Is AMA still a thing? Because I don't Oppo enough anymore...

"Jagvar" (Jagvar) 02/24/2017 at 14:30 • Filed to: None

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I usually only pop in on evenings and weekends, but I have some weekday Oppo time today. So let’s see. I worked at VW pre-dieselgate. I still have my Phaeton after eight years and it hasn’t broken the bank. I occasionally drive some weird things. What’s on your mind, Opponauts? We’ll tawk, no big whoop.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 14:33

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How do I get rid of an Armadillo?

MonkeePuzzle > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 14:35

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in before how come shoes

Jagvar > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 02/24/2017 at 14:35

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The simplest method of removal would be to try something with a strong odor to encourage it to move out. Dropping mothballs into the armadillo’s burrow might help evict it. If that doesn’t work, you could always try a rag soaked in vinegar or ammonia (anything with a mild form of ammonia, like Windex, should be enough to do the trick — if it smells bad to you, it ought to smell absolutely awful to an armadillo).

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 14:36

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Is AMA still a thing?

Wait, you’re doing an AMA and you’re asking questions? That’s not how this works. That’s not how any of this works.

Chariotoflove > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 14:37

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Is that your car, and can I have it? Also, have you developed hobbit feet from not wearing shoes?

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 14:38

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What’s the best way to season a steak?

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 14:39

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Good idea. May try that.

WilliamsSW > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 14:39

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Edsel, right? Have you driven it/what do you think of it?

Tekamul > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 14:39

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10 years after swearing I’d never buy another Audi (A UrS4 nearly broke me) I just bought another Audi. Because my wife had her heart set on it.

‘14 A4 2.0T 6MT AWD

How screwed am I?

Party-vi > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/24/2017 at 14:40

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I SHALL ANSWER EVEN THOUGH IT WAS NEITHER REQUESTED NOR ENCOURAGED

Salt. Pepper.

TheHondaBro > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 02/24/2017 at 14:40

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Yeah what is this? He’s trying to outsource his job to us? I WANT TO UNIONIZE!!

PowderHound > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 14:41

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How often are you in violation of a stores “no shirt, no shoes, no service” policy

Jagvar > MonkeePuzzle 02/24/2017 at 14:41

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The history of shoes dates back to early man. As civilizations began to develop, sandals made of animal hide, tree bark, and reeds were gradually introduced. This practice dates back to depictions in ancient Egyptian murals from 4000 BC. One pair found in Europe was made of papyrus leaves and estimated to be approximately 1,500 years old. The more you know!

TheHondaBro > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 14:42

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No shoes, but your legwear is on point.

crowmolly > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 14:43

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What does “Pompatus of Love” mean?

Jagvar > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/24/2017 at 14:43

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Kosher salt and black pepper go a long way. A pinch of smoked paprika and garlic salt can add just a hint of additional flavor without distracting from the meat’s natural flavor.

TheHondaBro > Party-vi 02/24/2017 at 14:43

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NO PEPPERCORN NO NO NO NO NO YOU WILL RUIN THE STEAK IF YOU ADD PEPPERCORN!!!!!

The correct answer is:

Salt
Garlic powder
Cayenne Pepper
Cajun

Jagvar > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 02/24/2017 at 14:44

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MonkeePuzzle > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 14:45

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really got to the sole of the issue

$kaycog > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 14:45

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Yes, AMA is still a thing.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 14:46

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Would you consider upgrading to a W12 ?

S65 > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 14:46

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Wanna hear a potassium joke?

Party-vi > TheHondaBro 02/24/2017 at 14:46

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Cayenne pepper belongs in gumbo. Garlic powder belongs in mashed potatoes. Cajun is best served on mudbugs.

Leon711 > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 14:47

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I see a guy on my commute with a Phaeton that has some weird issue with the rear turn signal that causes some of weird LED light show. Does yours do this? The US has weird regulations on lights, are they full LED like over here in the UK?

Alfalfa > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 14:47

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Do you wear shoes at work?

Jagvar > Tekamul 02/24/2017 at 14:48

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The cam followers and fuel pump have been known to have wear issues. Also, if you’re having boost issues, check your diverter valve, because it’s prone to failure. Take care of the car and it will take care of you!

