The wicked witch argument is a philosophical thought experiment used to examine the concepts of personal identity and the persistence of consciousness over time. It poses the question of whether or not one would survive if they were subjected to a gradual replacement of their brain cells by an external source. In this thought experiment, imagine that a wicked witch captures a person and begins replacing their brain cells one by one with identical artificial cells. The person's original brain cells are removed and replaced by artificial cells, with the process continuing until all of their original brain cells have been replaced. The argument arises when considering whether or not the person who started the process is still the same person after all their brain cells have been replaced. On one hand, proponents of continuity of consciousness argue that as the process is gradual, the person's consciousness and identity would persist throughout the replacement.
‘Wicked Witch of the East bro vibes’: Employee captures his two bosses getting into a hilarious heated argument over hot dogs
Anybody who spent more than a solitary week on Vine back in the day will fondly remember the iconic viral video depicting an unforgettable argument between two guys over witches and princesses in The Wizard of Oz. During the memeable clip, one man shouts “Wicked Witch of the East, bro” — a quotable line which eventually made its rounds all over the internet. Flash forward to now, and a mind-blowing argument over hot dogs has suddenly jogged our memories and brought back that vivacious Vine energy.
The altercation was posted over on TikTok, where one user shared a gut-busting argument between his bosses on the platform. In the clip, the OP recorded himself smiling in the back seat of the car as his two bosses in the front seats debated whether or not a human mouth could fit 6 hot dogs into it. While one boss was adamant the trick could be done, the other boss was much more aggressive in making his point that the jaw would break before 6 hot dogs could fit.
The entire argument might seem incredibly silly to the outside eye, but when you step back and remember that particular Vine where those guys were debating The Wizard of Oz, then it certainly doesn’t seem that shocking to know that similar arguments are being had on TikTok. After all, most folks would agree that TikTok is this decade’s Vine.
More than that, the argument doesn’t seem too silly seeing as the actual facts surrounding mouth expansion is pretty interesting. As per MyHealth, the normal measurement of mouth opening in the average person is 30–50 mm, although some individuals can have a reduced mouth opening with just a 20 mm measurement.
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she wore a crown & came down in a bubble, dawg
The other night my friend Sophie stopped me as I was watching the above video on my phone. Our friend Dana had just said, “AM I WRONG?” in the same cadence as the guy in this video, and I was overcome with the urge to watch the video again. “You know how I know you have the hyperactive kind of ADHD?” Sophie asked. (She also has ADHD, and we talk about it often.) I said “Of course I don’t, Sophie .” She responded: “Because you’ve now watched that video three times in a row .” I’ll admit, there’s a MalonEmail essay in my future about how being diagnosed with ADHD in my late 20s was the match in the powder barrel that set off a chain explosion of existential crises, forcing me to reframe and reconsider almost everything I ever thought I knew about myself and the life I’d built around that. But such an emotional vivisection is for another day. Instead, let’s channel all my energy of denial into overthinking what is—in my mind, but also objectively, do not question my authority, I am an EXPERT—nothing less than an Internet Masterpiece.
Why “The Wicked Witch of the East, Bro!” is the platonic ideal of a meme, broken down into a 10-step play-by-play
- “HOLD ON. HOLD ON. HOLD ON. You’re—HOLD ON.”
Oh. OH. Okay, so now it’s starting to make sense. Right? Kind of? At the very least, we know this is an argument about The Wizard of Oz . What argument he’s trying to make is still unclear: is…the Wicked Witch of the East … the princess…? Who hurt this man? (Related: what is it like to be a man, so deeply confident in your trivia knowledge and expertise that you jump directly to screamsplaining, instead of second-guessing yourself to the brink of madness at the mere inkling of a suggestion that you could be incorrect, possibly ? Amirite, ladies??)
Initially, you can’t help but feel bad for the guy sitting there and taking this. Like us, he seems to be sitting there gritting his teeth, attempting to ride out this dumbfounding blitzkrieg of toxic masculinity like the rest of us. His favorite movie is The Wizard of Oz ! You know we stan a confidently soft bo—
SHE CAME DOWN IN A BUBBLE – Explained
You’ve seen the video. You’ve memorized the rant. You know the in’s and out’s of the exact passion behind the clip. You clicked on this blog for one reason and one reason alone…to find out what the damn arguement was even about.
