Ron 7 #1 February 21, 2005 I have a question....Who was the dumbass that named a Condom Trojan? Trojan:Quote A native or inhabitant of ancient Troy. A person of courageous determination or energy. OK *maybe* a good definition. Being courageous and determined to get laid..... But:Quote Of or relating to a celestial body, especially an asteroid, that is in one of the Lagrangian points of a two-body system. Used especially of any of a group of asteroids that orbit at Jupiter's distance from the sun, but 60° ahead of or behind the planet. Ok, nothing there QuoteWork like a Trojan.... OK a hard worker...*Could* work, I guess. But: Quoteadj : of or relating to the ancient city of Troy or its inhabitants; "Trojan cities" [syn: Trojan] n 1: a native of ancient Troy [syn: Trojan, Dardan, Dardanian] 2: a program that appears desirable but actually contains something harmful; "the contents of a trojan can be a virus or a worm"; "when he downloaded the free game it turned out to be a trojan horse" [syn: trojan horse] That right there fits and is bad.... But the #1 reason Trojan is a bad name for a Condom. Think Trojan horse. Its what most people think about when they think of Trojan....A bunch of folks snuck into a neat package and then once inside broke out and wrecked havoc. Now think about Sperm. Anyone else think the idea of a bunch of guys (sperm) getting into a neat package (condom) then once inside (use your imagination here) break out and wreak havoc (think 9 mths later)...Is a stupid way to sell a condom?"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #2 February 21, 2005 ***Main Entry: jav·e·lin Function: noun 1 : a light spear thrown as a weapon of war or in hunting 2 : a slender usually metal shaft at least 260 centimeters long that is thrown for distance in a field event Isn't a Javelin something that flies through the air and sticks in the ground ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #3 February 21, 2005 QuoteIsn't a Javelin something that flies through the air and sticks in the ground ? Now THAT's funny... The whole trojan thing makes me think of a horse! Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 7 #4 February 21, 2005 Quoten 3: any agent (person or animal or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease; "mosquitos are vectors of malaria and yellow fever"; "fleas are vectors of the plague"; "aphids are transmitters of plant diseases"; "when medical scientists talk about vectors they are usually talking about insects" So skydivers that jump Vectors are carriers of a disease?"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #5 February 21, 2005 God, I so love your intellectual posts, Ron and Bill! Hugs you two...Miss ya!Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #6 February 21, 2005 Quote***Main Entry: jav·e·lin Function: noun 1 : a light spear thrown as a weapon of war or in hunting 2 : a slender usually metal shaft at least 260 centimeters long that is thrown for distance in a field event Isn't a Javelin something that flies through the air and sticks in the ground ? Mirage: 1 : an optical effect that is sometimes seen at sea, in the desert, or over a hot pavement, that may have the appearance of a pool of water or a mirror in which distant objects are seen inverted, and that is caused by the bending or reflection of rays of light by a layer of heated air of varying density Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #7 February 21, 2005 Quote God, I so love your intellectual posts, Ron and Bill! Hugs, you two...Miss ya! You are obviously in need of a Florida vacation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ChasingBlueSky 0 #8 February 21, 2005 Um... Ic·a·rus ( P ) Pronunciation Key (kr-s) n. Greek Mythology. The son of Daedalus who, in escaping from Crete on artificial wings made for him by his father, flew so close to the sun that the wax with which his wings were fastened melted, and he fell into the Aegean Sea. As far as the condom goes - I think they are refering to the Trojan warrior, not one particular event associated with them. Their commercials use 'Trojan Man' the warrior as the spokesperson._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ladyskydiver 0 #9 February 21, 2005 QuoteQuote God, I so love your intellectual posts, Ron and Bill! Hugs, you two...Miss ya! You are obviously in need of a Florida vacation. Yep...I'm in need of a Florida vacation. You'll see me for sure in April. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Ron 7 #10 February 21, 2005 QuoteIc·a·rus ( P ) Pronunciation Key (kr-s) n. Greek Mythology. The son of Daedalus who, in escaping from Crete on artificial wings made for him by his father, flew so close to the sun that the wax with which his wings were fastened melted, and he fell into the Aegean Sea. OK so now we know not to jump a Javelin (an object that flies through the air and sticks into the ground) with an Icarus canopy (That will melt if deployed to high). Maybe with a CYPRES Quotecypres \Cy`pres"\ (s?