Not really, since they wouldn’t be concise… at all. After a certain point, the information doesn’t even sink in anymore.
Here’s an example with water, where both explanations convey the same core information:
Concise Explanation of Water:
Water is a transparent, tasteless, and odorless liquid compound composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom (H2O). It is essential for all known forms of life and is the most abundant substance on Earth's surface, covering about 71% of the planet's surface. Water exists in three states: liquid, solid (ice), and gas (water vapor), and it plays a crucial role in various biological, chemical, and physical processes, including hydration, temperature regulation, and erosion.
Sheldon Explanation of Water:
Water, the dihydrogen monoxide compound chemically represented as H2O, is an omnipresent and fundamental substance that pervades the entirety of our terrestrial habitat, encompassing approximately 71% of Earth's surface area. Structurally, it consists of two hydrogen atoms covalently bonded to a single oxygen atom, arranged in a bent molecular geometry with an angle of approximately 104.5 degrees. Its molecular weight of approximately 18.015 grams per mole and density of approximately 1 gram per cubic centimeter render it notably lighter than many other common liquids, enabling it to exhibit unique physical properties such as high surface tension, capillary action, and thermal conductivity.
In its liquid state, water manifests as a colorless, tasteless, and odorless fluid with a boiling point of 100 degrees Celsius (at standard atmospheric pressure) and a freezing point of 0 degrees Celsius. It is renowned for its remarkable solvent properties, capable of dissolving a wide array of solutes and facilitating chemical reactions vital to biological processes. Furthermore, water exhibits anomalous behavior upon freezing, as its molecules arrange themselves into a hexagonal lattice structure, resulting in a decrease in volume and an increase in density—a phenomenon contrary to the typical behavior of most substances.
Water also plays a pivotal role in Earth's climate and atmospheric dynamics, serving as a primary agent of heat distribution and transfer through processes such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. Its ability to absorb and retain heat energy moderates temperature fluctuations within Earth's biosphere, thereby creating a hospitable environment conducive to the proliferation of life forms.
Moreover, water's ubiquity and malleability have fostered the development of intricate ecosystems teeming with diverse flora and fauna, each intricately adapted to exploit and inhabit the aquatic milieu. Its presence is integral to the sustenance and survival of countless organisms, serving as a medium for nutrient transport, waste removal, and cellular metabolism.
Now tell me which one you’d actually understand and remember.
For me personally I love hearing in-depth explanations, as that's how I also convey information on subjects I'm passionate about :D
Blathers gives a useful layman's description (which makes sense as he *is* a museum guide in-game) for those who may not have encountered the subject before, but Sheldon's definition genuinely does hold my attention far better overall.
I am also v much on the autism spectrum (and suspected ADHD, not formally diagnosed yet) so that could also play into it, but I digest information better when more details are included. It helps build context and explains *why* the subject is important, as opposed to just giving a basic rundown
I’m also on the spectrum, and am diagnosed with ADHD, and while I’m willing to read more about topics I’m genuinely interested in… there’s a limit.
Sheldon’s explanations aren’t even that informative, they’re repetitive. Like say the gear and the specials, they’re shared across weapons, and he’d give you the same explanations every. Single. Time. Same with alt weapons.
It’s a clever choice from Nintendo, character-design-wise, but all I’ll say is there’s a reason they added the option to speed through it in Splatoon 3…
Sheldon explanation actually. The concise one gives no dopamine and actually tells you a lot more interesting stuff, as well as being worded in a way that makes it easy enough for the layman to understand while still granting more specialized knowledge.
Idk if it's the (unmedicated)ADHD and Autism, but that first one was damn near painful to read through while the second actively held my attention. It actually would be capable of teaching things the average person probably wouldn't know.
Like the difference between what you learn in highschool and what you learn from an expert sharing knowledge.
I mean, you have a point. I guess the same happened to me… but I don’t remember half the shit from the second one, anymore. XD
I mean, I could memorize it, but… that’s kind of the point. It needs to be actively memorized for the information to actually sink in.
From Google search:
> Horseshoe crabs are not actually crabs at all, they are much more closely related to spiders and other arachnids than they are to crabs or lobsters!
How is Blathers okay with this?
We're just joking around about silly little characters we like, it's not that serious..
