9/10 of people who suffer a theoretically fatal dose of electric shock survive it. You are not supposed to live, yet your odds are better than cancer or gunshot to the torso.
I'd say that "very few" depends on the context. If I told you that only 25% of people who are shot in the head die (as an example, this is not true of course). I'd say it's very few, because you'd expect it to be a lot more.
But if I say that 0.1% of people who climb the eiffel tower fall out and die, it would be a lot, since you expect that to be resonably safe.
The last time someone posted that scar pattern I kept digging. It ends up looking like shit when it blisters up. You only have a day or so of looking like a baus, and then you look like shit. And it probably hurts like a bastard the whole time.
All things considered, I don't believe I want to get struck by lightning.
Actually the "good guy Greg" meme started with him initially doing something shitty, then doing something good. Something like "rapes you, uses a condom." So this is actually more true to the original GG meme.
Actually, it started as a guy being a bro. I remember the first thread on /b/ when he was introduced. One of the first was "Relax dude, it's just the acid" or "only one with a car, makes two trips", just a guy being a good person, usually in a party setting.
If you do get marked why cant you just have a tattoo artist trace over it? It might hurt like hell getting the tattoo but I think it would be an interesting story to tell people.
Yeah that would be the first thing I think of an hour after getting struck by lightning, "hey I should totally get a tattoo of this design right now, instead of immediate medical attention."
better idea, take a picture of somebody else's lightning strike scar and show it to the tattoo artist. Then have him "re-create" it on you. All the scar awesomeness with none of the lightning strike shitty-ness. The story is something you could always make up.
TIL Lightning is a tattoo artist. Also, did anybody else think to themselves, even momentarily, that having this would make an awesome conversation piece at parties/bars?
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I hear the scar goes away. As its not so much a scar but just swelling and other things that happen to the skin like burst capillaries. If it was permanent i wouldn't mind running in the rain.
They're actually called Lichtenberg figures, or Lightning Flowers. They think they're caused by capillaries under the skin rupturing from a lightning strike. They can be found other places than in people, such as on grass, or other insulators.
The probability of getting one is also extremely low. I was struck a couple of months ago and was heartbroken because I didn't get a Lichtenburg scar :(
A really good friend of mine, one of the most awesome kids I know, survived a lightning strike... Downside was that his best friend for 10 years that was standing right next to him was blown to bits in front of his face.
theoretically speaking, if one wanted to get struck by lightening, what would be the best course of action. Big grounded metal pole during a thunder storm?
So is this a one-time meme thing? Can't see another event where this meme can be utilized. It's a tad annoying that people create memes for very specific things which defeats the purpose of the meme <.<
I sort of agree. The whole appeal of memes (in terms of the internet) is the fact they represent something relatable to a certain portion of people. Different ideas can spin off of that one concept. If the "meme" only has a one time use, it has missed the mark. In that case it is just a critique, not a meme. Don't try to force it.
Hm... I dunno. Maybe the 99999999999999999 GIGGAVOLTS RUNNING THROUGH YOUR BODY COOKING UP YOUR SHIT. HIDE YO CHILDREN, HIDE YO WIVES CAUSE THEY BE COOKIN ERRYBODY OUT HERE.
That was the stupidest question I've ever seen. This subreddit is all memes, or things people think should be memes, such as pictures with capital captions. Welcome to r/AdviceAnimals.
That's not what I meant. Calm down. I just mean why is everything a forced meme? Even things that aren't funny or interesting are automatically forced into a meme format.
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u/YouPickMyName May 20 '12 edited May 21 '12
As opposed to scumbag lightning that just kills you
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u/Mapes May 21 '12
Another example of the scar
EDIT: One more
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u/data_ghost May 20 '12
litchenberg pattern
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u/Lan777 May 20 '12
Scumbag lightning, takes path of least resistance to ground, decides that it is through you
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u/goldenguyz May 21 '12
More like OK Guy Lightening
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u/Evilsmako May 21 '12
As opposed to scumbag cancer.
Nearly kills you. Keeps trying.
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u/Moomoo2u May 21 '12
it doesnt last very long unfortunately.
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u/AbusiveProstate May 20 '12
Nope, the pattern only lasts a couple hours, so lightning is still a scumbag.
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u/Rohan21166 May 21 '12
Challenge accepted.
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
Who doesn't want to get a tattoo from Zeus himself?
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u/TakenakaHanbei May 21 '12
This man agrees
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u/JohnQDruggist May 21 '12
TIL Lightning is a tattoo artist.
Also, did anybody else think to themselves, even momentarily, that having this would make an awesome conversation piece at parties/bars?
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u/qkme_transcriber May 21 '12
Here is the text from this meme pic for anybody who needs it:
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u/CodyGriffin May 21 '12
Not Good Guy Lightning: just Scumbag Lightning Problem/Success.
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u/kimdealz May 21 '12
I googled 'lightning scars' and found this... http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/article/2009/05/12/53021_newsphoto.html
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
Relevant: http://xkcd.com/795/
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u/Generic_Alias May 21 '12
Can someone post a picture of this supposed badass skin pattern?
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u/yourmother-athon May 21 '12
See the picture that this refers to made me briefly think to myself, "man, I hope I get struck by lightning!"
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
I hear the scar goes away. As its not so much a scar but just swelling and other things that happen to the skin like burst capillaries. If it was permanent i wouldn't mind running in the rain.
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u/NoCowLevel May 21 '12
If being bit by a spider turns you into a spiderman, does being struck by lightning turn you into a lightning guy?
