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Take out your Moleskine diaries, and in your neatest handwriting, pencil in under the 12th July
The Fifth Annual Chap Olympiad
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:14, archived)
what's a moleskine diary?

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:14, archived)
I believe its what Chaps have

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:15, archived)
And drunk artists
www.moleskine.co.uk/
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:16, archived)
oh, I see.
Pretentious twaddle.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:17, archived)
no, good paper.

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:17, archived)
the website isn't taking pains to emphasise that point.

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:19, archived)
Moon GT in "judging things as pretentious before she knows all the facts" shocker.

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:22, archived)
It's a damn pretentious website,
they've only got themselves to blame.

"the legendary notebook of Van Gogh, Chatwin, Hemingway, Matisse and Céline"
"Life is a journey, carry your Moleskine with you every step of the way."
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:24, archived)
welcome to advertising.
the paper is genuinely nice, though. Thick and smooth. And folds out flat.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:25, archived)
It's marketing.
Every company does it.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:25, archived)
do you think there are too many violins in the second movement?

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:25, archived)
I'm afraid, I'm with you on this one.
It's a notebook.

I use pukka pads by preference, because I often take notes that need to be filed / moved, clipped to things, ripped out etc, so perforated and hole punched are pretty important.

It's not even the original moleskine, it's a new company trading on the old one's reputation.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:29, archived)
I use mine as a sketchbook.
I don't know if I'd bother buying one just to take notes in, but it's a great format for a mini-book full of drawings.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:35, archived)
which is fine
if you're using it as keepsake art drawings stuff.

but since 99% of the population doesn't, it's a brand that seems to revel in it's OWN pretentiousness!
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:46, archived)
I just assumed it was pretentious when rnuk linked it

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:24, archived)
This
Rnuk in 'trying to be Robin Johnson' shocker
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:27, archived)
You fancy me SO much.

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:28, archived)
I cant say i do.
But i think you fancy yourself a bit too much.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:29, archived)
I'm pretty amazing, I'll agree.

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:30, archived)
The difference is, Rnuk is a londoner, he's allowed to be.
Stands back and watches the fireworks.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:33, archived)
Correct.
I have a journal for work. It means I look after it too.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:24, archived)
How in beans county can a notebook, an inanimate object
be pretentious?
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:18, archived)
I don't know,
but they seem to have managed it.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:19, archived)
no, they're lovely
just well-made from pleasant materials.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:19, archived)
I bet you use a really pretentious pencil to write in them, don't you,
you bourgeois monster
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:21, archived)
Fountain pen,
I'm afraid. And a refillable, not one of your cartridge monstrosities.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:24, archived)
Not pretentious. And how can a notebook be pretentious?
I love mine. Good quality, handy size, brilliant. I always use them.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:22, archived)
Ponce, toff, etc.

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:22, archived)
anything can become pretentious,
when people buy it in order to be seen having the brand.
This very much appears to be a "branded" product.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:26, archived)
a notebook only becomes popular if it's got a reason to be.
it's not a trainer or a bag, it serves a proper purpose.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:27, archived)
trainers and bags serve proper purposes too!
anything can become a fashion item for showing off. Mobile phones, cars, watches, anything.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:30, archived)
I've never, ever seen anyone poncing about displaying a moleskine notebook
saying 'LOOK AT ME I HAVE A MOLESKINE NOTEBOOK'.

In the grand scheme of 'pretentious things people do to look really intelligent, wealthy and better than everyone else', it probably doesn't even blip my register.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:29, archived)
Thats pretty much what rnuk is saying by bringing it up though isnt it?

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:32, archived)
You can't have me.
YOU CAN'T HAVE ME!
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:33, archived)
This

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:34, archived)
Not really.
He was actually referring to the Chap Olympiad.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:40, archived)
why did he mention moleskine journals particularly though?

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:43, archived)
He may well have mentioned dapper hats, pipes and well maintained facial hair.

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:46, archived)
Its almost like he was being pretentious!

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:47, archived)
Hahaha, I find myself agreeing with you.
Or do I ? I don't know.

On the one hand, it's a fucking notebook, WH Smiths do them for a quid or two.

On the other hand, they look eligent and proffesional, and if I had a proffesion where I needed to take notes infront of stylish clients, it would be a subtaly good touch, adding to illusions of grander.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:30, archived)
A diary bound with moleskine.
It's not actually mole skin, but whatever it is it's bloody expensive.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:16, archived)
Oilcloth covered cardboard.
Moleskine's the brand name
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moleskine
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:18, archived)
a lovely and wonderful note/sketchbook

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:16, archived)
I'm busy being rude and beating women that day.

