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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: kosmo vinyl on September 27, 2012, 04:46:09 pm
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Yes they are a bit controversial at the moment, but no one is forcing anyone to donate.
Here's a couple of interest that are going down to the wire.
Ramesh from Voxtrot is raising funds for a new record
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ramesh/ramesh-album
All ready funded by still of interest
Alice Smith is working a much delay 2nd album.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alicesmithshe/alice-smith-is-she
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don't see what problem people have with it... its a great idea and i'm glad many of my favorite bands are using it...
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Think that was a reference to my comment in the other thread about how I'm tired of seeing bands using kickstarter just to pre-sell their album at significantly jacked-up prices.
Some bands do kickstarter really well, offering their fans unique/exclusive/unusual items. Other bands really miss the point-- sorry, but an autographed copy of a your album is probably not worth fifty bucks.
I'm not opposed to kickstarter in general, just disappointed in how many bands choose to use it.
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Some bands do kickstarter really well, offering their fans unique/exclusive/unusual items. Other bands really miss the point-- sorry, but an autographed copy of a your album is probably not worth fifty bucks.
definitely! it should cost the same whether autographed or not in my opinion.. i mean look at newbury comics.. they sell tons of autographed stuff at retail.. its just a nice thank you for the fans...
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Weekends
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/weekends/weekends-new-humans
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http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fingerprintfilms/dear-mr-watterson-a-calvin-and-hobbes-documentary?ref=live
(and don't forget the Tower one...)
any bands that I know that have done it, their drive has ended. One I liked best - Val Emmich - he had the best value and perks per the dollar/grouping. For thank you section in his cd inlet it was a city map and everyone's name was a street. Some artists jump too high in their dollar amount per the perk, or too low in perk per the dollar amount, I agree.
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Weekends
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/weekends/weekends-new-humans
the 500 dollars for the house party seems like a good deal.
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http://offbeatr.com/
here's some . . . that seem easy to slip into.
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I've contributed to quite a few kickstarter campaigns - most of them for games.
Here is one for the DC area too - Salad Days - the birth of punk rock in DC (i feel like there have been several of these already)
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1243182560/salad-days-the-birth-of-punk-rock-in-the-nations-c
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games are what kickstarter is meant for.
http://www.ouya.tv/
this being the epitome of such a statement.
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http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/polyphonicspree/polyphonic-sprees-next-studio-album-live-album-and
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http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/polyphonicspree/polyphonic-sprees-next-studio-album-live-album-and
Some cool things in the list. I like the 3 days touring with the band and being in the chorus. And for 10k they will play your private event.
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If only I had the disposable income for most of those... Regardless, i will contribute something. The Spree are on my top five all time favorite bands list.
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http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/polyphonicspree/polyphonic-sprees-next-studio-album-live-album-and
Could this be the antidote to Walkie's current manopausal breakdown?
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http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/872104423/beautiful-noise-music-documentary (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/872104423/beautiful-noise-music-documentary)
The definitive documentary about influential 80?s and 90?s guitar bands who harnessed massively loud sounds using a sea of effects pedals and delivered some of the most BEAUTIFUL NOISE ever recorded.
8 years in the making, with over 50 interviews, band members, music icons and tastemakers.
BEAUTIFUL NOISE is an in-depth exploration of a music movement in the late 20th century, a fascinating period when some innovative musicians mixed guitar noise into conventional pop song structures while maintaining a philosophy of letting the music speak for itself.
Although many of the people interviewed are notoriously press shy they have opened up about their music and experiences from over 20 years ago; how they defied the rules and became sonic innovators that have inspired so many.
Currently the documentary is in the final stages for worldwide release, and we need your help to raise the $75,000 to pay for limited run licensing and finishing costs to distribute in Film Festivals and on DVD/Blu-Ray.
This documentary will finally be released only if the fans of this music believe in this project and contribute.
