An Autograph Means Nothing To Me

mathland · 2021-04-26 20:33:17

I need someone to explain the value of an autograph. I never understood why people want a famous person's signature on a piece of paper. What is that paper going to do for anyone? I definitely don't seek or desire an autograph from anyone famous or not. I just think people are silly. You will never see me standing on line for hours to ask a famous, rich person who does not care about me in any way for his or her signature on a piece of paper. Sorry but it's not happening.

Last edited by mathland (2021-05-04 20:43:48)

Jai Ganesh · 2021-04-26 22:19:34

In one of the dictionaries :

noun
1. a person's own signature.
2. something written in a person's own hand, as a manuscript or letter.

adjective
3. written by a person's own hand.
4. containing autographs:

verb (used with object)
5. to write one's name on or in; sign:
6. to write with one's own hand.

mathland · 2021-05-04 18:47:37

ganesh wrote:

In one of the dictionaries :
noun
1. a person's own signature.
2. something written in a person's own hand, as a manuscript or letter.
adjective
3. written by a person's own hand.
4. containing autographs:
verb (used with object)
5. to write one's name on or in; sign:
6. to write with one's own hand.

You did not answer my question.

Jai Ganesh · 2021-05-04 23:39:20

I have given one of the dictionary meanings. What more do you expect? I cannot anticipate what you have in your mind.

mathland · 2021-05-05 14:52:16

ganesh wrote:

I have given one of the dictionary meanings. What more do you expect? I cannot anticipate what you have in your mind.

The entire thread is simply to point out the ridiculousness of asking for an autograph.

Jai Ganesh · 2021-05-05 15:08:46

mathland wrote:

ganesh wrote:
I have given one of the dictionary meanings. What more do you expect? I cannot anticipate what you have in your mind.
The entire thread is simply to point out the ridiculousness of asking for an autograph.

An autograph is a person's own handwriting or signature. The word autograph comes from Ancient Greek, and can mean more specifically:

a) a manuscript written by the author of its content. In this meaning the term autograph can often be used interchangeably with holograph.
b) a celebrity's handwritten signature. Autograph collecting is the activity of collecting such autographs.

This is the definition, for many people in the world.

mathland · 2021-05-05 19:22:13

ganesh wrote:

mathland wrote:
ganesh wrote:
I have given one of the dictionary meanings. What more do you expect? I cannot anticipate what you have in your mind.
The entire thread is simply to point out the ridiculousness of asking for an autograph.
An autograph is a person's own handwriting or signature. The word autograph comes from Ancient Greek, and can mean more specifically:
a) a manuscript written by the author of its content. In this meaning the term autograph can often be used interchangeably with holograph.
b) a celebrity's handwritten signature. Autograph collecting is the activity of collecting such autographs.
This is the definition, for many people in the world.

Let me put it this way:

I WILL REQUEST FOR AN AUTOGRAPH AFTER THE RAPTURE. TRY TO MAKE SENSE OF THAT, IF YOU CAN.

Jai Ganesh · 2021-05-06 04:54:04

mathland wrote:

ganesh wrote:
mathland wrote:
The entire thread is simply to point out the ridiculousness of asking for an autograph.
An autograph is a person's own handwriting or signature. The word autograph comes from Ancient Greek, and can mean more specifically:
a) a manuscript written by the author of its content. In this meaning the term autograph can often be used interchangeably with holograph.
b) a celebrity's handwritten signature. Autograph collecting is the activity of collecting such autographs.
This is the definition, for many people in the world.
Let me put it this way:
I WILL REQUEST FOR AN AUTOGRAPH AFTER THE RAPTURE. TRY TO MAKE SENSE OF THAT, IF YOU CAN.

I am unable to do so. Be clear.

mathland · 2021-05-06 10:43:14

ganesh wrote:

mathland wrote:
ganesh wrote:
An autograph is a person's own handwriting or signature. The word autograph comes from Ancient Greek, and can mean more specifically:
a) a manuscript written by the author of its content. In this meaning the term autograph can often be used interchangeably with holograph.
b) a celebrity's handwritten signature. Autograph collecting is the activity of collecting such autographs.
This is the definition, for many people in the world.
Let me put it this way:
I WILL REQUEST FOR AN AUTOGRAPH AFTER THE RAPTURE. TRY TO MAKE SENSE OF THAT, IF YOU CAN.

I am unable to do so. Be clear.

Let me put it this way:

I will ask someone for an autograph when elephants climb trees.

Jai Ganesh · 2021-05-06 16:27:06

mathland wrote:

ganesh wrote:
mathland wrote:
Let me put it this way:
I WILL REQUEST FOR AN AUTOGRAPH AFTER THE RAPTURE. TRY TO MAKE SENSE OF THAT, IF YOU CAN.

I am unable to do so. Be clear.
Let me put it this way:
I will ask someone for an autograph when elephants climb trees.

That is a futile exercise. Elephants climbing trees is highly improbable. The probability is close to zero.

mathland · 2021-05-06 18:38:50

ganesh wrote:

mathland wrote:
ganesh wrote:

I am unable to do so. Be clear.
Let me put it this way:
I will ask someone for an autograph when elephants climb trees.
That is a futile exercise. Elephants climbing trees is highly improbable. The probability is close to zero.

Sorry but you are confused. This is not a math question. I am basically saying that asking someone for an autograph is really, really stupid because there is no value; nothing is gained. Understand?

