It Broke!!

Reginald · 30th December 2003, 06:16 AM

Introduction by Luke T.: Sooner or later, it breaks.

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It looks as if the little yellow plastic tag has fallen off. Since this is an integral part, holding as it does the battery clip that powers the blue light and stuff I think I will have to throw it away.

That's the third one I've had and it's gone the same way as the others. I might get a green one next with a red light on it. The only thing is that the green one has that annoying wobbly bit as an extra, I'm not keen on that. Oh well.

Have you ever had one? Did it break? Any recommendations for a better one? Perhaps one not built in Albania?

Reg (Confused and missing the reassuring sound of it working) of London (ish)

jimlintott · 30th December 2003, 06:30 AM

Have you tried duct tape?

roger · 30th December 2003, 06:58 AM

Why not get another one and paint it green, so you get the quality of the green one without the wobbly bit?

Reginald · 30th December 2003, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jimlintott
Have you tried duct tape?

Quote:

Originally posted by roger
Why not get another one and paint it green, so you get the quality of the green one without the wobbly bit?

I've tried both, but the Teflon non-stick areas just wont have any of it.

It wasn't nice sitting there covered in tape and green paint chips.

Dragonrock · 30th December 2003, 07:17 AM

I turned mine upside down, gravity held the tab in place and the light started working again.

Luke T. · 30th December 2003, 07:31 AM

The Swiss make a better one. You can get them in any color you like, as long as that color is red.

Dragonrock · 30th December 2003, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Luke T.
The Swiss make a better one. You can get them in any color you like, as long as that color is red.

Yeah, but have you ever counted how many things you have to pull to turn it on?

_Q_ · 30th December 2003, 07:56 AM

Of course it broke. It's supposed to break, and you're supposed to buy another one. That one's going to break, too.

If you got one that didn't break, think what that would mean to those who earn their daily bread making ones that do break!

Heartless so-an-so...

Assume your rightful role in the world economy! Get out there and buy another one. Now!

Quote:

All what we got here's
American made
It's a little bit cheesy,
But it's nicely displayed
Well we don't get excited when it
Crumbles 'n breaks
We just get on the phone
And call up some Flakes
They rush on over
'N' wreck it some more
'N' we are so dumb
They're linin' up at our door

(That's from Frank Zappa's Flakes. You can find the rest of the lyrics somewhere on line. Better yet, listen to the album Sheik Yerbouti, if you haven't recently.)

_Q_

DVFinn · 30th December 2003, 07:59 AM

It's just another sign of our throw-away society. My grandmother has one of the old fashioned ones. She cleans it faithfully after every use and it's lasted her damned near 30 years.

Soapy Sam · 30th December 2003, 08:32 AM

Mine melted. Burned a hole in the roof. Insurance wouldn't pay up because it had "Indoor use only" in 3-point Serbo-Croat on the bottom, just between the magazine and the throttle capacitor.

Reginald · 30th December 2003, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DVFinn
It's just another sign of our throw-away society. My grandmother has one of the old fashioned ones. She cleans it faithfully after every use and it's lasted her damned near 30 years.

Oh! Ive never seen an antique one. Was it the bakelite and brass one or the cheaper but somewhat more robust cast iron one?

I bet it looks nice polished. Not like these plastic ones these days.

I thought mine was going to go at the handle, they often go there, I think they have improved the design in that area though.

Luciana · 30th December 2003, 08:59 AM

OK! Now, is it a guy's only thread? What did I miss? What are you talking about?

roger · 30th December 2003, 09:02 AM

I've heard some good things from people who have bolted there's onto the dishwasher so you no longer need the battery to power the light and stuff. However, I'm not sure how you can do that and still retain access to the squirrel cage and the rear view mirror.

Mercutio · 30th December 2003, 09:06 AM

I have an old coal-fired one I inherited from my grand-dad, but it's so hard to find coal any more...

Reginald · 30th December 2003, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mercutio
I have an old coal-fired one I inherited from my grand-dad, but it's so hard to find coal any more...

Did they not do a conversion kit at one time for that type?

I think it used those big lead/acid cells, of course the drawback was that you still had to push and pull it and you didn't get that lovely "lime light" effect from the mantle.

Dragonrock · 30th December 2003, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Reginald
Did they not do a conversion kit at one time for that type?

The conversion kits I saw were still combustion types, you know, a bowl and grate for kerosene or burner for propane. I didn't know you could convert them to electric.

Mercutio · 30th December 2003, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Reginald

Did they not do a conversion kit at one time for that type?

