Comments on: What is it? Game 93 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/ The Neat Side of the Web Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:24:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Karl http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-2/#comment-1943038 Karl Fri, 30 Apr 2010 05:52:41 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1943038 wanker? wanker?

]]> By: bl0ss0m http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-2/#comment-1571458 bl0ss0m Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:49:41 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1571458 Hey!A cannon ball is a spherical shot/shell! Ah well - next time I suppose...Congrats Anth! Hey!A cannon ball is a spherical shot/shell! Ah well – next time I suppose…Congrats Anth!

]]> By: alan http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-2/#comment-1566218 alan Sun, 15 Mar 2009 01:44:20 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1566218 Well, I think you're both wrong. It's Edison's first filament. Well, I think you’re both wrong.

It’s Edison’s first filament.

]]> By: Alex http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-2/#comment-1562720 Alex Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:09:59 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1562720 Ooh, great guesses, guys - bl0ss0m #5 was close, but Anth #61 got it exactly right, so congrats! Ooh, great guesses, guys – bl0ss0m #5 was close, but Anth #61 got it exactly right, so congrats!

]]> By: Vicki http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-2/#comment-1562603 Vicki Fri, 13 Mar 2009 23:39:10 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1562603 In ancient times this device was used to bean errant husbands. In ancient times this device was used to bean errant husbands.

]]> By: Vicki http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-2/#comment-1562487 Vicki Fri, 13 Mar 2009 23:05:56 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1562487 It used to be used for holding a baby bottle of milk over a flame to be warmed. It used to be used for holding a baby bottle of milk over a flame to be warmed.

]]> By: Vicki http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-2/#comment-1562399 Vicki Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:42:08 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1562399 It's a tool for smashing ostrich eggs. It’s a tool for smashing ostrich eggs.

]]> By: Vicki http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-2/#comment-1562383 Vicki Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:38:24 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1562383 For carrying a giant test tube full of urine from bathroom to lab. For carrying a giant test tube full of urine from bathroom to lab.

]]> By: Vicki http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-2/#comment-1562368 Vicki Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:34:06 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1562368 It's for carrying containers of hot molten metal. It’s for carrying containers of hot molten metal.

]]> By: xultar http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-2/#comment-1562163 xultar Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:40:41 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1562163 I don't know what it is...but I do know that Madoff was fitted with one for prison yesterday. I don’t know what it is…but I do know that Madoff was fitted with one for prison yesterday.

]]> By: Cameron Rudolph http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-2/#comment-1562041 Cameron Rudolph Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:10:42 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1562041 It's used to hold test tubes (over a flame) or to pick up test tubes like out of a boiling solution It’s used to hold test tubes
(over a flame) or to pick up test tubes like out of a boiling solution

]]> By: Anth http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-2/#comment-1561959 Anth Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:46:43 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1561959 It's a cannon ball sizer from the Revolutionary thru Civil War Era. It’s a cannon ball sizer from the Revolutionary thru Civil War Era.

]]> By: Scott-O http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-2/#comment-1561916 Scott-O Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:34:05 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1561916 No! Wait! The cork from Ted Kennedy's first bottle! No! Wait! The cork from Ted Kennedy’s first bottle!

]]> By: Scott-O http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-2/#comment-1561892 Scott-O Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:28:40 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1561892 It is the tool my ex-wife's lawyer used to rip out my soul. It is the tool my ex-wife’s lawyer used to rip out my soul.

]]> By: Brainy Brandon http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-2/#comment-1560929 Brainy Brandon Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:05:43 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1560929 I'm taking another guess. Could this be a tennis ball sizer? If the ball fits through the hole it's no good for Wimbledon. The wooden handle could also be used to prod to check firmness. I’m taking another guess. Could this be a tennis ball sizer? If the ball fits through the hole it’s no good for Wimbledon. The wooden handle could also be used to prod to check firmness.

]]> By: Foreigner1 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-2/#comment-1560858 Foreigner1 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:48:49 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1560858 Very early model fly-swatter...? Very early model fly-swatter…?