Jai Ganesh · 2021-05-06 20:41:30

mathland wrote:

ganesh wrote:
mathland wrote:
Let me put it this way:
I will ask someone for an autograph when elephants climb trees.
That is a futile exercise. Elephants climbing trees is highly improbable. The probability is close to zero.
Sorry but you are confused. This is not a math question. I am basically saying that asking someone for an autograph is really, really stupid because there is no value; nothing is gained. Understand?

No, I am clear. You gave the analogy of elephants climbing trees.

However, talking of autographs, I have discussed at length of definition of autographs. Any further explanation is not required.

mathland · 2021-05-06 23:48:56

ganesh wrote:

mathland wrote:
ganesh wrote:
That is a futile exercise. Elephants climbing trees is highly improbable. The probability is close to zero.
Sorry but you are confused. This is not a math question. I am basically saying that asking someone for an autograph is really, really stupid because there is no value; nothing is gained. Understand?
No, I am clear. You gave the analogy of elephants climbing trees.
However, talking of autographs, I have discussed at length of definition of autographs. Any further explanation is not required.

Mr. Ganesh,

By saying that I will request an autograph when elephants climb trees means I am NEVER going to ask for an autograph. We both know that elephants cannot climb trees. Thus, the conclusion here is that I will not request an autograph because it's really, really, really, stupid to do so.

Not Dav · 2021-05-11 06:14:18

I feel like the people who have an autograph have a piece of the person they admire

mathland · 2021-05-11 10:50:41

Not Dav wrote:

I feel like the people who have an autograph have a piece of the person they admire

Ok. I see nothing with this but I myself choose not to request an autograph unless the piece of paper will put money in my bank account.

Jai Ganesh · 2021-05-11 13:35:20

I had been an autograph-hunter in my late teens, I have taken autographs of eminent sports persons.

A prized possession!

mathland · 2021-05-11 14:23:06

ganesh wrote:

I had been an autograph-hunter in my late teens, I have taken autographs of eminent sports persons.
A prized possession!

To each his own.

Jai Ganesh · 2021-05-11 14:40:09

mathland wrote:

ganesh wrote:
I had been an autograph-hunter in my late teens, I have taken autographs of eminent sports persons.
A prized possession!
To each his own.

True! A little later in my life, I collected pictures of actors!

I took autographs of film artistes!

And after around 25, priorities shifted.

mathland · 2021-05-11 17:32:31

ganesh wrote:

mathland wrote:
ganesh wrote:
I had been an autograph-hunter in my late teens, I have taken autographs of eminent sports persons.
A prized possession!
To each his own.
True! A little later in my life, I collected pictures of actors!
I took autographs of film artistes!
And after around 25, priorities shifted.

It was a hobby to you.

Jai Ganesh · 2021-05-11 17:36:49

mathland wrote:

ganesh wrote:
mathland wrote:
To each his own.
True! A little later in my life, I collected pictures of actors!
I took autographs of film artistes!
And after around 25, priorities shifted.
It was a hobby to you.

Yes, it was a hobby at that point of time.

But, as we grow, priorities shift.

Fortunately, learning has been a top priority.

mathland · 2021-05-11 17:52:09

ganesh wrote:

mathland wrote:
ganesh wrote:
True! A little later in my life, I collected pictures of actors!
I took autographs of film artistes!
And after around 25, priorities shifted.
It was a hobby to you.
Yes, it was a hobby at that point of time.
But, as we grow, priorities shift.
Fortunately, learning has been a top priority.

Math is a hobby for me at this stage in my life. I don't think I'll ever stop learning new mathematical ideas.

Jai Ganesh · 2021-05-11 17:56:00

mathland wrote:

ganesh wrote:
mathland wrote:
It was a hobby to you.
Yes, it was a hobby at that point of time.
But, as we grow, priorities shift.
Fortunately, learning has been a top priority.
Math is a hobby for me at this stage in my life. I don't think I'll ever stop learning new mathematical ideas.

Mathematics is a hobby as well as bread and butter.

Without it, I would have never been a complete person.

mathland · 2021-05-11 19:33:05

ganesh wrote:

mathland wrote:
ganesh wrote:
Yes, it was a hobby at that point of time.
But, as we grow, priorities shift.
Fortunately, learning has been a top priority.
Math is a hobby for me at this stage in my life. I don't think I'll ever stop learning new mathematical ideas.
Mathematics is a hobby as well as bread and butter.
Without it, I would have never been a complete person.

So, are you a math teacher or simply a math enthusiast?

Jai Ganesh · 2021-05-11 19:41:59

mathland wrote:

ganesh wrote:
mathland wrote:
Math is a hobby for me at this stage in my life. I don't think I'll ever stop learning new mathematical ideas.
Mathematics is a hobby as well as bread and butter.
Without it, I would have never been a complete person.
So, are you a math teacher or simply a math enthusiast?

I did take tuitions for middle school students (home tuition) as an amateur.

When I said Mathematics has provided me bread and butter, I meant I got a good job only because of my math and science background.

mathland · 2021-05-11 22:24:41

ganesh wrote:

mathland wrote:
ganesh wrote:
Mathematics is a hobby as well as bread and butter.
Without it, I would have never been a complete person.
So, are you a math teacher or simply a math enthusiast?
I did take tuitions for middle school students (home tuition) as an amateur.
When I said Mathematics has provided me bread and butter, I meant I got a good job only because of my math and science background.

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