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Slam_Bradley
12-09-2009, 09:27 AM
Hopefully this isn't to esoteric. The theme is Beautiful but Functional. Basically anything that is aesthetically pleasing (in the eye of the beholder) but look isn't the primary function of the item. To-wit:

The Philco Predicta television.

http://www.triadtvhistory.com/1958-PHILCO-Predicta-Model-4654.jpg
Ronald Bryan
12-09-2009, 09:35 AM
In with something aesthetically pleasing.


The primary function of the breast was to supply milk for infants.
jessecuster3
12-09-2009, 10:03 AM
Dibs on Star Wars.
Eric D.
12-09-2009, 10:22 AM
Basis Work of Art turntable

http://most-expensive.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/expensive-turntable-work-of-art.jpg
DrewTheXenocide
12-09-2009, 10:30 AM
I'm in with a Race Car Bed. Never had one. I'm keeping my little blurb thing, though, because I think it's funny.
Bouncing Boy
12-09-2009, 11:21 AM
The Cylon Toaster. Not only is is beautiful, but it makes toast....beautiful toast.
jessecuster3
12-09-2009, 11:40 AM
Ok I am in with Star Wars merchandising, each day I will show a different useful product that has been co-opted by the Star Wars machine.






Today I am in with USB flash drives, as represented by this Stormtrooper one.
Donald M.
12-09-2009, 08:31 PM
Looking around for something to include in this week's avatar contest I found the Digitus, an upcoming product which is a ring that is also a functioning digital watch. Cool, functional and beautiful. Bet they'll cost an arm and a leg when they come out, but I'd sure like to have one. I tend to lose watches, but this I think I could hang on to.
Rallura
12-09-2009, 08:34 PM
calling dibs on the Mustang.
Mermaid
12-09-2009, 08:39 PM
Looking around for something to include in this week's avatar contest I found the Digitus, an upcoming product which is a ring that is also a functioning digital watch. Cool, functional and beautiful. Bet they'll cost an arm and a leg when they come out, but I'd sure like to have one. I tend to lose watches, but this I think I could hang on to.

I'm surprised no ones thought of that before now...invented one I mean. I don't wear a watch, I always use my cell but every so often even my cell is not immediately to hand and I need to know the time. I think it's a good idea.
Donald M.
12-09-2009, 08:46 PM
I'm surprised no ones thought of that before now...invented one I mean. I don't wear a watch, I always use my cell but every so often even my cell is not immediately to hand and I need to know the time. I think it's a good idea.

Hell yeah, it's an idea whose time has come.

:biggrin:
Mermaid
12-09-2009, 08:47 PM
Hell yeah, it's an idea whose time has come.

:biggrin:

Ha! Literally!
StoneGold
12-09-2009, 08:52 PM
I'm in with sex in guitar form.
Mermaid
12-09-2009, 08:56 PM
I'm in with sex in guitar form.

nope......looks just like a normal guitar to me.
StoneGold
12-09-2009, 08:57 PM
nope......looks just like a normal guitar to me.

Fender Stratocaster. An American original. Of the type wielded by a left-handed guitar god.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ABPub/2008/04/29/2004381789.jpg
Mermaid
12-09-2009, 09:03 PM
Fender Stratocaster. An American original. Of the type wielded by a left-handed guitar god.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ABPub/2008/04/29/2004381789.jpg

as you were then...

I've got no idea what to choose this week. (again)
StoneGold
12-09-2009, 09:06 PM
as you were then...

I've got no idea what to choose this week. (again)

Anyway, the point being the Strat is as close as you get to being the "standard" electric guitar, and yet a damn masterpiece of both form and function.
Ronald Bryan
12-09-2009, 09:09 PM
calling dibs on the Mustang.
Hey, that's my car.
Rallura
12-09-2009, 09:10 PM
Hey, that's my car.

