# Oh, My Freaking God! (Looong!) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 13, 2003, 7:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128 "2003-07-13T07:55:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 123
**Author:** ![White\_Ink](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c0e974/32.png) [@White\_Ink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/White_Ink)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2003, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/2441 "2003-09-30T22:12:46Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Wyatt \* > \*\*Nose Snorkels … now There’s an idea who’s time has come … > no puns intended … \*\* ya know, I really should patent this idea… ---
**Author:** ![if6was9](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/e47c2d/32.png) [@if6was9](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/if6was9)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2003, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/2442 "2003-09-30T22:23:52Z")
I was thinking nose clips… nose snorkels really IS a good idea! They could even have… attachments! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Simple\_Dreamer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eada6e/32.png) [@Simple\_Dreamer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Dreamer)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2003, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/2443 "2003-09-30T22:44:30Z")
It would have to have a flexable tube to breath through with a bobber at the top to keep the open end afloat dispite any head turning that may go on… ---
**Author:** ![Wyatt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/b19c9b/32.png) [@Wyatt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wyatt)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2003, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/2444 "2003-09-30T23:55:56Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Optihut \* > \*\*Ok, here´s the first draft of the e-mail I want to send. If there are any glaring blunders or typos in it, please let me know: > > Dear Dr. X, > > today I talked to Professor Y about the internship. On the 20th of October I am going to meet with Dr. Z in Jülich in order to prepare for it and to glean some insights about the subject matter. Are there any specific points I should heed in particular? > > Other than that, is there anything else besides the CV, which you need from me? When do you expect me to start working? For me personally late March or early April would be a good time, nevertheless, I could also rearrange my schedule, if it should suit you better. > > With regards, > > my name \*\* **Opti** I take it that that you are not applying for this internship, but rather it is a thing already arranged by your professor, right? In which case, you’re just confirming details, right? If that’s the case, then I think it reads fine … though the suggestions about softening the wording would all be fine, too. Best of luck! ---
**Author:** ![Wyatt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/b19c9b/32.png) [@Wyatt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wyatt)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2003, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/2445 "2003-09-30T23:58:16Z")
Yup … the _Official **D.Bear** Hot Tubbin’ Nose Snorkel_ We Have a Winner!!! ---
**Author:** ![peritrochoid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c68b51/32.png) [@peritrochoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peritrochoid)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2003, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/2446 "2003-09-30T23:59:22Z")
Where can I get one and how much does it cost?! ---
**Author:** ![Optihut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/edb3f5/32.png) [@Optihut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Optihut)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2003, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/2447 "2003-10-01T00:25:48Z")
Yep, **Wyatt** , that´s exactly the case. The professor knows the doctor and kinda arranged it. But somewhere along the way, the communication broke down as I never received an answer on my first e-mail, which I sent on the 9th of September. I am having a bad feeling and now I worded my e-mail like this, to actually provoke an answer, by posing questions. ---
**Author:** ![if6was9](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/e47c2d/32.png) [@if6was9](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/if6was9)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2003, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/2448 "2003-10-01T00:40:56Z")
Ronco International presents… _The Official **D.Bear** Hot Tubbin’ Nose Snorkel!_ Now you can have this amazing fun machine for only $19.95! Gauranteed to be a hit with the ladies. OR the fellas. Underwater fun is within your reach. But wait… there’s more! If you act right now, we will include, totally free of charge, the _Perfect Pleasure Package!_ A wide and wild assortment of attachments to please even the most discerning fellatiist (or fellatiiee!) Act Now! This offer won’t last. Order two for the unbelievable price of $32.95! Nearly a 20 % savings! Call now! Operators are standing by. Offer void in UT, MN, and AL. State tax may be applicable in MA, PA, OR, IL, VA, TX. Warning! Certain aplications of The Official _D.Bear Hot Tubbin’ Nose Snorkel_ may be illegal in many states. Offer available to those 18 and over only. ---
