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Thank you, there's a bit of sensationalism in the article and that it wouldn't say where the ads ran was part of that. I was sure it wasn't in Time, and probably not Playboy.



I was curious whether the little spoons are still sold, since until now I had been unaware of the true purpose of those little things. Apparently, as of today they are the first item on Amazon when searching for miniature coke spoons.

"Tiny Snuff Spoon, Metal Micro Scoops Medicine Powder Spoon for Filling Vials, Spoon Pendants Necklace Loop, Set of 6"

The things people do.


This company specializing in flashlights and pocket gadgets would like to sell you a fancy titanium "ear pick".

https://shopmecarmy.com/products/ei2-titanium-edc-keychain-e...


Maybe I'm confused, but on [1], is the "fun" the bearing on top is meant to be used for a euphemism for some obscure act of violence, or do they actually just mean it's part pen part fidget toy?

[1] https://shopmecarmy.com/collections/featured-product/product...


Anyone who wants a weapon would likely just use the nearest available plastic pen, a humble but likely more effective instrument in all cases. However, can you imagine buying a $130 titanium jumbopen only to find out that it doesn't even spin? I would be absolutely livid. Wars have been started over less!


Indeed! If you watch the pen's 30 second video it becomes obvious - immediately - that the pen is a steal at that price. It would still be a bargain when sold at for least $349.00.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw-rWiVdAlk


Oh, not only does it spin but you get a bit of flashyness from the internals. Definitely worth it.


I think they were absolutely not saying it is for an act of violence.




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