Thread: Not Today, Please!

Wait a second...
"so the blades can't fall out or cut you"
I suspected that. Because its convex, its more like shaving with a straight and if people aren't careful they'll mess up their faces. It probably is better than cartridge razors because only one blade will be on your face at any one time, but I would NEVER whip a razor round my face/head like that. Holy crap.

Originally Posted by Obie

Gentlemen,

That obtrusive object that some progressive genius created for removing the heathen whiskers from the face of the innocent is another clear reminder that the world is going to pot.

The idea of the Razor from the Black Lagoon reminds of a short conversation I once had with another progressive genius about food.

"Why bother cooking food?" he said. "Homes, restaurants — stuff put in one end and it comes out the other."

"That's one way of looking at it," I said. "So what do you suggest we do for nourishment?"

"Put it in pills," he said. "Pop a pill when you're hungry and be done with it. No fuss, no muss, no nothin'."

"Yes, I see your point," I said, nodding. "No smell, no taste, no wasting time sitting around the table. I'm all for that."

"See what I mean?" he said. "Keep it simple and efficient."

"Isn't that the truth," I said.

Gentlemen, what else is there to say to a yahoo?

Regards,

Obie

Hi Obie,

I totally agree. Why people always want things done and out the way as quickly as possible is beyond me.

If we want to be clean shaven, why use a monstrosity like that and get it out the way quickly? Why not take the time to use a beautifully crafted straight razor and really enjoy the process? Enjoy whipping up a rich lather and enjoy the feel of the warm brush on your skin? Enjoy the sound of the razors blade singing against the strop? There are so many great elements to the true Gentlemans shave so why lose out on them?

One of my great pleasures in life is enjoying excellent food and fine wine with friends and loved ones so what a waste to simply chug down a pill and a glass of water. Ok, it gets the job done but there is no joy in it! My father works near my office and we often meet up for a glass of wine and some food on a Friday lunchtime, which is infinitely more enjoyable than having a store bought sandwich at my desk. Both result in me not being hungry anymore, but no prizes for guessing which one I enjoy most!

Society seems to be becoming obsessed with getting things done in the shortest possible time so we can move on to the next thing. But the next thing for a lot of people is going to work, and I dont think for an instant that anyone wishes they could spend more time at the office!

A very wise person wrote in another thread, "You cannot waste time, only spend it wisely" and this really has become my mantra of late.

Its far better to take the time to really enjoy what we are doing now than to always be looking on to the next thing I believe. And we can only pray that this nefarious device does not catch on!

All the best,

Stuart

I agree with both Stuart and Otto. There's nothing like sitting down with loved ones and enjoying a good meal with some fine wine.

Who of us, upon looking back on our lives would reminisce about that particularly satiating pill we "ate" back in October of '98? Who would even remember a pill. As we progress through life, it's our memories we hold dear.

Too much of life these days seems to be about a race. Fast, fast, fast, race, race, race.

Life isn't a race, but if it were, I would strive to finish last. In fact, I think I have just found my signature. I only wish I could get back the woman who finished too soon. Heaven is filled with beauties. Still, heaven can wait. Please.


EDIT: How do I add a signature line to my posts? I'm feeling like such a bone head lately, as I can't seem to perform accurate searches here, and now I can't seem to find the way to add a signature line. Not like me at all.

but....
Go to "User CP" (a tab at the top along with classifieds, wiki, etc.) and in the left hand menu bar click "Edit Signature" have fun!

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

It looks like some high tech torture device. Maybe the CIA can use it on terrorists.

Ahem...don't you mean a Information Gathering Device? Torture is such an ugly term these days.

Kev