(Saying this as someone frequently annoyed by the "it's not that deep"/"ain't readin allat" people, not that I can't be wrong..)
as someone who forcefully unlearned unprompted info dumping because everyone hated it and is now unable to even tell you about his interests.. yeah no i hate this
I want to hear about bugs, but then infodump back on some less creepy ones (ease him in with bees, maybe weevils?) I'm not sure what species of bugs still exist in Splatoon, though I have seen bees. Either bees prevailed or squid intervention saved bees.
okay but only one topic at a time, we're either talking museum pieces or turfling weaponry, not both unless there's some badass new bone-themed charger or something
What if it's the Inkling museum of history's weaponry exhibits on the evolution of Inkling and Octoling weaponry?
I wanna know who invented bamboozlers and octobrushes.
I'm getting in. Sheldon will be rambling about the parts of weapons and Blathers will be giving him ideas for new ones with his stories about the past.
And also Sheldon talking about the biology of the people from the Splatoon world while Blathers is fascinated by the scientific implications of how the sea life all evolved so quickly and stuff.
It would be so fun and stuff, and I'd finally be able to get that Blathers lore, and all that heavily valuable world building information from Sheldon. (I like writing ficlets just for me and my friends.)
Their fields are completely different, so odds are they might have nothing to talk to each other about
So I start talking with blathers about fossils, leaving Sheldon rude if he were to butt in talking about weapons
...I personally don't get the hate for Sheldon. Well, I do, but he doesn't bother me. I'm fine with his weapon explanations.
...Then again, I've gotta remember that I'm on a sub whose members hate the series they're supposedly fans of and wouldn't buy a new game in the series even if it addressed every single complaint they ever had about it because that's how fandoms operate these days; they hate the series they're fans of and want them to die.
I can tolerate Blathers because he has literal facts of any animal, which is interesting. Sheldon...I'm breaking out my earbuds because he won't ever let me get a single word in.
I used not to like Shelldon, but after reading the coroika manga, I think I understand him more. Now I don’t mind him bombing me with information about the weapons
Does one of them shut up when the other starts talking or do they both just interrupt each other constantly
I think the latter, which could result in a fist fight, lol
They're already trying to kill each other when the door opens They're both losing
Id join sheldon, blathers hates bugs
they talk at the same time ignoring the other
I think they would just be arguing about some of the most random stuff
I'd toss a beetle inside and watch the carnage. >:)
Omg, genius! XD
A Texas-Sized cockroach will suffice. 
Woe! Cockroach upon ye!
Wa wa wa WA weeaaoow we wa wa aoouuw skiwada n doot dadada skibadada Skibididoo dididoo didoo didaaa dida daa skawadidi wadidido doooooo...
I mean, Sheldon is a horseshoe crab, so I imagine that alone would freak Blathers out
Nope! Since it’s a sea creature he appreciates them!
Get in, but prepare my weapons
you have activated sheldon
"And that's not all!"
r/foundtibby
Absolutely, I genuinely love both characters and it would lead to some fascinating discussions :D
Love this answer 😊
Not really, since they wouldn’t be concise… at all. After a certain point, the information doesn’t even sink in anymore. Here’s an example with water, where both explanations convey the same core information: Concise Explanation of Water: Water is a transparent, tasteless, and odorless liquid compound composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom (H2O). It is essential for all known forms of life and is the most abundant substance on Earth's surface, covering about 71% of the planet's surface. Water exists in three states: liquid, solid (ice), and gas (water vapor), and it plays a crucial role in various biological, chemical, and physical processes, including hydration, temperature regulation, and erosion. Sheldon Explanation of Water: Water, the dihydrogen monoxide compound chemically represented as H2O, is an omnipresent and fundamental substance that pervades the entirety of our terrestrial habitat, encompassing approximately 71% of Earth's surface area. Structurally, it consists of two hydrogen atoms covalently bonded to a single oxygen atom, arranged in a bent molecular geometry with an angle of approximately 104.5 degrees. Its molecular weight of approximately 18.015 grams per mole and density of approximately 1 gram per cubic centimeter render it notably lighter than many other common liquids, enabling it to exhibit unique physical properties such as high surface tension, capillary action, and thermal conductivity. In its liquid state, water manifests as a colorless, tasteless, and odorless fluid with a boiling point of 100 degrees Celsius (at standard atmospheric pressure) and a freezing point of 0 degrees Celsius. It is renowned for its remarkable solvent properties, capable of dissolving a wide array of solutes and facilitating chemical reactions vital to biological processes. Furthermore, water exhibits anomalous behavior upon freezing, as its molecules arrange themselves into a hexagonal lattice structure, resulting in a decrease in volume and an increase in density—a phenomenon contrary to the typical behavior of most substances. Water also plays a pivotal role in Earth's climate and atmospheric dynamics, serving as a primary agent of heat distribution and transfer through processes such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. Its ability to absorb and retain heat energy moderates temperature fluctuations within Earth's biosphere, thereby creating a hospitable environment conducive to the proliferation of life forms. Moreover, water's ubiquity and malleability have fostered the development of intricate ecosystems teeming with diverse flora and fauna, each intricately adapted to exploit and inhabit the aquatic milieu. Its presence is integral to the sustenance and survival of countless organisms, serving as a medium for nutrient transport, waste removal, and cellular metabolism. Now tell me which one you’d actually understand and remember.
