Give a Newbie a Break Redux

[Warlock]

I have seen many references to COW here, but I cannot deduce what it is exactly? Is it a forum and is it related in anyway to the Fedora Lounge? Are there any other common acronyms or abbreviations a new member would find useful? Thanks in advance.

 

[MattJH]

I have seen many references to COW here, but I cannot deduce what it is exactly? Is it a forum and is it related in anyway to the Fedora Lounge? Are there any other common acronyms or abbreviations a new member would find useful? Thanks in advance.

COW = Club Obi-Wan. I only gave it a cursory look and it mostly appears to be populated by people who wish they were Indiana Jones. Their metatag confirms it: "The definitive outlet for discussion of collecting, researching, and replicating/acquiring the Indiana Jones Costume, Props, etc." There are 13737 posts alone on Indiana Jones' whip.

The whole thing creeps me out.

 

[Joel Tunnah]

Uh oh. Take cover!

 

[MattJH]

Uh oh. Take cover!

Hah! Nobody should take my opinion personally. If somebody wants to be Indiana Jones, they shouldn't care that I think they're weird. If somebody thinks I'm a jerk for thinking they're weird, then we're even and we can share a pitcher of delicious beer.

 

[BegintheBeguine]

Just this past week I figured out what OFAS stood for. I thought it was some outlet for flight jackets and such, darn. Glad I didn't ask, I don't like to look stupid all the time.

 

[warbird]

I wish somebody could could explain this to me: If it is a site about Indiana Jones. I remember a character in Star Wars, Obi Wan Kenobi. However, I remember no such character in the IJ movies. And they weren't played by the same person either. So how is it that a IJ bulletin board is named such?

FWIW I have read over there a few times and noticed several FL folks also post over there.

 

[scotrace]

Indeed.

There are many COW members here; in fact, The Fedora Lounge was created by COW members with expanding interests in the Golden Era. Many of us still visit there often, get lots of good general information on leather gear, clothing, etc. Not all of it Indiana Jones-centric. A lot of stuff and great information is echanged there among good friends, much like here.

 

[BegintheBeguine]

I have been told it is the name of the club. I asked the same question! Had thought I was confused about a movie as usual!

 

[scotrace]

I wish somebody could could explain this to me: If it is a site about Indiana Jones. I remember a character in Star Wars, Obi Wan Kenobi. However, I remember no such character in the IJ movies. And they weren't played by the same person either. So how is it that a IJ bulletin board is named such?

FWIW I have read over there a few times and noticed several FL folks also post over there.

In Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom opening scenes, Jones visits a night club called Club Obi-Wan. Lucas poking fun at himself.

 

[Hemingway Jones]

It is the name of the Club from "Temple of Doom:" Club Obi Wan. It is the one where Indy is tricked into drinking poison at the beginning of the film.

Hemingway Jones -Proud member of COW and have many good friends there.

 

[jake_fink]

It is an invaluable resource for pictures of brown Wested jackets.

You may also find some pictures of brown hats there.


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[warbird]

Thank you for the reply, I have long wondered. I did not remember the name of the club in TOD, but that certainly does sound very Lucas.

 

[jake_fink]

Thank you for the reply, I have long wondered. I did not remember the name of the club in TOD, but that certainly does sound very Lucas.

Rehashing the same idea over and over again?

 

[warbird]

While I don't believe his movies to be the greatest of all time, I must say I enjoy most of his movies and take them for what they are, entertainment. I have noticed he often alludes to a past movie in another of the sequel or another Lucas film

To me it is not rehashing so much as it is a quick snippet for the fans to pick up on the second or third viewing, some on the first I'm sure. But by rehashing you may be alluding to something else entirely.

 

[Leading Edge]

Stupid is as supid does

Just this past week I figured out what OFAS stood for. I thought it was some outlet for flight jackets and such, darn. Glad I didn't ask, I don't like to look stupid all the time.

Okay, I do not mind looking stupid - as long as I'm not being stupid by not eliminating my own ignorance

What does OFAS stand for?

 

[Miss Neecerie]

Okay, I do not mind looking stupid - as long as I'm not being stupid by not eliminating my own ignorance

What does OFAS stand for?

Our Favorite Auction Site = ebay

 

[BegintheBeguine]

Yesss! I figured it out correctly. As Emma Peel said to herself, "Reason it out."

 

[Tango Yankee]

Just this past week I figured out what OFAS stood for. I thought it was some outlet for flight jackets and such, darn. Glad I didn't ask, I don't like to look stupid all the time.

lol :eusa_clap

I can relate to that!

I recently was about to post the question about OFAS myself but after a lot of searching finally found a post that actually had the definition in it.

Cheers,
Tom

 

[John in Covina]

ACRONYMS - talking in code

I have an aversion to acronyms, it's code and especially when it comes without any explanation.

 

[dhermann1]

Having worked with computers for over 40 years, I'm just tired of learning curves. Every other week it seems there's a whole new vocabulary to learn!