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:15, archived)
That's an event this year.

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:15, archived)
Sign me up for the 4 chains and a perch rolling wife beater

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:17, archived)
i love The Chap

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:16, archived)
I also love The Chap
hypem.com/search/the%20chap/1/
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:20, archived)
Minus 80 points for trying to hard.
Continually.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:21, archived)
Trying to [sic] hard at what, Michael?

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:22, archived)
I rest my case.

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:23, archived)
I'll forgive you this time.
It's hot today. Thinking must be a chore for you.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:26, archived)
I really dont know why i bother
you really are quite the nasty little snob
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:29, archived)
Then don't.
Have a rest. I'm beginning to feel like JMG.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:31, archived)
Im afraid to say
He is far more bearable
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:34, archived)
Yet you engage in my conversations so very, very much.
Aren't you just adorable!
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:37, archived)
yay for Hendrick's gin!
'noon folks
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:23, archived)
Legend has it Hendrick's won't be sponsoring it this year.

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:23, archived)
What?
WHAT?

Right, I'm not coming now.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:26, archived)
controversial!
I shall drink some anyway
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:27, archived)
God I love Hendricks.
NYOMMY NYOM NYOM.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:24, archived)
Oh, hello.
Do inform me of the location of the rude materials.

In addition, could you tell me where I can find codes necessary for uploading items?

I find that a little kindness can get you far in today's world. Thank you in advance.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:09, archived)
MY MUM

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:10, archived)
what are you on about?

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:11, archived)
it's very old board memes
as in, 4 year old board memes
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:15, archived)
Uplaod codez?

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:12, archived)
Is that what the youth of today call them?

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:12, archived)

www.1guy1brush.com

nsfw
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:13, archived)
Yup.

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:15, archived)
didn't you read the
FAQ?
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:12, archived)
I do love a dollop of jam.

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:16, archived)
In the place where you did that thing that time.

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:12, archived)
With your father?
Tee hee! Oh, those were the days.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:17, archived)
Here is some rude materials
"Fuckitybuckwits"
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:12, archived)
Rude materials?
Like vulvet? Cunton?
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:13, archived)
*rubs thighs*

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:13, archived)
Here
cy.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunanreolaeth

I am in favour of reading wiki in languages I don't speak and finding out where three consecutive interesting-looking links leads me.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:14, archived)
wers da rude stuf?
Weres the upload coedz
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:14, archived)
I miss the Magical Upload Goat.

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:15, archived)
Are you becki_boo?

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:16, archived)
no, Gaz IM ME

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:17, archived)
Up your bum on the second shelf

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:15, archived)
alternatively
up your hole for a stopper.

That's one of my ma's sayings
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:17, archived)
Pfft
Would you mind if I gave her one? She seems quite jolly.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:23, archived)
shut up 90Nz0

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:18, archived)
He put the taz in Tazmania...
www.news.com.au/mercury/gallery/0,22927,5029058-5015646,00.html
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:04, archived)
christ, I'd forgotten how horrible Fanta tastes
this is worse than Lilt
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:06, archived)
Fruit twist fanta is awesome

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:08, archived)
this is fruit twist
it tastes like sugary sewage
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:09, archived)
oh :(

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:09, archived)
once
tried it with gin,

might be the nicest alcoholic beverage ive ever drank in hull
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:29, archived)
But what about dee totallee trapical teeaste?

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:08, archived)
remember kids, Lilt is just one letter away from
Milt
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:10, archived)
He he
I'm ashamed to say I know what milt is anyway.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:12, archived)
"The many faces of the Tasmanian Devil"
Each of those Tasmanian Devils only has one face. MEDIA LIES
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:06, archived)
Who put the ram in the rama-lama-ding-dong?

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:06, archived)
Me.

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:07, archived)
I was thinking this...

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:07, archived)
haha, your ISP is gloriously shit

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:07, archived)
Italians, innit
they're either going to 'do it tomorrow' or changed their minds halfway through the operation.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:08, archived)
Greasy wops.

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:14, archived)
I am enjoying its shitness.

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:14, archived)
I'll buy it!

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:06, archived)
They can rip a man's arm off

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:07, archived)
He looks LOVELY!
*girlie spacky fluff tiems*
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:07, archived)
there's no treason without reason.

