Something that says "I take this sh** (too) seriously": AIB Big Owl

[Maister]

I would have imagine that the hardest of hardcore monopoly players would have a custom made playing piece that they would tote to game to game in a custom case.

first, let me begin by saying....

When you see someone bringing their own bowling ball, shoes, rosin, etc to the alley you think nothing of it. It might raise an eyebrow if you're playing pool with someone and they break out their own cue stick and case, instead of the house sticks, but it's not unheard of. I'm trying to think of other scenarios/venues similar to Owl's example where bringing your own special gear/equipment because it means you take that shit seriously might be viewed as ostentatious behavior, or even downright strange.

- How about the guy who walks into a beer pub/brewhaus with a pint mug that has his initials engraved on it?
- A planner-type who shows up to pre-con meeting with a chrome-plated engineer scale (which also has its own decoartive pearl inlay leather case that hooks to one's belt)?

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- I bring my own keyboard with built in shortcuts to do GIS on other people's desktops...

- I make three portfolios for interviews. One for the interview, one in case the first gets ruined, and one for the end of the world.

[ofos]

first, let me begin by saying....

When you see someone bringing their own bowling ball, shoes, rosin, etc to the alley you think nothing of it. It might raise an eyebrow if you're playing pool with someone and they break out their own cue stick and case, instead of the house sticks, but it's not unheard of. I'm trying to think of other scenarios/venues similar to Owl's example where bringing your own special gear/equipment because it means you take that shit seriously might be viewed as ostentatious behavior, or even downright strange.

- How about the guy who walks into a beer pub/brewhaus with a pint mug that has his initials engraved on it?
- A planner-type who shows up to pre-con meeting with a chrome-plated engineer scale (which also has its own decoartive pearl inlay leather case that hooks to one's belt)?

I understand that it causes quite a stir in Buffalo when Dan walks in with his custom curling stone and broom. Of course, if he took them in to curling venues instead of singles meet-ups, it might not seem so strange.

[imaplanner]

I've been at a sushi restaurant before when people bring their own fancy-pants chopstix in a fancy-pants case.

[Maister]

I've been at a sushi restaurant before when people bring their own fancy-pants chopstix in a fancy-pants case.

Better yet, instead of a sushi restaurant, how about bringing your fancy lacquered lotus-adorned chopsticks complete with ivory case with you when dining at PF Changs

[dvdneal]

I've been at a sushi restaurant before when people bring their own fancy-pants chopstix in a fancy-pants case.

My favorite place keeps the chopsticks behind the bar for you. I do have my own chopsticks, I'm just not serious enough to bring them or have them kept for me.

Is it appropriate to bring your own lobster bib to the party?

[otterpop]

When invited to an orgy, I always bring my own whips, chains and condoms.

[Planit]

first, let me begin by saying....


- How about the guy who walks into a beer pub/brewhaus with a pint mug that has his initials engraved on it?
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And there's a problem with that?!?!!??!?!


Seriously, there's a pub in town that sells you a pewter mug for $25 and engraves your name on it. It's also a 20 oz. mug instead of the standard 16 oz pint. My wife brought it for me as a b-day present many years ago. There are a few hundred of them (maybe 500) and mine number is only 2 digits. I've had mine for several years.

[Maister]

And there's a problem with that?!?!!??!?!


Seriously, there's a pub in town that sells you a pewter mug for $25 and engraves your name on it. It's also a 20 oz. mug instead of the standard 16 oz pint. My wife brought it for me as a b-day present many years ago. There are a few hundred of them (maybe 500) and mine number is only 2 digits. I've had mine for several years.

If there are dozens of other customers with their own mugs that makes it unremarkable. But if you walk into a place (think more along the lines of a divey bar maybe) and you're the only one wiht their own mug that might raise a few eyebrows.

[dvdneal]

If it were me watching you walk in with a custom beer mug I would only think, "Why didn't I think of that?"

[Big Owl]

And there's a problem with that?!?!!??!?!


Seriously, there's a pub in town that sells you a pewter mug for $25 and engraves your name on it. It's also a 20 oz. mug instead of the standard 16 oz pint. My wife brought it for me as a b-day present many years ago. There are a few hundred of them (maybe 500) and mine number is only 2 digits. I've had mine for several years.

That's no different the refillable slushie cup at the Kangaroo or 7-11

I like seeing the guys at meeting and conferences who bring an assortment writing instruments. You know the guy red, blue, and black pen; highlighter, and number 2 pencil.

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