office springs to mind .

JoeSorry to break it to you, but you aint no Einstein.And I think its a lot harder to find patent work to sub studies than it is to wait a table.