INTERVIEWS INCLUDE: Kevin Shields, Jim Reid, Robin Guthrie, Bobby Gillespie, Douglas Hart, Colm O?Ciosoig, Debbie Googe, Simon Raymonde, Alan Moulder, Ivo Watts-Russell, Alan McGee, Sonic Boom
FEATURING BAND MEMBERS OF: Ride, Slowdive, Chapterhouse, Lush, Curve, Swervedriver, Medicine, Pale Saints, Seefeel, AR Kane, Telescopes, Boo Radleys, Cranes, Catherine Wheel, Flying Saucer Attack
WITH: Wayne Coyne, Trent Reznor, Billy Corgan and Robert Smith
Score by Brad Laner (Medicine)
VFX by John Nugent (Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Matrix)
Motion Graphics by Angus Cameron (Music Video Director)
Graphic design by Timothy O'Donnell (4AD)
Featuring Tour Projections, Bootlegs and previously unseen personal videos.
Performance Videos (and some interviews) with current bands: Sigur Ros, M83, Autolux, Serena Manessh, Ulrich Schnauss, A Place To Bury Strangers, Grouper, Tim Hecker, Belong among others.
This is your chance to be a part of this definitive documentary.
WHY KICKSTARTER? Ultimately we think Kickstarter is the best place for crowdfunding artistic and indie projects like ours. It is a democratizing force that brings projects to life. This documentary is for fans of this music and music culture. The prohibitive licensing costs have kept us from releasing our film but with Kickstarter's unique crowdfunding structure we can make Beautiful Noise available to the people who want to see it, provided enough people make a pledge.
STATUS ? We are in post-production. The project is creatively finished; we are waiting for the go-ahead from you (the prospective viewer) to fund the massive amount of money required for necessary clearances that make a unique film like ours complete.
This is the first-ever documentary about one of the most influential music movements of the 20th century.
The true inside story of these bands in their own words, with concert and video footage, home videos, tour projections, interviews and testimonials.
This is the film fans have been waiting years for.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/polyphonicspree/polyphonic-sprees-next-studio-album-live-album-and
Could this be the antidote to Walkie's current manopausal breakdown?
Maybe, one week left...
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I think Jaguar first posted about Beautiful Noise here 6-7 years ago. Great to finally see it is almost done.
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Possibly controversial...it's not about the artwork that is being paid for...they paid for the recording and mastering what they are looking to pay for now is distribution. They aren't with a label and this puts their new album in listeners hands and no one owns their music but them.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/toadthewetsprocket/new-studio-album-from-toad-the-wet-sprocket
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Nothing wrong with the Toad campaign lots of bands use Kickstarter as a way to pre-orders of their albums with the special bundles. I am impressed by the fact that they are making the album available digitally when it got funded, most of the time there is a lag in even getting the album digitally after the campaign ends.
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They just stretched their goal to $150k. They're still doing well with pledges but, wow, that's high. Yet, they added a course of responsibility to promote, garner radio, make videos, etc. They'll have a small PR and managing staff, I'm sure, but at the minor levels. So, at this point, it's core crowd funding.
I think I get nervous when I see those high amounts (cough-Zach Braff-cough), but in Toad's regard, I know they don't have management or a label, and they can do things how they want - no label breathing down their necks, then locking up their music in ownership, or a shed. Plus, they are honest guys with a humble DIY attitude.
Thanks for the good points, Koz. As a thank you and to add to their goal stretch, they just added for everyone who pledges (no matter the amount) an acoustic version album (in digital format).
The new songs sound okay - a little glossy, and I miss their lighter side of grunge sound, but it's a new day and in the end, I'm just happy for them. I'm thinking beyond the current album - Kickstarter has the potential to provide them with the foundation for a longer return to music as a cohesive band (with all original members!) to make future albums, tour more often, etc.
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what an interesting world the music industry is. first the industry rips off the consumer, then the consumer rips off and ruins the industry . . . and now the consumer is paying the bill so the industry can stay around.
priceless.
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Nothing wrong with the Toad campaign lots of bands use Kickstarter as a way to pre-orders of their albums with the special bundles. I am impressed by the fact that they are making the album available digitally when it got funded, most of the time there is a lag in even getting the album digitally after the campaign ends.