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:07, archived)
There's no non-consensual sexual contact
without sensual sex.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:11, archived)
Well, we know that's not entirely true,
as sex can be rubbish if you're doing it wrong.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:13, archived)
ARG YOU'RE DOING IT WRONG
ARG
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:14, archived)
Oh, I'm sorry.
*tries to be gentle* ;o)

EDIT: That is wonderful! LOL
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:15, archived)
there are no coats
without oats.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:14, archived)
i find the flapping mandible of Chin Man beyond more scary

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:08, archived)
Would anyone here care to buy a Nokis N95 (black 8gb) was new in December?
Its locked to vodafone and I just thought I would give you guys first refusal.

This is clearly brand new and unlocked but you get the idea.

www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/-/1014/1259/-/3515452/Nokia-N95-Sim-Free-Unlocked-8GB-Mobile-Phone/Product.html?searchtype=genre
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 11:51, archived)
Why don't you want it dude?
I thought you loved it?
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 11:52, archived)
Its great
But I want a new MP3 player seperetly.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 11:54, archived)
No thanks I've got a phone that doesn't break if you touch it

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 11:52, archived)
I've got one of those too.
An n95 8gb.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 11:54, archived)
every single person I know in real life who has one has a broken one.
and I know someone who works in the Orange repair shop who is pissed off with the amount of N95 and N95 8gb she has to deal with
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 11:55, archived)
this too
they just seem to fall apart, have to have OS upgrades, everything.

*cradles HTC TyTn like a delicate child*
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 11:56, archived)
Mine's not broken.
Ever. I've dropped it a lot, too.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 11:57, archived)
This is true.

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:02, archived)
I've had no problems with mine and from the three people I know
with one, none of them have had problems either. Ho hum.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 11:58, archived)
strange.
could be a local batch issue
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 11:58, archived)
Or a clumsy chum issue?

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:00, archived)
Nope, it's too widespread for that.

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:01, archived)
Mine has not
But it had a software fault when I first got it.

I just did a software update and it worked though.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 11:58, archived)
If it's 2p then yes.

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 11:52, archived)
Ohhh, maybe, how much?

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 11:52, archived)
My dad is on Vodaphone and wants one.

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 11:52, archived)
Gaz
a reasonable offer I would ocnsider.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 11:54, archived)
2p

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 11:58, archived)
* Emails Dad to ask him *

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 11:59, archived)
I recone about £150-200, according to ebay

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:04, archived)
that reminds me, I need to get my speakers reckoned

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:09, archived)
If you want to auction it, go to eBay.
If you want to sell it properly, with minimum of fuss, then tell people what price you want for it.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:04, archived)
Thanks for the offer,
but I've already got a phone.
Do you work in an Indian call centre by any chance?
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 11:52, archived)
You want de broadbandings with your internets or dailouts free with contract £67.99 + £21 insurance + 45p Postage and Packa-jings?

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 11:54, archived)
"It is free phone for you madam"
"What, completely free?"
"Yes, completely free!"
"Is it stolen? What's in this for you?"

/last conversation of this sort I had.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 11:56, archived)
just how cynical are you?
The phones are free 99% of the time
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:01, archived)
There's no such thing as a free lunch,
or a free phone. He then admitted there was a monthly line rental.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:02, archived)
that's the cost to use the phone,
not the cost of the actual phone.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:02, archived)
It's still money that you have to pay to get the phone,
and it's money that goes to pay for the phone. Therefore the phone is not free. Phones do not grow on trees, someone has to get paid to make them.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:03, archived)
"Free" means "free for you", not free in the sense that it spontaneously appeared in the universe.

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:04, archived)
It isn't free for me though either.
I have to pay money in order to have it.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:05, archived)
*facepalm*

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:06, archived)
Nope, if you cancel the contract and don't return the phone, they want cash from you.

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:06, archived)
effectively, you get it on credit.

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:07, archived)
that's the cost of the contract your paying,
not the cost of the phone.

You can't just get out of a contract for free, you're contracted to pay that money
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:07, archived)
it's really an entirely academic distinction.
it involves me getting a phone, and me paying money. That isn't free, in my books, if it involves paying money.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 12:08, archived)
You know that I dont.

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 11:55, archived)
no thanks
I have one of the original ones and only used a fraction of the storage on that. I really should use the camera more.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 11:52, archived)
it is your duty to use its full capacity

(, Tue 13 May 2008, 11:53, archived)
I rarely go anywhere photo worthy
but I'll try
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 11:54, archived)
I got 8GB for the N82....
... it was ace for watching downloaded telly/films/music on the flight, lasted the whole trip 6 hour.
(, Tue 13 May 2008, 11:53, archived)
I use my iPod touch for that

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