Oppo, I've Become a Boring Adult

"Jcarr" (jcarr) 01/16/2015 at 11:54 • Filed to: Adulthood

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It's happened. I've officially hit a new low of boring-ness.

How, you ask?

My wife and I ordered a new vacuum cleaner recently and I am genuinely excited because it will be delivered today.

Careful kids, before you know it you'll go from daydreaming about supercars to comparison shopping dishwashers in your spare time.

Have some burnouts as atonement:

CalzoneGolem > Jcarr 01/16/2015 at 11:56

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FACT: All deliveries are exciting.

DrScientist > Jcarr 01/16/2015 at 11:56

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but did you start shopping for camrys?

thebigbossyboss > Jcarr 01/16/2015 at 11:57

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now having my engagement end doesn't seem so bad.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > CalzoneGolem 01/16/2015 at 11:59

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Word. Although the delivery I might get today is more exciting than most:

Yes, both.

MonkeePuzzle > Jcarr 01/16/2015 at 11:59

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Textured Soy Protein > Jcarr 01/16/2015 at 12:00

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My gf was super excited when I got a new Shark vacuum because it was so much lighter than the old Bissell we had. She thought the Bissell was too heavy to carry up and down the stairs all the time.

She still asks me to carry the Shark up and down the stairs. Which I do with one hand.

Jcarr > DrScientist 01/16/2015 at 12:01

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No, I'm not that far gone...yet.

Jcarr > Textured Soy Protein 01/16/2015 at 12:02

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That's what we ordered. I'll have to bust out my sleeveless shirts when I vacuum now.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Jcarr 01/16/2015 at 12:03

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do you have kids?

I just had to explain to a new friend of mine how i'm the ultimate lame.

I'm guaranteed to be at home with no plans before 8 every night (with rare exceptions) because of my son (who turns 2 tomorrow). His bed time is 8 so that's game over.

thebigbossyboss > Jcarr 01/16/2015 at 12:06

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One my fiancee was away. I thought it would be nice if I vacuumed the house for when she returned. I sucked up a lighter and broke the $700 vacuum. Fuck me. In a related unrelated note, my relationship only lasted another 1 or two weeks. Straw meet camel I guess.

Hermann > Jcarr 01/16/2015 at 12:08

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Unfortunately I know this feeling quite well.

Except we were excited for a new rug.

I think it's not that you're becoming a boring Adult. My Wife and I (we're both 26) discussed this when we got the rug. We felt slightly depressed that we were happy to get a freaking rug. We've come to the conclusion that you've reached a point where having an equipped house with awesome stuff that makes it pretty, pleasant and it's all YOURS. You do whatever the fuck you want. You're not a single dude who piles clothes on his bed anymore. You've grown old enough to value a place that is yours and where you'll spend most of your time. To have a pleasant view and feeling when you come home.

Jcarr > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 01/16/2015 at 12:10

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Yep, got a 10-month-old boy at home. I'm in almost the exact same situation.

Jcarr > Hermann 01/16/2015 at 12:11

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Very true. Case in point: I have Monday off for MLK day and I'm looking forward to cleaning the house.

Flat Six > Jcarr 01/16/2015 at 12:15

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#1 : You are getting old.

#2: I really like vacuums. They're loud, they have horsepower, it is extremely satisfying sucking up piles of dust and dog hair. I like swapping out the bag. I do all the vacuuming around the house. I have a nice Miele with horsehair brush for the house, and a wall mounted shop-vac for the garage.

FasTbird232 > Jcarr 01/16/2015 at 12:17

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I had the same reaction last night when I spent an hour comparing two carpet cleaners we're thinking of purchasing. See, the local Target carries the Hoover FH50950 for $130. However, Wal-Mart has the Hoover FH50900 (last year's model) for $89. I debated, internally, the pros of the 950, with its included hose attachment and sexy blue paint job, against the $40 savings I'd realize with the older 900, which lacks the attachment and is replete in Pussy Magnet Yellow accents. I compared, I read reviews, I swore loudly at Consumer Reports' paywall, and then I realized I was just this side of 30 and had spent a good part of my evening comparison shopping floor cleaners.

I'm going with the 900.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Jcarr 01/16/2015 at 12:17

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Obligatory: http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/i-used-to-take…

CalzoneGolem > Jcarr 01/16/2015 at 12:18

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The shark vac is the shit.