Pretty cool, Toad met their goal w/in 24 hours; album has been sent digitally. They created a stretch goal adding that all backers get an acoustic version of the album which they will record in studio soon. (goal met) They made another stretch goal and all backers get a live recording from the new album tour this year. Kinda cool.
-Another KS project I didn't know about this until now: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/yellowbirdproject/a-matter-of-time-an-als-documentary (Documentary feature about Kathryn Calder of The New Pornographers.)
- The KS campaign for the Calvin n Hobbes Dear Mr. Watterson that I mentioned on previous page is ramping up for festivals and distribution this fall.
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Nothing wrong with the Toad campaign lots of bands use Kickstarter as a way to pre-orders of their albums with the special bundles. I am impressed by the fact that they are making the album available digitally when it got funded, most of the time there is a lag in even getting the album digitally after the campaign ends.
Well that is because most times the bands are using the kickstarter to fund the recording.
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Cool Kickstarter project to help a group establish an archive to help preserve the oral history of Detroit.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/detroitsound/detroit-sound-conservancy-oral-history-project
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http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spikelee/the-newest-hottest-spike-lee-joint
'hi . . . i am worth over 40 million dollars and own my own production company, so if i want to make a movie, it can be made quite easily, but then I would have to pay for it and actually do the work of paying for it, and why would i want to do that? so ill get a bunch of idiots who think this whole kickstarter thing is cool and makes them feel "closer to the artist" and they'll pay for it. and if they don't pay for it, and I can't get it made . . . ill call hollywood and amercia, racist.'
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How can this possibly work:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1139594493/spin-chill-warmbeersucks
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Sounds like a case of poor planning if feel need to instantly cool now beer arises
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you know for free . . . well you have to pay for the ice and salt, you can fill a bowl with very ice filled water and salt. put the can in salt ice water, make sure it is completely covered. it will be cold in minutes. science, its fucking free, kickstarter.
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Just another reason why terrorists hate us ;)
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Sounds like a case of poor planning if feel need to instantly cool now beer arises
Have to admit, I only rarely encounter this problem. See, Montomery County Liquor stores have a policy of selling unrefrigerated beer to discourage drinking in the parking lot. So yeah, SCIENCE!
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kick starter is strange to me. i don't think its bad idea but people who already have other means to raise money and already have great promotion amongst a crowd should not always use avenues like kickstarter in comparison to others who don't have as many resources.
plus, i think the fact kickstarter is picky about what projects they support is very weak. they'll support these almost already funded projects by some superstar but yet hesitate to help someone out who would work twice as hard to make something happen. and i get it, some of those folks can't be trusted but still.....it seems a bit snobbish when they do this approve/disapprove process of projects all the time. i like places like gofundme.com and etc. since its no rules except to own to what you offer people.
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http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mygaybanjo/country-boys-in-the-city-new-album-by-my-gay-banjo?ref=home_location
Country Boys in the City - NEW ALBUM by My Gay Banjo
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What I don't understand about kick starter is that if these projects are really so important, why wouldn't the creator just use their trust fund or get their parents to take out a line of credit against one of their vacation homes? I feel the very fact they're on kick starter is confirmation it's not important.
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Are you green and live alone in a cave with your dog?
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Are you green and live alone in a cave with your dog?
even the Grinch had a heart...
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Ok here's a project that's well interesting...
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/450132630/scott-fagan-sings-stephin-merritt
Scott Fagan Sings Stephin Merritt
Scott Fagan is Stephin Merritt's dad....
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more info
http://www.thevinyldistrict.com/storefront/2014/01/forgotten-songs-case-scott-fagan-stephin-merritt/
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more info
http://www.thevinyldistrict.com/storefront/2014/01/forgotten-songs-case-scott-fagan-stephin-merritt/
Why doesnt' he just ask his son for the money?
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"Keep Ott in the studio until his next album is finished."
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/529765689/keep-ott-in-the-studio-until-his-next-album-is-fin
Ott (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ott_(record_producer)) is one of the bigger names in psychedlelic dub/psybient/bass-heavy chillout/slow electronic music to smoke weed to/etc. his last album was released in 2011. touring is his only form of income so he needs to spend most of the year on the road and thus he can't find time in the studio to produce a new album. his offer: if fans raise £10,000 (~$17k), he'll lock himself in the studio for 6 months and record a new album. the goal was met in less than 24 hours.
