Rock #47

[msmacgoo at one.net.au]

No: HPFGUIDX 11167


> 
> > John Walton wrote:
> > 
> >> Okay, your ever-so-slightly miffed Moderator With Rock #47 here 
again.
> >> Amanda Lewanski wrote: <snip>
> > 2. What the hell is this rock? 
> 
> Ah, it's a reference to cameos in literature, specifically 
fanfiction.> Essentially, there's a long-running joke in online 
fandom that, when you> give a friend a cameo, you make them 
"Background Character with Rock" 

<snip>
> 
> From then on, the degree of friendship you have depends on the 
higher number> after the Rock. "47" is the theoretical maximum, so 
your best online Trek> friend would be "Furry Monster With Rock #47".
> 
> --John

ok, I think I'm getting it (Amanda - you are not the only one), just 
a few more questions

1. so a. like a real rock (peice of stone) or b. 'rock' as in sassy, 
hoopy, generally cool attitude?

2. Why is #47 the theoretical maximum?


storm (focused only on the important things)