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floop
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Mexico
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Posted - 05/15/2004 : 14:40:23
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how do people weigh in on this issue?
personally, i'm not sure there's a direct correlation between heat withstanding and sexual orientation. but, some have suggested otherwise.
some have even suggested that the name itself, "java jacket," has a high percentage of what marketing executives would call "gay friendly" appeal.
what do you guys think? and, do you or do you not use java jackets?
personally, in a self-serve java jacket scenario, i usually pass unless it's extremely hot. but, i'm also confident enough in my sexuality that, if a coffee establishment already puts them on, i'm not going to remove mine or try to hide it . because that would be silly. i mean, it's only a java jacket, right? (or is it?) |
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
 
France
1973 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2004 : 14:44:55
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What is a java jacket, floop. Sorry, me French.
It's our tradition to control, Like Erich Honecker and Helmut Kohl, From the Ukraine to the Rhône. Sweet home über alles, Lord, I'm coming home. So come on, Sugar Daddy, bring me home. |
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Coldheartofstone
* Dog in the Sand *
 
Canada
2025 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2004 : 14:51:24
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I'm not and I don't know what the hell it is...then again i'm not very hip with the times. Is it a jacket made of coffee? If so then, where can I get one...and are refills free?
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guy_nolan
= Cult of Ray =

United Kingdom
417 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2004 : 15:51:46
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I've never heard of a java jacket either, and why would it have anything to do with sexual orientation?
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guy_nolan
= Cult of Ray =

United Kingdom
417 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2004 : 16:01:41
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OK I just googled it, apparently a java jacket is a little paper belt you put around a cup of coffee so as not to burn your hands when you hold it. I'm straight and I wouldn't have a problem with using one, I mean if you were going to burn your hands why the hell not. This thread is pretty hillarious actually, are you being serious when you say this has become assocciated with homosexuality floop? Is it some sort of macho thing like 'I can take the heat' or something? I tried to add a picture but it wouldn't load so have a link instead...
http://members.tripod.com/jjdist/
For ten thousand years he slept, his mind feeding on the nightmares of the weak. Now he has awakened. As the night turned crimson, the fire-blade shattered and his power died. Then, the slaughter began... |
Edited by - guy_nolan on 05/15/2004 16:05:43 |
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guy_nolan
= Cult of Ray =

United Kingdom
417 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2004 : 16:10:45
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Come to think of it I don't actually drink hot drinks at all, so I must be super straight (I do have a very hairy chest for a 19 year old). But hypothetically I wouldn't have a problem using one.
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
   
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2004 : 16:17:07
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I was thinking, its either something to do with Indonesia or internet languages. But no.
"Everywhere I go I want to travel by X-Wing" |
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Malax
* Dog in the Sand *
 
United Kingdom
1340 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2004 : 18:36:56
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Ha, very nice sig cheeseman VERY NICE.
I prefer my man legs but hey, thats me.
As we are on the topic of homosexuality: I go out regularly to the local alt club probably twice a week. About one month ago a group of guys were looking at me, now it was a little unerving cos its not normal. Eventually a fellow came over to ask if I was gay because his friend fancied me (a guy). I said no but was intrigued to see why he thought I was. So I went and asked, he just said nice things which I won't go into detail about and said I wasnt coming across as gay. I thought nothing more of it. The following week a girl comes over to ask if Im gay cos her friend likes me (different guy) I say no.
So my mate Im with laughs and says it must be something about me, he suggests that the fact I wear a cardigan and I sometimes let it drop over one shoulder (cos Im hot) I look gay. Ok I thought. I'll not wear it again. The following week I was acosted internally by my (ex)girlfriends mate. Later she asked me If I was gay!? Why? And again last night a girl came up to me and asked if I was gay. NO CARDIGAN!!!
So 4 cases of this in one month! Until now I had no idea what a java jacket it was and I stopped wearing my cardigan. Its flattering but a little weird. I feel like the Kevin Klein (in and out)
Oops little long winded. Well done if you read all of that.
I May've Joined The Cult Of Frank If I Knew What The Balls Was Going On.
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Malax
* Dog in the Sand *
 
United Kingdom
1340 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2004 : 19:22:29
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Ha what are the chances that not single american would reply. Even odder is that Im replying and its quarter past three here.
I May've Joined The Cult Of Frank If I Knew What The Balls Was Going On.
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Johnny Yen
= Cult of Ray =

