I am impulsive

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  1. Dark Elf

    Dark Elf Administrator Staff Member

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    Inspired as I am by my new desktop theme I am seriously tempted to order a monocle, knowing I will never use it save perhaps for staging a photo to adorn my Facebook profile like a royal douchebag.

    Perhaps I shall simply make myself a cup of Earl Grey and allow for the excitement to pass?
     
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    It's only $17 (I guess $45 to ship it to Sweden).
     
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    Grossenschwamm Well-Known Member

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    It might be cheap, and it might be fun, but eventually someone gets hurt. Are you sure you can handle that kind of responsibility?
     
  4. Dark Elf

    Dark Elf Administrator Staff Member

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    If it is a great responsibility, according to Spiderman logic it ships with great power. Now how could I possibly resist that?
     
  5. Grossenschwamm

    Grossenschwamm Well-Known Member

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    By remembering that spiderman has that lord of the obvious spidey sense. Do you really need a tingling sensation to warn you that the blender is still plugged in?
     
  6. Dark Elf

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    Since I have developed a mild OCD concerning the stove wherein I usually have to reenter my apartment right after leaving it to check if the hotplates are turned off, I suppose I must reply in the affirmative.
     
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    Grossenschwamm Well-Known Member

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    I need a spidey sense to warn me when I'm about to eat too much.
     
  8. Jungle Japes

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    I'd rather have eyes in the back of my head. "Something bad is about to happen" is way less helpful than "Patrick Bateman is behind me with a nail gun and he's sweating a lot and has this crazy look in his eye."
     
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    Go for Professor Ocularo's X-Ray Monocle. It has way better packaging.
     
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    I'd prefer to grow four inches for free, all I have to do is click to find out how. Hmmmm
     
  11. Dark Elf

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    Alas, that monocle is not fitted with a gallery, making it more difficult to wear, or so I hear.

    The only way to make that happen is to cut the ligaments that keep part of your package inside your body, a procedure which carries a very real risk of impotence.
     
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    I have a monocule, my name is Steven. The name doesn't work for me...
     
  13. Dark Elf

    Dark Elf Administrator Staff Member

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    My impulse has been thwarted by the Historical Emporium's ordering system - apparently there is a communication problem between my bank and theirs, most likely caused by the beautiful three letters at the end of any proper alphabet the Anglophones for some inconceivable reason never assigned to theirs.

    Perhaps it will work if I change my payment method to Paypal, but procrastination demands that I cannot be bothered with that right now.
     
  14. Grossenschwamm

    Grossenschwamm Well-Known Member

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    You don't need a monocle, you just need a fantastic beard.
     
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    My beard is already fantastic, especially now that I've finally trimmed it (the fans need not worry, it can still win the war on its own).

    Anyway, I just wanted it to be known that I've ordered the monocle and a matching pocket watch to go with it. Expect pictures when the stuff arrives.
     
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    Grossenschwamm Well-Known Member

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    I figured you'd get the monocle anyway. Well, enjoy it!
     
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    I notice you do wear glasses, DE... perhaps one eye needs better focusing than the other?

    I technically qualify for a monocle, but it's only noticable when I shut one eye for shooting.
     
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    My eyes are both equally pathetic, so if I ever get to actually wearing the damn thing I will use contact lenses. The monocle is a theatrical piece only, it doesn't affect sight.
     
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    You should keep both eyes open so you can scan for targets. Also, holding one eye closed puts strain on both eyes.
     
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    Disney taught me through Pocahontas that the best way to kill Indians is to aim with both eyes open. Best thing I ever learned from that movie.
     
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