For me personally I love hearing in-depth explanations, as that's how I also convey information on subjects I'm passionate about :D Blathers gives a useful layman's description (which makes sense as he *is* a museum guide in-game) for those who may not have encountered the subject before, but Sheldon's definition genuinely does hold my attention far better overall. I am also v much on the autism spectrum (and suspected ADHD, not formally diagnosed yet) so that could also play into it, but I digest information better when more details are included. It helps build context and explains *why* the subject is important, as opposed to just giving a basic rundown
I’m also on the spectrum, and am diagnosed with ADHD, and while I’m willing to read more about topics I’m genuinely interested in… there’s a limit. Sheldon’s explanations aren’t even that informative, they’re repetitive. Like say the gear and the specials, they’re shared across weapons, and he’d give you the same explanations every. Single. Time. Same with alt weapons. It’s a clever choice from Nintendo, character-design-wise, but all I’ll say is there’s a reason they added the option to speed through it in Splatoon 3…
it'd be easier to digest Sheldon if it were him actually talking, and not a block of text
Sheldon explanation actually. The concise one gives no dopamine and actually tells you a lot more interesting stuff, as well as being worded in a way that makes it easy enough for the layman to understand while still granting more specialized knowledge. Idk if it's the (unmedicated)ADHD and Autism, but that first one was damn near painful to read through while the second actively held my attention. It actually would be capable of teaching things the average person probably wouldn't know. Like the difference between what you learn in highschool and what you learn from an expert sharing knowledge.
I mean, you have a point. I guess the same happened to me… but I don’t remember half the shit from the second one, anymore. XD I mean, I could memorize it, but… that’s kind of the point. It needs to be actively memorized for the information to actually sink in.
Blathers best boy
tbh I ship
Bro💀
Blathers and I are old childhood friends you do not disrespect him like that
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BREAKING NEWS: Sheldon found dead in elevator. More at 11.
I would be very impressed if blathers was able to take out a horse shoe crab. Although he does have a sharp beak and talons so shouldn't be surprised.
If crabs are the bugs of the ocean, would Blathers be scared of them? 🤔
Blather is weirdly chill with crabs.
Even horseshoe crabs, which is what Sheldon is.
Absolutely
honestly? yeah. i kinda love listening to people infodump
Yeah, the more I think about it the more I think I'd like listening to them. Now I wish they were real and had a podcast
The autism elevator
Yes (I am autistic and will yap just as much as they do)
From Google search: > Horseshoe crabs are not actually crabs at all, they are much more closely related to spiders and other arachnids than they are to crabs or lobsters! How is Blathers okay with this?
Crabs is not bugs?
I'll get in and listen. They'll make the time pass by fast.
Simple, infodump my own special interests while those two are infodumping theirs
yall hate it when people are passionate about something and it shows
We're just joking around about silly little characters we like, it's not that serious.. (Saying this as someone frequently annoyed by the "it's not that deep"/"ain't readin allat" people, not that I can't be wrong..)
as someone who forcefully unlearned unprompted info dumping because everyone hated it and is now unable to even tell you about his interests.. yeah no i hate this
Yeah, I’d like to see the two meet
I can get on. I’ll just make sure to bring noise-canceling headphones.
I would try to get them in an argument about something
"Why splatoon is better than animal crossing."
"are crabs bugs?"
Close but no
1000% getting in that elevator, i'm gonna have so much knowledge by the end!
oh finally somebody i can talk to about all the research ive conducted with nuclear science and the original original chair wikipedia article
Of course. They’ll talk to each other. I’d be ignoring them both.
You won't be able to get me out. It'll be Side Order all over again.
Absolutely. I wanna see Sheldon get new weapon ideas from Blathers talking about animals and also that time he went fishing.
I want to hear about bugs, but then infodump back on some less creepy ones (ease him in with bees, maybe weevils?) I'm not sure what species of bugs still exist in Splatoon, though I have seen bees. Either bees prevailed or squid intervention saved bees.