]]> By: smiff http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-2/#comment-1560457 smiff Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:30:34 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1560457 I don't know what its called, but I think it was used to size cannonballs. I don’t know what its called, but I think it was used to size cannonballs.

]]> By: Ajan http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-2/#comment-1560010 Ajan Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:56:22 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1560010 a big bubble blower or probably a big round brick maker a big bubble blower or probably a big round brick maker

]]> By: Dusto http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-2/#comment-1559660 Dusto Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:08:42 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1559660 A pestle... part of a mortar and pestle... It is easier to grind wheat to grain? A pestle… part of a mortar and pestle…

It is easier to grind wheat to grain?

]]> By: Dusto http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-2/#comment-1559657 Dusto Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:04:55 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1559657 It's a ringer! You ring your clothes through it. It’s a ringer! You ring your clothes through it.

]]> By: Prabal http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-2/#comment-1559494 Prabal Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:22:05 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1559494 It's a kind of lock used for inter-locking two train wagons. It’s a kind of lock used for inter-locking two train wagons.

]]> By: Dusto http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-2/#comment-1559440 Dusto Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:07:22 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1559440 1st gen bubble blower. 1st gen bubble blower.

]]> By: Oomi http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-1/#comment-1559348 Oomi Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:40:25 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1559348 Winding key Winding key

]]> By: Ashley http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-1/#comment-1559239 Ashley Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:03:25 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1559239 Looks like one of those carnival rings where you have to pass it over a winding piece of metal without touching it. Looks like one of those carnival rings where you have to pass it over a winding piece of metal without touching it.

]]> By: Occams Beard http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-1/#comment-1558870 Occams Beard Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:22:28 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1558870 Crimper for castrating livestock. Crimper for castrating livestock.

]]> By: LisaL http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-1/#comment-1558714 LisaL Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:34:32 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1558714 Lol Craig. Has anyone gotten it yet? I'll guess again.... uuuhm... Looks like maybe a shoe horn? The wood looks kinda flat *shrugs* Lol Craig.

Has anyone gotten it yet?
I’ll guess again…. uuuhm…
Looks like maybe a shoe horn?
The wood looks kinda flat *shrugs*

]]> By: Craig http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-1/#comment-1558546 Craig Fri, 13 Mar 2009 03:43:22 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1558546 It's a metal ring with a wooden handle. It’s a metal ring with a wooden handle.

]]> By: Susie http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-1/#comment-1558163 Susie Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:00:50 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1558163 A medical device for really big boils or carbuncles A medical device for really big boils or carbuncles

]]> By: Shish http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-1/#comment-1557744 Shish Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:03:39 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1557744 I'm with #13, passing token for single-track railway lines. I’m with #13, passing token for single-track railway lines.

]]> By: Derek http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-1/#comment-1557661 Derek Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:39:32 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1557661 Tool from one of those "don't touch the rotating spiral!" carnival games! Tool from one of those “don’t touch the rotating spiral!” carnival games!

]]> By: Wok http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-1/#comment-1557628 Wok Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:31:21 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1557628 I say a rope-making implement. I say a rope-making implement.

]]> By: Kelly http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-1/#comment-1557530 Kelly Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:07:49 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1557530 For holding a separatory funnel or something of the like in a chemistry lab For holding a separatory funnel or something of the like in a chemistry lab

]]> By: aging hipster http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-1/#comment-1557332 aging hipster Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:17:09 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1557332 Turn of the century stencil. This one is an O. Turn of the century stencil. This one is an O.

]]> By: jocelyn77 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-1/#comment-1557295 jocelyn77 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:07:23 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1557295 Looks like a rug beater. Looks like a rug beater.

]]> By: Nymori http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-1/#comment-1557271 Nymori Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:58:05 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1557271 Used in ice cream shops, an instrument such as the one pictured is used to set a cone in whilst the server prepares the ice cream, grabs toppings, ect. Quite useful for those pointy-ended waffle cones, actually. Used in ice cream shops, an instrument such as the one pictured is used to set a cone in whilst the server prepares the ice cream, grabs toppings, ect. Quite useful for those pointy-ended waffle cones, actually.

