Re: More Incredibly Stupid[3]?

[Alex Kowalski <akowalsk@shrike.depaul.edu>]

Denham Brad wrote:
> 
> On 7/8, in response to spark-lug debris problems, Alex Kowalski wrote:
> 
> ><<<<Adult Audi content follows!>>>>

> >Or, simply spindle a piece of lint-free cotton so that it fits into the
> plug
> >hole and do the
> >same.  I have never tried using feminine hygiene products for this purpose,
> >it might work, but
> >could evoke strange associations, what with five tampons sticking out of
> the
> >plug holes on your
> >engine.
> 
> <snip>
> 
> Alex, you are on to something here.  My wife, a former OB/GYN nurse, brought
> home these huge Q-Tip-like-things that they use for (what the doc's call)
> "D&C's".  I am sure you can get some mental picture of their medical
> purpose...or your sex therapist girlfriend can explain in the proper medical
> terms...
> 
> Anyway...these huge medial-grade Q-tips (approx. 10" long) with their big
> cotton heads fit all the way down to the plug (and around it) and do a nice
> job of soaking up liquids (their original intended purpose) and do a pretty
> good job clearing away debris, rust scales, etc.  


It constantly amazes me when in this marketing-oriented, Sharper Image, 
techno-gizmo culture there still exist unforseen niches for humble 
products of everyday utility.  I can only guess that the people on 
Madison Avenue don't often do their own wrench-work!  Or doctors, for 
that matter: a $250,000 education doesn't necessarily buy you 
resourcefulness.  SOME of them must have Audis...and sometimes you need a 
psychotherapist or OB/GYN nurse to point you in the right direction, even 
if you're just changing the plugs.

Best Wishes,

Alex Kowalski
'84 4KQ