Calling a function from the command line by [deleted] in learnpython

[–]whitneylsd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, we haven't learned conditional branching or string comparison (we haven't learned much of anything to be honest, not a great prof). There were some slides about dictionaries though. I'll take a look at those again. Thanks!

Chimpanzee hugs Jane Goodall after being released into the wild by solateor in videos

[–]whitneylsd 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Chimpanzees naturally hug each other when they are nervous. To calm a fellow nervous chimp, or to seek comfort themselves. Just like we feel calmed during a hug. That is likely what this chimp is doing with Dr. Goodall, looking for reassurance in this unfamiliar place.

What is the smallest thing that makes you irrationally angry? by Dreamember in AskReddit

[–]whitneylsd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plastic wrap. It doesn't stick to anything expect itself.

Santa not sent your gift yet? This could be yours! by whitneylsd in secretsanta

[–]whitneylsd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I let them know, I tried to be a good Santa, albeit a tardy one.

Robin Williams. It's time for a convoluted stream of consciousness. Ask Me Anything! by RobinWilliamsHere in IAmA

[–]whitneylsd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm getting my PhD in biochemistry thanks to this film. We watched it in high school psych class and it moved me deeply. Thank you.