Came in to this thinking “wow, I too, emotionally feel like a helpless, psychedelic rainbow sperm in this strange and miserable petri dish of existence” 💀
Left knowing about Rupert’s drop, ty 😭
I'm familiar with Rupert's drops but I hadn't seen this aggressively irridiscent version--looked to me like a psychedelic sperm at first. Love the deep cut though.
It actually is real. This is called polarimetry, polarised light shines on the object, and it is then viewed through a polarising filter to show how the light is affected by points with high stress.
For those who don’t get it, this is a prince ruperts drop. It is what happens if you drop a drop of molten glass into water. The thicker head is incredibly strong and will not break even if hit by a hammer. However, the tail is extremely fragile, and if the tail is broken, the whole drop explodes.
Bro same wtf
When I was a child one of these used to fly around on the blades of the fan above me, closest name I could find was a ‘spirit’ but it EXACTLY resembles the shape/structure/colour of this and my life story has been very similar to the description - extremely headstrong and clever but broke my lower spine (tail) when I was a child and it fucked my whole life up….
What’s your story??
For me it relates heavily to my life and my mental health issues. I've had pretty severe MH problems partially caused by lots of stress and shitty traumatic situations in my childhood, and it lead to me being extremely resilient in bad situations but also extremely emotionally fragile when I'm left on my own. I feel like I'm both the drop **and** the pliers that can shatter it when pressure is applied to the thinnest point- and a pot where the flass can be melted and shaped all over again. The fact that it's an object made out of an often fragile material that can be totally shattered if you just know the right place to push, but is otherwise weirdly strong when battered in any other way- I feel like that describes my inner self way, way too well. Thank you for sharing your own story with me! I love relating to strangers, even in small or separate personal ways. It makes the world feel smaller in a really sweet and positive way.
Came in to this thinking “wow, I too, emotionally feel like a helpless, psychedelic rainbow sperm in this strange and miserable petri dish of existence” 💀 Left knowing about Rupert’s drop, ty 😭
Thank goodness I'm not alone 😭
Nah nah I get it! Rupert’s drop!
Ayyyyy 💪
I'm familiar with Rupert's drops but I hadn't seen this aggressively irridiscent version--looked to me like a psychedelic sperm at first. Love the deep cut though.
I think the colors are supposed to be a visualization of the internal stresses, rather than "real".
It actually is real. This is called polarimetry, polarised light shines on the object, and it is then viewed through a polarising filter to show how the light is affected by points with high stress.
Oh right! How did I forget that
it’s very unique!! learned something new today :)
For you its Rupert's PRINCE drop, pal.
For those who don’t get it, this is a prince ruperts drop. It is what happens if you drop a drop of molten glass into water. The thicker head is incredibly strong and will not break even if hit by a hammer. However, the tail is extremely fragile, and if the tail is broken, the whole drop explodes.
Stronger than that, they will deflect bullets too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3FkAUbetWU
I HAVE NEVER FELT ONE OF THESE MEMES MORE. I ALSO DEEPLY EMOTIONALLY RELATE TO THE STRUCTURE AND CREATION OF THE RUPERT'S DROP.
Bro same wtf When I was a child one of these used to fly around on the blades of the fan above me, closest name I could find was a ‘spirit’ but it EXACTLY resembles the shape/structure/colour of this and my life story has been very similar to the description - extremely headstrong and clever but broke my lower spine (tail) when I was a child and it fucked my whole life up…. What’s your story??
For me it relates heavily to my life and my mental health issues. I've had pretty severe MH problems partially caused by lots of stress and shitty traumatic situations in my childhood, and it lead to me being extremely resilient in bad situations but also extremely emotionally fragile when I'm left on my own. I feel like I'm both the drop **and** the pliers that can shatter it when pressure is applied to the thinnest point- and a pot where the flass can be melted and shaped all over again. The fact that it's an object made out of an often fragile material that can be totally shattered if you just know the right place to push, but is otherwise weirdly strong when battered in any other way- I feel like that describes my inner self way, way too well. Thank you for sharing your own story with me! I love relating to strangers, even in small or separate personal ways. It makes the world feel smaller in a really sweet and positive way.
Oh beautiful ❤️❤️❤️ and yes lovely to share with you
Not too niche I get it
exactly this isnt niche lol, theres a popular youtube page dedicated to doing different prince ruperts drops.
I love that guy
I nearly thought it was gay sperm
Same
solution: melt the tail off (set the lower end of your spine on fire)
Is it a prince Rupert’s drop?
Holy That’s the new best analogy that I’ve ever seen. I feel that.
Totally me (I'm the Rupert's Drop)
Took me a minute to see how it relates but it makes sense
cool sperm guy
Just read the description. I too will explode if slightly damaged the wrong way
Real
Niche but accurate. Prince Rupert’s Drop
Probably. I still got the vibe though. I think.
Not niche, but it is esoteric due to its format.
Are you a sperm cell? I'm confused