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Started by Admiral Yi, July 22, 2009, 03:15:40 PM

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Jacob

#405
September 01, 2009, 02:45:27 PM
The term "Triad" was first applied to certain Chinese secret societies in 1821 by Dr William Milne, principal of the Anglo-Chinese college in Malacca.  His coinage was derived from one of the many aliases the societies used, namely the Samhehui (Three United Society).  There are a number of possible explanations for what these three unities represent.  I'm looking for three different explanations, victory going to whoever contributes the most accurate information and context overall (though Mono gets a minor handicap).

Viking

#406
September 01, 2009, 03:00:51 PM
Quote from: Jacob on September 01, 2009, 02:45:27 PM
The term "Triad" was first applied to certain Chinese secret societies in 1821 by Dr William Milne, principal of the Anglo-Chinese college in Malacca.  His coinage was derived from one of the many aliases the societies used, namely the Samhehui (Three United Society).  There are a number of possible explanations for what these three unities represent.  I'm looking for three different explanations, victory going to whoever contributes the most accurate information and context overall (though Mono gets a minor handicap).

Heaven, People, Ruler?
First Maxim - "There are only two amounts, too few and enough."
First Corollary - "You cannot have too many soldiers, only too few supplies."
Second Maxim - "Be willing to exchange a bad idea for a good one."
Second Corollary - "You can only be wrong or agree with me."

A terrorist which starts a slaughter quoting Locke, Burke and Mill has completely missed the point.
The fact remains that the only person or group to applaud the Norway massacre are random Islamists.

Jacob

#407
September 01, 2009, 03:04:43 PM
Quote from: Viking on September 01, 2009, 03:00:51 PMHeaven, People, Ruler?

This is close (I'd score it 1.5 out of 3), but not quite right, for the modern explanation (i.e. the explanation you'll usually hear from triad members themselves and in the media).

The Brain

#408
September 01, 2009, 03:05:04 PM
Little. Yellow. Different.
Women want me. Men want to be with me.

Viking

#410
September 01, 2009, 03:06:10 PM
Heaven, Earth, Duty?

Guessing Heaven was one, twitched the other two a bit.
First Maxim - "There are only two amounts, too few and enough."
First Corollary - "You cannot have too many soldiers, only too few supplies."
Second Maxim - "Be willing to exchange a bad idea for a good one."
Second Corollary - "You can only be wrong or agree with me."

A terrorist which starts a slaughter quoting Locke, Burke and Mill has completely missed the point.
The fact remains that the only person or group to applaud the Norway massacre are random Islamists.

Jacob

#411
September 01, 2009, 03:07:49 PM
Quote from: Viking on September 01, 2009, 03:06:10 PM
Heaven, Earth, Duty?

Guessing Heaven was one, twitched the other two a bit.

2/3, and the 1 is different than the 0.5 in your previous guess.

Viking

#412
September 01, 2009, 03:10:17 PM Last Edit: September 01, 2009, 03:12:07 PM by Viking
Quote from: Jacob on September 01, 2009, 03:07:49 PM
Quote from: Viking on September 01, 2009, 03:06:10 PM
Heaven, Earth, Duty?

Guessing Heaven was one, twitched the other two a bit.

2/3, and the 1 is different than the 0.5 in your previous guess.

Ancestor, Earth, Boss?

Edit: that extra info just confused me more.
First Maxim - "There are only two amounts, too few and enough."
First Corollary - "You cannot have too many soldiers, only too few supplies."
Second Maxim - "Be willing to exchange a bad idea for a good one."
Second Corollary - "You can only be wrong or agree with me."

A terrorist which starts a slaughter quoting Locke, Burke and Mill has completely missed the point.
The fact remains that the only person or group to applaud the Norway massacre are random Islamists.

Jacob

#413
September 01, 2009, 03:11:48 PM
Quote from: Viking on September 01, 2009, 03:10:17 PM
Quote from: Jacob on September 01, 2009, 03:07:49 PM
Quote from: Viking on September 01, 2009, 03:06:10 PM
Heaven, Earth, Duty?

Guessing Heaven was one, twitched the other two a bit.

2/3, and the 1 is different than the 0.5 in your previous guess.

Ancestor, Earth, Boss?

1/3

I'm surprised you changed two of your previous answers when you had 2/3 previously  :lol:

Viking

#414
September 01, 2009, 03:13:00 PM
Ok, lets play mastermind!!!

Heaven, Earth, Rubber duck.
First Maxim - "There are only two amounts, too few and enough."
First Corollary - "You cannot have too many soldiers, only too few supplies."
Second Maxim - "Be willing to exchange a bad idea for a good one."
Second Corollary - "You can only be wrong or agree with me."

A terrorist which starts a slaughter quoting Locke, Burke and Mill has completely missed the point.
The fact remains that the only person or group to applaud the Norway massacre are random Islamists.

jimmy olsen

#415
September 01, 2009, 03:15:48 PM
Heaven, Earth, Duty
It is far better for the truth to tear my flesh to pieces, then for my soul to wander through darkness in eternal damnation.

Jet: So what kind of woman is she? What's Julia like?
Faye: Ordinary. The kind of beautiful, dangerous ordinary that you just can't leave alone.
Jet: I see.
Faye: Like an angel from the underworld. Or a devil from Paradise.
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1 Karma Chameleon point

Eddie Teach

#416
September 01, 2009, 03:16:28 PM
Heaven, Earth, Halfling
To sleep, perchance to dream. But in that sleep of death, what dreams may come?

Jacob

#417
September 01, 2009, 03:17:33 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on September 01, 2009, 03:16:28 PM
Heaven, Earth, Halfling

This is the closest so far :)

2.5/3

Of course, there are two other explanations that no one has ventured at as well, but perhaps they are too obscure.

Viking

#418
September 01, 2009, 03:18:41 PM Last Edit: September 01, 2009, 03:20:20 PM by Viking
DoH!

Heaven, Earth, People!!

Edit: but didn't I get 1.5 for Heaven, People, Ruler?

Edit2: Halfling gets 0.5 points... geddit?
First Maxim - "There are only two amounts, too few and enough."
First Corollary - "You cannot have too many soldiers, only too few supplies."
Second Maxim - "Be willing to exchange a bad idea for a good one."
Second Corollary - "You can only be wrong or agree with me."

A terrorist which starts a slaughter quoting Locke, Burke and Mill has completely missed the point.
The fact remains that the only person or group to applaud the Norway massacre are random Islamists.

Eddie Teach

#419
September 01, 2009, 03:21:02 PM
Quote from: Viking on September 01, 2009, 03:18:41 PM
DoH!

Heaven, Earth, People!!

people was only half right, why I said halfling.  :D
To sleep, perchance to dream. But in that sleep of death, what dreams may come?
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