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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1137256310/punk-the-capital-straight-from-washington-dc
A documentary exploring how Punk took hold in Washington D.C., from 1976 through the harDCore explosion of the early 1980s.
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Not a big fan of kickstarter stuff but this might be something I'd like to contribute to.
That Icons poster is something I'd love to have. Can't swing that, though.
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Pretty cool, I might have to back it too.
They are doing a sneak peek tomorrow night at the BC
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People are beyond stupid.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/324283889/potato-salad
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Your just mad you didn't think of it first...
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Your just mad you didn't think of it first...
I'm not calling the person that started the kickstarter stupid, I'm calling the people that donated to him stupid.
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A friend from home is putting this together for all you QOTSA fans.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/desert-age
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http://www.gofundme.com/charmcityartspace
Charm City Art Space has been an all-ages, drug and alcohol free, music and arts space for almost 13 years. The space is run by a collective of volunteers who are passionate about providing a safe space for acts of all genres to perform.
CCAS' financial status is very fickle and never comfortable. Every month we struggle to make rent and pay our utility bills.
We need your help to give us a safety net. Currently we have $125 in the bank, which would not cover even a quarter of our rent. Anything you can donate to help us would be extremely appreciated. Money is especially tight during winter months when bands don't tour as much and our BGE bill is higher because the heater is turned on.
If you've ever traveled to a show outside of Baltimore, you know that places like CCAS are very rare - often times the only venues are bars or only have 18+ shows. Please help keep us running and keep Baltimore an ideal destination for bands to play.
There are some good rewards for people who like to go to shows there (it is pretty fun space). I would imagine you should be able to get into any of the shows, even ones like the Titus Andronicus show that was there.
virtual
$5
Donate this amount and receive a shout out on our website and Facebook page.
t-shirt
$15
Donate this amount and receive a CCAS t-shirt.
5 shows
$30
Donate this amount and receive free entry into any five shows at CCAS during 2015. Guaranteed one high five per show.
10 shows
$50
Donate this amount and receive free entry into any 10 shows at CCAS during 2015. A member will do a blind contour drawing of your face.
1 year of shows
$100
Donate this amount and receive free entry to all shows in 2015. We will also create a personalized nickname for you, honey pie.
2 years/shows
$300
Donate this amount and receive free entry to all CCAS shows for 2 years and a hug from every member.
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https://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/yh56/help-my-family-find-a-home-
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Just in case folks don't read my thread:
The time is Meow.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/super-troopers-2/x/5949602
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Bardo is making what looks to be an awesome brewpub between Nat's park and the river
...but they need $200k
So you can help (https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bardo-riverfront) by paying for your July Beer tab in April
(http://bardodc.com/images/riverfront.jpg)
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Where is the, weed smoking area?
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hey former members of ween, take note
Boo hoo, broke bands, quit asking for charity (http://www.straight.com/music/boo-hoo-broke-bands-quit-asking-charity)
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hey former members of ween, take note
Boo hoo, broke bands, quit asking for charity (http://www.straight.com/music/boo-hoo-broke-bands-quit-asking-charity)
ween has just been pitiful.. i feel like they've set a new record low or something...its amazing to me that with all those shows they saved not one cent.....i know people will use the drugs excuse but i don't think it washes..... i just finished ray charles' autobiography and he was a heroin addict for 15 years and stills saved money consistently.. in fact he writes that he would not have done heroin if it was too expensive...
i don't know what gene and deaner were doing the last 15 years of ween....no savings at all? you make good money for selling out the 930 club and bigger venues...
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in fact he writes that he would not have done heroin if it was too expensive...
That's what they all say.
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VNYL Sliding: Why The ?Netflix For Vinyl? Service Is Such A Mess (http://www.stereogum.com/1801049/vnyl-sliding-why-the-netflix-for-vinyl-service-is-such-a-mess/franchises/essay/)
This quote was classic
However, it remains an open question just what can be done to fairly compensate those subscribers who bought into VNYL thinking it was ?Netflix for vinyl? when it would end up operating more like ?Columbia House Record Club for random used/overstock albums you might find at a yard sale or storage-locker auction.?