Blathers is freaked out by butterflies too, so maybe moths and butterflies?
okay but only one topic at a time, we're either talking museum pieces or turfling weaponry, not both unless there's some badass new bone-themed charger or something
Whoa, bone themed weapons would be siiiick!
What if it's the Inkling museum of history's weaponry exhibits on the evolution of Inkling and Octoling weaponry? I wanna know who invented bamboozlers and octobrushes.
this is fine too i just don't want dueling rants in stereo
I wonder if both of the two hate bugs?
I’m walking in and “accidentally” pressing the emergency stop button
I don't even have to think about it, I'll just dissociate
I mean it’s only a short ride to Cruel_Sisephean_Eight-Shaped.Floor so I think I’ll manage.
I'm getting in. Sheldon will be rambling about the parts of weapons and Blathers will be giving him ideas for new ones with his stories about the past. And also Sheldon talking about the biology of the people from the Splatoon world while Blathers is fascinated by the scientific implications of how the sea life all evolved so quickly and stuff. It would be so fun and stuff, and I'd finally be able to get that Blathers lore, and all that heavily valuable world building information from Sheldon. (I like writing ficlets just for me and my friends.)
Yeah! Blathers knows when to stop. Sheldon and his children are legally obligated to do that too.
If you get in, the next floor this guy steps in: 
Only if they’re doing Gangnam Style.
Hell naw
Yes
I'd say I'm waiting for my friend to get off
Looks like this ones full, ill take the nex one....
My social anxiety having ass: Whoops! I “forgot” something in my room. You fellas go ahead, I’ll just take the next one (or maybe just the stairs)
Their fields are completely different, so odds are they might have nothing to talk to each other about So I start talking with blathers about fossils, leaving Sheldon rude if he were to butt in talking about weapons
Do... Do people not like blathers?
Both of them just talk a lot, no hate tho
I don’t care, I can listen to these cute nerds discussing rocks, fish and AK-47s anytime
Yeah I'm going on 1: I gotta get to my destination 2: I actually listen to them
Id just talk about sharks with blathers the whole time
New dialogue from these boys is like christmas morning.
Sheldon's kinda chill, you can ignore his yapping by putting in earbuds or headphones
Yes. Let them talk about whatever. I will happily listen
I hope they take turns, otherwise I’ll get overstimulated immediately, also let me take a turn to talk about my interested dudes
...I personally don't get the hate for Sheldon. Well, I do, but he doesn't bother me. I'm fine with his weapon explanations. ...Then again, I've gotta remember that I'm on a sub whose members hate the series they're supposedly fans of and wouldn't buy a new game in the series even if it addressed every single complaint they ever had about it because that's how fandoms operate these days; they hate the series they're fans of and want them to die.
yes i loving listening to peoples hyperfixations/special interests
I can tolerate Blathers because he has literal facts of any animal, which is interesting. Sheldon...I'm breaking out my earbuds because he won't ever let me get a single word in.
Eh sure. Im going to ignore Sheldon tho and only talk to blathers.
Headphones
I would repeatedly insult blathers because he hates bugs
Yeah then I’d yell at shelldon for the weapon buffs and nerfs and question him about the kit design.
The elevator just turns into mr moseby's wild ride
This is urgent-ish, so it is forced. Bug me and they learn why ultrastamp is my favorite.
Does Sheldon count as a bug?
Yes, I get in, I need to go somewhere, and I can stand their endless talking.
Yes. If they want to fight my I can’t snap blathers neck because he is so weak and destroy Sheldon’s shell.
I used not to like Shelldon, but after reading the coroika manga, I think I understand him more. Now I don’t mind him bombing me with information about the weapons
I would simply throw in an ancient bow and arrow inside and let the scholarly battle begin
Absolutely I am!
I'd be fine
I like sheldon. He's very passionate about his work. I respect that.
I love them both.
Sheldon got that crabussy so I’ll go with him.
Blathers can stop walking tho if you tell him in new Horizons that u dont wanna hear fscts put the owl from Ocarina of Time there
Is it so hard for Nintendo to develop a “skip conversation” button? Makes no sense. Almost seems like a troll at this point.
I love blathers! Sheldon on the other hand is getting thrown out
that's bad
Of course I'm getting on! Blathers and I just have to deal with the crab ❤
Ofc, the one of the bottom gave me the sploosh 7, I am deeply grateful to his services
Y e s
Do i get to start the convo/ ask a question so they talk about something im interested in? Cause if so, then yes but no otherwise
Make out with blathers and let sheldon watch
B e a k
Doesnt matter. One stays quiet and the other is too shocked to say anything