Buy 1 get 3 free, that's 1+3. It's a reference to the age old question: "Why do men have nipples?" The answer seems to be, because God bought extra on sale. Sounds like a smart shopper to me, who knows when you'll need more nipples. Ha.
Yes, but men don't need them, they're vestigial. Williamkattwilliams is saying that because women really only need one, and men don't need any, it was a buy one get three free sort of thing.
Our body is build with lots of redundancies, two lungs when one could have done the job, two kidneys, two ovaries, two testicles, lots of stuff where one could have done the job but we got an extra as a spare, so two nipples (on women) makes perfect sense, and that makes it a 1:1 male/female ratio..
Actually, I just like the idea of godbug slappin' titties on things jus because he can. That's so much cooler than the scientifical explanation. On a different note, why does he need a crowbar? I can totally see GOD'S CROWBAR becoming a weapon in the next Unreal game.
The reason men have nipples is because until a certain point in gestation in the womb, they are female. At a specific time, they have a rush of a certain hormone and the proto ovaries move down to become testicles and other bits turn inside out and become external sex organs.
The nipples remain as there's no point in losing them.
Actually, some people have three nipples. They’re often mistaken for moles. 1 on every 13 men has one and one on every 30 women, so statistically speaking: men have more nipples then women.
Uh… has your doctor specifically told you it's because of diabetes? Cause if not, it could be any number of nasty things: prostate cancer, bladder problems, even kidney stones can cause it, I think.
Well nothing says there's no-one either side of them on the offscreen urinals. Though if it's just the 6, then one of them should be on the end. Unless they really had to go when 1, 3 and 5 were manned (one of these being manned by one of our on-screen bugs)
Oddly enough I have absolutely no problem with it – however, I hate the sound of going into the water of a toilet. Whenever I have to go into a toilet, I aim for the dry-ish part above the water – even if that's ridiculously small (hence, my aim has gotten quite good). Kinda weird. I actually have a lot of weird habits in the bathroom… I for some reason can't wear any accessories while going no.2. Hats, watches, glasses… it all comes off. XD
I would guess that the point is to help us avoid peeing in front of people who might attack us. It’s a lot harder to run away or fight when you’re in the middle of urinating, and it’s hard to stop urinating quickly. In the past, there must have been people who hung around the urination pit waiting for their enemies, and we have evolved to defend ourselves for these people.
Oh my god, right? I don’t get how there are people who pay hookers to let them pee on them. I’d have to say, “Miss, I can’t go if you’re watching. Can you close your eyes or something?”
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Should be buy one get THREE free. That explains why men have 'em!
Because men have more nipples than women? Last time I checked, the nipple ratio between the sexes was 1:1.
Buy 1 get 3 free, that's 1+3. It's a reference to the age old question: "Why do men have nipples?" The answer seems to be, because God bought extra on sale. Sounds like a smart shopper to me, who knows when you'll need more nipples. Ha.
Yes, but men don't need them, they're vestigial. Williamkattwilliams is saying that because women really only need one, and men don't need any, it was a buy one get three free sort of thing.
Our body is build with lots of redundancies, two lungs when one could have done the job, two kidneys, two ovaries, two testicles, lots of stuff where one could have done the job but we got an extra as a spare, so two nipples (on women) makes perfect sense, and that makes it a 1:1 male/female ratio..
If women only had one nipple we'd be lopsided from breastfeeding. lol
Also I read that men's nipples can be stimulated by an infant's sucking/pheromones/chemicals to produce milk (in extreme circumstances).
Nature loves symmetry.
Then why does my left ball hang lower than my right?
Actually, I just like the idea of godbug slappin' titties on things jus because he can. That's so much cooler than the scientifical explanation. On a different note, why does he need a crowbar? I can totally see GOD'S CROWBAR becoming a weapon in the next Unreal game.
The reason men have nipples is because until a certain point in gestation in the womb, they are female. At a specific time, they have a rush of a certain hormone and the proto ovaries move down to become testicles and other bits turn inside out and become external sex organs.
The nipples remain as there's no point in losing them.
Actually, some people have three nipples. They’re often mistaken for moles. 1 on every 13 men has one and one on every 30 women, so statistically speaking: men have more nipples then women.
Which raises the question, who was God 's supplier?
My question exactly. Imagine, even God outsources!
That explains the "made in China" birthmark on my butt.
Your comment/avatar synergy is to be applauded.
"thanks a lot, now my elbows don't work". Brilliant. Cheers Adam, you made my otherwise dismal day.
I literally had this happen to me just the other night. A whole room full of dudes waiting to use the urinal I was using. Stage freight.
why do our ancestors have unusually long back hair? did we all descend from Lebanon?
They are obviously Neander-bugs
I have a buggy bladder. Due to diabetes I go every hour and a half to two hours. Sleeping is a bitch.
Uh… has your doctor specifically told you it's because of diabetes? Cause if not, it could be any number of nasty things: prostate cancer, bladder problems, even kidney stones can cause it, I think.
The accuracy of this astounds me, but isnt it more embarrasing to just hold it out their for awhile?
Neander-bug forehead and hair is epic. And the glasses too.
Good to know Neander-bugs had nice shoes to wear, I feel jealous.
I like the running joke that remorse hadn't been invented in Cave-Bug times.
I hate it when my elbows stop working :oþ
like the neanderthal bugs
Those bugs in the first pane are not following Urinal etiquette.
This must be the reason for shy bladder.
If they were far enough from each other that they weren't in either's peripheral vision they'd have no problems.
Well nothing says there's no-one either side of them on the offscreen urinals. Though if it's just the 6, then one of them should be on the end. Unless they really had to go when 1, 3 and 5 were manned (one of these being manned by one of our on-screen bugs)
http://blog.xkcd.com/2009/09/02/urinal-protocol-v…
I once printed out a bunch of copies of this and posted it over every urinal I used for a week.
Shyness isn't a problem, but can I complain about the size, or trade in the uterus for a bigger one?
Panel 2 ftw. I can't stop laughing at it XD
Oddly enough I have absolutely no problem with it – however, I hate the sound of going into the water of a toilet. Whenever I have to go into a toilet, I aim for the dry-ish part above the water – even if that's ridiculously small (hence, my aim has gotten quite good). Kinda weird. I actually have a lot of weird habits in the bathroom… I for some reason can't wear any accessories while going no.2. Hats, watches, glasses… it all comes off. XD
Probably TMI. Oh well.
I just finished reading the entire archive, now you have a fan in Venezuela. Keep up the good work =)
Nerd cavebug feel no remorse because regret not invented yet!
This is a tremendously important question and there is definite tenure in order for the scientist that gets it answered!
P.S. The elbows part is my favorite. Ha!
I would guess that the point is to help us avoid peeing in front of people who might attack us. It’s a lot harder to run away or fight when you’re in the middle of urinating, and it’s hard to stop urinating quickly. In the past, there must have been people who hung around the urination pit waiting for their enemies, and we have evolved to defend ourselves for these people.
Half-life already features god’s crowbar.
Oh my god, right? I don’t get how there are people who pay hookers to let them pee on them. I’d have to say, “Miss, I can’t go if you’re watching. Can you close your eyes or something?”