• Re: Anyone have any idea what this object is?

    From dsi1@user4746@newsgrouper.org.invalid to rec.food.cooking on Sat Jan 31 20:30:56 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.food.cooking


    Bryan Simmons <bryangsimmons@gmail.com> posted:

    On 1/30/2026 6:11 PM, Ed P wrote:
    On 1/30/2026 6:06 PM, Bryan Simmons wrote:
    https://photos.app.goo.gl/UKLaTiLKjW7aa9hG7


    Did you find it at the abortion clinic?

    I have no recollection how I came to possess the object, but it doesn't
    look like any tool one would use to perform an abortion.


    Indeed, you should always get the right tool for the job.

    https://lauralot89.tumblr.com/post/172535644961/gynecological-tools-from-dead-ringers-1988
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  • From Tal Yessen@flwp@in.valid to rec.food.cooking on Sat Jan 31 13:53:04 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.food.cooking

    On Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:42:34 +1100
    Bruce <Bruce@invalid.invalid> wrote:

    On Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:06:21 -0600, Bryan Simmons
    <bryangsimmons@gmail.com> wrote:

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/UKLaTiLKjW7aa9hG7

    It's an American toothpick, designed to remove large amounts of food.


    Or an Oztard abortion hook - works on marsupials too.

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  • From Tal Yessen@flwp@in.valid to rec.food.cooking on Sat Jan 31 13:55:37 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.food.cooking

    On Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:16:05 GMT
    dsi1 <user4746@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:

    ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net <user4742@newsgrouper.org.invalid> posted:


    Bryan Simmons <bryangsimmons@gmail.com> posted:

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/UKLaTiLKjW7aa9hG7


    It's a tool to open pop top cans instead of prying up the ring
    with your fingernails. I have one and for _me_ I find it useless.
    But on sites that sell it, it gets rave reviews.

    ~

    I you could find a spoon of the right shape, that would probably work
    just fine for opening pop top cans.

    Bic pen.

    They still make those, right?

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  • From Tal Yessen@flwp@in.valid to rec.food.cooking on Sat Jan 31 14:05:44 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.food.cooking

    On Sat, 31 Jan 2026 20:30:56 GMT
    dsi1 <user4746@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:

    Bryan Simmons <bryangsimmons@gmail.com> posted:

    On 1/30/2026 6:11 PM, Ed P wrote:
    On 1/30/2026 6:06 PM, Bryan Simmons wrote:
    https://photos.app.goo.gl/UKLaTiLKjW7aa9hG7


    Did you find it at the abortion clinic?

    I have no recollection how I came to possess the object, but it
    doesn't look like any tool one would use to perform an abortion.


    Indeed, you should always get the right tool for the job.

    https://lauralot89.tumblr.com/post/172535644961/gynecological-tools-from-dead-ringers-1988

    Creepy flic, creepier props.

    Looks like Geiger stuff.

    https://www.dreamstime.com/editorial-photo-hr-giger-sculpture-metal-statue-alien-outside-museum-gruyeres-castle-image46605211

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  • From Bruce@Bruce@invalid.invalid to rec.food.cooking on Sun Feb 1 08:13:53 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.food.cooking

    On Sat, 31 Jan 2026 13:53:04 -0700, Tal Yessen <flwp@in.valid> wrote:

    On Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:42:34 +1100
    Bruce <Bruce@invalid.invalid> wrote:

    On Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:06:21 -0600, Bryan Simmons
    <bryangsimmons@gmail.com> wrote:

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/UKLaTiLKjW7aa9hG7

    It's an American toothpick, designed to remove large amounts of food.


    Or an Oztard abortion hook - works on marsupials too.

    Sorry, I'm not into races to the bottom. That's more your terrain.
    --
    Bruce
    <https://i.ibb.co/WN88KZm7/kim.jpg>
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  • From ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net@user4742@newsgrouper.org.invalid to rec.food.cooking on Sat Jan 31 21:32:53 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.food.cooking


    dsi1 <user4746@newsgrouper.org.invalid> posted:

    ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net <user4742@newsgrouper.org.invalid> posted:


    Bryan Simmons <bryangsimmons@gmail.com> posted:

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/UKLaTiLKjW7aa9hG7


    It's a tool to open pop top cans instead of prying up the ring
    with your fingernails. I have one and for _me_ I find it useless.
    But on sites that sell it, it gets rave reviews.


