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Drum Table: Perfect Accompaniment for Drinking Songs

ANoel — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:51:37 EDT

@nutbastard:
Hatred? Invasion?
When will you guys just chill?
Sorry I knocked down your Ivory Tower.

ANoel

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nutbastard — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:02:52 EDT

god i friggin hate ANoel. with a passion.

*can't wait til we invade canada, eh*

nutbastard

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Hello_Newman — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:05:26 EDT

Yeah it does look like a white wine ad from the 1970's. Now you can entertain everyone while your friends are playing Guitar hero, you have percussion to keep them jamming. Wait a minute, $2900? Couldn't you buy a table and real musical instruments for that much?

Hello_Newman

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deusdiabolus — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:28:30 EDT

Drunken friends would make short work of this table.

whap-a-tack bump whack thumpety-bam CRUNCH SMASH

"OMG, dude - sorry"

deusdiabolus

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Daimyo Nintendo — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:54:16 EDT

...then why does everyone look like a douche in the picture?

Daimyo Nintendo

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ANoel — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:43:52 EDT

@nutbastard:
"Ok for one thing, you've told this one before, to me,..."
Yes, Yes... you're correct...that's what the word "reprise" means in my comment.
re PRISE ... your lucky day, AGAIN!

"except you fucked up and said San Jose, which is not where I'm from."
I guess I did, "sorry but who really cares", because in truth, nb, I only care that you're from Gizmodo where I enjoy the community here and occasionally, some of your comments.

I also offered you "off-the-coat-tails slack " something you might want to consider, because, I, as you correctly observe "...can do better, I'm sure".

Have a nice weekend, my SoCal'd friend.

ANoel

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Bokusatsu_Tenshi — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:42:47 EDT

@WildWon: @Amiash:

My thoughts exactly.
What's Frucci doing with hippie clothing trying to "DJ" the table?

Bokusatsu_Tenshi

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nincompoop — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:45:07 EDT

@nutbastard: I dunno, do they have any drumming types there?

nincompoop

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Out2gtcha — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:30:33 EDT

@nutbastard:
Hailing from Redwood City you are completly correct sir....

SoCal was always way to much of a rat-race 4 me. + If I didn't live where I lived, I would never have gotten to cruise Highway 1 like we always did into Half Moon bay where I had more than 1 life altering (in a good way) experience not to mention all the awesome, mt biking adventures up at Skeggs Point!!

NorCal

Out2gtcha

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dwight-schrute — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:17:04 EDT

@ANoel: Don't get me wrong. California would be amazing if it weren't for all the Californians... Kind of like France.

dwight-schrute

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WildWon — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:06:13 EDT

@ANoel: Heh. Awesome site. But yea, i know a lot of Black and Hispanic hippies as well, and i don't mistake the rhythmless ones for Frucci. :p

WildWon

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golferal — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:48:03 EDT

@ANoel: Well player, sir.

Anyway, I think I'll stick to my Roland TD20s. It can do waaaaaaaaaaay cooler shit that this thing....

golferal

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nutbastard — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:47:11 EDT

@dwight-schrute:
norcal norcal norcal!

nutbastard

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nutbastard — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:46:34 EDT

@ANoel:
Ok for one thing, you've told this one before, to me, except you fucked up and said San Jose, which is not where I'm from.

It's an awfully long setup for such a weak punchline. You can do better, I'm sure.

nutbastard

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ANoel — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:54:49 EDT

@dwight-schrute:

A off-the-coat-tails slack reprise for my buddy nb...

In the Beginning

God was missing for six days. Eventually, Michael the archangel found him, resting on the seventh day. He inquired of God. "Where have you been?"

God sighed a deep sigh of satisfaction and proudly pointed downwards through the clouds, "Look, Michael. Look what I've made."

Archangel Michael looked puzzled and said, "What is it?"

"It's a planet," replied God, "and I've put Life on it. I'm going to call it Earth and it's going to be a great place of balance." "Balance?" Inquired Michael, still confused.

God explained, pointing to different parts of earth. "For example, northern Europe will be a place of great opportunity and wealth while southern Europe is going to be poor. Over there I've placed a continent of white people and over there is a continent of black people," God continued pointing to different countries. "This one will be extremely hot and while this one will be very cold and covered in ice." The Archangel, impressed by God's work, then pointed to a land mass and said "What's that one?"

"Ah," said God. "That's California the most glorious place on earth. There are beautiful beaches, deserts, streams, hills, and forests. The people from California are going to be handsome, modest, intelligent and humorous and they are going to be found traveling the world. They will be extremely sociable, hardworking and high achieving, and they will be known throughout the world as diplomats and carriers of peace."

Michael gasped in wonder and admiration but then proclaimed, "What about balance, God? You said there would be balance!!!"

God replied wisely, "Wait until you see the retards I put in NorCal."

ANoel

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Sora57 — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:50:43 EDT

I wonder what humping on this table will sound like...

