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Zorro

(15,740 posts)
Fri Jan 22, 2021, 01:12 PM Jan 2021

Unchained Fauci Recites Entire Periodic Table of Elements at White House Briefing

WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—A newly unchained Dr. Anthony Fauci stunned the White House press corps on Friday when he recited the entire periodic table of elements at a coronavirus briefing.

Without warning, the esteemed virologist named all of the hundred and eighteen chemical elements on the table, starting with hydrogen and ending with oganesson, along with their abbreviations and atomic numbers.

“That felt amazing!” Fauci exclaimed, visibly throbbing with excitement. “Now let’s do it backward!”

According to White House sources, Fauci’s realization that he can now speak freely about science has resulted in several such outbursts since the Inauguration, including during a vaccination-strategy meeting, when he began explaining the theory of relativity.

“He went to the whiteboard and started scrawling these insanely long equations,” a White House staffer said. “It was like he was possessed.”

Another staffer agreed. “It’s great having Tony fully engaged, but he’s got to dial it back a little,” the staffer said. “Right now, it’s kind of like having Bill Nye the Science Guy in the room.”

For his part, Fauci acknowledged that he has not yet fully adjusted to his recent liberation. “Don’t worry—after a day or two I’ll calm down,” he said. “Hey, do you want to hear the first hundred digits of pi?”

https://www.newyorker.com/humor/borowitz-report/unchained-fauci-recites-entire-periodic-table-of-elements-at-white-house-briefing

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Unchained Fauci Recites Entire Periodic Table of Elements at White House Briefing (Original Post) Zorro Jan 2021 OP
Delish malaise Jan 2021 #1
This brightened my day. "Hey, do you want to hear the first hundred digits of pi?" Hotler Jan 2021 #2
Cruz and Hawley Demand Fauci's Resignation: "Why did Fauci refuse to mention TRUMPIUM?" dalton99a Jan 2021 #3
Trumpium? RVN VET71 Jan 2021 #23
The trumpists are trying to rename Plutonium in his honor. nt Hortensis Jan 2021 #28
I love this!!!! Let science free!!!!! BComplex Jan 2021 #4
heh... Too funny Ohio Joe Jan 2021 #5
The sick thing about this parody piece... jmowreader Jan 2021 #6
Junior year of High School, my Chem teacher made us MEMORIZE the periodic table maxsolomon Jan 2021 #7
I was a high school science teacher for 4 years TexasBushwhacker Jan 2021 #31
YES! That was my fucking point. maxsolomon Jan 2021 #32
Next element discovered to be named Faucium. panader0 Jan 2021 #8
He can talk nerdy to me DUgosh Jan 2021 #9
I love good satire Gothmog Jan 2021 #10
Did he include Unobtainium? DemoTex Jan 2021 #11
Satire that doesn't require sarcasm is such a breath of fresh air. crickets Jan 2021 #12
This distinction, between satire and sarcasm, is often lost on my RWNJ friends, but I do keep trying RussellCattle Jan 2021 #16
Impressive. I could'nt get past eleven... FailureToCommunicate Jan 2021 #13
C'mon, Borowitz, you could have had Fauci sing the Periodic Table ... JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 2021 #14
That was terrific! Leith Jan 2021 #19
I still prefer the original by Tom Lehrer Fozzledick Jan 2021 #30
He blinded me with Science! Tommymac Jan 2021 #15
Reminds me of DeminPennswoods Jan 2021 #17
Fauci is definitely in his 'element'...ha ha heh... SWBTATTReg Jan 2021 #18
He had me at hydrogen. n/t Harker Jan 2021 #20
I'm OK now 'cause I've been Boronated for the day. KY_EnviroGuy Jan 2021 #21
It was a joy to see Dr. Fauci smiling. BarbD Jan 2021 #22
OK, that got a chuckle... Wounded Bear Jan 2021 #24
K&R! demmiblue Jan 2021 #25
Well done! Hekate Jan 2021 #26
I love Borowitz, but I think I love Fauci more. He looks like the weight of the world has just catbyte Jan 2021 #27
Just a little harsh. Dr Fauci had to walk a thin line to stay in the loop and we are better for it. marble falls Jan 2021 #29

BComplex

(8,053 posts)
4. I love this!!!! Let science free!!!!!
Fri Jan 22, 2021, 01:27 PM
Jan 2021

He's a friggin' genius, and he's had his brain in a vice for the past 4 years.

maxsolomon

(33,345 posts)
7. Junior year of High School, my Chem teacher made us MEMORIZE the periodic table
Fri Jan 22, 2021, 01:30 PM
Jan 2021

I got sent to see the Principal quite a lot that year, for repeatedly arguing that it was absurd, and fomenting insurrections.

Also wouldn't allow us to use calculators (which were fairly new & expensive at the time - 1979).

TexasBushwhacker

(20,191 posts)
31. I was a high school science teacher for 4 years
Fri Jan 22, 2021, 09:48 PM
Jan 2021

The Period Table is a thing of beauty and a wonderful tool, but I wouldn't think of making my students memorize it. What I got them to do so was learn how to use it,, as a tool. We played Periodic Table Bingo. They had to know where the metals and non-metals were, where the radioactive elements were, noble gases, etc.

crickets

(25,980 posts)
12. Satire that doesn't require sarcasm is such a breath of fresh air.
Fri Jan 22, 2021, 02:42 PM
Jan 2021

I enjoyed the heck out the laugh this gave me. 🤗

RussellCattle

(1,535 posts)
16. This distinction, between satire and sarcasm, is often lost on my RWNJ friends, but I do keep trying
Fri Jan 22, 2021, 02:56 PM
Jan 2021

Great comment. Thanks.

KY_EnviroGuy

(14,491 posts)
21. I'm OK now 'cause I've been Boronated for the day.
Fri Jan 22, 2021, 03:13 PM
Jan 2021

Now, to get Bidenated and Harrisized, then the day will be perfect!

I enjoy Boro in a liberal funny paper I get each month called Funny Times. They usually have a full page of Borowitz in each issue along with dozens of great cartoons. Best bathroom reading and pandemic relief on the planet.

See: https://funnytimes.com/


KY.......... ........

catbyte

(34,393 posts)
27. I love Borowitz, but I think I love Fauci more. He looks like the weight of the world has just
Fri Jan 22, 2021, 03:41 PM
Jan 2021

been lifted from his shoulders. And it has.

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