`pr?" or s?`pr?s"), n. [OF., nearly.] (Law) A rule for construing written instruments so as to conform as nearly to the intention of the parties as is consistent with law. --Mozley & W. So you jump out of a plane with a fair contract? QuoteAs far as the condom goes - I think they are refering to the Trojan warrior, not one particular event associated with them. Their commercials use 'Trojan Man' the warrior as the spokesperson. Yes, but most think of the fact that a bunch of those Trojan warriors hid in a "Package" and busted out at night. Still I think its kinda a stupid thing to name a condom."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites alanab 0 #11 February 21, 2005 QuoteStill I think its kinda a stupid thing to name a condom. what do you think would be a good name??? and why??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites happythoughts 0 #12 February 21, 2005 I like the little note that they put on the packages about the "reservoir" tip. I like to tell the clerk, "yes, I'll be needing reservoir capacity this evening". Maybe they could name it Hoover, after the Hoover Dam. That way, the reservoir could be behind the dam. I used to know a girl with the nickname of Hoover, but I think that was from the vacuum cleaner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BillyVance 34 #13 February 21, 2005 QuoteQuoteStill I think its kinda a stupid thing to name a condom. what do you think would be a good name??? and why??? Alcatraz Condoms... Nobody has escaped and lived, as far as anybody knows! [Sly]"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Ron 7 #14 February 21, 2005 Quotewhat do you think would be a good name??? and why??? "Maximum" as in Maximum Security, or Maximum enjoyment. "Armor". As in Armor plating. "Guardian" "Posse roundup." "Super Shield" "Not your Babies Daddy" Props to Billy for: Alcatraz Condoms... Nobody has escaped and lived, as far as anybody knows!"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kallend 1,648 #15 February 21, 2005 QuoteQuoteStill I think its kinda a stupid thing to name a condom. what do you think would be a good name??? and why??? Zero-P... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jlpskydive 0 #16 February 21, 2005 Ron you have too much time on your hands. kaite check your PM's Just got humbled in the tunnel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Snowwhite 0 #17 February 22, 2005 and what I wanted to know was what dumbass nun named our junior high school boys team "the trojans" yea, cheerleaders in condoms came to mind.....skydiveTaylorville.org [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mjosparky 3 #18 February 22, 2005 They make great water balloons. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mnealtx 0 #19 February 22, 2005 Hefty condoms... when you're REALLY "taking out" the trash.... Kevlar condoms... bulletproof protection!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mr2mk1g 10 #20 February 22, 2005 I always thought it was obviously a word association thing. Someone says "Trojan", the first thing that pop's into a lot of people's heads is "horse". "Horse" has obvious connotations. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nacmacfeegle 0 #21 February 22, 2005 Well, the siege of Troy lasted ten years or so, according to Homer's Illiad (Illium being the native term for Troy). It all started because someone nabbed another guy's wife. Loads of heroes went down during the struggle. Dunno if any of that is relevant, the Hollywood version is, of course, kinda unfaithfull to the original story.-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rbrcokflichk 0 #22 February 22, 2005 Hey Cora...when in April are you gonna be down there??? Looks like I'll be seeing you in a week or two---brrr, it's still too cold to jump!!! --Aimee I'd rather have an awkward morning than a boring night!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ladyskydiver 0 #23 February 22, 2005 April 1-10th is when I'll be there. Got some tunnel time. See you soon!Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. 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ChasingBlueSky 0 #8 February 21, 2005 Um... Ic·a·rus ( P ) Pronunciation Key (kr-s) n. Greek Mythology. The son of Daedalus who, in escaping from Crete on artificial wings made for him by his father, flew so close to the sun that the wax with which his wings were fastened melted, and he fell into the Aegean Sea. As far as the condom goes - I think they are refering to the Trojan warrior, not one particular event associated with them. Their commercials use 'Trojan Man' the warrior as the spokesperson._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #9 February 21, 2005 QuoteQuote God, I so love your intellectual posts, Ron and Bill! Hugs, you two...Miss ya! You are obviously in need of a Florida vacation. Yep...I'm in need of a Florida vacation. You'll see me for sure in April. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 7 #10 February 21, 2005 QuoteIc·a·rus ( P ) Pronunciation Key (kr-s) n. Greek Mythology. The son of Daedalus who, in escaping from Crete on artificial wings made for him by his father, flew so close to the sun that the wax with which his wings were fastened melted, and he fell into the Aegean Sea. OK so now we know not to jump a Javelin (an object that flies through the air and sticks into the ground) with an Icarus canopy (That will melt if deployed to high). Maybe with a CYPRES Quotecypres \Cy`pres"\ (s?`pr?" or s?`pr?s"), n. [OF., nearly.] (Law) A rule for construing written instruments so as to conform as nearly to the intention of the parties as is consistent with law. --Mozley & W. So you jump out of a plane with a fair contract? QuoteAs far as the condom goes - I think they are refering to the Trojan warrior, not one particular event associated with them. Their commercials use 'Trojan Man' the warrior as the spokesperson. Yes, but most think of the fact that a bunch of those Trojan warriors hid in a "Package" and busted out at night. Still I think its kinda a stupid thing to name a condom."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanab 0 #11 February 21, 2005 QuoteStill I think its kinda a stupid thing to name a condom. what do you think would be a good name??? and why??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #12 February 21, 2005 I like the little note that they put on the packages about the "reservoir" tip. I like to tell the clerk, "yes, I'll be needing reservoir capacity this evening". Maybe they could name it Hoover, after the Hoover Dam. That way, the reservoir could be behind the dam. I used to know a girl with the nickname of Hoover, but I think that was from the vacuum cleaner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #13 February 21, 2005 QuoteQuoteStill I think its kinda a stupid thing to name a condom. what do you think would be a good name??? and why??? Alcatraz Condoms... Nobody has escaped and lived, as far as anybody knows! [Sly]"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 7 #14 February 21, 2005 Quotewhat do you think would be a good name??? and why??? "Maximum" as in Maximum Security, or Maximum enjoyment. "Armor". As in Armor plating. "Guardian" "Posse roundup." "Super Shield" "Not your Babies Daddy" Props to Billy for: Alcatraz Condoms... Nobody has escaped and lived, as far as anybody knows!"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,648 #15 February 21, 2005 QuoteQuoteStill I think its kinda a stupid thing to name a condom. what do you think would be a good name??? and why??? Zero-P... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlpskydive 0 #16 February 21, 2005 Ron you have too much time on your hands. kaite check your PM's Just got humbled in the tunnel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #17 February 22, 2005 and what I wanted to know was what dumbass nun named our junior high school boys team "the trojans" yea, cheerleaders in condoms came to mind.....skydiveTaylorville.org [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #18 February 22, 2005 They make great water balloons. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #19 February 22, 2005 Hefty condoms... when you're REALLY "taking out" the trash.... Kevlar condoms... bulletproof protection!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #20 February 22, 2005 I always thought it was obviously a word association thing. Someone says "Trojan", the first thing that pop's into a lot of people's heads is "horse". "Horse" has obvious connotations. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #21 February 22, 2005 Well, the siege of Troy lasted ten years or so, according to Homer's Illiad (Illium being the native term for Troy). It all started because someone nabbed another guy's wife. Loads of heroes went down during the struggle. Dunno if any of that is relevant, the Hollywood version is, of course, kinda unfaithfull to the original story.-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rbrcokflichk 0 #22 February 22, 2005 Hey Cora...when in April are you gonna be down there??? Looks like I'll be seeing you in a week or two---brrr, it's still too cold to jump!!! --Aimee I'd rather have an awkward morning than a boring night!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #23 February 22, 2005 April 1-10th is when I'll be there. Got some tunnel time. See you soon!Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