    I you could find a spoon of the right shape, that would probably work just fine
    for opening pop top cans.


    I have a 6-inch jewelry awl that lives in my kitchen dedicated to opening
    soft drinks, vegetable, and soup cans that are the pop-top variety.

    ~
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  • From Leonard Blaisdell@leoblaisdell@sbcglobal.net to rec.food.cooking on Sun Feb 1 04:45:50 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.food.cooking

    On 2026-01-31, Cindy Hamilton <chamilton5280@invalid.com> wrote:

    I clip my fingernails short. I don't drink soda, but I use a tool on
    cans of beans, tomatoes, and the big cylinder of oatmeal. Since
    I'm generally standing right there next to the flatware drawer, my
    weapon of choice is a teaspoon, which has the dual virtues of being
    something I've already paid for and being a multi-tasker.


    This thread has given a test for female, up to transgenderism, testing
    for sports. I have never, ever had a problem opening a pop top. Not
    once, and I'm damned near eighty. I've already popped five beers
    tonight. My fingers don't even get sore.
    I had no idea that popping tops were a problem for anyone. Thanks, rfc!
    My wife just told me that she has a problem too! Who knew until now?
    She's now looking to buy a pop topper on Amazon. I'm here. Use me!
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  • From Leonard Blaisdell@leoblaisdell@sbcglobal.net to rec.food.cooking on Sun Feb 1 04:51:07 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.food.cooking

    On 2026-01-31, Dave Smith <adavid.smith@sympatico.ca> wrote:

    I had a friend whose family ran a pop business. He used to open pop
    bottles with his teeth. I cringed every time I saw him do it and I was amazed that he never broke or even chipped a tooth.


    I did that with beer bottles. At some point, I got smarter before I
    chipped or lost a tooth. Common sense kicked in. It probably only took
    about ten bottle openings, before I saw the light.
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  • From Dave Smith@adavid.smith@sympatico.ca to rec.food.cooking on Sun Feb 1 00:08:44 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.food.cooking

    On 2026-01-31 11:45 p.m., Leonard Blaisdell wrote:
    On 2026-01-31, Cindy Hamilton <chamilton5280@invalid.com> wrote:

    I had no idea that popping tops were a problem for anyone. Thanks, rfc!
    My wife just told me that she has a problem too! Who knew until now?
    She's now looking to buy a pop topper on Amazon. I'm here. Use me!


    Put me in coach,

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  • From Cindy Hamilton@chamilton5280@invalid.com to rec.food.cooking on Sun Feb 1 10:36:12 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.food.cooking

    On 2026-02-01, Leonard Blaisdell <leoblaisdell@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
    On 2026-01-31, Cindy Hamilton <chamilton5280@invalid.com> wrote:

    I clip my fingernails short. I don't drink soda, but I use a tool on
    cans of beans, tomatoes, and the big cylinder of oatmeal. Since
    I'm generally standing right there next to the flatware drawer, my
    weapon of choice is a teaspoon, which has the dual virtues of being
    something I've already paid for and being a multi-tasker.


    This thread has given a test for female, up to transgenderism, testing
    for sports. I have never, ever had a problem opening a pop top.

    Sometimes I have trouble; other times, I don't. Your "test" is not
    reliable.

    Not
    once, and I'm damned near eighty. I've already popped five beers
    tonight.

    We can tell.
    --
    Cindy Hamilton
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  • From Ed P@esp@snet.n to rec.food.cooking on Sun Feb 1 09:27:37 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.food.cooking

    On 1/31/2026 11:45 PM, Leonard Blaisdell wrote:
    On 2026-01-31, Cindy Hamilton <chamilton5280@invalid.com> wrote:

    I clip my fingernails short. I don't drink soda, but I use a tool on
    cans of beans, tomatoes, and the big cylinder of oatmeal. Since
    I'm generally standing right there next to the flatware drawer, my
    weapon of choice is a teaspoon, which has the dual virtues of being
    something I've already paid for and being a multi-tasker.


    This thread has given a test for female, up to transgenderism, testing
    for sports. I have never, ever had a problem opening a pop top. Not
    once, and I'm damned near eighty. I've already popped five beers
    tonight. My fingers don't even get sore.
    I had no idea that popping tops were a problem for anyone. Thanks, rfc!
    My wife just told me that she has a problem too! Who knew until now?
    She's now looking to buy a pop topper on Amazon. I'm here. Use me!

