My initial reaction was akin to one of the top level comments: These aren't the same, what a silly question! But as I read through the answers with people simp

My initial reaction was akin to one of the top level comments: These aren't the same, what a silly question! But as I read through the answers with people simply entertaining it (in a very literal manner), I found myself really questioning it as well. It's odd how different disciplines approach seriousness in their ways.