]]> By: Mr. Mike http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-1/#comment-1557250 Mr. Mike Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:53:22 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1557250 High Voltage fuzzing ring. Used to see if electric lines are energized High Voltage fuzzing ring. Used to see if electric lines are energized

]]> By: ZenBlue http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-1/#comment-1557144 ZenBlue Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:23:17 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1557144 Blacksmith tool Blacksmith tool

]]> By: rosefish http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-1/#comment-1557109 rosefish Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:14:41 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1557109 it's a very, VERY ineffective spoon. it’s a very, VERY ineffective spoon.

]]> By: Brainybrandon http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-1/#comment-1556994 Brainybrandon Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:43:55 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1556994 This is a safety magnifying glass. No glass, just dip in soapy water to trap a bubble lens across the aperture. Inspect your stamps or light your fire, shake off and put it away in your pocket. This is a safety magnifying glass. No glass, just dip in soapy water to trap a bubble lens across the aperture. Inspect your stamps or light your fire, shake off and put it away in your pocket.

]]> By: Gail Pink http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-1/#comment-1556707 Gail Pink Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:31:31 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1556707 Hey Steve Anthony- can you READ? It clearly says, "Post no URLs." Dork. Hey Steve Anthony- can you READ? It clearly says, “Post no URLs.” Dork.

]]> By: Johnny Cat http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-1/#comment-1556679 Johnny Cat Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:25:02 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1556679 It's Magic Mirror from Romper Room! I see Lisa and Kevin and AJ and Miss C... It’s Magic Mirror from Romper Room! I see Lisa and Kevin and AJ and Miss C…

]]> By: Tom2 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-1/#comment-1556640 Tom2 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:14:07 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1556640 A Polish tennis racket. A Polish tennis racket.

]]> By: someoneowned http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-1/#comment-1556431 someoneowned Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:21:26 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1556431 It is a bedding or a sheet warmer. It was kept in a container that would be placed in the fireplace. When it was warm it would be passed over the sheets and under the blankets to warm the sheets on cold nights. It is a bedding or a sheet warmer. It was kept in a container that would be placed in the fireplace. When it was warm it would be passed over the sheets and under the blankets to warm the sheets on cold nights.

]]> By: Sorcerer Mickey http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-1/#comment-1556377 Sorcerer Mickey Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:59:16 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1556377 It's a hand held lightning rod. It’s a hand held lightning rod.

]]> By: stupidlogicman http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-1/#comment-1556282 stupidlogicman Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:10:18 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1556282 A device for removing a horseshoe A device for removing a horseshoe

]]> By: Miss Cellania http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-1/#comment-1556248 Miss Cellania Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:49:42 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1556248 Oh, that's an instrument of torture. Anyone can see that! Oh, that’s an instrument of torture. Anyone can see that!

]]> By: rowbert79 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-1/#comment-1556207 rowbert79 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:31:41 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1556207 it's the tool that inspired the "topsy-tail" -- facilitates various ponytail-inspired hairstyles. it’s the tool that inspired the “topsy-tail” — facilitates various ponytail-inspired hairstyles.

]]> By: AJ http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-1/#comment-1556205 AJ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:28:59 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1556205 It's a Toddler Tug. Pass the loop through your child's arm and cinch it up at his armpit. No more leaning down to yank young Caleb by the elbow. Just grab his handle. Those Puritans sure knew how to raise kids. It’s a Toddler Tug. Pass the loop through your child’s arm and cinch it up at his armpit. No more leaning down to yank young Caleb by the elbow. Just grab his handle. Those Puritans sure knew how to raise kids.

]]> By: Cadillac_S http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-1/#comment-1556159 Cadillac_S Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:07:49 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1556159 I have an antique bottle opener that looks exactly like that, so that's what I'll say it is. I have an antique bottle opener that looks exactly like that, so that’s what I’ll say it is.

]]> By: rosefish http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/comment-page-1/#comment-1556130 rosefish Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:53:45 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/03/12/what-is-it-game-93/#comment-1556130 bubble maker. of course! bubble maker. of course!

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