why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)

robtcorl · 12-19-2019, 06:06 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

In fact, the Bic pen model shot from a rifle that could still write.

Remember several years back when Bic, and other disposable lighters, had reportedly exploded?
My late best friend was an Army Special Forces Sergeant and said they tried forty ways from Sunday to blow one up, they couldn't.
Their high hopes were dashed because they like blowing things up, especially by using improvised everyday items.

Racer X 69 · 12-19-2019, 06:26 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by bertwert

As it was pointed out a few days back, today marks two years since Rupert's passing. It's hard to believe that it's been that long already, and I imagine he would be well pleased with the progress that we have made in this thread...

I just remember, with a smile, his love for all the backyard creatures, great and small:

Jim Williams was a great presence on these forums. There is a huge hole where he used to be.

Rest in peace my friend.

**rod_grant** · 12-19-2019, 06:58 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

A Mackintosh from any brand is still a Mackintosh.

I'm a bit late to the party but do you always drive on Dunlops? or possibly Goodyears?

**BigMackCam** · 12-19-2019, 11:05 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by rod_grant

I'm a bit late to the party but do you always drive on Dunlops? or possibly Goodyears?

"Tyres". Just plain old "tyres".

(I think mine are "Continental")

**rod_grant** · 12-19-2019, 11:26 PM - **1 Like**

So, Mike, the name of the first maker on pneumatic tyres doesn’t become the default name of the product, as Mr Macintosh became? Or the name of the first vulcaniser of rubber, either?

It is interesting how Hoover became a verb, isn’t it? Noone that I know of Bic’s or Biro’s a letter.

**BigMackCam** · 12-20-2019, 01:21 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by rod_grant

So, Mike, the name of the first maker on pneumatic tyres doesn’t become the default name of the product, as Mr Macintosh became? Or the name of the first vulcaniser of rubber, either?

Good point. With pneumatic tyres, I guess the inventors could have chosen to name their version of tyres after themselves - but they didn't. Hey, I don't make the rules

Originally posted by rod_grant

It is interesting how Hoover became a verb, isn’t it? Noone that I know of Bic’s or Biro’s a letter.

Indeed. I tend to say I'm going to "vac" the carpets, but I know a lot of folks who use "Hoover" as a verb.

"Xerox" is another one... "Could you Xerox these documents for me?". Trademark names for drugs are often used to describe the generic medication, too...

**rod_grant** · 12-20-2019, 01:51 AM

I only know one lady who hoovers the floor - and she is a dinky-di Aussie - it must be a family thing.
I have never heard anyone use xerox as a verb and I have worked in offices all my working life. I was 21 or 22 when I first saw a photocopier - but it wasn't a Xerox and I can't remember ever working in an office with a Xerox machine.

I do remember Roneograph duplicators

Last edited by rod_grant; 12-20-2019 at 01:56 AM.

**savoche** · 12-20-2019, 02:03 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

"Xerox" is another one... "Could you Xerox these documents for me?". Trademark names for drugs are often used to describe the generic medication, too...

I believe "Ski-Doo" is commonly used for snowmobiles, too?

I'm trying to find examples of the same phenomenon in Norwegian. Insulated drink bottles are invariably called "thermos" (usually norweginised to "termos"), and a stickynote is most often called post-it. And some may refer to smartphones and tablets as iphones and ipads no matter what brand they are. I'm sure there are more, but it's not something we do a lot.

**savoche** · 12-20-2019, 02:06 AM

Originally posted by rod_grant

dinky-di

Had to look that up

Racer X 69 · 12-20-2019, 03:01 AM - **2 Likes**

Tires?

You Tube

America rolls on Firestone.

**rod_grant** · 12-20-2019, 03:41 AM - **3 Likes**

Tires; work tires me out.
My car (auto) is fitted with Tyres.
Coopers sell Cooper tires in Australia - when they sell Cooper tyres I will know that they are meant for my car and not for bed.

**savoche** · 12-20-2019, 03:52 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by rod_grant

Tires; work tires me out.
My car (auto) is fitted with Tyres.
Coopers sell Cooper tires in Australia - when they sell Cooper tyres I will know that they are meant for my car and not for bed.

I guess some people go to bed when they're tyred

**savoche** · 12-20-2019, 03:58 AM

Every now and then this site pops up with the message "1 posts to go". Even a furriner like me knows that is not correct

I guess it will stop in not too long

Racer X 69 · 12-20-2019, 04:00 AM

Sex sells Goodyear Polyglass tyres.

