November 29, 2004
Dueling Grinders
I SO did not want to go here. But BeeBee tried to take me to school with a vintage old Boston pencil sharpener. Ah. Yes. A venerable old tool. I applaud it. Well, lookit what they put out lately:
Tintype trash. I spit upon it. My Berol Giant mocks it. It's not about reservoir space, BeeBee. In fact, we purists think excess reservoir space is wasted. No grip. It's about firmness, and stability. The ability to get the job done. Sure, your old vintage dog can do it, but three times in a row? With not only a box of Mirados, but a couple of boxes of Eberhard Fabers thrown into the mix?
Gauntlet, thrown.
UPDATE: Rube triangulates the sharpdown , in true Tuco fashion.
UPDATE: Another satisfied Berol Giant fan. I am, uh, what exactly do you call that when you thrust your thumbs under your armpits, spread out your fingers like a rooster comb, and strut around? Hydroencephalytic?
I also question the upside down mounting, but I suppose the Kama Sharpena allows such obviously perverse positions.
UPDATE: Harvey at Bad Example has weighed in with a, a, Yikes! And I thought Rube's Staedtler was channeling H R Pufinstuf. This is clearly turning in to a battle of the traditionalists versus the heretics. I may have to join sides with BeeBee in this battle. Who knew the grim power of the humble sharpener? Or the grim sexual tension they evoke?
I'm sorry but I feel that reservoir space is what helps give it the "grip", that "firmness, and stability". How can you get the job done if it hasn't the endurance to go the distance?
Posted by: BeeBee at November 29, 2004 8:33 AMDammmmmn. You've set the 'sphere on fire with this topic...whoda thunk it?
Posted by: Sadie at November 29, 2004 7:34 PMDo you remember when you were a little kid and felt special when the teacher let you do little tasks like sharpening all of the pencils, and banging the erasers?
Damn, things were sooo easy then.
Posted by: jmflynny at November 29, 2004 11:21 PMHydroencephalytic?
That is the correct term...that covers the abnormally large cranium, extraordinarily small penis, and overall malnourished look.
This is a good thing to you?
I b'lieve he's talking about me there Sadie... well, at least from the definition you gave above.
Posted by: RedNeck at November 30, 2004 6:14 PMNo, I was talking about me, Neck, crowing over taking the lead 2-1-1. Nor did I mean it was a good thing, Sadie. Just that it was me.
Posted by: Velociman at November 30, 2004 6:20 PMYes, we may have to join forces, an alliance. Harvey wrote, "But I'm here to declare that both of you ancient fops are worthless & weak with your outdated technologies".
Can you believe he said that about your Berol Giant and my Boston 55 Ranger? Nobody disses my sharpener, nobody.
By the way with my cedar shavings from today I was able to change the kitty litter box. The sweet smell of cedar will permeate the house for the beginning of the Christmas season.
Posted by: BeeBee at November 30, 2004 9:37 PM