Jagvar > Leon711 02/24/2017 at 14:50

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Yep, they’re LED. Could be a short due to water in the taillight. Mine had that issue.

Chariotoflove > S65 02/24/2017 at 14:50

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Um, I do.

ZoopZoopLoops > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/24/2017 at 14:56

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Like this:

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/24/2017 at 14:56

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S65 > Chariotoflove 02/24/2017 at 14:57

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K

Chariotoflove > S65 02/24/2017 at 14:58

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I smiled.

Bastard.

Jagvar > Chariotoflove 02/24/2017 at 15:01

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That car belongs to Universal Studios Orlando, so you’ll have to ask them. Also, I have a decent amount of callus, but I’m hardly Bilbo Baggins.

LongbowMkII > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 15:01

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woah, a VW with electric issues? now I’ve heard everything :P

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 15:03

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What do you think about the Bentayga?

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 15:06

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Yesss, I like to use Paprika my dad got me from Spain.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > TheHondaBro 02/24/2017 at 15:07

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What’s wrong with peppering a steak?

Jagvar > PowderHound 02/24/2017 at 15:09

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A lot, but you’d be surprised how rarely those policies are enforced. I do occasionally get kicked out of places, but it’s the exception, not the rule.

For Sweden > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 15:10

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Is it true that mods = gods?

Jagvar > WilliamsSW 02/24/2017 at 15:11

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I’ve always had a soft spot for the Edsel. I like a lot of weird, unloved cars. But I haven’t driven one...yet. I’d love to, though!

Jagvar > For Sweden 02/24/2017 at 15:13

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Nay, we are but flesh and blood, mere mortals akin to even the lowliest of front-page commenters.

Roundbadge > Party-vi 02/24/2017 at 15:13

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This is the only correct answer I see here.

Jagvar > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 02/24/2017 at 15:15

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I hated it until I sat in one. Oh, the luxury. It is so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.

In the end, I’d go with something else for the money though, simply because I’m not an SUV guy.

Leadbull > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/24/2017 at 15:16

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About two bottles of A1.

Jagvar > Alfalfa 02/24/2017 at 15:17

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I’ve had jobs where I do, and jobs where I don’t. At my current job? Yes, I do.

Jagvar > S65 02/24/2017 at 15:18

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Wanna hear a sodium joke?

Na.

unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins) > TheHondaBro 02/24/2017 at 15:19

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Cargo shorts appreciation thread.

Jagvar > TheHondaBro 02/24/2017 at 15:19

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I’m anti-pants. You know who wore pants? Hitler.

Leadbull > MonkeePuzzle 02/24/2017 at 15:19

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I almost made another cheesy pun, but I decided to hold my tongue.

Jagvar > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/24/2017 at 15:21

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I’m frightened of the maintenance costs. I think I’m perfectly happy with my V8.

Leadbull > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 15:21

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Where did you work where they didn’t make you wear shoes?

I’d like to get into a career like that.

Leadbull > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 15:22

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How has growing a goatee positively and/or negatively impacted your life?

Jagvar > crowmolly 02/24/2017 at 15:24

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Nothing. Pompatus is just a made-up word that Steve Miller derived by tweaking a line in a song by L.A. 50s do-wop group The Medallions called “The Letter.”

MonkeePuzzle > Leadbull 02/24/2017 at 15:24

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i rea-lace what you did there

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Leadbull 02/24/2017 at 15:25

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Tongue

That’s still a shoe pun

crowmolly > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 15:26

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LOL. Well played.

Leadbull > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 02/24/2017 at 15:26

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I refuse to get tied up in your web of lies.

Jagvar > Leadbull 02/24/2017 at 15:28

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I’ve been told that I look about 10 years younger when I shave it off. Mostly, I get positive comments on the goat. I like it enough that I’m not getting rid of it anytime soon.

Jagvar > Leadbull 02/24/2017 at 15:31

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When I worked as a reporter for a small-town paper. No one in the newspaper office cared one way or another. Only when I had to do interviews in the field did I begrudgingly put on shoes.