If anyone tells you they know what the arguement was about and doesn’t provide concrete evidence as I did last month from Elsass, call them out. I’ve watched this video maybe a trillion times and to this day never really questioned why it was happening. Yeah, I know the gist of the arguement. Her sister was a witch, and her sister was a princess. The wicker witch of the East bro. I mean Doug…she came down in a bubble? Grow up bro.
So, here’s the story from the evidence I found last night from Elssy Wellsy Poo.
PART 1
So the first part of our story starts with friends playing Headbands, a game similar to heads up where a character is placed on one users forehead and the other people try to help them guess this person. Doug, the individual who needs to grow up, had “Glenda” and the man with the greatest rant of all time used the word “Princess” as a hint. So that leads us to this question…is Glenda the Good Witch a Princess?
For anyone that isn’t aware there is a long and indepth universe built around the simple storyline we’ve grown to love with Judy Garland. Much like most movie adaptations we receive, we know the tip of the iceberg of the magical world known as Oz. Glenda has time and time again come to the aide of the Princess of Oz.
From Wikepedia – Glinda plays the most active role in finding and restoring Princess Ozma, the rightful heir, to the throne of Oz, the search for whom takes place in the second book, The Marvelous Land of Oz, although Glinda had been searching for Ozma ever since the princess disappeared as a baby.
Then again, this bring’s up a wonderful question that seems to divide traditional Wizard of Oz Fans. Is the 2013 movie “Oz the Great and Powerful” canon?
To me, almost all content around a universe as widely misunderstood as the Wizard of Oz is canon. If the movie used the same shit as other movies like names and what not, it’s canon. That, and Mila Kunis.
In Oz the Great and Powerful, Glinda is considered a sister of Kunis’ character Theodora.
From Wikepedia – “In this prequel, she is Glinda the Good Witch of the South as well as the daughter of the slain king of Oz”
Boom. Witch & Princess.
Also Mila if you’re reading this, hi.
On one hand, proponents of continuity of consciousness argue that as the process is gradual, the person's consciousness and identity would persist throughout the replacement. They claim that the gradual transition would allow for a continuous stream of experience and memory, ensuring that the person remains the same throughout. On the other hand, opponents of continuity of consciousness argue that the replacement of every single brain cell ultimately results in a different person.
They claim that even though the process is gradual, the essence of the person - their memories, personality traits, and subjective experiences - would be lost due to the replacement of the physical organ responsible for consciousness. They argue that the person who emerges from the process would be a completely new individual, rather than a continuation of the original person. The wicked witch argument raises profound questions about personal identity and the nature of consciousness. It challenges our intuitions about what makes us who we are and whether our physical bodies or our psychological experiences define our identity. The implications of this thought experiment extend into debates on the philosophy of mind, the nature of selfhood, and even the potential consequences of future advancements in medical science and technology..
Reviews for "The Wicked Witch Argument: Examining the Impact of Labeling"
1. Alice - 2 stars: I couldn't believe how ridiculous "Wicked witch argument" was. The entire concept was stretched beyond believability, and the characters were one-dimensional. The plot was predictable and lacked any real depth. I found myself bored and disinterested in what was happening on stage. Overall, a disappointing experience.
2. Sam - 1 star: "Wicked witch argument" was a complete waste of my time and money. The acting was over-the-top and cringeworthy, and the dialogue felt forced and unnatural. The attempts at humor fell flat, and the story was difficult to follow. The production value was mediocre at best, and I left the theater feeling frustrated and let down. I do not recommend this play to anyone.
3. Jessica - 2 stars: I had high hopes for "Wicked witch argument" based on the buzz surrounding it, but I left the theater feeling underwhelmed. The pacing was uneven, with slow moments dragging on and fast moments feeling rushed. The characters lacked depth and development, and the plot felt disjointed. While there were some visually pleasing moments, they couldn't make up for the overall lackluster performance.
4. Michael - 1 star: "Wicked witch argument" was a convoluted mess. The storyline was confusing and hard to follow, and I left the theater feeling more baffled than entertained. The acting was subpar, with stale delivery and lack of emotion. The attempt at creating a captivating and thought-provoking performance fell short, and I left the theater feeling disappointed. I wouldn't recommend this play to anyone.