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Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: nowsharing on Wed, 31 March 2010, 00:50:28

Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
http://www.theonion.com/articles/man-on-internet-almost-falls-into-world-of-diy-mus,17013/

I'd hate to be that poor guy ;)

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: kishy on Wed, 31 March 2010, 08:13:43

Well, it seems like it actually could be a real story...

But it's from The Onion, so I don't know what to think.

Either way, reminds me of a certain forum. Hmm.

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: didjamatic on Wed, 31 March 2010, 08:31:38

Replace Mustard with Keyboard.

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: itlnstln on Wed, 31 March 2010, 09:50:56

Wow, you use a ****ty keyboard, ripster.

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: Otterclock on Wed, 31 March 2010, 10:02:25

Quote from: didjamatic;168251

Replace Mustard with Keyboard.

Actually yeah. That article was pretty observant satire regarding a fairly common phenomena. I've been annoying friends with keyboard talk.

About a year ago I started researching safety razors; you know, those old style razors where you twist open the top and replace the blade. They're a superior shave to modern plastic disposables that now are the norm, which came into being because they were cheap to mass produce and require less effort to shave with.

I found a website of enthusiasts. It was like a template. See if this looks familiar:

-Enthusiasts decried the dumbing down of razors to cheap, low quality plastic disposables instead of the old, solidly constructed metal razors that performed better and lasted longer.

-The heavy, all metal Gillette Model 1937 is worshipped by enthusiasts as being the best safety razor ever made. They sell on ebay for high prices, and still function.

-The website had detailed discussion and info regarding the subtle differences between styles: which units were more aggressive, types of blade material and sharpness, which were good for beginners etc. They would post their ebay finds, and trade and sell amongst themselves.

-A handful of companies make modern versions with a more refined design, ranging from $30 to upwards of $200; some are simple and stick to the basic style, some add technological additions. Some enthusiasts prefer them, others still swear by the Gillette 1937.
While there are a few companies with offerings, the dominant modern manufacturer considered to be the new standard is a German company called Merkur.

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: didjamatic on Wed, 31 March 2010, 10:07:17

Haha, another shaving fanatic!  I have a Merkur HD barber pole, 1973 Gillette Super Adjustable and 1959 Gillette Fatboy safety razors.  I use them when I have plenty of free time.  The Fatboy is my fav.  But mostly I stick to Mach3 and Fusion razors because it's so fast and easy.

(http://pics.rubylane.com/graphics/shops/charmingandcheap/8412.1N.jpg)

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: Otterclock on Wed, 31 March 2010, 10:21:06

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Haha, another shaving fanatic!

Ha! Gillette Fatboy=Model M.

I use a Japanese razor that came packaged with 100 Derby blades for $22. It was my "starter." I was gonna move on to a Merkur/Filco, but this cheap one is actually pretty solid and works well despite breaking a little now and then. It's the Scorpius M10 of safety razors.

Don't get me started on the make-your-own-cigarette community.

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: fastbuck on Wed, 31 March 2010, 10:45:41

MustardMonster.com is not real

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: itlnstln on Wed, 31 March 2010, 11:11:59

Quote from: ripster;168289

I have a simple set of rules:

- Don't annoy off-line friends/relatives with keyboard talk.

- Educate Geekhack new members.

- Annoy Geekhack senior members.

I follow these same rules, except the last one.  I annoy all members.

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: kishy on Wed, 31 March 2010, 11:15:01

Quote from: ripster;168296

- Annoy Canadians (especially French speaking)

But what if it's a Canadian who also likes to annoy the French speaking Canadians?

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: itlnstln on Wed, 31 March 2010, 11:17:45

You're Canadian, right?

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: kishy on Wed, 31 March 2010, 11:35:03

Quote from: itlnstln;168317

You're Canadian, right?

Certainly would seem that way.

The Google Street View shot of my house has a Canadian flag in the window. It was Canada Day.

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: ch_123 on Wed, 31 March 2010, 11:48:39

I've heard of those old Gilettes, but the idea of shaving with a second-hand 70 y/o razer seems slightly offputting to me...

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: kishy on Wed, 31 March 2010, 11:49:24

Quote from: ripster;168339

My assumption is ALL english speaking Canadians are annoyed by the french speaking Canadians.

The majority of us, yeah.

It's just because they're so unwilling to be part of Canada, that's all.

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: kishy on Wed, 31 March 2010, 11:50:59

This bothers me:

(http://outdoorlifestyle.com/images/canadian-stop-sign.jpg)

This one's much better:

(http://www.mymrbasement.com/images/stop_sign_new.jpg)

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: itlnstln on Wed, 31 March 2010, 11:52:50

Hm.  That's sort of like my neck of the woods, but with Spanish instead of French.  It doesn't really bother me, though, I don't really care.

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: nowsharing on Wed, 31 March 2010, 13:23:13

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Ha! Gillette Fatboy=Model M.

Agreed. I've got the '59 Fatboy and a '67 Slim; the Fatboy is what I use every morning.

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: itlnstln on Wed, 31 March 2010, 13:26:26

Did they make a Fatboy Slim?

