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

**rod_grant** · 04-27-2014, 03:23 AM

The Mod wants to get to 10,000 posts!
(Even the K5 has an estimated shutter life of 100,000.
And isn't the hociR's 200,000?
Come on Parallax, lift your optimism! (or is that masochism?)

panoguy · 04-27-2014, 08:05 AM

The thread's dead, baby. Thread's dead.

You Tube

Racer X 69 · 04-27-2014, 09:50 AM

Originally posted by panoguy

The thread's dead, baby. Thread's dead.

Bite your tongue!

Heresy I say!

Never let hociR win!

Jean Poitiers · 04-27-2014, 09:53 AM

Originally posted by panoguy

The thread's dead, baby. Thread's dead.

Pulp Fiction - Zed's Dead - YouTube

Some good taste there in bikes and women (French, that is for the female gender, not the bike

) ...

No hociR chopper in sight ... wonder why?! (ecarG)

You Tube

Parallax · 04-27-2014, 12:07 PM

Originally posted by panoguy

The thread's dead, baby. This thread's dead.

Joel B · 04-27-2014, 12:22 PM

Originally posted by panoguy

The thread's dead, baby. Thread's dead.

huh? Isn't that what was said about 8,000 posts ago? Yet here it is! NOT discussing politics because that would be wrong!! Prius driving, hociR loving, tree hugging hippie nut jobs will not bring us down!! Now I'm not talking about the average Joe that recycles his milk jugs no. It's the ones that will hide under the bed when you tell them that Woodstock was a for profit concert that actually was a financial and environmental failure!!!

That's what happens when you only have one portapotty per 100,000!! Duh!!

panoguy · 04-27-2014, 12:48 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Joel B

huh? Isn't that what was said about 8,000 posts ago? Yet here it is! NOT discussing politics because that would be wrong!! Prius driving, hociR loving, tree hugging hippie nut jobs will not bring us down!! Now I'm not talking about the average Joe that recycles his milk jugs no. It's the ones that will hide under the bed when you tell them that Woodstock was a for profit concert that actually was a financial and environmental failure!!!

That's what happens when you only have one portapotty per 100,000!! Duh!!

I rest my case. This used to be a funny thread with lots of bacon and cheese and random pokes at the OP, and now it's being pulled toward the "my worldview is the best, don't you agree?" stuff we can't discuss elsewhere (for good reason). Keep the Prius driving, tree-hugging, hippie nut-job comments to yourself, and I'll keep the mahood-compensating, gun-toting, NIMBY McMansion neanderthal comments to myself.

Buzzkill.

Parallax · 04-27-2014, 01:07 PM

As you find this thread such a buzzkill, perhaps your best course would be to just stay out of it. If you don't like the storyline, don't read the book. Seems like a simple concept to me.

Jean Poitiers · 04-27-2014, 01:10 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by panoguy

I rest my case. ... Buzzkill.

I must be getting "old" or at least "urban nonlinguistic" for the Americas ... had to look up "buzzkill" to be 100% sure. Gene Wilder was great and the first "Charlie" was better than the second one with Johnny Depp/Tim Burton ... found this, too.

Which Charlie "character" best fits the attitude of the OP ... Veruca Salt (?) ... to get us back on track, plus to help me stay away from the "win-a-hociR" contest that Adam's putting on ...

Laugh people ... life's too short ...

Parallax · 04-27-2014, 01:18 PM

Perfect, J.P.
Perfect!

Racer X 69 · 04-27-2014, 01:23 PM

Originally posted by panoguy

. Keep the Prius driving, tree-hugging, hippie nut-job comments to yourself, and I'll keep the mahood-compensating, gun-toting, NIMBY McMansion neanderthal comments to myself.

Do you drive a Prius?

If so, you must know that not all Prius drivers are tree hugging nut jobs. Most of them are just ordinary people trying to get the most out of their gasoline dollar.

So that they an afford a K3.

And some bacon, with cheddar cheese on the side.

Jean Poitiers · 04-27-2014, 01:29 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

Perfect, J.P.
Perfect!

Merci P ... maybe Augustus Gloop will get my vote ?! Plus found this one, too ... I'm on a Gene Wilder streak !!!

Edit : on second thought, not buying this one ... Augustus would be very interested in bacon, cheese, etc. ... and maybe even some "SPAM Classic" (read my K-5

)

stevebrot · 04-27-2014, 01:37 PM

Ok...so I woke up last night in a cold sweat. I dreamed that the K-3 came to me and out of the darkness reminded me of the millions of innocent souls in Tokyo and of Godzilla and of the hociR and of The Silence Of The OP.

Yes!! The CAMERA SPOKE!!

What have I done!!!

Perhaps a little Grey Poupon would be good on my turkey burrito...

Steve

**savoche** · 04-27-2014, 01:42 PM

I don't drive a Prius, but I thought that thing was weighed down by some battery pack? Should give it some weight in a crash, shouldn't it? Or maybe not... It's just a hybrid, after all, not a two tonne battery pack like the Tesla Model S.

The Tesla has been the most sold car in Norway the last few months, btw. Seems everybody wants one. It outsells the K-3 by quite a lot. which tells me the K-3 needs a much bigger battery. A full frame battery, I'd say.

Which it hasn't.

And that's why I won't buy a K-3.

stevebrot · 04-27-2014, 01:43 PM

There...we are now back on track...

