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[Rufus T. Firefly]

I believe it is also Weird Humor.

Perhaps more surreal humor?

Are you asking for more surreal humor?

No. Just questioning whether the portrait might be considered as such....

[HONDO74]

[Rufus T. Firefly]

Some primo click-bait stuff there,

[webenda]

Perhaps more surreal humor?

Observe the world we live in for more surreal humor.

Information is both more accessible than ever and also less reliable; people select their own facts, and business-funded think tanks produce reports indistinguishable from hard data, except that they are not remotely true. Brands pose as friends on social media, especially to millennials, and if the line between real and artificial isn’t obliterated, it certainly seems to matter less than it once did.

Want more, try reading questions and answers on the OGR online forum.
For example, Lionel Crayola Crayon Hopper car problem.



Question: "I recently purchased the Lionel Crayola Crayon Hopper car. The problem is that the holes in the metal insert that are
supposed to hold crayons are too small. The crayons won't fit in them. I've tried to contact Lionel about this but have been unsuccessful in getting a response. Thanks for any suggestions.

Surreal Answer" I was at my local train store yesterday and the owner was lamenting of the 4 hoppers he sold 3 needed to be returned to
his distributor for this issue.

Lionel shows how they go in, pointy side up.


Surreal Answer: "You guys are trying to put the crayons in the wrong way. The blunt flat end doesn't go into the hole. Turn the crayons
around. Insert the pointy tapered end into the hole. Every single one will fit. The crayons will insert to a depth where the
size of the taper equals the size of the hole."

Surreal Answer: "Just a thought. I've had items were holes were a tight fit on different projects for the object that was suppose to fit in.
Rather then drill or ream with a drill bit and possible make a bigger problem, I use a hand reamer.

Surreal Answer: You would shred that plastic so fast it's not funny. Even if some holes didn't break the color discoloration would be very
apparent. Parts from China, shipped to the USA and assembled or entirely made in China, doesn't matter, (well kind of
but it's a different topic).
This is what Lionel thinks of its quality control and buyers, they will sell you garbage for $90-$100ish cad and laugh "They
will buy it anyway, who cares"."

Fact--the Lionel Crayon Holder in the car is not plastic. It rings like metal when handled. It is not steel (magnet test.) It drills like aluminum.


Fact--the hole size in the crayon holder are all Class I, Loose Fit (Reference: McDonald Douglas Design Guide "Machining Tolerances".)
Fact--the hole shown by the questioner happens to be the tightest hole in the crayon holder but it is still an easy slip fit.

So, what is the problem?


The paper is a little loose on the crayon and hangs up on the edge of the hole.

The real answer: Hold the crayon at a slight angle (5 to 10 degrees) and rotate counterclockwise as you insert it. The slight angle places the low end of the paper in the hole and friction with the hole tightens the paper against the crayon. All the crayons supplied slip right in and ride with very little wobble or shake as the car runs around the track.



Nice job Lionel.

The one that didn't fit:
The little kids' washable crayon (seen in the last photo) is a larger size and will not fit.

Edited three times to correct little typos--after Rufus responded.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

Perhaps more surreal humor?

Observe the world we live in for more surreal humor.

Information is both more accessible than ever and also less reliable; people select their own facts, and business-funded think tanks produce reports indistinguishable from hard data, except that they are not remotely true. Brands pose as friends on social media, especially to millennials, and if the line between real and artificial isn’t obliterated, it certainly seems to matter less than it once did.

I don't know that the above qualifies as surreal or as just reality today.

Want more, try reading questions and answers at the OGR online forum.
For example, Lionel Crayola Crayon Hopper car problem.

I remember it well - surreal or maybe just theater of the absurd.....either way, hilarious.

[MurphOnMillerAve]

I have enjoyed the realism a Crayola Crayon hopper-car affords the average model train enthusiast. Quite the concept. And I must admit, confessing my limitations, I would absolutely never, ever have thought of it.

P.S. And, oh hey, Wayne, it sure would be nice to see photos of that very nice layout you had in your yard. I haven't seen it for quite some time now. How 'bout it?

[MurphOnMillerAve]

Perhaps more surreal humor?

Observe the world we live in for more surreal humor.

Information is both more accessible than ever and also less reliable; people select their own facts, and business-funded think tanks produce reports indistinguishable from hard data, except that they are not remotely true. Brands pose as friends on social media, especially to millennials, and if the line between real and artificial isn’t obliterated, it certainly seems to matter less than it once did.

I don't know that the above qualifies as surreal or as just reality today.

Want more, try reading questions and answers at the OGR online forum.
For example, Lionel Crayola Crayon Hopper car problem.

I remember it well - surreal or maybe just theater of the absurd.....either way, hilarious.

Ionesco and Becket. Loved 'em both, and actually got involved in productions of the "Waiting for Godot" and "The Rhinoceros."

Also, I really enjoyed, back when Blondie was actually living her own "Theater Of The Absurd," seeing a performance of Pirandello's "Six Characters in Search if an Author," in quite an off-beat Village theater, on the Westside, of course, decades ago, also of course.

[J. S. Bach]

P.S. And, oh hey, Wayne, it sure would be nice to see photos of that very nice layout you had in your yard. I haven't seen it for quite some time now. How 'bout it?

Yes, some more photos.

[rogruth]

P.S. And, oh hey, Wayne, it sure would be nice to see photos of that very nice layout you had in your yard. I haven't seen it for quite some time now. How 'bout it?

Yes, some more photos.

Ditto.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

[MurphOnMillerAve]

Amen.

[rogruth]

Remember that most schools don't teach or worry about spelling anymore,the ideas expressed and impressed are much more important.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

:roll:
Remember that most schools don't teach or worry about spelling anymore,the ideas expressed and impressed are much more important.

Folks that are actually teaching are becoming more important that ever before. The inability to speak in complete sentences is now acceptable,

Sadly, your statement is more and more accurate. And that's why we're breeding a bigger herd of sheeple every day....... We were watching one of those house hunter shows the other night and the young wife was a teacher......and frightening, disturbingly dim, and probably unable to outwit a sheep.

[MurphOnMillerAve]

....... We were watching one of those house hunter shows the other night and the young wife was a teacher......and frightening, disturbingly dim, and probably unable to outwit a sheep.

Did you happen to notice her count of "Ya know"z ?

[HONDO74]

Will this teacher be able to teach the difference between boys and girls. How about sex education. How would this teacher handle sexual assault. Just asking....