I think it used those big lead/acid cells, of course the drawback was that you still had to push and pull it and you didn't get that lovely "lime light" effect from the mantle.

I never looked into it; I use mine merely as a conversation piece. I figure brass polish is cheaper than a conversion kit. It looks lovely by candlelight.

American · 30th December 2003, 09:42 AM

When I done kill somethings, George always gives me new one. "Lennie" he says. He says to me "Lennie- DON'T shake her too hard this time. Babys don't like to be shaked!", he says to me.

You should listen to George, Reggy. He know lots of stuff.

HarryKeogh · 30th December 2003, 11:04 AM

my solar powered model gave me a solid 10 years of service before calling it quits.

i went by the local repair shop that was the only authorized service center for it to see if they could fix it. much to my dismay, it's now a Starbucks.

ha, the irony! a Starbucks!!!

Luke T. · 30th December 2003, 11:15 AM

I've learned to live without one. Life isn't as convenient any more, but I've adapted. I figure the time I save by not constantly having to fiddle with it makes up the difference.

roger · 30th December 2003, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by HarryKeogh
my solar powered model gave me a solid 10 years of service before calling it quits.

i went by the local repair shop that was the only authorized service center for it to see if they could fix it. much to my dismay, it's now a Starbucks.

ha, the irony! a Starbucks!!!

Solar powered? So the blue light is only on when the sun is out? Now that is irony. Who needs the blue light when the sun is out?

Reginald · 30th December 2003, 11:23 AM

Interestingly enough, the very first ones were made of wood. Mind you as I understand it there are very few of these left. I think once they became popular and the usefulness of them was established, mass production became the overriding issue. Which is a shame.

There are some nice Japanese ones however any authority on them will tell you straight ..."don't get one made in the mid 70's!" They will say. They had a lot of quality assurance problems. It was all hushed up, which is understandable. When one considers the thousands purchased each year I suppose my yellow tag falling off, when looked at in the correct perspective, is not that bad. I still miss it though.............terribly.

Dragonrock · 30th December 2003, 11:41 AM

I have a question about the wooden ones. I have one of the original japanese ones made out of bamboo. I was told that it's not really the same thing because the bamboo is already circular. All they have to do is drill a few holes. Does this really matter? It still works, or at least I assume it does, It's fragile and I don't want to risk breaking it by trying to get it spinning again.

max · 30th December 2003, 11:55 AM

the secret is to buy a strawberry flavoured one.......I just run out of wine.....doh

Luke T. · 30th December 2003, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dragonrock
I have one of the original japanese ones made out of bamboo.

Whoa! That's a collector's item. You can get thousands on Ebay for one of those. Which artist made it?

edited to add: it's only worth something if you haven't drilled on it!

Dragonrock · 30th December 2003, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Luke T.

Whoa! That's a collector's item. You can get thousands on Ebay for one of those. Which artist made it?

I'm not sure how to pronounce it, but the ideogram looks like a dead bird that hit a corvette window during a hurricane.

Reginald · 30th December 2003, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dragonrock

I'm not sure how to pronounce it, but the ideogram looks like a dead bird that hit a corvette window during a hurricane.

Thats a shame...the one's that bring in the real money are those marked like a dead bird that hit a truck window.

Oh and the spirit level has to be intact....and before you ask, no, a replacement Korean stand will not help the matter. Watch out for those, it's possible to get badly conned unless you know what to look for..

roger · 30th December 2003, 12:24 PM

I'd be careful with those bamboo ones, I know a couple of people who have lost their earlobes using those things.

Cleopatra · 30th December 2003, 12:27 PM

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Originally posted by Luciana Nery
OK! Now, is it a guy's only thread? What did I miss? What are you talking about?

I think that they are playing the Surrealists..

Dragonrock · 30th December 2003, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by roger
I'd be careful with those bamboo ones, I know a couple of people who have lost their earlobes using those things.

The wood is so thin that the edges end up rather sharp. But it's too fragile to use so I just keep it on the knick-knack shelf.

Reginald · 30th December 2003, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cleopatra

I think that they are playing the Surrealists..

Nooo thats next Saturday! If anyone wants to be on the JREF Soccer team for the upcoming game with the surrealists, let me know.

Mind you if it was anything like the last game, our people stood huddled discussing the physics of the ball movement, how luck not only does not play a part in the game but how it doesn't exsist...and while this is going on the surrealists are scoring goals by kicking fish, bananas,bowler hats and melting watches into the net!

106-nil. Oh well.

Dragonrock · 30th December 2003, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Reginald

and while this is going on the surrealists are scoring goals by kicking fish, bananas,bowler hats and melting watches into the net!

