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

**savoche** · 01-15-2015, 05:42 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by cbope

We still go for a swim in winter too, you just need to bring a chainsaw for the ice 😊

"We"?! I'm fully aware some crackpots do such things around here, but I refuse to be included in that madness!

Now, bathing in the snow after a good cooking in the sauna, that is something I can enjoy.

cbope · 01-15-2015, 05:44 AM

Originally posted by savoche

"We"?! I'm fully aware some crackpots do such things around here, but I refuse to be included in that madness!

I blame it on the lack of sunlight

**savoche** · 01-15-2015, 05:47 AM

Originally posted by jac

WARNING:

I have reason to believe that the Pentaxians of the world have been brainwashed by none other than the evil hociR. There is strong evidence that it is gathering a large cult-like following, a cult which threatens our very existence. As a former Asahian, I am a witness to it nearly every day. If you are an artist you might have seen it yourself. The vacant-eyed teens and fifty-something's coming into camera stores demanding what on the surface appears to be some harmless machine. Stuff, if you will.

I assure you, there is nothing harmless about it. If you've followed this thread, you know what I'm speaking about. Do you remember the spiel? "Excellent high ISO image quality. Shoots at 8.1fps. Fast, 27-point autofocus system. In-camera shake reduction. Selectable simulated low-pass filter. Weather-sealed design. Pentaprism viewfinder. Sharp rear display. Top-notch control layout. Dual SD card slots. PC sync flash socket, hearts, stars and horseshoes, clovers and blue moons, pots of gold and rainbows, and red balloons.!" This is code-speak, the hociR's sinister way of distinguishing followers of his evil cult.

New initiates into this nefarious cult mark themselves with Pentax. As their rank in the dark underbelly of photography rises so changes the mark of evil which they use to distinguish themselves. The order of rank can be determined by the tattoo which they carry. Lower ranking members have Asahi tattooed on their arms, intermediate members carry the mark of ayoH, only the highest ranking, most twisted vile members, to prove themselves, are rewarded with the infamous mark hociR, hidden on the camera back where only they can see it; emblazoned in ink inside the bikini-line where only disillusioned partners might observe.

I urge you to stop feeding your friends and peers this subversive misinformation on the merits of what is euphemistically termed 'The Flagship', as the consequences are too horrible to fathom... Do you want your child to be a minion of evil? Do you want your off-spring to long for FF after experimenting with 24 MP's.

I think not but that's where it starts.

(I will add more information as it becomes available and answer any questions as fully as I can.)

jac, I'm sure I have read this somewhere before...

Ah, yes, found it: HERE!

Plagiarism!

r0ckstarr · 01-15-2015, 07:23 AM

Anybody up for some Icelandic beer?

Whale testicle beer outrages conservationists

**savoche** · 01-15-2015, 09:51 AM

It's already been said here by the almighty Mod.

RoxnDox · 01-15-2015, 09:54 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ZoeB

I seem to have been thrown off of the discussion because the semester started-- or maybe this thread has just become so off topic that it's impossible to know what's happening. Where did the studded tire discussion come from? I have some for my bike

It just bounced in from some alternate dimension that is tangential to ours (like most things in this thread...). Just go with it

Ok, so when do we get to see pics of our favorite quasi-medieval Viking swordmaiden, in full regalia and armour, riding the frozen vastness of the Northlands on her studded-tire bike?

Under an amazing aurora borealis display, of course.

Jim

normhead · 01-15-2015, 10:04 AM

Originally posted by RoxnDox

It just bounced in from some alternate dimension that is tangential to ours (like most things in this thread...). Just go with it

Ok, so when do we get to see pics of our favorite quasi-medieval Viking swordmaiden, in full regalia and armour, riding the frozen vastness of the Northlands on her studded-tire bike?

Under an amazing aurora borealis display, of course.

Jim

That was last week... you mean you missed it?

Parallax · 01-15-2015, 10:10 AM

Originally posted by RoxnDox

Ok, so when do we get to see pics of our favorite quasi-medieval Viking swordmaiden, in full regalia and armour, riding the frozen vastness of the Northlands on her studded-tire bike? Under an amazing aurora borealis display, of course.