Sora57

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dwight-schrute — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:18:05 EDT

@nutbastard: I didn't mean it to be a flame, I promise, just say Northern California. I realize the difference between the north and south of California, I have several friends from both, but SoCal makes one sound like a prick and NorCal brings up those same stereotypes. I'm just looking out for you man, so NonCal's like me don't don't get the two cultures confused.

P.S. Anyone from Southern California, I realize the 90210 stereotype related with you. As they say though "stereotypes save so much time".

dwight-schrute

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92BuickLeSabre — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:16:34 EDT

@maven2k: I would think just the opposite actually.

92BuickLeSabre

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nutbastard — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:16:32 EDT

@maven2k:
word. I just watched it (thank you VLC portable!) and that guy was terrible. the table is pretty damn good though, better than i expected.

nutbastard

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maven2k — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:11:33 EDT

You would think that the maker of a "Drumming table" could at least get a guy with some rhythm to demonstrate it.

maven2k

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nutbastard — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:01:41 EDT

@illiniguy:
fucking excellent, thanks man!

nutbastard

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nutbastard — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:00:19 EDT

@dwight-schrute:
"I don't mean to sound like I don't love you or something, but please don't use "norcal" or "soucal". It makes you sound like a Californian."

I AM a Californian. And we DO treat NorCal and SoCal as if they were different states, and people from both regions are mutually offended by being associated with the other.

nutbastard

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faabshaam — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:53:04 EDT

I'm getting this for my kids, but I'm keeping it at their grandmas house. That's what she gets for buying them that acoustic guitar and recorder.

faabshaam

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noasalira — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:39:55 EDT

They try and they try, and despite the lavish benefits afforded them by racism, they still can't achieve any sense of rhythm...

noasalira

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illiniguy — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:27:17 EDT

@nutbastard: [netfiles.uiuc.edu]
you can find the flv in there

illiniguy

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Amiash Loves You — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:25:47 EDT

is it just me? the guy in the photo resembles Mr. Frucci.

Amiash Loves You

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gadgetfanatic — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:22:06 EDT

I hate to sound negstive, but this thing sounds a bit fishy to me, the drum sounds come in a bit late after the guy starts banging on the table.

gadgetfanatic

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dwight-schrute — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:13:40 EDT

@nutbastard: I don't mean to sound like I don't love you or something, but please don't use "norcal" or "soucal". It makes you sound like a Californian. The American equivalent to Canadians from Quebec.

dwight-schrute

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nutbastard — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:47:35 EDT

@nincompoop:
where was this? certainly not in norcal!

nutbastard

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Out2gtcha — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:47:22 EDT

@ANoel:
How funny!
"White people in the News"
Funny, but ridiculous blog headline......

Out2gtcha

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Out2gtcha — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:45:44 EDT

Perfect for all my hippie/green mafia friends.

Out2gtcha

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DeadWriter — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:43:23 EDT

This is the kind of music that tells me to go out
there and be somebody!

DeadWriter

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nincompoop — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:43:10 EDT

@nutbastard: Yup, that's exactly what it sounded like, were you there, or something?

nincompoop

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ANoel — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:40:24 EDT

@varion: @WildWon:
Like, stuff the white people shit, dudes...
[stuffwhitepeoplelike.wordpress.com]

Some of the sickest drummers EVER were white guys ... don't tempt me for the A LIST.

ANoel

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unc2701 — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:36:45 EDT

How are there no "More Cowbell" comments???

Anyhow, you could have an equally functional piece for a fraction of the price using an old Roland drum machine & some triggers.

unc2701

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faslane — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:33:28 EDT

This is Cool!!!! I Want one!!! LOL, This rules I think, My wife would go berzerk but she does anyway!!!

LOL

Faslane

faslane

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WildWon — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:21:39 EDT

@Way: And isn't that Frucci next to her? Hmm, i guess all rhythmless white hippies look alike ;)

WildWon

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nobodyzhome — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:19:56 EDT

I don't think anyone with $2900 to spend on this will be able to truly appreciate it.

nobodyzhome

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Way — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:18:09 EDT

@ANoel: "No stick-like thing avoided my grasp."

I think there are laws against that.

Way

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Way — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:16:57 EDT

WHAT is up with that image? Not a single person is actually touching the table. It's got a creepy ouija vibe to it.

Also, Amelie (Audrey Tautou) apparently sponsors this table.

Way

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ANoel — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:16:07 EDT

I was cursed with Druminson's Disease from the age of 7.
My fingers and toes and hands and feet and sometimes elbows and forehead accompanied the entire soundscape of my young life. Continuously.
No stick-like thing avoided my grasp. No surface sound was untested.
I once did a drum solo in my room with toothpicks on a feedbacking microphone.
I especially favoured kitchen implements on anything irritating. I possessed the house... up until I bought my first drumkit at 13 and was banished to the garage for good.

This table makes me wish my Mom was still alive so that I could give her the "Thank You" gift of maybe knowing what all that was like for me ...

