Friday, December 19, 2008
The Physics of Santa
I know we have all seen variations on this over the year...so here is mine (yes, that is me narrating). In addition to the traditional classical physics interpretation of Santa, I go into the implications of applying the theory of quantum mechanics to his journey which just might keep St. Nick from meeting his untimely end on his journey...
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Well,that explains a lot of things...
Well, duh, of course Santa is a macroscopic quantum object, as are the reindeer and sleigh. As a child, I, too, was told that I couldn't wait up to see Santa or he wouldn't come. It's just common sense.
I like the quantum spin. Makes perfect sense. The best answer when kids ask too many questions is.... It is magic.
I morphed into the Easter Bunny one time. I fell asleep on the couch exhausted, waiting for the little ones to settle down to sleep. Woke up about 2 am, foggy headed, and went to bed. I didn't make up the baskets.
The older ones woke first in the morning. Came and shook me... "Mom, the Easter Bunny didn't come."
I sent them off to their room with a very poor bluff and proceeded to dispense the candy. Do you know how much noise M&M's make when they hit the bottom of a glass bowl? :O They never let me forget that one!
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