04-27-2014, 01:29 PM	#8472
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by Parallax Perfect, J.P. Perfect! *Merci* P ... maybe Augustus Gloop will get my vote ?! Plus found this one, too ... I'm on a Gene Wilder streak !!! Edit : on second thought, not buying this one ... Augustus would be very interested in bacon, cheese, etc. ... and maybe even some "SPAM Classic" (read my K-5 ) Last edited by Jean Poitiers; 04-27-2014 at 01:42 PM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
why I will buy a K3	chicagojohn	Pentax K-3 & K-3 II	80	09-18-2016 08:42 AM
Suggestion Neutralize the 'why I won't buy a k-3' thread	crewl1	Site Suggestions and Help	61	10-04-2014 05:08 PM
Why I Won't Be Buying A K5IIs	Racer X 69	Pentax K-5 & K-5 II	40	02-03-2014 08:12 PM
Why I don't buy Pentax lenses	keyser	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	44	12-20-2012 01:58 AM
I feel so old: 8 things the facebook gen won't buy	Nesster	General Talk	27	04-22-2012 11:01 AM

04-27-2014, 03:23 AM	#8461
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	The Mod wants to get to 10,000 posts! (Even the K5 has an estimated shutter life of 100,000. And isn't the hociR's 200,000? Come on Parallax, lift your optimism! (or is that masochism?)

04-27-2014, 09:50 AM	#8463
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: 28,067	Originally posted by panoguy The thread's dead, baby. Thread's dead. Bite your tongue! Heresy I say! Never let hociR win!

04-27-2014, 12:07 PM	#8465
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by panoguy The thread's dead, baby. This thread's dead.

04-27-2014, 12:22 PM	#8466
Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	Originally posted by panoguy The thread's dead, baby. Thread's dead. huh? Isn't that what was said about 8,000 posts ago? Yet here it is! NOT discussing politics because that would be wrong!! Prius driving, hociR loving, tree hugging hippie nut jobs will not bring us down!! Now I'm not talking about the average Joe that recycles his milk jugs no. It's the ones that will hide under the bed when you tell them that Woodstock was a for profit concert that actually was a financial and environmental failure!!! That's what happens when you only have one portapotty per 100,000!! Duh!!

04-27-2014, 12:48 PM - 1 Like	#8467
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Originally posted by Joel B huh? Isn't that what was said about 8,000 posts ago? Yet here it is! NOT discussing politics because that would be wrong!! Prius driving, hociR loving, tree hugging hippie nut jobs will not bring us down!! Now I'm not talking about the average Joe that recycles his milk jugs no. It's the ones that will hide under the bed when you tell them that Woodstock was a for profit concert that actually was a financial and environmental failure!!! That's what happens when you only have one portapotty per 100,000!! Duh!! I rest my case. This used to be a funny thread with lots of bacon and cheese and random pokes at the OP, and now it's being pulled toward the "my worldview is the best, don't you agree?" stuff we can't discuss elsewhere (for good reason). Keep the Prius driving, tree-hugging, hippie nut-job comments to yourself, and I'll keep the mahood-compensating, gun-toting, NIMBY McMansion neanderthal comments to myself. Buzzkill.

04-27-2014, 01:07 PM	#8468
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	As you find this thread such a buzzkill, perhaps your best course would be to just stay out of it. If you don't like the storyline, don't read the book. Seems like a simple concept to me.

04-27-2014, 01:10 PM - 2 Likes	#8469
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by panoguy I rest my case. ... Buzzkill. I must be getting "old" or at least "urban nonlinguistic" for the Americas ... had to look up "buzzkill" to be 100% sure. Gene Wilder was great and the first "Charlie" was better than the second one with Johnny Depp/Tim Burton ... found this, too. Which Charlie "character" best fits the attitude of the OP ... Veruca Salt (?) ... to get us back on track, plus to help me stay away from the "win-a-hociR" contest that Adam's putting on ... Laugh people ... life's too short ...

04-27-2014, 01:18 PM	#8470
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Perfect, J.P. Perfect!

04-27-2014, 01:23 PM	#8471
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: 28,067	Originally posted by panoguy . Keep the Prius driving, tree-hugging, hippie nut-job comments to yourself, and I'll keep the mahood-compensating, gun-toting, NIMBY McMansion neanderthal comments to myself. Do you drive a Prius? If so, you must know that not all Prius drivers are tree hugging nut jobs. Most of them are just ordinary people trying to get the most out of their gasoline dollar. So that they an afford a K3. And some bacon, with cheddar cheese on the side.

04-27-2014, 01:37 PM	#8473
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Ok...so I woke up last night in a cold sweat. I dreamed that the K-3 came to me and out of the darkness reminded me of the millions of innocent souls in Tokyo and of Godzilla and of the hociR and of The Silence Of The OP. Yes!! The CAMERA SPOKE!! What have I done!!! Perhaps a little Grey Poupon would be good on my turkey burrito... Steve

04-27-2014, 01:42 PM	#8474
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	I don't drive a Prius, but I thought that thing was weighed down by some battery pack? Should give it some weight in a crash, shouldn't it? Or maybe not... It's just a hybrid, after all, not a two tonne battery pack like the Tesla Model S. The Tesla has been the most sold car in Norway the last few months, btw. Seems everybody wants one. It outsells the K-3 by quite a lot. which tells me the K-3 needs a much bigger battery. A full frame battery, I'd say. Which it hasn't. And that's why I won't buy a K-3.

04-27-2014, 01:43 PM	#8475
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	There...we are now back on track...