ANoel

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varion — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:07:17 EDT

...everyone gather round for a game of "Drum Whitey Drum." Failing at pictionary just wasn't good enough was it?

varion

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dwight-schrute — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:58:52 EDT

I need to get this for my friend. He's an amazing percussionist that bangs on everything when eating. For a while I thought people would get mad at him in public restaurants, but people actually clap for him a lot of the time.

dwight-schrute

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nutbastard — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:53:57 EDT

The guy in the white shirt at the top - He need's tobe LOL'd with the caption, "Invisible Turntables"

nutbastard

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Narfmaster — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:50:23 EDT

I could play that table waaay better than that guy.

Sick idea though. I want one.

Narfmaster

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jcv1982 — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:49:25 EDT

kinda' cool- but how long do you think people are REALLY going to be sitting around drumming on a table?

jcv1982

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Miranda Kali — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:48:22 EDT

Someone seems to have cloned Betty Paige...and she's joined a cult of drum loving hippies!

Miranda Kali

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nutbastard — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:42:03 EDT

Hey i can't get video here... anyone mind telling me how these sound? (or if you're really nice, downloading the flv file and emailing it to me... anyone feeling generous?)

nutbastard

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nutbastard — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:40:54 EDT

I've been drumming on random surfaces for many years (im a steering wheel master) and just recently bought a djembe of CL for a very reasonable $40... I highly recommend it for anyone who appreciates rhythm. It's also nice to pair up with a friend who plays acoustic guitar, without being a huge deal to manage/learn like a full kit.

nutbastard

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nutbastard — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:37:04 EDT

@nincompoop:
"People in drum circles normally can't drum either from
my experience."
then what the hell were they doing? throwing the drums at eachother?

nutbastard

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jruc — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:33:26 EDT

Come, come Gary! On the kick drum! Come Come on the kick drum Gary!

jruc

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92BuickLeSabre — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:31:29 EDT

@Hiphopopotamus: The new marker of a gentrifying neighborhood...the drums:

Country-of-origin-specific drums --> Struggling drummer's pawn shop drum set --> Sandalwood-oil stained drum circle drums --> Rock Band drum kit --> Drum Table

92BuickLeSabre

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pradster — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:26:30 EDT

No NO NO, thats the perfect way to spill your and your buddies drink all over the table and then lose an eye in the ensuing fight.

All after 16 seconds of melody makin!

pradster

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Hiphopopotamus — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:24:12 EDT

@92BuickLeSabre: If they make a folding 'card table' version of this... I predict at least 16 of these showing up at the first W'Burg Kickball League game of the season.

Hiphopopotamus

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Darrone — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:22:40 EDT

@nutbastard: How about some more practical table improvements. like non-stick surfaces, irrigation trenches to remove spillage, and a built in Breathalyzer (for competition only)

Darrone

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BlindKarma — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:22:37 EDT

I knew MS Surface wasn't going to meet all the hype but that's horrible.

BlindKarma

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zimzombie — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:21:47 EDT

Throw in one of those drumming robots and you've got a rollickin' good time.

zimzombie

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TehBoj — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:19:51 EDT

Wow! That looks so fun!!

waaay overpriced though. like nearly everything that gets posted. come on guys, wheres the cheap cool stuff

TehBoj

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nincompoop — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:19:10 EDT

@Hiphopopotamus: People in drum circles normally can't drum either from
my experience.

nincompoop

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92BuickLeSabre — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:15:33 EDT

So when everyone grows up, shaves the dreads, gets respectable jobs, and invests in modern furniture for the the Park Slope apartment they just purchased, they can still wear beards and funky tops and pretend they are still those hip young kids in a drum circle.

Smart idea. I predict it will bring Tor a surprising amount of (patchouli-scented) cash.

92BuickLeSabre

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nutbastard — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:14:17 EDT

@Hiphopopotamus:
it's true - we often will take our drums and put a board over them to make a table, as we spent all our money on drums.

nutbastard

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allthosemoments — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:11:56 EDT

It's the best way for your Donkey Konga team to practice together.

allthosemoments

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ratheen — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:11:56 EDT

i can jsut imagen what my neighbors have to say after i get this!

it's going to be FUN!!!!

ratheen

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Git Em SteveDave is a poor substitute for LindsayJoy — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:09:10 EDT

@Hiphopopotamus: Matthew McConaughey.

Git Em SteveDave is a poor substitute for LindsayJoy

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Lupison — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:08:51 EDT

This is the perfect gift for that someone, with kids, who you really really hate.

Lupison

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TableZero — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:07:52 EDT

Well, now I can beat off with three other friends!

TableZero

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Hiphopopotamus — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:07:49 EDT

They forgot one glaring fact...
People who enjoy drum circles can't afford furniture.

Hiphopopotamus

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way_down_east — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:07:35 EDT

"Yey"? What is that?

way_down_east

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SchruteBuck — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:07:27 EDT

Needless to say, with enough booze, any table can do this.

SchruteBuck

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dwilljo — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:06:52 EDT

anything over $100 isnt going into a student home

dwilljo

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jpbraconi — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:03:44 EDT

"one"

jpbraconi

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jpbraconi — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:01:12 EDT

well.. this on should be fun!

jpbraconi