106-nil. Oh well.

I though we successfully argued that none of those goals counted as not a single one involved the soccer ball?

Luke T. · 30th December 2003, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dragonrock

I'm not sure how to pronounce it, but the ideogram looks like a dead bird that hit a corvette window during a hurricane.

Oh. That guy. He got greedy and started having them machine-made in bulk quantities by child laborers. You can tell because all the parts are perfectly interchangeble with any other one he claims to have made.

Pepper's Ghost · 30th December 2003, 12:43 PM

If you feel like spending the money, you can get a custom one. I think it is well worth the extra expense. They'll engrave it and everything.

Reginald · 30th December 2003, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dragonrock

I though we successfully argued that none of those goals counted as not a single one involved the soccer ball?

Well actually getting the ball back into play was hard enough, it was our own fault. If the Science posters hadn't insisted on making that scale hydrogen atom with the ball and a tangerine we may have stood a chance!

Reginald · 30th December 2003, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pepper's Ghost
If you feel like spending the money, you can get a custom one. I think it is well worth the extra expense. They'll engrave it and everything.

Mine was engraved......the tag still fell off!

wayrad · 30th December 2003, 12:51 PM

I inherited one of the coal-fired models with the eccentric camshaft and would like to use it in my home. I figure I can always knock out a wall or two to make room. But, I am worried about greenhouse gas emissions. If I electrify it, will it destroy its value on the antique market?

Cleopatra · 30th December 2003, 12:56 PM

Ok. Mine broke too and it was one of the green ones.

Reginald · 30th December 2003, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by wayrad
I inherited one of the coal-fired models with the eccentric camshaft and would like to use it in my home. I figure I can always knock out a wall or two to make room. But, I am worried about greenhouse gas emissions. If I electrify it, will it destroy its value on the antique market?

You just can't get the cells anymore. If you rip the guts out you can put more modern one inside the original shell, but I would advise against it. As you quite rightly suspect, it will ruin the value of the thing. I don't think I've even seen one of these ersatz-coal fired ones on e-bay.

Luke T. · 30th December 2003, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by wayrad
I inherited one of the coal-fired models with the eccentric camshaft and would like to use it in my home. I figure I can always knock out a wall or two to make room. But, I am worried about greenhouse gas emissions. If I electrify it, will it destroy its value on the antique market?

If you have a Significant Other, you should check with her first before knocking out any walls. They aren't as enamored with these things as we are. They tend to be more pragmatic, and if she finds out about the newer, smaller, battery operated ones, she will probaby get very angry. I like the idea of "antique," though. This could be a real selling point with her during your negotiations.

If the brass fittings have been replaced with the plastic swageloks, I don't know what to tell you. They kind of lose their charm after that. A good tool and die guy just might be able to save it and your marriage though.

30th December 2003, 06:30 AM	#2
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30th December 2003, 07:12 AM	#4
Reginald Graduate Poster Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,641	Quote: Originally posted by jimlintott Have you tried duct tape? Quote: Originally posted by roger Why not get another one and paint it green, so you get the quality of the green one without the wobbly bit? I've tried both, but the Teflon non-stick areas just wont have any of it. It wasn't nice sitting there covered in tape and green paint chips.
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30th December 2003, 07:17 AM	#5
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30th December 2003, 07:31 AM	#6
Luke T. Guest Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 14,759	The Swiss make a better one. You can get them in any color you like, as long as that color is red.
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30th December 2003, 07:50 AM	#7
Dragonrock Militant Elvisian Tacoist Join Date: May 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 9,856	Quote: Originally posted by Luke T. The Swiss make a better one. You can get them in any color you like, as long as that color is red. Yeah, but have you ever counted how many things you have to pull to turn it on?
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30th December 2003, 06:58 AM	#3
roger Penultimate Amazing Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 11,021	Why not get another one and paint it green, so you get the quality of the green one without the wobbly bit?

30th December 2003, 07:56 AM	#8
_Q_ Critical Thinker Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Florida Big Bend region Posts: 276	Of course it broke. It's supposed to break, and you're supposed to buy another one. That one's going to break, too. If you got one that didn't break, think what that would mean to those who earn their daily bread making ones that do break! Heartless so-an-so... Assume your rightful role in the world economy! Get out there and buy another one. Now! Quote: All what we got here's American made It's a little bit cheesy, But it's nicely displayed Well we don't get excited when it Crumbles 'n breaks We just get on the phone And call up some Flakes They rush on over 'N' wreck it some more 'N' we are so dumb They're linin' up at our door (That's from Frank Zappa's Flakes. You can find the rest of the lyrics somewhere on line. Better yet, listen to the album Sheik Yerbouti, if you haven't recently.) _Q_