Leadbull > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 15:38

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I was hoping you’d say VW.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Leadbull 02/24/2017 at 15:39

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That’s where you’re wrong. I have the uppers hand here.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 15:39

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I quite like the way the interior looks and I really want to know how it compares to the V90 even though it’s not a direct competitor. I sat in one and it was so comfortable and gorgeous.

Jagvar > Leadbull 02/24/2017 at 15:40

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Volkswagen was surprisingly buttoned-down. But then, that’s the Germans for you.

Blondude > $kaycog 02/24/2017 at 15:45

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WilliamsSW > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 15:50

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Agreed - though I can’t imagine any car from that era would be that enjoyable to drive any more—

TheHondaBro > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 02/24/2017 at 15:51

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Peppercorn sucks all the flavor of the steak.

TheHondaBro > Party-vi 02/24/2017 at 15:51

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No, no, and nope.

ZHP Sparky, the 5th > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 15:56

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How long have you been anti-shoe? How did it come about? Was there an acceptance curve with family, friends, etc.? And how do you find it? Is it just something you never give any thought to or is it like “shit, I can’t go on that hike because feet!”? Have your feet become stronger/developed thicker skin etc. to adapt? i.e. compared to someone else’s foot would you say it’s toughened up? Not trying to make fun or judge at all, truly curious.

Wait a minute…you bastard – I’ve just realized it – you’re the stig and you’re just doing this all to get that 0.00001% of additional feedback and control for your heel-toeing, aren’t you? The racing boots you wear on TV are just paint on your feet!

$kaycog > Blondude 02/24/2017 at 16:07

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Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 16:10

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9AVi6JBUuA

Jagvar > ZHP Sparky, the 5th 02/24/2017 at 16:21

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If I were the Stig, I wouldn’t be renting my home, I can tell you that!

To hear my parents tell it, I’ve been anti-shoe forever. When I was a kid, my poor mother quickly became exasperated because I had a tendency to “lose” my shoes (I would hide them, then say I lost them, just so I wouldn’t have to wear them). I occasionally get gentle, light-hearted teasing from family/friends, but my shoelessness is widely known and accepted by all who know me.

The reason is pretty simple. I get uncomfortable if I can’t feel the ground I’m standing on. If there’s something between me and the ground I don’t feel...well, grounded. Obviously, I can put on shoes when I absolutely have to, but they make me feel fidgety and weird. Even those super-thin minimalist shoes aren’t much better. I’m much happier to go without.

How do I find it? Just fine and dandy. I don’t give a lot of thought to it. I run, I hike, I do everything you shoe people do. I just do it barefoot. Heck, I’m doing Tough Mudder in May. Obviously I’ve built up some fairly thick skin on my soles, but that takes weeks to develop, not years. Go barefoot for a couple of months straight, and you’d probably be just as tough.

Jagvar > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 02/24/2017 at 16:21

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Because it is. Because...it’s out there.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 17:26

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You’re lucky when I grow a goatee I just look like a “huge douche”. In fact I had a goatee for the entirety of the douchiest part of my life(the summer after I turned 21) Oddly enogh tho my wife likes it a lot.

Jonathan Harper > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 17:31

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Dude me either. you still at VW?

ZHP Sparky, the 5th > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 17:43

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Very cool, thanks for taking the time! I’m sure there are plenty of things we just do because it’s what everybody else does, but humans don’t really NEED to and even we don’t really need to in order to operate in society. Like yeah, we probably don’t need any clothes for a good part of the year at least – but that’d be tough to go about your daily business. Shoes – if you don’t like them, and don’t need them, then why bother.

Jagvar > Jonathan Harper 02/24/2017 at 17:47

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Not since 2014. I now work in the mortgage industry.

Jagvar > ZHP Sparky, the 5th 02/24/2017 at 17:53

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Yep. It’s called social conditioning , and it’s not an easy thing to undo.

Jonathan Harper > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 17:54

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Ah I think I knew there was a change. Damn 2014 feels like a long time ago!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 23:35

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#GroundedToTheGround

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Jagvar 02/24/2017 at 23:37

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See also: Trump.