No studded tires or aurora, but........................

normhead · 01-15-2015, 10:14 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Parallax

No studded tires or aurora, but........................

Come on, where's your photoshop skills?

Pixelmator rules....

Jean Poitiers · 01-15-2015, 10:22 AM

Originally posted by savoche

It's already been said here by the almighty Mod.

A mis-spelling there? An "m" instead of a "g" there ... oops, religion. Désolé ...

normhead · 01-15-2015, 10:39 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

A mis-spelling there? An "m" instead of a "g" there ... oops, religion. Désolé ...

You're really walking on a tightrope there buddy...

ZoeB · 01-15-2015, 10:44 AM

Originally posted by RoxnDox

It just bounced in from some alternate dimension that is tangential to ours (like most things in this thread...). Just go with it

Ok, so when do we get to see pics of our favorite quasi-medieval Viking swordmaiden, in full regalia and armour, riding the frozen vastness of the Northlands on her studded-tire bike?

Under an amazing aurora borealis display, of course.

Jim

When the sun stops being so placid and friendly and throws some more magnetic storms our way. And also when somebody finds a suit of armour that would fit an overgrown stickbug.

Jean Poitiers · 01-15-2015, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Come on, where's your photoshop skills?

Man, that's some strong smelling cheese ... whew. Green gas and all ...

**TedH42** · 01-15-2015, 10:52 AM

Originally posted by savoche

"We"?! I'm fully aware some crackpots do such things around here, but I refuse to be included in that madness!

Now, bathing in the snow after a good cooking in the sauna, that is something I can enjoy.

You betcha.

Stumpy · 01-15-2015, 11:26 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Man, that's some strong smelling cheese ... whew. Green gas and all ...

That's why they have to keep it covered and well isolated away from all known life + you can see its power as it glows in the dark.

Guarded and watched over by that horned lady on the bike

01-15-2015, 10:14 AM - 2 Likes	#13569
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Parallax No studded tires or aurora, but........................ Come on, where's your photoshop skills? Pixelmator rules.... Last edited by normhead; 01-15-2015 at 11:24 AM.

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01-15-2015, 05:42 AM - 1 Like	#13561
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by cbope We still go for a swim in winter too, you just need to bring a chainsaw for the ice 😊 "We"?! I'm fully aware some crackpots do such things around here, but I refuse to be included in that madness! Now, bathing in the snow after a good cooking in the sauna, that is something I can enjoy.

01-15-2015, 05:44 AM	#13562
cbope Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Helsinki Posts: 664	Originally posted by savoche "We"?! I'm fully aware some crackpots do such things around here, but I refuse to be included in that madness! I blame it on the lack of sunlight

01-15-2015, 05:47 AM	#13563
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by jac WARNING: I have reason to believe that the Pentaxians of the world have been brainwashed by none other than the evil hociR. There is strong evidence that it is gathering a large cult-like following, a cult which threatens our very existence. As a former Asahian, I am a witness to it nearly every day. If you are an artist you might have seen it yourself. The vacant-eyed teens and fifty-something's coming into camera stores demanding what on the surface appears to be some harmless machine. Stuff, if you will. I assure you, there is nothing harmless about it. If you've followed this thread, you know what I'm speaking about. Do you remember the spiel? "Excellent high ISO image quality. Shoots at 8.1fps. Fast, 27-point autofocus system. In-camera shake reduction. Selectable simulated low-pass filter. Weather-sealed design. Pentaprism viewfinder. Sharp rear display. Top-notch control layout. Dual SD card slots. PC sync flash socket, hearts, stars and horseshoes, clovers and blue moons, pots of gold and rainbows, and red balloons.!" This is code-speak, the hociR's sinister way of distinguishing followers of his evil cult. New initiates into this nefarious cult mark themselves with Pentax. As their rank in the dark underbelly of photography rises so changes the mark of evil which they use to distinguish themselves. The order of rank can be determined by the tattoo which they carry. Lower ranking members have Asahi tattooed on their arms, intermediate members carry the mark of ayoH, only the highest ranking, most twisted vile members, to prove themselves, are rewarded with the infamous mark hociR, hidden on the camera back where only they can see it; emblazoned in ink inside the bikini-line where only disillusioned partners might observe. I urge you to stop feeding your friends and peers this subversive misinformation on the merits of what is euphemistically termed 'The Flagship', as the consequences are too horrible to fathom... Do you want your child to be a minion of evil? Do you want your off-spring to long for FF after experimenting with 24 MP's. I think not but that's where it starts. (I will add more information as it becomes available and answer any questions as fully as I can.) jac, I'm sure I have read this somewhere before... Ah, yes, found it: HERE! Plagiarism!