30th December 2003, 07:59 AM	#9
DVFinn Thinker Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 161	It's just another sign of our throw-away society. My grandmother has one of the old fashioned ones. She cleans it faithfully after every use and it's lasted her damned near 30 years.
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30th December 2003, 08:32 AM	#10
Soapy Sam NLH Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 25,885	Mine melted. Burned a hole in the roof. Insurance wouldn't pay up because it had "Indoor use only" in 3-point Serbo-Croat on the bottom, just between the magazine and the throttle capacitor.
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30th December 2003, 08:52 AM	#11
Reginald Graduate Poster Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,641	Quote: Originally posted by DVFinn It's just another sign of our throw-away society. My grandmother has one of the old fashioned ones. She cleans it faithfully after every use and it's lasted her damned near 30 years. Oh! Ive never seen an antique one. Was it the bakelite and brass one or the cheaper but somewhat more robust cast iron one? I bet it looks nice polished. Not like these plastic ones these days. I thought mine was going to go at the handle, they often go there, I think they have improved the design in that area though.
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30th December 2003, 08:59 AM	#12
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30th December 2003, 09:02 AM	#13
roger Penultimate Amazing Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 11,021	I've heard some good things from people who have bolted there's onto the dishwasher so you no longer need the battery to power the light and stuff. However, I'm not sure how you can do that and still retain access to the squirrel cage and the rear view mirror.

30th December 2003, 09:06 AM	#14
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30th December 2003, 09:22 AM	#15
Reginald Graduate Poster Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,641	Quote: Originally posted by Mercutio I have an old coal-fired one I inherited from my grand-dad, but it's so hard to find coal any more... Did they not do a conversion kit at one time for that type? I think it used those big lead/acid cells, of course the drawback was that you still had to push and pull it and you didn't get that lovely "lime light" effect from the mantle.
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30th December 2003, 09:32 AM	#16
Dragonrock Militant Elvisian Tacoist Join Date: May 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 9,856	Quote: Originally posted by Reginald Did they not do a conversion kit at one time for that type? The conversion kits I saw were still combustion types, you know, a bowl and grate for kerosene or burner for propane. I didn't know you could convert them to electric.
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30th December 2003, 09:36 AM	#17
Mercutio Shakespeare's Sock Puppet Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Live Free Or Die Posts: 16,325	Quote: Originally posted by Reginald Did they not do a conversion kit at one time for that type? I think it used those big lead/acid cells, of course the drawback was that you still had to push and pull it and you didn't get that lovely "lime light" effect from the mantle. I never looked into it; I use mine merely as a conversation piece. I figure brass polish is cheaper than a conversion kit. It looks lovely by candlelight.
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30th December 2003, 09:42 AM	#18
American Illuminator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: CA Posts: 3,842	When I done kill somethings, George always gives me new one. "Lennie" he says. He says to me "Lennie- DON'T shake her too hard this time. Babys don't like to be shaked!", he says to me. You should listen to George, Reggy. He know lots of stuff.

30th December 2003, 11:04 AM	#19
HarryKeogh Catholic School Survivor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 11,342	my solar powered model gave me a solid 10 years of service before calling it quits. i went by the local repair shop that was the only authorized service center for it to see if they could fix it. much to my dismay, it's now a Starbucks. ha, the irony! a Starbucks!!!

30th December 2003, 11:15 AM	#20
Luke T. Guest Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 14,759	I've learned to live without one. Life isn't as convenient any more, but I've adapted. I figure the time I save by not constantly having to fiddle with it makes up the difference.
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30th December 2003, 11:18 AM	#21
roger Penultimate Amazing Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 11,021	Quote: Originally posted by HarryKeogh my solar powered model gave me a solid 10 years of service before calling it quits. i went by the local repair shop that was the only authorized service center for it to see if they could fix it. much to my dismay, it's now a Starbucks. ha, the irony! a Starbucks!!! Solar powered? So the blue light is only on when the sun is out? Now that is irony. Who needs the blue light when the sun is out?