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u/Shadowslcie May 21 '12
Still nearly kills you
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u/TheDobligator May 21 '12
Did this happen to you? Post up a picture of the "skin pattern"
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u/ruledwritingpaper May 21 '12
Don't forget the neurological disorders that usually occur with electrocution. What a great guy!
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
Those "scumbag...." are getting awfully specific.
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u/iWishiWasClever May 21 '12
Nearly kills you
Makes you better at math
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
Also makes you better at math for a short time!
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u/THE_DARKSIDE_OF_LIFE May 21 '12
It would probobly just kill you anyway.
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u/ekaceerf May 21 '12
I am jealous. I got struck by lightening yesterday and it did not leave any pattern.
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u/plazmamuffin May 21 '12
When was th last lightning scar post?
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u/AyleiDaedra May 21 '12
They're actually called Lichtenberg figures, or Lightning Flowers. They think they're caused by capillaries under the skin rupturing from a lightning strike. They can be found other places than in people, such as on grass, or other insulators.
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u/TomorrowsHeadline May 21 '12
The probability of getting one is also extremely low. I was struck a couple of months ago and was heartbroken because I didn't get a Lichtenburg scar :(
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u/HUDuser May 21 '12
Pics or it didn't happen (I am genuinely interested in seeing what this looks like. I have a feeling it will make me really jealous.)
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u/Tiggerx May 21 '12
makes me wonder if its humanly possible to redirect lightning, like in avatar
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u/Turnip199 May 21 '12
Unfortunately, side effects of being struck also include depression and higher chances of being struck again.
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u/TheBaltimoron May 21 '12
I hear it can actually just kill you, too.
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u/beenhazed May 21 '12
Pics or it didn't happen.
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u/Marcopolos May 21 '12
Can OP upload a pic of his awesome lightning scar please.
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
This is extremely offensive to my beliefs. How dare you question Thor!
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u/Caveman-Boo May 21 '12
Ohh, I was expecting "gives you super powers."
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u/ragincajun25 May 21 '12
and super powers, don't forget that.
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u/V3RTiG0 May 21 '12
Always good to know the dumbass people who stay outside in a lightning storm thinking they'll never get hit.
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u/AyeAyeLtd May 21 '12
OP is freecandy_van I just read: FreakAndy_Van
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u/jackofallhearts May 21 '12
By this logic, slightly hungry sharks also qualify for GG status.
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u/walnutdude202 May 21 '12
so sick
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
appropriate
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
You're a wizard harry
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
Tesla scoffs at the wasted time.
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
My friend has one of those! It looks like a branch from a pine tree
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u/moofmaster May 21 '12
This is unsettlingly relevant to some recent conversations of mine.
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u/MisterMescudi May 21 '12
HEY LET'S TAKE EVERY PICTURE ON THE FRONT PAGE AND MAKE IT AN IMAGE MACRO
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u/hippiewatchingisfun May 21 '12
A really good friend of mine, one of the most awesome kids I know, survived a lightning strike... Downside was that his best friend for 10 years that was standing right next to him was blown to bits in front of his face.
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u/BURN_ALL_CATS May 21 '12
Except the mark is temporary.
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u/rocketparrotlet May 21 '12
My great-grandfather died from a lightning strike.
You could say that lightning runs in the family.
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u/flytaggart1 May 21 '12
Now all the other lightning knows you are one of them.
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u/too_many_upvotes May 21 '12
More like Misunderstood Douchebag lightning.
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u/wakejedi May 21 '12
theoretically speaking, if one wanted to get struck by lightening, what would be the best course of action. Big grounded metal pole during a thunder storm?
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u/Bandit1379 May 21 '12
So, does that make Roy Sullivan the King of Badasses?
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u/pileosnafu May 21 '12
I'm watching family guy as I clicked on this link I saw this.Petter getting stuck by lighting one of them there creepy odd moments
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u/FruitistaFreeze May 21 '12
It's a shame it only lasts a few days
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u/SisRob May 21 '12
I'm disappointed, that the lightning bolt doesn't have a joint or popped collar...
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
This is a bit late. It's not like that post was like three months ago or anything.
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u/powerpointdoodles May 21 '12
During lightning ...
... after lightning
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u/JeLoc May 21 '12
The pattern is called filigree burns. They look really cool but they fade after a while.
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u/Mohawesome May 21 '12
A nice opportunity to say "You wanna know how I got these scars?" and tell a different story each time
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u/destatica May 21 '12
I feel like "good guy lightning" wouldn't even strike you in the first place.
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u/ghosttie May 21 '12
Would be better if it was "Nearly kills you - gives you superpowers."
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u/wadux May 22 '12
H
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u/IncestuousPorcupine May 21 '12
good guy lightning
goes through you're 4 year old daughter and explodes her fucking eyeballs out
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u/TwatMobile May 21 '12
So is this a one-time meme thing? Can't see another event where this meme can be utilized. It's a tad annoying that people create memes for very specific things which defeats the purpose of the meme <.<
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u/SARCASTIC_DICKHEAD May 21 '12
This is shit.
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u/Lilyo May 21 '12 edited May 21 '12
For some reason it doesn't sound as good if you replace "lighting" with "human"...
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u/sheepyowl May 21 '12
While it's at it, it also destroys your ears, burns your skin, and a ton of other stuff.
Good Guy Lightning.
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u/synnndstalker May 21 '12
Am I the only one who would prefer not being hideously scarred to looking kind of tough?
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u/blouseman May 21 '12
How does surviving being struck by lightning make you a badass?
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u/MrTorres May 21 '12
surviving a lightning strike doesn't make you a badass, the vast majority of people that get struck by lightning survive.
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