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rai · 23rd December 2009, 09:33 PM

If you can go back in time just once, what would you do?

You don't have any super powers, but you can position yourself in such a time and place that you could have a big effect on the world or your personal life.

Dave · 23rd December 2009, 11:32 PM

I'd be frightened to do anything at all after all the stories I've read, and the films and TV I've seen. Even stepping on a Butterfly or speaking to someone would have far-reaching effects, and those effects are never what you expect, what you desire, or for the better. They always produce an alternative reality that is much worse that anything you experienced before. And the more you try to repair what you did the worse it gets.

Would that also be so in 'real life'? I expect it probably would. Just be an observer. Don't "do" anything.

Rodders · 24th December 2009, 01:06 AM

What would i do, or what would i witness?

I'd like to go back and watch a particular grassy knoll.

Majimaune · 28th December 2009, 07:16 AM

To just over a year ago, around October last year. To do things right.

But I would like all the knowledge that I have now.

Rosemary · 28th December 2009, 08:28 PM

Back to the 7th century to see if I have all the facts right!

Sparrow · 28th December 2009, 09:02 PM

Back I'd go two thousand years and witness a certain crucifixion.

Interference · 28th December 2009, 09:38 PM

I have to be selfish about this, I think. But I'd also want the option to put things back as they are. I mean, maybe things are like they are for me, but maybe others would be worse off if I was better off, sort of thing, if you know what I mean. I guess I'd just like to know why.

Omphalos · 29th December 2009, 01:39 AM

Id go back to 1995 or so with some newspapers from 1999 forward and show George Lucas the press he got over The Phantom Menace. Either that or go back to 1974 and give myself a sports almanac.

reiver33 · 29th December 2009, 03:04 AM

October the 16th, 1993. I'd try and make less mistakes.

Rahl Windsong · 1st January 2010, 07:00 PM

I would go back to just before the last BIG lotto 6/49 and get the correct numbers....then return to just the right time to buy a ticket. hehe

dustinzgirl · 1st January 2010, 07:42 PM

Who says I haven't already?

BookStop · 2nd January 2010, 08:03 AM

i'd go back to last thursday and not eat 10 of the Christmas cookies my aunt sent; I'm sure I'd be content with only 8 or so.

Daisy-Boo · 19th January 2010, 02:09 PM

I'd go back to November 1972, when I had my photo taken for the first time. I'd give my upset 13-month old self a hug and a kiss.

Moonbat · 19th January 2010, 03:56 PM

I'd go back to April the 19th 1997 and tell myself to turn right at the t-junction

dustinzgirl · 19th January 2010, 04:25 PM

If you went back in time and killed yourself, would you be dead when you went back in time?

I'd go back and create a rip in time with cataclysmic outcomes. Just cuz it would be awesome!

:P

OK I'm kidding.

23rd December 2009, 09:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
rai Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 193	if you could go back in time (just once) what would you do? If you can go back in time just once, what would you do? You don't have any super powers, but you can position yourself in such a time and place that you could have a big effect on the world or your personal life. Last edited by rai; 23rd December 2009 at 09:36 PM. Reason: trouble posting

23rd December 2009, 11:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dave Wherever I Am, I'm There Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greater London Posts: 13,777 Blog Entries: 1	Re: if you could go back in time (just once) what would you do? I'd be frightened to do anything at all after all the stories I've read, and the films and TV I've seen. Even stepping on a Butterfly or speaking to someone would have far-reaching effects, and those effects are never what you expect, what you desire, or for the better. They always produce an alternative reality that is much worse that anything you experienced before. And the more you try to repair what you did the worse it gets. Would that also be so in 'real life'? I expect it probably would. Just be an observer. Don't "do" anything.

24th December 2009, 01:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rodders \|-O-\| (-O-) \|-O-\| Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Essex Posts: 2,478	Re: if you could go back in time (just once) what would you do? What would i do, or what would i witness? I'd like to go back and watch a particular grassy knoll.

28th December 2009, 07:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
Majimaune Actum pro novus diem Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Australia, New South Wales Posts: 2,234 Blog Entries: 1	Re: if you could go back in time (just once) what would you do? To just over a year ago, around October last year. To do things right. But I would like all the knowledge that I have now.

28th December 2009, 08:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rosemary The Wicked Sword Maiden Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Australia, Western Australia Posts: 4,062 Blog Entries: 34	Re: if you could go back in time (just once) what would you do? Back to the 7th century to see if I have all the facts right!

28th December 2009, 09:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sparrow Science fiction fantasy Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 350	Re: if you could go back in time (just once) what would you do? Back I'd go two thousand years and witness a certain crucifixion.

28th December 2009, 09:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
Interference Destroyer of Words Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 2,575 Blog Entries: 11	Re: if you could go back in time (just once) what would you do? I have to be selfish about this, I think. But I'd also want the option to put things back as they are. I mean, maybe things are like they are for me, but maybe others would be worse off if I was better off, sort of thing, if you know what I mean. I guess I'd just like to know why.

29th December 2009, 01:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
Omphalos הדרךקפיצת Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 785	Re: if you could go back in time (just once) what would you do? Id go back to 1995 or so with some newspapers from 1999 forward and show George Lucas the press he got over The Phantom Menace. Either that or go back to 1974 and give myself a sports almanac.

29th December 2009, 03:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
reiver33 Only Forward Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dumfries & Galloway Posts: 1,060	Re: if you could go back in time (just once) what would you do? October the 16th, 1993. I'd try and make less mistakes.

1st January 2010, 07:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rahl Windsong Last of the Windsong Clan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 643	Re: if you could go back in time (just once) what would you do? I would go back to just before the last BIG lotto 6/49 and get the correct numbers....then return to just the right time to buy a ticket. hehe

1st January 2010, 07:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
dustinzgirl Mod of Awesome Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,724	Re: if you could go back in time (just once) what would you do? Who says I haven't already?

2nd January 2010, 08:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
BookStop If you see a stranger... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,405 Blog Entries: 6	Re: if you could go back in time (just once) what would you do? i'd go back to last thursday and not eat 10 of the Christmas cookies my aunt sent; I'm sure I'd be content with only 8 or so.

19th January 2010, 02:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
Daisy-Boo Purr-fectly crazy Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South Africa Posts: 563 Blog Entries: 3	Re: if you could go back in time (just once) what would you do? I'd go back to November 1972, when I had my photo taken for the first time. I'd give my upset 13-month old self a hug and a kiss.

19th January 2010, 03:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
Moonbat Luna tick Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Devon Posts: 1,793 Blog Entries: 1	Re: if you could go back in time (just once) what would you do? I'd go back to April the 19th 1997 and tell myself to turn right at the t-junction

19th January 2010, 04:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
dustinzgirl Mod of Awesome Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,724	Re: if you could go back in time (just once) what would you do? If you went back in time and killed yourself, would you be dead when you went back in time? I'd go back and create a rip in time with cataclysmic outcomes. Just cuz it would be awesome! :P OK I'm kidding.

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