In this post-9/11 world, is it really appropriate...

[skooooo]

...that we still use arabic numbers?

Maybe we should switch to Roman numerals? It might make us "safer!"

[misternormal]

1. Good one !! n/t

[El Supremo]

2. Huh?

Not to be picky...

[NYC]

3. Our numbers are called Arabic.

It's not what they write in Arabic (that's in the chart you posted above), but they are called Arabic.

Imagine what confusion if we suddenly had to convert to Roman numerals.

[skooooo]

4. Yes, but would you rather be confused and safe...

.....or sure and screwed?


lol

[NYC]

8. Now that I'm terrified and trembling,

I'll take the Roman numerals.

II + II = IV
IV x XXVII = CVIII

I don't even have to check my math. Other people will just take my word for it. See how easy Roman numerals can be when you get into the terra lert mode. :)

[mcctatas]

9. Better watch it...

or bushco. just might try and recruit you to manage thier budget (I don't even have to check my math. Other people will just take my word for it.):evilgrin:

[NYC]

10. Good heavens! I'm the new Treasury Secretary!

Hurray! See what Roman numerals will do for you. :)

[uppityperson]

5. We shouldn't wear pajamas either

1. A loose-fitting garment consisting of trousers and a jacket, worn for sleeping or lounging. Often used in the plural.
2. Loose-fitting trousers worn in the Far East by men and women. Often used in the plural.




dictionary.com

[skooooo]

6. And after I wash my hair...

...I should stop wrapping it up in a TOWEL!

[uppityperson]

7. I have towel etiology as old German

is it near/middle eastern?