30th December 2003, 11:23 AM	#22
Reginald Graduate Poster Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,641	Interestingly enough, the very first ones were made of wood. Mind you as I understand it there are very few of these left. I think once they became popular and the usefulness of them was established, mass production became the overriding issue. Which is a shame. There are some nice Japanese ones however any authority on them will tell you straight ..."don't get one made in the mid 70's!" They will say. They had a lot of quality assurance problems. It was all hushed up, which is understandable. When one considers the thousands purchased each year I suppose my yellow tag falling off, when looked at in the correct perspective, is not that bad. I still miss it though.............terribly.
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30th December 2003, 11:41 AM	#23
Dragonrock Militant Elvisian Tacoist Join Date: May 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 9,856	I have a question about the wooden ones. I have one of the original japanese ones made out of bamboo. I was told that it's not really the same thing because the bamboo is already circular. All they have to do is drill a few holes. Does this really matter? It still works, or at least I assume it does, It's fragile and I don't want to risk breaking it by trying to get it spinning again.
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30th December 2003, 11:55 AM	#24
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30th December 2003, 11:58 AM	#25
Luke T. Guest Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 14,759	Quote: Originally posted by Dragonrock I have one of the original japanese ones made out of bamboo. Whoa! That's a collector's item. You can get thousands on Ebay for one of those. Which artist made it? edited to add: it's only worth something if you haven't drilled on it!
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30th December 2003, 12:02 PM	#26
Dragonrock Militant Elvisian Tacoist Join Date: May 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 9,856	Quote: Originally posted by Luke T. Whoa! That's a collector's item. You can get thousands on Ebay for one of those. Which artist made it? I'm not sure how to pronounce it, but the ideogram looks like a dead bird that hit a corvette window during a hurricane.
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30th December 2003, 12:11 PM	#27
Reginald Graduate Poster Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,641	Quote: Originally posted by Dragonrock I'm not sure how to pronounce it, but the ideogram looks like a dead bird that hit a corvette window during a hurricane. Thats a shame...the one's that bring in the real money are those marked like a dead bird that hit a truck window. Oh and the spirit level has to be intact....and before you ask, no, a replacement Korean stand will not help the matter. Watch out for those, it's possible to get badly conned unless you know what to look for..
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30th December 2003, 12:24 PM	#28
roger Penultimate Amazing Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 11,021	I'd be careful with those bamboo ones, I know a couple of people who have lost their earlobes using those things.

30th December 2003, 12:27 PM	#29
Cleopatra Diva Caissa Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Athens-Greece Posts: 9,272	Quote: Originally posted by Luciana Nery OK! Now, is it a guy's only thread? What did I miss? What are you talking about? I think that they are playing the Surrealists..
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30th December 2003, 12:36 PM	#30
Dragonrock Militant Elvisian Tacoist Join Date: May 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 9,856	Quote: Originally posted by roger I'd be careful with those bamboo ones, I know a couple of people who have lost their earlobes using those things. The wood is so thin that the edges end up rather sharp. But it's too fragile to use so I just keep it on the knick-knack shelf.
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30th December 2003, 12:38 PM	#31
Reginald Graduate Poster Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,641	Quote: Originally posted by Cleopatra I think that they are playing the Surrealists.. Nooo thats next Saturday! If anyone wants to be on the JREF Soccer team for the upcoming game with the surrealists, let me know. Mind you if it was anything like the last game, our people stood huddled discussing the physics of the ball movement, how luck not only does not play a part in the game but how it doesn't exsist...and while this is going on the surrealists are scoring goals by kicking fish, bananas,bowler hats and melting watches into the net! 106-nil. Oh well.
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30th December 2003, 12:40 PM	#32
Dragonrock Militant Elvisian Tacoist Join Date: May 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 9,856	Quote: Originally posted by Reginald and while this is going on the surrealists are scoring goals by kicking fish, bananas,bowler hats and melting watches into the net! 106-nil. Oh well. I though we successfully argued that none of those goals counted as not a single one involved the soccer ball?
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30th December 2003, 12:42 PM	#33
Luke T. Guest Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 14,759	Quote: Originally posted by Dragonrock I'm not sure how to pronounce it, but the ideogram looks like a dead bird that hit a corvette window during a hurricane. Oh. That guy. He got greedy and started having them machine-made in bulk quantities by child laborers. You can tell because all the parts are perfectly interchangeble with any other one he claims to have made.
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30th December 2003, 12:43 PM	#34
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30th December 2003, 12:46 PM	#35
Reginald Graduate Poster Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,641	Quote: Originally posted by Dragonrock I though we successfully argued that none of those goals counted as not a single one involved the soccer ball? Well actually getting the ball back into play was hard enough, it was our own fault. If the Science posters hadn't insisted on making that scale hydrogen atom with the ball and a tangerine we may have stood a chance!
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30th December 2003, 12:47 PM	#36
Reginald Graduate Poster Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,641	Quote: Originally posted by Pepper's Ghost If you feel like spending the money, you can get a custom one. I think it is well worth the extra expense. They'll engrave it and everything. Mine was engraved......the tag still fell off!
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