01-15-2015, 07:23 AM	#13564
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	Anybody up for some Icelandic beer? Whale testicle beer outrages conservationists

01-15-2015, 09:51 AM	#13565
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	It's already been said here by the almighty Mod.

01-15-2015, 09:54 AM - 1 Like	#13566
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Originally posted by ZoeB I seem to have been thrown off of the discussion because the semester started-- or maybe this thread has just become so off topic that it's impossible to know what's happening. Where did the studded tire discussion come from? I have some for my bike It just bounced in from some alternate dimension that is tangential to ours (like most things in this thread...). Just go with it Ok, so when do we get to see pics of our favorite quasi-medieval Viking swordmaiden, in full regalia and armour, riding the frozen vastness of the Northlands on her studded-tire bike? Under an amazing aurora borealis display, of course. Jim

01-15-2015, 10:04 AM	#13567
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by RoxnDox It just bounced in from some alternate dimension that is tangential to ours (like most things in this thread...). Just go with it Ok, so when do we get to see pics of our favorite quasi-medieval Viking swordmaiden, in full regalia and armour, riding the frozen vastness of the Northlands on her studded-tire bike? Under an amazing aurora borealis display, of course. Jim That was last week... you mean you missed it?

01-15-2015, 10:10 AM	#13568
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by RoxnDox Ok, so when do we get to see pics of our favorite quasi-medieval Viking swordmaiden, in full regalia and armour, riding the frozen vastness of the Northlands on her studded-tire bike? Under an amazing aurora borealis display, of course. No studded tires or aurora, but........................

01-15-2015, 10:22 AM	#13570
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by savoche It's already been said here by the almighty Mod. A mis-spelling there? An "m" instead of a "g" there ... oops, religion. *Désolé ...*

01-15-2015, 10:39 AM	#13571
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers A mis-spelling there? An "m" instead of a "g" there ... oops, religion. *Désolé ...* You're really walking on a tightrope there buddy...

01-15-2015, 10:44 AM	#13572
ZoeB Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tromsø, Norway Posts: 886	Originally posted by RoxnDox It just bounced in from some alternate dimension that is tangential to ours (like most things in this thread...). Just go with it Ok, so when do we get to see pics of our favorite quasi-medieval Viking swordmaiden, in full regalia and armour, riding the frozen vastness of the Northlands on her studded-tire bike? Under an amazing aurora borealis display, of course. Jim When the sun stops being so placid and friendly and throws some more magnetic storms our way. And also when somebody finds a suit of armour that would fit an overgrown stickbug.

01-15-2015, 10:45 AM	#13573
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by normhead Come on, where's your photoshop skills? Man, that's some strong smelling cheese ... whew. Green gas and all ...

01-15-2015, 10:52 AM	#13574
TedH42 F/8 & Somewhere Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,412	Originally posted by savoche "We"?! I'm fully aware some crackpots do such things around here, but I refuse to be included in that madness! Now, bathing in the snow after a good cooking in the sauna, that is something I can enjoy. You betcha.

01-15-2015, 11:26 AM	#13575
Stumpy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Devon UK Posts: 105	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Man, that's some strong smelling cheese ... whew. Green gas and all ... That's why they have to keep it covered and well isolated away from all known life + you can see its power as it glows in the dark. Guarded and watched over by that horned lady on the bike