The Saturday 6-Pack

The Batlord · 11-04-2017, 01:41 PM

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5. Any hobbies that aren't related to music?
I like bike riding, and I also collect vhs tapes of 70s, 80s, and 90s anime.

Downloaded that Starship Troopers OVA from the late 80s but haven't watched it yet. You know it or know if it's good?

Ol’ Qwerty Bastard · 11-04-2017, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Man like Monkey

6. Name a thing you really, really suck at.

The obvious one that already got posted is instruments, I can't play one to a decent level (decent by bedroom musician standards I mean). I used to 'spit bars' though, and was actually pretty good.

alright lets hear it

Oriphiel · 11-04-2017, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

Downloaded that Starship Troopers OVA from the late 80s but haven't watched it yet. You know it or know if it's good?

No idea, man.

~~MicShazam~~ · 11-04-2017, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Man like Monkey

a few years back I was into perfume (honest) quite a lot but I've lost the enthusiasm for that a bit now.

You collected perfume flasks? Did it also involve caring about the fragrances somehow, or was it about the bottles/designs... or was it another angle?

~~Cuthbert~~ · 11-04-2017, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MicShazam

You collected perfume flasks? Did it also involve caring about the fragrances somehow, or was it about the bottles/designs... or was it another angle?

Yeah that was the main thing for me, I collected them in general. Worst thing I ever smelled was this, which literally smells like body odour - Déclaration by Cartier (1998) — Basenotes.net

~~MicShazam~~ · 11-04-2017, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Man like Monkey

Yeah that was the main thing for me, I collected them in general. Worst thing I ever smelled was this, which literally smells like body odour - Déclaration by Cartier (1998) — Basenotes.net

I skimmed some of the comments on that page. I've never thought about how, of course, there would be a whole language for talking about the characteristics of perfume - just like with wine.

When I was a kid, we used to sleep over at my grandparents farm in a room that belonged to my aunt. There was a dresser with all sorts of things in it that we looked through out of curiosity. I still remember the incredibly powerful smell of this possibly not quite airtight bottle of perfume that permeated everything. It smelled like damp, fallen chestnuts and leaves on the ground in a forest - only amplified by a thousand. So I guess there's something for everyone - whether you want to smell like B.O. or a wet autumn forest.

EDIT: I sometimes find it interesting to dive into something I know nothing about for a bit, so now I'm sitting here, reading reviews of that perfume.
That's a way to spend your Saturday evening, I guess

I just thought this comment was funny:

"Every time I come across this, the same image flits across my mind; one I can't mention for fear of giving offense. So I'll keep it short: not for me. The cumin just makes it unwearable. Even worse, unlike 99% of other scents out there, I can't even imagine anyone else liking it, which clearly they do.

Declaration of love? More like declaration of war."

~~Cuthbert~~ · 11-04-2017, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MicShazam

I skimmed some of the comments on that page. I've never thought about how, of course, there would be a whole language for talking about the characteristics of perfume - just like with wine.

When I was a kid, we used to sleep over at my grandparents farm in a room that belonged to my aunt. There was a dresser with all sorts of things in it that we looked through out of curiosity. I still remember the incredibly powerful smell of this possible not quite airtight bottle of perfume that permeated everything. It smelled like damp, fallen chestnuts and leaves on the ground in a forest - only amplified by a thousand. So I guess there's something for everyone - whether you want to smell like B.O. or a wet autumn forest.

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I sometimes find it interesting to dive into something I know nothing about for a bit, so now I'm sitting here, reading reviews of that perfume.

I just thought this comment was funny:

"Every time I come across this, the same image flits across my mind; one I can't mention for fear of giving offense. So I'll keep it short: not for me. The cumin just makes it unwearable. Even worse, unlike 99% of other scents out there, I can't even imagine anyone else liking it, which clearly they do.

Declaration of love? More like declaration of war."

Yeah there is an art to it imo. Like you say some guys actually want scents like BO, and admire the originality of stuff like that Cartier one. Some guys want really out there and unique stuff. Majority of people who are not into it don't think of it in the same way, just want to smell as nice as they can which is fine of course.

Do you remember what your grandparent's perfume was called?

~~MicShazam~~ · 11-04-2017, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Man like Monkey

Yeah there is an art to it imo. Like you say some guys actually want scents like BO, and admire the originality of stuff like that Cartier one. Some guys want really out there and unique stuff. Majority of people who are not into it don't think of it in the same way, just want to smell as nice as they can which is fine of course.

Do you remember what your grandparent's perfume was called?

Ah no, I don't even remember the letters or anything. It might very well have been poured over in one of those fine little glass bottles with a sort of balloon attached to it that you squeeze to get the perfume out. Can't remember what they're called. One of these thingies:

Lisnaholic · 11-04-2017, 05:39 PM

... and all this time I thought this was some kind of drinking-session thread!

1. Would you say that you are a music snob at all?

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I guess a bit. I don't really bother caring what other people listen to, but I can't help but roll my eyes at just how boring so many non-music fans' tastes really are.

Straight off the bat, and I'm cutting and pasting someone else's answer. But this is pretty much my position too; I'm a kind of closet snob, and those closed closet doors have the reminder, "Live and Let Live" painted across them.

2. Thoughts on Christmas? Some people love it, some people hate it.

Don't like the religion, the commercialisation or the over-eating, but as Mindful mentioned it's a time of goodwill, and that's what the world needs now... that's the only thing there's just too little of.

Also, it's a very exciting time for small children and I wouldn't grinch that away from anybody.

3. Do you ever change your haircut?

Does three hairstyles in a lifetime count as a "Yes"?

4. Do you like going to the cinema?

I used to love it as a kid, but lost interest in it about the time I started going to pubs instead.

5. Any hobbies that aren't related to music?

Mainly reading, walking, cycling, and less commendably, watching tv.

6. Name a ting you really, really suck at.

Can't dance or play an instrument. Not very good at sitting down for some long-drawn-out social occassion like a dinner party either.

Trollheart · 11-04-2017, 06:25 PM

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Children can ride bikes.

Children can also **** off.

I have terrible balance. Just never persevered at it I guess. Never needed to. Probably won't ever, now.

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Originally Posted by Man like Monkey

Yeah that was the main thing for me, I collected them in general. Worst thing I ever smelled was this, which literally smells like body odour - Déclaration by Cartier (1998) — Basenotes.net

Clearly you have never smelled powdered worm.