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: InSanCen on Wed, 31 March 2010, 13:26:38

Wait until you see Welsh street signs... Google images does not give any really good ones, apart from a very badly translated (http://www.geekologie.com/2008/11/sign_fail_double_check_your_tr.php) one...

As for razors... i'm lazy, and like mine to run off eltrickery

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: itlnstln on Wed, 31 March 2010, 13:32:05

I go electric myself.

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: kishy on Wed, 31 March 2010, 14:43:40

??

(http://professorcc.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/electric-avenue.jpg)

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: Rajagra on Wed, 31 March 2010, 16:45:34

Nom, nom.

Quote from: Otterclock;168295

Ha! Gillette Fatboy=Model M.

I guess that makes mine a Model F.
And a Model F Space Saving.

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Wed, 31 March 2010, 16:50:31

Quote from: kishy;168342

This bothers me:

Show Image

(http://outdoorlifestyle.com/images/canadian-stop-sign.jpg)

This one's much better:

Show Image

(http://www.mymrbasement.com/images/stop_sign_new.jpg)

That sign should say "STOP OBAMBA!!" or "STOP SPENDING MONEY ON USELESS HEALTHCARE REFORM!!"


And also, shouldn't this thread be in the "Off Topic" forum?  It is quite off-topic.  All this talk of razors makes me want to shave my goatee.

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: kishy on Wed, 31 March 2010, 18:45:18

Quote from: Computer-Lab in Basement;168455

That sign should say "STOP OBAMBA!!" or "STOP SPENDING MONEY ON USELESS HEALTHCARE REFORM!!"

You're funny, you should be a comedian. Because, of course, that's a joke. If you actually meant it it would mean you're terribly non-bright.

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: itlnstln on Wed, 31 March 2010, 19:22:53

Quote from: ripster;168461

This John Boner guy (or whatever his name is)

That's funny.  I think the same thing when I see that guy.

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Wed, 31 March 2010, 19:46:04

Quote from: kishy;168497

You're funny, you should be a comedian. Because, of course, that's a joke. If you actually meant it it would mean you're terribly non-bright.

Are you implying that the healthcare reform is a good thing?  The only people the healthcare reform is going to be good for is illegal immigrants and the insanely rich people who choose not to have healthcare.  Everybody else will be paying for their healthcare.  Also, Obamba claimed this healthcare wasn't going to cost a dime, that it would be free, but how is a $950 billion dollar bill free?  As it is the US is already $13 trillion dollars in debt.  Obamba is just making things worse.

Title: Re: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: HaaTa on Wed, 31 March 2010, 19:59:29

Insanely rich people are always going to better off. And illegal immigrants always suck money away from a country's citizens/gov't.

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: kishy on Wed, 31 March 2010, 20:01:17

Obama didn't once claim it'd be free...wouldn't cost a dime or w/e (I've been following this stuff because it's retarded what a low level of care is accessible to most citizens of your country in non-emergency situations)

If your system ends up anything like ours, you'll need to be a permanent resident (something I don't think illegal immigrants can be while also being illegal immigrants) to obtain the government insurance card needed to make use of those services (meaning I couldn't come down there and absorb your tax dollars without, I dunno, getting citizenship and presumably owning property there.

Every single person who has private insurance in the US will benefit (that is, if they get away from their current habits and begin to see doctors on a regular basis, something the typical American is seemingly terrified to do because of the expense), and the benefit to the uninsured (but still perfectly legal residents) is obvious.

It's truly amazing how republicans can convince you that the more expensive, less efficient, less effective way is cheaper, more efficient and more effective.

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: clickclack on Wed, 31 March 2010, 20:18:46

I think health, education, and mustard are paramount!
....umm AND KEYBOARDS!
=P

If I don't have my health how could I possibly enjoy or understand my mustard?!?!?!

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: itlnstln on Wed, 31 March 2010, 20:21:48

Quote from: Computer-Lab in Basement;168514

Are you implying that the healthcare reform is a good thing?  The only people the healthcare reform is going to be good for is illegal immigrants and the insanely rich people who choose not to have healthcare.  Everybody else will be paying for their healthcare.  Also, Obamba claimed this healthcare wasn't going to cost a dime, that it would be free, but how is a $950 billion dollar bill free?  As it is the US is already $13 trillion dollars in debt.  Obamba is just making things worse.

Do you watch Fox Opinions... err FUD... err... News?  You are wildly misinformed.  There are plenty of conservative news outlets that have better (or actual) news, if that's your thing.

All I know, all this "competition" we have in the health insurance marketplace currently is making my insurance increase about 5-7% a year.  Ask Ripster and Ricercar how energy deregulation (in the name of "competition," I might add) worked out for California.

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: kishy on Wed, 31 March 2010, 20:25:51

Quote from: clickclack;168526

I think health, education, and mustard are paramount!
....umm AND KEYBOARDS!
=P

If I don't have my health how could I possibly enjoy or understand my mustard?!?!?!

Can't forget the razors! It would however be best not to shave while preparing the mustard.