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VNYL Sliding: Why The ?Netflix For Vinyl? Service Is Such A Mess (http://www.stereogum.com/1801049/vnyl-sliding-why-the-netflix-for-vinyl-service-is-such-a-mess/franchises/essay/)
This quote was classic
However, it remains an open question just what can be done to fairly compensate those subscribers who bought into VNYL thinking it was ?Netflix for vinyl? when it would end up operating more like ?Columbia House Record Club for random used/overstock albums you might find at a yard sale or storage-locker auction.?
It kind of says a lot about our society that these people get $36,000 but we can't send Killsaly to see Nickelback. :(
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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1950118003/fort-reno-concert-series-50th-anniversary-fundrais/posts/2187902
"Today, we started work to extend this year’s series by four shows. Ideally, we’ll be able to plot out a seamless 10 show season. The concerts will begin on Monday, July 2nd and will -- once these additional dates are confirmed -- run through early August. We’ll continue to update this page as we figure out the details. "
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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1950118003/fort-reno-concert-series-50th-anniversary-fundrais/posts/2187902
"Today, we started work to extend this year’s series by four shows. Ideally, we’ll be able to plot out a seamless 10 show season. The concerts will begin on Monday, July 2nd and will -- once these additional dates are confirmed -- run through early August. We’ll continue to update this page as we figure out the details. "
New update...
That was fast! A huge thank you to everybody who has chipped in so far. We were able to reach our initial goal in less than 12 hours, which is pretty incredible.
Today, we started work to extend this year’s series by four shows. Ideally, we’ll be able to plot out a seamless 10 show season. The concerts will begin on Monday, July 2nd and will -- once these additional dates are confirmed -- run through early August. We’ll continue to update this page as we figure out the details.
There’s still 23 days left on this campaign! From here on out, the money we raise will help to fund future seasons of Fort Reno. We’ll do our best to come up with some ways to keep it interesting for the remainder of the run.
Again, many heartfelt thanks to you all for the support!
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So obviously out of left-ish field, but for about a year I'd been trying to convince everyone I knew that making a reusable straw that could fit in a shirt/blouse front pocket or on a keychain would be a winnner. Laughs and scoffs...
Not my product, though I did "buy" one.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/908228738/finalstraw-the-worlds-first-collapsible-reusable-s (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/908228738/finalstraw-the-worlds-first-collapsible-reusable-s)
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^I bought a finalstraw for my kids too
We have these bamboo straws that are nice, but are starting to get a little dank
I like that this fits in that small container
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Cool idea... but as a male, are you really going to carry that thing around in your pocket?
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Not to mention, how often do adult males use straws?
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Not to mention, how often do adult males use straws?
(https://media3.giphy.com/media/3o6wrAgFG1sDdDVbNK/giphy.gif)
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Not to mention, how often do adult males use straws?
me...never
my kids seem to think it's essential
back in my college days, I remember some hippie said to me
'straws last longer than bones'
and it kinda stuck with me to not get a piece of plastic with every drink that will be around for 1000 years
seasons of Fort Reno.
fun fact...I'm about 1.5 miles from Ft Reno at my new job...so I'll be sure to catch some of these shows this year
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The men using straws question reminds me of a story that my uncle (mom's brother) once told me about my dad.
My dad was about eight years older than my uncle, likely making my uncle about 15 (?) at time of said story. My uncle was apparently drinking something with a straw and my dad made a comment that "only queers use straws."
So to answer vansmack's question...never for straight men, sometimes for gay men.
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TIL
Fort Reno's iconic tower concealed a secret radar dish
https://architectofthecapital.org/posts/2016/10/fort-reno-cold-war
When it was completed this unassuming brick tower concealed a radar dish that linked Washington via microwave relay with the Midatlantic “federal relocation arc”. In the event of a missile exchange, the tower -codenamed Cartwheel- would function as the central spoke connecting whatever remained of the continuity of government system.