USA
408 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2004 : 14:00:46
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I've got a friend M. Johnson, and everybody in town knew he was gay. Except him. Took him about 5 years to figure it out, and we were all excited for him when he did. Just a thought, Malax. ;) |
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chick
- FB Fan -
Canada
118 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2004 : 15:55:55
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I used to work at a coffee shop and we would always have discussions about what is whimpy:
Java jackets are a little whipmy, unless you are drinking tea.The tea water is much hotter than coffee.
Men who ask for lots of sugar, or cream.
I think men who drink their coffee black are sexy.
I don't know why. |
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chick
- FB Fan -
Canada
118 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2004 : 15:57:06
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probably because I could never drink my coffee black. |
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guy_nolan
= Cult of Ray =

United Kingdom
417 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2004 : 16:22:19
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There is absolutely nothing wimpy about Winston Wolf.
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
 
France
1973 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2004 : 16:36:58
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quote: Originally posted by floop
how do people weigh in on this issue?
personally, i'm not sure there's a direct correlation between heat withstanding and sexual orientation. but, some have suggested otherwise.
some have even suggested that the name itself, "java jacket," has a high percentage of what marketing executives would call "gay friendly" appeal.
what do you guys think? and, do you or do you not use java jackets?
personally, in a self-serve java jacket scenario, i usually pass unless it's extremely hot. but, i'm also confident enough in my sexuality that, if a coffee establishment already puts them on, i'm not going to remove mine or try to hide it . because that would be silly. i mean, it's only a java jacket, right? (or is it?)
I don't know. I used to put a java jacket regularly, and I'm not gay. But I haven't been drinking tea for almost 4 months now, so I even forgot how it feels like to have that jacket next to your skin.
It's our tradition to control, Like Erich Honecker and Helmut Kohl, From the Ukraine to the Rhône. Sweet home über alles, Lord, I'm coming home. So come on, Sugar Daddy, bring me home. |
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Coldheartofstone
* Dog in the Sand *
 
Canada
2025 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2004 : 16:37:27
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I don't even know why this is an issue...whenever I go to any coffee shop...well the trendy ones anyways the Java jackets are pretty standard. Who gives a rats ass?
you could be a star, you could go far |
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
 
France
1973 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2004 : 16:39:06
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Actually, I used to consider java jackets as a pain in the ass. Now, when I'm reconsidering it, it reminds me of the soft taste and smell of tea. Maybe I should drink tea again.
It's our tradition to control, Like Erich Honecker and Helmut Kohl, From the Ukraine to the Rhône. Sweet home über alles, Lord, I'm coming home. So come on, Sugar Daddy, bring me home. |
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Coldheartofstone
* Dog in the Sand *
 
Canada
2025 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2004 : 16:43:31
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They kinda are a pain...they don't seem to fit on perfectly which can lead to fiddling, which as a result(whenever I'm involved) leads to crucial spillage of whatever beverage may be in the cup. I'm quite clumsy sometimes.
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Edited by - Coldheartofstone on 05/16/2004 16:47:05 |
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
 
France
1973 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2004 : 16:45:56
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It can be very annoying if you spill your beverage over a new dress or so!
It's our tradition to control, Like Erich Honecker and Helmut Kohl, From the Ukraine to the Rhône. Sweet home über alles, Lord, I'm coming home. So come on, Sugar Daddy, bring me home. |
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
 
France
1973 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2004 : 16:46:37
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Like Monica Lewinsky.
It's our tradition to control, Like Erich Honecker and Helmut Kohl, From the Ukraine to the Rhône. Sweet home über alles, Lord, I'm coming home. So come on, Sugar Daddy, bring me home. |
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Coldheartofstone
* Dog in the Sand *
 
Canada
2025 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2004 : 16:47:40
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HAhahahahah.....that was just low. but also very very appropriate.
you could be a star, you could go far |
Edited by - Coldheartofstone on 05/16/2004 16:48:28 |
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
 
France
1973 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2004 : 16:53:12
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Why? Have you spoiled your new dress recently?
It's our tradition to control, Like Erich Honecker and Helmut Kohl, From the Ukraine to the Rhône. Sweet home über alles, Lord, I'm coming home. So come on, Sugar Daddy, bring me home. |
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Malax
* Dog in the Sand *
 
United Kingdom
1340 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2004 : 17:59:07
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quote: Originally posted by Johnny Yen
I've got a friend M. Johnson, and everybody in town knew he was gay. Except him. Took him about 5 years to figure it out, and we were all excited for him when he did. Just a thought, Malax. ;)
I had thought of that. But I assume its a little different. No one has ever mentioned it until recently and its only been people I don't know. Well maybe in 5 years ill have a better idea.
I May've Joined The Cult Of Frank If I Knew What The Balls Was Going On.
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jimmy
= Cult of Ray =