**Author:** ![White\_Ink](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c0e974/32.png) [@White\_Ink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/White_Ink)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2003, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/2449 "2003-10-01T00:56:25Z")
You can get the Nose Hose[sup]TM[/sup] from me. The Nose Hose[sup]TM[/sup] itself is only $14.98 +8.25% sales tax. However, you also need to make two appointments so that I can make a special nostril cast for you. The first appointment is to make the cast and the second appointment is to make sure that we get a good fit. Since nose snorkelers can be underwater for up to 90 minutes at a stretch, it’s really a good idea to make sure that the NoseHose[sup]TM[/sup] fits appropriately. The $350.00 isn’t too high a price to make sure that you don’t drown. ---
**Author:** ![White\_Ink](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c0e974/32.png) [@White\_Ink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/White_Ink)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2003, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/2450 "2003-10-01T01:02:57Z")
HEY, Mr. 69 patent Jumper! The Nose Hose[sup]TM[/sup] is MY invention! only _I_ get to sell it. Y’know, this happened to Joani Blank too! Youse dudes is always rippin’ us wimmin folks off! ---
**Author:** ![if6was9](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/e47c2d/32.png) [@if6was9](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/if6was9)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2003, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/2451 "2003-10-01T01:45:47Z")
I’m just tryin to sell YOUR product, **White Ink**! I’m not tryin to rip-off youse wimmin folk. Who better to sell your… wares than Ron Popeil? He sold pocket fisherman ferchrissakes! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Wyatt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/b19c9b/32.png) [@Wyatt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wyatt)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2003, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/2452 "2003-10-01T01:55:33Z")
so… **White Ink** … is that ‘second fitting’ also a test run??? ---
**Author:** ![White\_Ink](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c0e974/32.png) [@White\_Ink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/White_Ink)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2003, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/2453 "2003-10-01T02:20:14Z")
damn . I wanted to be the first one to fifty. Anyhow, > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Wyatt \* > \*\*so… **White Ink** … is that ‘second fitting’ also a test run??? \*\* If you mean, do I dunk you in water and see if you drown on the second fitting? Y’know, that’s a really good idea! Mr. 69, _pocket fisherman_ ??? boy does that ever sound like a euphemism! ---
**Author:** ![if6was9](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/e47c2d/32.png) [@if6was9](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/if6was9)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2003, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/2454 "2003-10-01T02:44:24Z")
OMG LOL!!! Always sounded like that to me too! Iknow there’s something in here somewhere… let me fish around a bit… 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Syntropy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/65b543/32.png) [@Syntropy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Syntropy)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2003, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/2455 "2003-10-01T03:01:46Z")
Okay, I go away for a few hours, and this place turns into a cheesy version of [my favorite toy store](http://www.goodvibes.com/cgi-bin/sgsh0102.exe?FNM=00&UID=2003093020111282&SKW=make)!! Ron Popeil??!! Honestly, **6** …make it battery operated and give the first option to Black & Decker. ---
**Author:** ![if6was9](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/e47c2d/32.png) [@if6was9](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/if6was9)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2003, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/2456 "2003-10-01T03:16:15Z")
Sorry. I was just trying to help. NM. F me. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Syntropy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/65b543/32.png) [@Syntropy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Syntropy)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2003, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/2457 "2003-10-01T03:39:47Z")
Oy. **6** , I’m sorry that sounded so evil…I was told earlier that I can sound really mean even when I don’t intend to. Which I didn’t. But, I still think Black & Decker could make a come back with these things. ---
**Author:** ![Syntropy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/65b543/32.png) [@Syntropy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Syntropy)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2003, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/2458 "2003-10-01T03:57:49Z")
Oy. **6** , I’m sorry that sounded so evil…I was told earlier that I can sound really mean even when I don’t intend to. Which I didn’t. But, I still think Black & Decker could make a come back with these things. ---
**Author:** ![peritrochoid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c68b51/32.png) [@peritrochoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peritrochoid)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2003, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/2459 "2003-10-01T04:04:56Z")
Then you could buy one at Home Depot. ---
**Author:** ![dctaz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e9c0ed/32.png) [@dctaz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dctaz)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2003, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/2460 "2003-10-01T04:08:10Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Wyatt \* > \*\*So … I’m like an artificial idiot??? \*\* well, if the shoe fits… but seriously, jsut saying taht you are nto a typical male. after all, you have been a dog. 😃 😉 🙂 😛 🆒 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128.md?page=122) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128.md?page=124)