I dibsed it, give it back!!!
Mermaid
12-09-2009, 09:11 PM
Hey, that's my car.

she'll eat you alive


I dibsed it, give it back!!!

see
Paradox
12-09-2009, 09:42 PM
Retro, but still gorgeous and functional, I give you the steampunk laptop!

http://thegeekreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/punklaptop.jpg
Mermaid
12-09-2009, 09:59 PM
Retro, but still gorgeous and functional, I give you the steampunk laptop!

http://thegeekreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/punklaptop.jpg

wow! That looks wicked!
Bouncing Boy
12-09-2009, 10:46 PM
This is for Rally, when she wakes up in the morning
Mac Danny
12-10-2009, 07:15 AM
I am in with Fembots..

Beautiful, but their primary function was to kill Austin Powers!

http://chicksagainstpalin.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/fembot2.jpg
jessecuster3
12-10-2009, 07:28 AM
Its day 2 and here is a Darth Vader toaster, that imprints Vader's helmet in the toast.
Rallura
12-10-2009, 08:53 AM
This is for Rally, when she wakes up in the morning

Thank you!!
MacQuarrie
12-11-2009, 01:16 AM
When you talk about "beautiful but functional", you're talking about the heart of the Arts & Crafts (http://char.txa.cornell.edu/art/decart/artcraft/artcraft.htm) movement, and when you talk about the Arts & Crafts movement, you inevitably will get to the Morris Chair. Here's one as made by Stickley (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gustav_Stickley).
http://www.josephwinans.com/photos/furniture/Stickley_SpindleMorrisChair_3269.jpg
I have two of these bad boys. All I need are the ottomans.
MacQuarrie
12-11-2009, 01:22 AM
I am in with Fembots..

Beautiful, but their primary function was to kill Austin Powers!

http://chicksagainstpalin.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/fembot2.jpg
The "killer bra" was used to great effect in a bizarre '60s film called "The Tenth Victim," worn by Ursula Andress, I believe.
jessecuster3
12-11-2009, 01:09 PM
Its Day 3 and here is a Lightsaber remote control.
Paradox
12-14-2009, 04:16 AM
Voting early again.

I'm going to go with Donald M.'s finger watch...even thought the person in his avatar is wearing it like a dumbass. :wink:
Mac Danny
12-15-2009, 07:19 AM
Paradox this week with the Steampunk Laptop
Bouncing Boy
12-15-2009, 08:02 AM
I have to vote for Paradox and his Steampunk laptop
Pro
12-15-2009, 09:50 AM
Retro, but still gorgeous and functional, I give you the steampunk laptop!

http://thegeekreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/punklaptop.jpg

That is absolutely gorgeous. Gets my vote.
Ronald Bryan
12-15-2009, 10:05 AM
Paradox, because I want one of those.
DrewTheXenocide
12-15-2009, 10:07 AM
Mac Danny.
Slam_Bradley
12-15-2009, 12:32 PM
Stonegold though I can think of a couple of Gibson models I prefer.
StoneGold
12-15-2009, 12:35 PM
Stonegold though I can think of a couple of Gibson models I prefer.

That's inevitably going to be a battle. But I don't think any electric guitar screams "electric guitar" quite as much as the Fender Strat.
Slam_Bradley
12-15-2009, 12:52 PM
That's inevitably going to be a battle. But I don't think any electric guitar screams "electric guitar" quite as much as the Fender Strat.

No doubt it's about as classic a look as there is. I tend to be enamored of hollow body electrics.
Mermaid
12-15-2009, 12:55 PM
DonaldM I liked his digital ring. Who wouldn't?
The Beast Of Yucca Flats
12-15-2009, 02:38 PM
Paradox, and I can't help but give shout-outs to Ronald Bryan & Mac Danny (damn, why didn't I think of those?), too.
Perry Holley
12-15-2009, 05:00 PM
Another vote for Paradox.
GozertheGozarian
12-15-2009, 06:15 PM
Paradox. That thing is sweet looking.
StarsAndGarters
12-15-2009, 08:22 PM
'Doooooox.
Rallura
12-15-2009, 09:25 PM
I am voting for Stonegold.
Bouncing Boy
12-16-2009, 09:15 AM
In third place with one vote is Mac Danny.
Tied for second place are Stone Gold and Donald M with two votes each

And Paradox blew the competition out of the water this week with 8 freaking votes.

You're up 'Dox
Paradox
12-16-2009, 07:39 PM
Sorry to make you wait all day, but first I've gotten online. Gimme a sec to come up with something.