You Tube

Racer X 69 · 12-20-2019, 04:02 AM - **1 Like**

And the Double Eagle to the rescue when there is no man around.

You Tube

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12-19-2019, 06:06 PM - 1 Like	#73966
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by Racer X 69 In fact, the Bic pen model shot from a rifle that could still write. Remember several years back when Bic, and other disposable lighters, had reportedly exploded? My late best friend was an Army Special Forces Sergeant and said they tried forty ways from Sunday to blow one up, they couldn't. Their high hopes were dashed because they like blowing things up, especially by using improvised everyday items.

12-19-2019, 06:26 PM - 5 Likes	#73967
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by bertwert As it was pointed out a few days back, today marks two years since Rupert's passing. It's hard to believe that it's been that long already, and I imagine he would be well pleased with the progress that we have made in this thread... I just remember, with a smile, his love for all the backyard creatures, great and small: Jim Williams was a great presence on these forums. There is a huge hole where he used to be. Rest in peace my friend.

12-19-2019, 06:58 PM - 2 Likes	#73968
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by BigMackCam A Mackintosh from any brand is still a Mackintosh. I'm a bit late to the party but do you always drive on Dunlops? or possibly Goodyears?

12-19-2019, 11:05 PM - 1 Like	#73969
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,671	Originally posted by rod_grant I'm a bit late to the party but do you always drive on Dunlops? or possibly Goodyears? "Tyres". Just plain old "tyres". (I think mine are "Continental")

12-19-2019, 11:26 PM - 1 Like	#73970
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	So, Mike, the name of the first maker on pneumatic tyres doesn’t become the default name of the product, as Mr Macintosh became? Or the name of the first vulcaniser of rubber, either? It is interesting how Hoover became a verb, isn’t it? Noone that I know of Bic’s or Biro’s a letter.

12-20-2019, 01:21 AM - 1 Like	#73971
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,671	Originally posted by rod_grant So, Mike, the name of the first maker on pneumatic tyres doesn’t become the default name of the product, as Mr Macintosh became? Or the name of the first vulcaniser of rubber, either? Good point. With pneumatic tyres, I guess the inventors could have chosen to name their version of tyres after themselves - but they didn't. Hey, I don't make the rules Originally posted by rod_grant It is interesting how Hoover became a verb, isn’t it? Noone that I know of Bic’s or Biro’s a letter. Indeed. I tend to say I'm going to "vac" the carpets, but I know a lot of folks who use "Hoover" as a verb. "Xerox" is another one... "Could you Xerox these documents for me?". Trademark names for drugs are often used to describe the generic medication, too...

12-20-2019, 01:51 AM	#73972
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	I only know one lady who hoovers the floor - and she is a dinky-di Aussie - it must be a family thing. I have never heard anyone use xerox as a verb and I have worked in offices all my working life. I was 21 or 22 when I first saw a photocopier - but it wasn't a Xerox and I can't remember ever working in an office with a Xerox machine. I do remember Roneograph duplicators Last edited by rod_grant; 12-20-2019 at 01:56 AM.

12-20-2019, 02:03 AM - 2 Likes	#73973
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by BigMackCam "Xerox" is another one... "Could you Xerox these documents for me?". Trademark names for drugs are often used to describe the generic medication, too... I believe "Ski-Doo" is commonly used for snowmobiles, too? I'm trying to find examples of the same phenomenon in Norwegian. Insulated drink bottles are invariably called "thermos" (usually norweginised to "termos"), and a stickynote is most often called post-it. And some may refer to smartphones and tablets as iphones and ipads no matter what brand they are. I'm sure there are more, but it's not something we do a lot.

12-20-2019, 02:06 AM	#73974
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by rod_grant dinky-di Had to look that up

12-20-2019, 03:41 AM - 3 Likes	#73976
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Tires; work tires me out. My car (auto) is fitted with Tyres. Coopers sell Cooper tires in Australia - when they sell Cooper tyres I will know that they are meant for my car and not for bed.

12-20-2019, 03:52 AM - 2 Likes	#73977
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by rod_grant Tires; work tires me out. My car (auto) is fitted with Tyres. Coopers sell Cooper tires in Australia - when they sell Cooper tyres I will know that they are meant for my car and not for bed. I guess some people go to bed when they're tyred

12-20-2019, 03:58 AM	#73978
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Every now and then this site pops up with the message "1 posts to go". Even a furriner like me knows that is not correct I guess it will stop in not too long