    I never did until recently. Bought a few packs of Jack Daniels
    Lemonade. It is very difficult to get a finger under the tab. I have
    to use a knife just to raise it even 1/16" to pop it.

    Must be the can maker and how they press the tab in place. One you get
    a finger under, no different than any other can.
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  • From Mike Duffy@mxduffy@bell.net to rec.food.cooking on Sun Feb 1 16:07:02 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.food.cooking

    On 2026-02-01, Cindy Hamilton wrote:

    On 2026-02-01, Leonard Blaisdell <leoblaisdell@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

    Sometimes I have trouble; other times,
    I don't. Your "test" is not reliable.

    True. (See below)

    Not once, and I'm damned near eighty.

    Just once, when I was about half as
    experienced with pop-tops. Just that
    once was enough to make it my last.

    My nail was cracked because it was too
    long and not been trimmed recently.

    I ripped out a chunk, and exposed
    about dozen square mm of quick.

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  • From Tal Yessen@flwp@in.valid to rec.food.cooking on Sun Feb 1 09:41:04 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.food.cooking

    On Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:13:53 +1100
    Bruce <Bruce@invalid.invalid> wrote:

    On Sat, 31 Jan 2026 13:53:04 -0700, Tal Yessen <flwp@in.valid> wrote:

    On Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:42:34 +1100
    Bruce <Bruce@invalid.invalid> wrote:

    On Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:06:21 -0600, Bryan Simmons
    <bryangsimmons@gmail.com> wrote:

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/UKLaTiLKjW7aa9hG7

    It's an American toothpick, designed to remove large amounts of
    food.

    Or an Oztard abortion hook - works on marsupials too.

    Sorry, I'm not into races to the bottom.

    Good, breeding is past you now.

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  • From Tal Yessen@flwp@in.valid to rec.food.cooking on Sun Feb 1 10:20:01 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.food.cooking

    On 1 Feb 2026 04:45:50 GMT
    Leonard Blaisdell <leoblaisdell@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

    She's now looking to buy a pop topper on Amazon. I'm here. Use me!

    <GUFFAW!>

    https://www.tiktok.com/@borderbrewco/video/7265017643353115947

    https://www.etsy.com/listing/1248948511/soda-can-opener-designed-for-people-with

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  • From Tal Yessen@flwp@in.valid to rec.food.cooking on Sun Feb 1 10:21:46 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.food.cooking

    On Sun, 1 Feb 2026 10:36:12 -0000 (UTC)
    Cindy Hamilton <chamilton5280@invalid.com> wrote:

    Not
    once, and I'm damned near eighty. I've already popped five beers
    tonight.

    We can tell.

    Don't falsely correlate bsic joviality with drunkenness.

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  • From dsi1@user4746@newsgrouper.org.invalid to rec.food.cooking on Sun Feb 1 17:27:24 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.food.cooking


    Leonard Blaisdell <leoblaisdell@sbcglobal.net> posted:

    On 2026-01-31, Cindy Hamilton <chamilton5280@invalid.com> wrote:

    I clip my fingernails short. I don't drink soda, but I use a tool on
    cans of beans, tomatoes, and the big cylinder of oatmeal. Since
    I'm generally standing right there next to the flatware drawer, my
    weapon of choice is a teaspoon, which has the dual virtues of being something I've already paid for and being a multi-tasker.


    This thread has given a test for female, up to transgenderism, testing
    for sports. I have never, ever had a problem opening a pop top. Not
    once, and I'm damned near eighty. I've already popped five beers
    tonight. My fingers don't even get sore.
    I had no idea that popping tops were a problem for anyone. Thanks, rfc!
    My wife just told me that she has a problem too! Who knew until now?
    She's now looking to buy a pop topper on Amazon. I'm here. Use me!

    Save your money. Look for a spoon of suitable dimensions and bend it in a "C" shape. It will give you a chance to use that clampy thing in your garage. It's called a "clamp." It might also give you a chance to use that heavy banging thing too. I forget what that's called.


