# Zenster: enigma or enema? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 28, 2000, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zenster-enigma-or-enema/34828 "2000-09-28T01:43:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dpr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8797f3/32.png) [@dpr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dpr)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2000, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zenster-enigma-or-enema/34828/1 "2000-09-28T01:43:17Z")
I’m not normally a person who singles individuals out, especially at the expense of others, but I have feeled moved to comment on the presence of a New Kid On The Block: \*\* zenster. \*\* I have to say that his posts are consistently witty, insightful and quite interesting, and judging from others responses I’m not alone in this opinion. I’ve almost lost count of how many times I’ve read something along the lines of ‘oh zenster you’re my favourite new poster.’ While I’ll avoid the overwhelming groupie feel of that kind of statement I do just want to register my thanks and appreciation for, what has so far been, a fine job. All non-zensters (all 9773), please don’t take this personally. ---
**Author:** ![Jester](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jester/32/8223_2.png) [@Jester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jester)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2000, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zenster-enigma-or-enema/34828/2 "2000-09-28T02:34:52Z")
Well, shucks, I’m not taking it personally. \ Much. \ Honestly, though, Zenster, congrats. You’ve outshone us all, and I’m honored to keep up a semi-regular e-mail correspondence with you (at least, WAS honored. I’m gonna write back, I swear!) Keep up the good work. Just…not TOO good. Oops, too late. Ah well, I tried. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2000, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zenster-enigma-or-enema/34828/3 "2000-09-28T02:38:03Z")
He cooks, AND he plays the saxophone. Makes _me_ feel fuckin’ redundant. ---
**Author:** ![flup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/d07c76/32.png) [@flup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flup)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2000, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zenster-enigma-or-enema/34828/4 "2000-09-28T02:42:01Z")
This is all very true. A name such as Zenster carries an inherent expectation with it. I think it has been fulfilled. I don’t have that kind of balls myself. —flup (see?) ---
**Author:** ![JavaMaven1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/cab0a1/32.png) [@JavaMaven1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JavaMaven1)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2000, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zenster-enigma-or-enema/34828/5 "2000-09-28T02:49:13Z")
At first, I was annoyed by Zenster, because he had posted to a recipe thread of mine, then started his own recipe thread with the same recipe. It was a minor thing, but annoying nonetheless. But… he has become a very worthwhile and intelligent poster in these parts, and has become an important part of our little community. Viva Zenster! ---
**Author:** ![Zenster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/cdc98d/32.png) [@Zenster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zenster)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2000, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zenster-enigma-or-enema/34828/6 "2000-09-28T03:22:48Z")
::looking over shoulder:: “Who you talkin’ about?” Whoa Nellie! You are far too kind. That said, I’ll take a bow and let you all know how much you mean to me. [French saying] “God gives you your friends, and the Devil gives you your family.” [/French saying] Please see this [this](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=36967) thread. An excerpt from the above thread. > [@](#): > > \*\*Last but not least. To Cecil: What a great place to encounter minds that are still firing on most of their cylinders. Thank you for this wonderful cyberfamily. \*\* And now for the meaty bits; I am a self declared orphan. I have no wish to burden you so much as to let you know what splendid company you provide. I have a brain and I’m not afraid to use it! Thank goodness all of you understand that this is a promise and **not** a threat! [Old Bumpersticker] “Anything not prohibited is mandatory.” [/Old Bumpersticker] What a fine bunch of friends and cyber **family** to end up amongst! For the first time ever online, in my life: \*\* {{{((([[[MAJOR HUGS]]])))}}}\*\* **All kinds, all types and all meanings** ::tears:: Your Friend, [sub]Chris[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![Zenster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/cdc98d/32.png) [@Zenster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zenster)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2000, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zenster-enigma-or-enema/34828/7 "2000-09-28T03:41:54Z")
[sub] **BOTH** [/sub] Love you all! ---
**Author:** ![brachyrhynchos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/brachyrhynchos/32/376_2.png) [@brachyrhynchos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brachyrhynchos)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2000, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zenster-enigma-or-enema/34828/8 "2000-09-28T03:43:31Z")
You’re right dpr. He certainly caught my eye. I do think I may have been the first of many to propose to him. But does he mention THAT in his sig? Or even acknowledge my fabulous banana and fish recipe?? \<\\> ::snort:: The stinker. ---
**Author:** ![Danielinthewolvesden](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ce7236/32.png) [@Danielinthewolvesden](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danielinthewolvesden)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2000, 8:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zenster-enigma-or-enema/34828/9 "2000-09-28T08:52:11Z")
Umm, zen, if you got rid of that one little line in your sig, I would appreciate it. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Bumbazine](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bumbazine/32/362_2.png) [@Bumbazine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bumbazine)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2000, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zenster-enigma-or-enema/34828/10 "2000-09-28T14:58:51Z")
I notice you’ve collected quite a following. Are you starting a new religion? Is there any money in it? If so, I’m in. [sotto voce]Can I be a Bishop?[/sotto voce] ---
**Author:** ![struuter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9e5f3/32.png) [@struuter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/struuter)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2000, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zenster-enigma-or-enema/34828/11 "2000-09-28T15:16:56Z")
Oh heck, ya big lug. I love to read your posts and am always excited when you post to a thread I do. (yes, I am very easily amused, I guess) But still… Everybody secretly wishes to have a thread like this in their honor, so I hope you juice this for all it’s worth! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![teela\_brown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d9b06d/32.png) [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2000, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zenster-enigma-or-enema/34828/12 "2000-09-28T15:33:26Z")
And to top it all off, he live in the bay area, the best place on Earth. I’m a fan, too. Smart funny guys who can cook and know how to read a wine list are what sexy is all about. pug ---
**Author:** ![Zenster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/cdc98d/32.png) [@Zenster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zenster)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2000, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zenster-enigma-or-enema/34828/13 "2000-09-28T18:54:52Z")
**Danielinthewolvesden** , I wish that my sig line wasn’t true. But the more that I am exposed to fundamentalist religious intolerance and moral hypocrisy, the less I am able to downplay what the sig line means. As it says: Christianity is a symptom of the disease it’s trying to cure. From what I have read and learned about Jesus, he would be disgusted by a lot of the church’s practices. I know that I am. Having met you in person, I am able to tell that you are a decent chap **Danielinthewolvesden** , and I admire you for standing up for what you believe in. Perhaps I shall start a thread to discuss this further. But I must return to my adoring throngs… To all of you who are responding to this thread, please know how very much I enjoy being here. If I am able to contribute constructively, that is the icing on the cake. And boldly lettered in that cake’s icing is: :: **MMMMMWWAAAAAAHHHHH** :: Chris ---
**Author:** ![brachyrhynchos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/brachyrhynchos/32/376_2.png) [@brachyrhynchos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brachyrhynchos)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2000, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zenster-enigma-or-enema/34828/14 "2000-09-28T19:24:05Z")
WhooHooo! **ZENSTER** , sugarbear! –==\<_cyberkiss_\>==– Well, now I’m gonna find my biryani recipe and maybe even my special SacherTorte. Give me a little time to find them, though (have heavy-duty fieldwork for the next week). \ ---
**Author:** ![Zenster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/cdc98d/32.png) [@Zenster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zenster)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2000, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zenster-enigma-or-enema/34828/15 "2000-09-29T14:56:23Z")
For any of you who are courageous (or foolish) enough to wonder just what exactly I look like, here is a [link](http://my.treeway.com/sueduhnym/And_More.htm?969950227) to satisfy your curiosity.