Hermann > Jcarr 01/16/2015 at 12:18

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Hahah. Exactly!

You probably also get excited when you need to go to the Hardware/Construction shop.

Wacko > Jcarr 01/16/2015 at 12:19

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but wait it gets worst,

At one point you start looking into buying a dodge caravan.

I'm not there yet

Jcarr > Wacko 01/16/2015 at 12:21

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I have to draw the line somewhere.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Jcarr 01/16/2015 at 12:25

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Alright, we're both boring adults...

crowmolly > Jcarr 01/16/2015 at 12:28

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Last year I was happy to shovel 8 yards of mulch because it made the yard look so much nicer.

I own dead car brands only > FasTbird232 01/16/2015 at 12:28

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Add racing stripes. It'll boost sucking power by 25%

Sn210 > Jcarr 01/16/2015 at 12:29

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my wife and I bought ourselves a new vacuum to replace the old 2-piece vac we inherited from her grandmother before last thanksgiving. Needless to say, we shared your vacuum excitement for days. (We realized we had become true adults at that point too)

fhrblig > Jcarr 01/16/2015 at 12:32

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Our vacuum cleaner ate a belt a few weeks ago and it took away our will to live. It took forever to find a replacement belt, but when we did there was much rejoicing. (We have 2 cats and a dog.)

jariten1781 > FasTbird232 01/16/2015 at 12:37

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No hose? I use mine to clean upholstery and autos more than the regular old carpets. I cannot do without a hose.

Nothing > Jcarr 01/16/2015 at 12:39

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At least you can still be excited for both things, vehicular, and household. Funny, we're shopping for new appliances, which is daunting, but still interesting. At the same time, I've been busy filling by "car" needs, too. Heading to Daytona next week, the ST Academy in a couple of months, and ordering parts for the Miata track rat.

Now instead of just daydreaming about supercars, it's cars AND household thing intrigue me. Expanded horizons are fun!

FasTbird232 > jariten1781 01/16/2015 at 12:50

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Well, we've got a SpotBot Pet that has a hose on it, so I couldn't see paying more for a feature we already have.

ttyymmnn > fhrblig 01/16/2015 at 13:00

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Don't talk to me about belts. Our Bissell (I'd like to say it sucks, but if I did, that would employ it's good at its intended task) broke a belt back in November. So I went to the local vac repair place and bought one. It broke on first use. Bought another. It broke. Finally ordered two direct from Bissell, arrived yesterday. Finally vacuumed today.

ttyymmnn > thebigbossyboss 01/16/2015 at 13:01

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No good deed goes unpunished.

ttyymmnn > Jcarr 01/16/2015 at 13:02

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Upgrades are upgrades.

FasTbird232 > FasTbird232 01/16/2015 at 13:10

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Well, we've got a SpotBot Pet that has a hose on it, so I couldn't see paying more for a feature we already have.

I also cannot believe I wrote something like that.

fhrblig > ttyymmnn 01/16/2015 at 13:55

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Uh oh. Ours is a Bissell too. It was a package of 2, but hopefully they won't do the same.

ttyymmnn > fhrblig 01/16/2015 at 14:07

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If you got them from Bissell, they should be fine. The guy at the vac store said, "These should work." They didn't.

fhrblig > ttyymmnn 01/16/2015 at 14:29

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Welllll... they are actually Oreck. But they are identical to the Bissell part. So far, no problems.

ttyymmnn > fhrblig 01/16/2015 at 14:56

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Good. I think the issue I had with the off brand belts was materials. The Bissell brand belts are softer and a bit tackier, so they grip the rotator shaft and belt better. The off brand belts were hardier and more slippery, so the rotator shaft just burned through it. Good luck!

Sejji > Jcarr 01/16/2015 at 16:59

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We got one for our wedding, so I haven't shopped for one ever...

Don't let the number get to you, it's just how old you act. When you don't want to leave your beach chair to go in the ocean and splash around. THEN you're too old.

TDogg > Jcarr 01/16/2015 at 19:33

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Replacing a shitty vacuum is an event worth commemorating.

NJAnon > Jcarr 01/16/2015 at 21:40

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You can still do both Jcarr. Split that focus! 8D

Rico > Jcarr 01/20/2015 at 09:39

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All new gadgets are exciting to me!