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  • From dsi1@user4746@newsgrouper.org.invalid to rec.food.cooking on Sun Feb 1 17:44:38 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.food.cooking


    Tal Yessen <flwp@in.valid> posted:

    On Sat, 31 Jan 2026 20:30:56 GMT
    dsi1 <user4746@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:

    Bryan Simmons <bryangsimmons@gmail.com> posted:

    On 1/30/2026 6:11 PM, Ed P wrote:
    On 1/30/2026 6:06 PM, Bryan Simmons wrote:
    https://photos.app.goo.gl/UKLaTiLKjW7aa9hG7


    Did you find it at the abortion clinic?

    I have no recollection how I came to possess the object, but it
    doesn't look like any tool one would use to perform an abortion.


    Indeed, you should always get the right tool for the job.

    https://lauralot89.tumblr.com/post/172535644961/gynecological-tools-from-dead-ringers-1988

    Creepy flic, creepier props.

    Looks like Geiger stuff.

    https://www.dreamstime.com/editorial-photo-hr-giger-sculpture-metal-statue-alien-outside-museum-gruyeres-castle-image46605211


    That's Chronenburg/Giger for you.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2oOCKbwjQY



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  • From songbird@songbird@anthive.com to rec.food.cooking on Sun Feb 1 11:51:05 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.food.cooking

    jmquown wrote:
    ...
    It's a tool to open pop top cans instead of prying up the ring
    with your fingernails. I have one and for _me_ I find it useless.
    But on sites that sell it, it gets rave reviews.

    ~

    Looks pretty useless to me. I don't buy much that has pop top cans but seems like the handle end of a spoon or fork would accomplish the same thing.

    a small spoon or butter knife works fine for me.


    songbird
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  • From Tal Yessen@flwp@in.valid to rec.food.cooking on Sun Feb 1 12:41:43 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.food.cooking

    On Sun, 01 Feb 2026 17:44:38 GMT
    dsi1 <user4746@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:
    Tal Yessen <flwp@in.valid> posted:

    On Sat, 31 Jan 2026 20:30:56 GMT
    dsi1 <user4746@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:

    Bryan Simmons <bryangsimmons@gmail.com> posted:

    On 1/30/2026 6:11 PM, Ed P wrote:
    On 1/30/2026 6:06 PM, Bryan Simmons wrote:
    https://photos.app.goo.gl/UKLaTiLKjW7aa9hG7


    Did you find it at the abortion clinic?

    I have no recollection how I came to possess the object, but it
    doesn't look like any tool one would use to perform an abortion.


    Indeed, you should always get the right tool for the job.

    https://lauralot89.tumblr.com/post/172535644961/gynecological-tools-from-dead-ringers-1988


    Creepy flic, creepier props.

    Looks like Geiger stuff.

    https://www.dreamstime.com/editorial-photo-hr-giger-sculpture-metal-statue-alien-outside-museum-gruyeres-castle-image46605211


    That's Chronenburg/Giger for you.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2oOCKbwjQY



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  • From dsi1@user4746@newsgrouper.org.invalid to rec.food.cooking on Sun Feb 1 20:41:20 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.food.cooking


    Tal Yessen <flwp@in.valid> posted:

    On Sun, 01 Feb 2026 17:44:38 GMT
    dsi1 <user4746@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:

    Tal Yessen <flwp@in.valid> posted:

    On Sat, 31 Jan 2026 20:30:56 GMT
    dsi1 <user4746@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:

    Bryan Simmons <bryangsimmons@gmail.com> posted:

    On 1/30/2026 6:11 PM, Ed P wrote:
    On 1/30/2026 6:06 PM, Bryan Simmons wrote:
    https://photos.app.goo.gl/UKLaTiLKjW7aa9hG7


    Did you find it at the abortion clinic?

    I have no recollection how I came to possess the object, but it doesn't look like any tool one would use to perform an abortion.


    Indeed, you should always get the right tool for the job.

    https://lauralot89.tumblr.com/post/172535644961/gynecological-tools-from-dead-ringers-1988


    Creepy flic, creepier props.

    Looks like Geiger stuff.

    https://www.dreamstime.com/editorial-photo-hr-giger-sculpture-metal-statue-alien-outside-museum-gruyeres-castle-image46605211


    That's Chronenburg/Giger for you.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2oOCKbwjQY




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    :-(


    Indeed. I won't say it's perfectly harmless but mostly Alphabet/Google wants data
    to enable them to more efficiently separate you from your money. There's nothing
    more American than that.