USA
876 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2004 : 21:15:52
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I know a few things about these jackets and I can say: No, using one does not make you gay, but requesting one does.
And yes, straight men do not put milk, cream, or sugar into their coffee. They do, however, pour in a small amount of liquor, like Bailey's, if they want to, anytime between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve.
Something scary I've seen at work is men wearing strings or chains on their eyeglasses. I've tried telling my friend from Cambodia that only schoolteachers and gay men do that but he won't listen. He says that the supervisors do it and then I have to point out their piercings and the Rollerblading that I know about. |
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Malax
* Dog in the Sand *
 
United Kingdom
1340 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2004 : 07:57:15
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What happened to your post floop? Didn't it say something about it being a tough room?
I May've Joined The Cult Of Frank If I Knew What The Balls Was Going On.
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therewererumours
* Dog in the Sand *
 
Ireland
1240 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2004 : 08:26:11
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Those java cup holder things always dig into my fingers and feel like thier going to give me a paper cut, and they feel like thier going to rip so I don't use them. On the gay thing, I'm straight, but I've had people I know telling me they thought I was gay or bi, I think it was because I hang around alot with female freinds without other guys. But one time was my own fault after I told a friend of a freind I wanted to ensconse him in velvet, I was joking about Seinfeild to another friend and he took it the wrong way 
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
  
South Sandwich Islands
4204 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2004 : 09:06:48
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I drink my coffee with no sugar, cream, or anything else-- 100% manly coffee-- only beans and water. Still, I sometimes need a little insulation so I take a jacket. Otherwise I might drop it on my way back to the office. There's nothing gay about not wanting to be scalded.
"Join the Cult of Ishmael / And raise a barn" |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
    
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2004 : 09:09:20
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quote: Originally posted by Malax
What happened to your post floop? Didn't it say something about it being a tough room?
I May've Joined The Cult Of Frank If I Knew What The Balls Was Going On.
*Adapted By Carolynanna*
stop stalking me Malax. |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
    
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2004 : 09:10:03
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quote: Originally posted by BLT There's nothing gay about not wanting to be scalded.
i might take issue with this statement. |
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
 
France
1973 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2004 : 09:35:23
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In France, our cups are specially designed so you can never burn your hands. That way noone ever knows you are gay.
It's our tradition to control, Like Erich Honecker and Helmut Kohl, From the Ukraine to the Rhône. Sweet home über alles, Lord, I'm coming home. So come on, Sugar Daddy, bring me home. |
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
  
South Sandwich Islands
4204 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2004 : 10:03:41
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quote: Originally posted by floop
quote: Originally posted by BLT There's nothing gay about not wanting to be scalded.
i might take issue with this statement.
Do your experiments with hot wax make you say that? |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
    
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2004 : 10:27:20
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quote: Originally posted by BLT
quote: Originally posted by floop
quote: Originally posted by BLT There's nothing gay about not wanting to be scalded.
i might take issue with this statement.
Do your experiments with hot wax make you say that?
casually blowing off being scalded by hot water is one of the cornerstones of being a heterosexual male. |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
   
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2004 : 10:42:40
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Ha, I knew a guy who spilled a hot cup of herbal tea on himself once, and had to lie in a bath of cold water. He got hypothermia, which seems like a foolish thing to do.
Still, some serious lessons here. If I get coffee out, I tend to go for espresso or ristretto, so it doesn't have a chance to be spilled before the whole thing is poured down my neck. Also, it makes me look both manly and sophisticated to drink strong coffee, even if I do have sugar. I think even the French and Italians have sugar with espresso.
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
 
France
1973 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2004 : 10:46:10
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Of course we have sugar in our coffee.
It's our tradition to control, Like Erich Honecker and Helmut Kohl, From the Ukraine to the Rhône. Sweet home über alles, Lord, I'm coming home. So come on, Sugar Daddy, bring me home. |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
   
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2004 : 10:50:36
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Strong and sweet, just like me.
"Everywhere I go I want to travel by X-Wing" |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
    
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2004 : 11:02:47
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quote: Originally posted by Cheeseman1000
Ha, I knew a guy who spilled a hot cup of herbal tea on himself once, and had to lie in a bath of cold water. He got hypothermia, which seems like a foolish thing to do.
textbook example of someone who's going through a sexual identity crisis (like Malax).
the herbal tea thing alone is suspect. but having to take a cold bath after being scalded by boing water?? and getting hypothermia??
let me ask you another question, does this guy have any Madonna albums? or own the FLASHDANCE dvd? |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
   
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2004 : 11:07:45
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Har har. Nope, I'm pretty sure not.
I steer well clear of 'girls tea', its the work of some evil mastermind, and therefore not to be trusted. I've only just learned to like rooibos, which is like a healthy version of normal tea.
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