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Wed, 31 March 2010, 20:30:28

All I know is that 70% of the people I have talked to say that this healthcare reform isn't necessary especially during these tough economic times.  Ask MS Windows to tell you about healthcare reform.  He is going to do something that not even Congress has done: read the healthcare bill!  Also ask him about his predictions about the economy.  He predicts there will be one more spike in the economy, and then there will be a depression worse than the Great Depression.

Also kishy, I understand you do probably know more about this than I do, but I feel I can express my opinion about the country that I live in.  No offense intended to anyone...

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: Phaedrus2129 on Wed, 31 March 2010, 20:46:35

Is it strange that I now want to stick a razor on a keyboard and slather it in mustard while listening to Rush Limbaugh?

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: nowsharing on Wed, 31 March 2010, 20:49:05

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70% of the people I have talked to

From what I've seen on the Daily Show, that's a Fox News style statistics reference.

Better health care prices will be good for me, and I'm neither rich nor poor.

Wait, what were we talking about?

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: Manyak on Thu, 01 April 2010, 01:20:33

Well, to jump back a few pages, you guys probably wouldn't even believe the razor I still use when I really want a clean shave:

(http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q269/damutation/100_1425.jpg)

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: maclover on Thu, 01 April 2010, 02:39:29

Quote from: nowsharing;168534

From what I've seen on the Daily Show, that's a Fox News style statistics reference.

Better health care prices will be good for me, and I'm neither rich nor poor.

Wait, what were we talking about?

Where's the site for healthcare enthusiasts?

Or better yet let me blow your mind: an enthusiast site about enthusiast sites.

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: kishy on Thu, 01 April 2010, 05:37:17

Quote from: maclover;168572

Where's the site for healthcare enthusiasts?

Or better yet let me blow your mind: an enthusiast site about enthusiast sites.

Oh yeah, I think you've got the hang of how things work around here. Excellent.

However, I strongly dislike your username.

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: kishy on Thu, 01 April 2010, 09:40:49

NOOOOOOO!!!

Heresy.

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: didjamatic on Thu, 01 April 2010, 09:46:38

Quote from: ch_123;168340

I've heard of those old Gilettes, but the idea of shaving with a second-hand 70 y/o razer seems slightly offputting to me...

Barbicide... available from any beauty supply store.  It kills EVERYTHING.
(http://www.cachebeauty.com/wholsale/barbicide_21oz.gif)



For you straight edge shavers, I solute you.  One day I'll take that plunge.

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Post by: elbowglue on Thu, 01 April 2010, 10:11:15

Quote from: maclover;168572

Where's the site for healthcare enthusiasts?

Here ya go, you might want to shield your eyes though:
(http://freddyo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/oprah-dr-oz-slide.jpg)

This health care bill will cost the majority of us who have insurance more in taxes and in health care premiums.  And it *still* won't result in universal health coverage.  Looking at it from a health care provider standpoint, I should be the one loving it but I really don't :(

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: didjamatic on Thu, 01 April 2010, 10:17:06

That horrific demon in pink above is arguably more powerful than the president, who got into office partially due to her giving him permission.

This has to be some kind of record for thread derailment.  Might as well post this less horrific lady in pink:

(http://lizilla.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/jstar.jpg)

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: didjamatic on Thu, 01 April 2010, 10:21:35

This thread:

(http://www.newsinferno.com/wp-includes/images/Train-Derail-3.jpg)

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: itlnstln on Thu, 01 April 2010, 11:15:38

Quote from: ripster;168656

OK.  Back on topic.  Razors.  Mustard.  

Construct sentence now:

"Obama's health care bill really cuts the mustard."

Win.

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Thu, 01 April 2010, 13:48:00

Quote from: ripster;168656

OK.  Back on topic.  Razors.  Mustard.  

Construct sentence now:

"Obama's health care bill really cuts the mustard."

Obama's health care was intended to "cut" back the number of people without health care, but it will cost taxpayers so much the could only afford to live off "mustard."  

That sentence spell it out good enough?  And it is completely on topic.

Ripster, was the sentence you wrote meant to bash or support the healthcare reform?  Hard to tell.

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: ch_123 on Thu, 01 April 2010, 14:15:47

Damn right! He should have spent the money on Guns and Jesus instead!

(http://www.costaricapages.com/panama/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/redneck1.jpg)

Quote

Are you implying that the healthcare reform is a good thing? The only people the healthcare reform is going to be good for is illegal immigrants and the insanely rich people who choose not to have healthcare. Everybody else will be paying for their healthcare. Also, Obamba claimed this healthcare wasn't going to cost a dime, that it would be free, but how is a $950 billion dollar bill free? As it is the US is already $13 trillion dollars in debt. Obamba is just making things worse.

I suggest a subscription to the Daily Mail in the UK.

Ripster, that was one hell of a troll =P

Title: Man On Internet Almost Falls Into World Of DIY Mustard Enthusiasts
Post by: clickclack on Thu, 01 April 2010, 14:34:29

Quote from: ripster;168656

OK.  Back on topic.  Razors.  Mustard.  
Construct sentence now:
"Obama's health care bill really cuts the mustard."

Oh my, I actually laughed out loud! Priceless! Good show ole boy, good show (applause)