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  • From Tal Yessen@flwp@in.valid to rec.food.cooking on Sun Feb 1 16:09:38 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.food.cooking

    On Sun, 01 Feb 2026 20:41:20 GMT
    dsi1 <user4746@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:
    Tal Yessen <flwp@in.valid> posted:

    On Sun, 01 Feb 2026 17:44:38 GMT
    dsi1 <user4746@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:

    Tal Yessen <flwp@in.valid> posted:

    On Sat, 31 Jan 2026 20:30:56 GMT
    dsi1 <user4746@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:

    Bryan Simmons <bryangsimmons@gmail.com> posted:

    On 1/30/2026 6:11 PM, Ed P wrote:
    On 1/30/2026 6:06 PM, Bryan Simmons wrote:
    https://photos.app.goo.gl/UKLaTiLKjW7aa9hG7


    Did you find it at the abortion clinic?

    I have no recollection how I came to possess the object,
    but it doesn't look like any tool one would use to perform
    an abortion.

    Indeed, you should always get the right tool for the job.

    https://lauralot89.tumblr.com/post/172535644961/gynecological-tools-from-dead-ringers-1988


    Creepy flic, creepier props.

    Looks like Geiger stuff.

    https://www.dreamstime.com/editorial-photo-hr-giger-sculpture-metal-statue-alien-outside-museum-gruyeres-castle-image46605211


    That's Chronenburg/Giger for you.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2oOCKbwjQY




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    Sign in to confirm you’re not a bot
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    :-(


    Indeed. I won't say it's perfectly harmless but mostly
    Alphabet/Google wants data to enable them to more efficiently
    separate you from your money. There's nothing more American than that.

    Yabutt I ain't a buyin' nuttin...
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  • From Bryan Simmons@bryangsimmons@gmail.com to rec.food.cooking on Sun Feb 1 19:40:42 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.food.cooking

    On 2/1/2026 2:41 PM, dsi1 wrote:

    Tal Yessen <flwp@in.valid> posted:

    On Sun, 01 Feb 2026 17:44:38 GMT
    dsi1 <user4746@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:

    Tal Yessen <flwp@in.valid> posted:

    On Sat, 31 Jan 2026 20:30:56 GMT
    dsi1 <user4746@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:

    Bryan Simmons <bryangsimmons@gmail.com> posted:

    On 1/30/2026 6:11 PM, Ed P wrote:
    On 1/30/2026 6:06 PM, Bryan Simmons wrote:
    https://photos.app.goo.gl/UKLaTiLKjW7aa9hG7


    Did you find it at the abortion clinic?
    >
    I have no recollection how I came to possess the object, but it
    doesn't look like any tool one would use to perform an abortion.


    Indeed, you should always get the right tool for the job.

    https://lauralot89.tumblr.com/post/172535644961/gynecological-tools-from-dead-ringers-1988


    Creepy flic, creepier props.

    Looks like Geiger stuff.

    https://www.dreamstime.com/editorial-photo-hr-giger-sculpture-metal-statue-alien-outside-museum-gruyeres-castle-image46605211


    That's Chronenburg/Giger for you.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2oOCKbwjQY




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    :-(


    Indeed. I won't say it's perfectly harmless but mostly Alphabet/Google wants data
    to enable them to more efficiently separate you from your money. There's nothing
    more American than that.

    I don't mind them marketing to me. I just made a few related purchases.
    I ordered a restored, "Like New" 8th Gen iPad that's cell capable, a
    real Apple Smart Keyboard for it, and a Carhartt crossbody bag to put it
    in. Hey, it don't get no manlier than Carhartt ;-). With tax and all, a
    little under $200.
    I'll essentially have a giant iPhone. It could be very handy with Apple Translate for going to good ol' Mexico.
    --
    --Bryan https://www.instagram.com/bryangsimmons/

    For your safety and protection, this sig. has been thoroughly
    tested on laboratory animals.

    "Most of the food described here is nauseating.
    We're just too courteous to say so."
    -- Cindy Hamilton
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  • From Bryan Simmons@bryangsimmons@gmail.com to rec.food.cooking on Sun Feb 1 20:14:14 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.food.cooking

    On 1/30/2026 5:10 PM, ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net wrote:

    Bryan Simmons <bryangsimmons@gmail.com> posted:

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/UKLaTiLKjW7aa9hG7


    It's a tool to open pop top cans instead of prying up the ring
    with your fingernails. I have one and for _me_ I find it useless.
    But on sites that sell it, it gets rave reviews.

