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19 June 2006

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1. Why does carbonated water (i.e., Talking Rain™) make me need to pee right after drinking a bottle of it, when regular water consumed in the same amount does not have that effect?

2. How much should I sell my speakers for? They are 20-year-old floor-standing speakers, and the speakery parts still work fine, although cosmetically they are a bit worse for wear (specifically from the feline denizens of the household), and I'm also planning to take an arbitrary "friend discount" off.

post by: matildaben at: 18:16 | 14 comments

My theory on number one (heh) is that the carbonation -- i.e., gas -- exerts pressure on your innards, including your bladder, thus making the need to go more pronounced.

posted by mudpuppie 19 June | 18:19

I'm seconding pup's theory. As for the second one, my mind is stuck on wondering why you want to sell your sneakers.

posted by chewatadistance 19 June | 18:36

Witness the awesome power of suggestion - I read the above comment from the recent comments page, clicked through to the thread and started from the opposite tack, wondering who the fuck would want to buy a pair of 20-year-old floor standing sneakers. The "sneakery parts still work fine ..." didn't even raise an eyebrow with me.

posted by dg 19 June | 19:02

I have absolutely no answer to any of your questions. I just wanted to say hi.

Hi.

posted by carmina 19 June | 20:05

#1 - I dunno. But is Talking Rain good? I like carbonated water.

#2 - Hmm, what brand is it? Are you including an amp or just the speakers? I could care less about cosmetics really as long as the sound is good and it's a reliable brand.

#3 - hi :)

posted by freudianslipper 19 June | 20:28

1) If it's just the carbonation, why do other carbonated sodas make me burp instead of need to pee? I don't know if it's better or worse than other brands, it's what's free at work and it has less crap in it than the other free drinks.

2) Just the speakers (Advent Prodigy I believe they are called; I bought them from Crutchfield in 1988) and I've already got a buyer who lives a block away from me. (And no, croctommy, you are not allowed to post "$1".)

Hi.

posted by matildaben 19 June | 20:59

1) Your bladder is working like a pressure relief valve on a water heater. Just be thankful it is doing it's job.

2)You should never try to wear someone else's shoes. They can make your spine go all wobbly.

Hi.

posted by pointilist 19 June | 21:31

1) Ever since this post, whenever I go to a stereo store, I feel the need to pee.

2) I may be lying.

posted by stilicho 19 June | 22:59

$2? Hey...a buck a speaker sounds like a good deal to me...

*ducks, but catches flying speakers to make sure they don't break on my head*

posted by croctommy 20 June | 01:59

2. What do they, or their comparable equivalent, sell for on eBay? Is barter feasible? Are they large enough that shipping them is utterly impractical?

1. I've got some rather old Advent speakers myself. That's just gossip, though. Did you replace them with something?

posted by box 20 June | 07:14

I checked Craigslist but not eBay. Do people even try to sell 20-year-old speakers on eBay? It doesn't sound like a winning proposition. Shipping is not an issue since they are going a block away.

I'm going to replace them with modern high-end bookshelf speakers that will fit better in my tiny apartment.

posted by matildaben 20 June | 09:06

People sell 20-year-old audiophile speakers, and ones that are legendary/important/historical/whatnot, on eBay.

I ask about shipping because, if they're prohibitively expensive to ship, then you can really only sell 'em locally, and that would seem to reduce their market value.

Really, though, they're twenty years old, scratched up, and going to a friend? You got your money's worth. Just give 'em away--it'll feel good. Or barter--have your friend change your oil or housesit or buy you a bottle or a bag or something.

posted by box 20 June | 09:39

Also, maybe the sweeteners have a diuretic effect? Total guess.

posted by box 20 June | 09:48

No sweeteners, it's just "flavoring". The water claims to have 0 calories.

You're right, I should just give 'em away. He's done enough for me over the years. Croc, you can have 'em for a beer and a cuddle.

posted by matildaben 20 June | 10:05

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