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Joyce: You don't think it's too obvious? I think I look like I have a cat on my head. Buffy: But a very well groomed cat. Joyce: Well that's a comfort.
'Bring On The Night'
Natter 78: I might need to watch some Buffy for inspiration
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
-t - Jul 23, 2026 8:18:17 am PDT #13390 of 13397
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
-t - Jul 23, 2026 8:40:26 am PDT #13391 of 13397
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
So, my brother got married a month ago and I wanted to get them a fancy fish spatula because the concept of wedding gifts make me think of Bertie Wooster always saying he's going to give everyone fish slices and our fanciest brand does have a fancy fish turner. Unfortunately, the tools don't seem to be available through the employee order system so I can't get the fat discount I like. So do I get them just the spatula for about $50 or the set of 5 tools for $250 (which seems like a lot to spend on a 2nd for both wedding gift, but maybe it's a reasonable amount? Keeping in mind the wedding was literally a barefoot on a river beach affair and they certainly don't need all the establish-your-household-stuff of traditional wedding giftage)
Note: I was waiting to see if maybe the tools would be part of the Hestan offerings at the outlet sale this weekend, but I got to check out the assortment yesterday and they are not
meara - Jul 23, 2026 8:53:23 am PDT #13392 of 13397
A $50 spatula AFTER discount? That is one fancy spatula!!
I would much like to end some conversations at work by telling people our conversation has reached its limit.
-t - Jul 23, 2026 8:56:45 am PDT #13393 of 13397
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
No, there's no discount. It's is pretty fancy, though! [link] I am now thinking maybe a spatula and a whisk? Everyone can use another fancier whisk, right?
Dana - Jul 23, 2026 8:57:04 am PDT #13394 of 13397
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."
What are the other tools?
-t - Jul 23, 2026 9:00:39 am PDT #13395 of 13397
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Pasta fork, ladle, solid spoon, and common or garden variety turner [link]
The "pasta fork" claims that it has optimized placement of prongs for pasta retention and transfer. I just can't quite believe that, but maybe it's actually true
Jessica - Jul 23, 2026 9:02:15 am PDT #13396 of 13397
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
$250 is a lot, but maybe not for a wedding gift? And you can never have too many big spoons.
Dana - Jul 23, 2026 9:05:55 am PDT #13397 of 13397
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."
At least three of those things would just sit in my drawers, but I'm not your brother.