    I agree with you. The object is worthless for that function. It's going
    to Goodwill. We have been donating a lot of stuff lately, including
    lovely clothes that Betsy won't ever fit into again. Our house is
    emptying out and getting organized. Also, last autumn mice got it, and I
    think that we've finally eradicated them.
    --
    --Bryan https://www.instagram.com/bryangsimmons/

    For your safety and protection, this sig. has been thoroughly
    tested on laboratory animals.

    "Most of the food described here is nauseating.
    We're just too courteous to say so."
    -- Cindy Hamilton
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  • From dsi1@user4746@newsgrouper.org.invalid to rec.food.cooking on Mon Feb 2 03:32:45 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.food.cooking


    Bryan Simmons <bryangsimmons@gmail.com> posted:

    On 2/1/2026 2:41 PM, dsi1 wrote:

    Tal Yessen <flwp@in.valid> posted:

    On Sun, 01 Feb 2026 17:44:38 GMT
    dsi1 <user4746@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:

    Tal Yessen <flwp@in.valid> posted:

    On Sat, 31 Jan 2026 20:30:56 GMT
    dsi1 <user4746@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:

    Bryan Simmons <bryangsimmons@gmail.com> posted:

    On 1/30/2026 6:11 PM, Ed P wrote:
    On 1/30/2026 6:06 PM, Bryan Simmons wrote:
    https://photos.app.goo.gl/UKLaTiLKjW7aa9hG7


    Did you find it at the abortion clinic?
    >
    I have no recollection how I came to possess the object, but it
    doesn't look like any tool one would use to perform an abortion. >>>>>>

    Indeed, you should always get the right tool for the job.

    https://lauralot89.tumblr.com/post/172535644961/gynecological-tools-from-dead-ringers-1988


    Creepy flic, creepier props.

    Looks like Geiger stuff.

    https://www.dreamstime.com/editorial-photo-hr-giger-sculpture-metal-statue-alien-outside-museum-gruyeres-castle-image46605211


    That's Chronenburg/Giger for you.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2oOCKbwjQY




    Too much tracking of late:

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    :-(


    Indeed. I won't say it's perfectly harmless but mostly Alphabet/Google wants data
    to enable them to more efficiently separate you from your money. There's nothing
    more American than that.

    I don't mind them marketing to me. I just made a few related purchases.
    I ordered a restored, "Like New" 8th Gen iPad that's cell capable, a
    real Apple Smart Keyboard for it, and a Carhartt crossbody bag to put it
    in. Hey, it don't get no manlier than Carhartt ;-). With tax and all, a little under $200.
    I'll essentially have a giant iPhone. It could be very handy with Apple Translate for going to good ol' Mexico.


    It's like a small computer that's not a Windows computer. That's awesome. I have
    a 1st Generation iPad. It was delivered to everyone who ordered one on the first
    day of release. It was a remarkable logistical feat.
    As far as this tracking thing goes, the younger generation has different ideas on
    privacy. They want to be tracked, they want desperately to be out there. While some old farts want to somehow be invisible, the youth these days want to be known
    and "relevant."

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiwVT5X3PKM



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  • From jmquown@j_mcquown@comcast.net to rec.food.cooking on Mon Feb 2 16:35:44 2026
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    On 2/1/2026 3:41 PM, dsi1 wrote:
    Indeed. I won't say it's perfectly harmless but mostly Alphabet/Google wants data
    to enable them to more efficiently separate you from your money. There's nothing
    more American than that.

    And you're a huge fan of Google because...?

    Jill
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  • From dsi1@user4746@newsgrouper.org.invalid to rec.food.cooking on Mon Feb 2 21:56:38 2026
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    jmquown <j_mcquown@comcast.net> posted:

    On 2/1/2026 3:41 PM, dsi1 wrote:
    Indeed. I won't say it's perfectly harmless but mostly Alphabet/Google wants data
    to enable them to more efficiently separate you from your money. There's nothing
    more American than that.

    And you're a huge fan of Google because...?

    Jill

    I'm not a huge fan of anything. Using your way of thinking, yoose must be a huge
    fan of Windows. I'm a huge fan of my family - but that's about it.
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