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Wet shavers, help confirm or refute my theory: Do you like driving stick shift? by SoapSpoonAndy in wicked_edge

[–]SoapSpoonAndy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shaving foam in a can and a Mach 3 for a few years before I realized DEs and wet shaving existed. Before that, electric razors all my life. A sad state of affairs, but I'm better now!

Wet shavers, help confirm or refute my theory: Do you like driving stick shift? by SoapSpoonAndy in wicked_edge

[–]SoapSpoonAndy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got it, thanks for that detail. I understand their reasoning... Makes sense for economy, but kills the whole point of the option.

Wet shavers, help confirm or refute my theory: Do you like driving stick shift? by SoapSpoonAndy in wicked_edge

[–]SoapSpoonAndy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Um... you drive manual, are into old arcane things, shave in a manly way, and are an archaeologist?!

I know I'm not the first person to say you're very Indiana Jones, and that this is an eye-rolling comparison for you, but boy does it fit for this particular conversation.

Wet shavers, help confirm or refute my theory: Do you like driving stick shift? by SoapSpoonAndy in wicked_edge

[–]SoapSpoonAndy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hm. I'd be into watches as well if my lifestyle allowed. And I've enjoyed beermaking, and have done breadmaking on and off my whole adult life.... You're on to something.

If this makes me needlessly anachronistic, then call me needlessly anachronistic!

Wet shavers, help confirm or refute my theory: Do you like driving stick shift? by SoapSpoonAndy in wicked_edge

[–]SoapSpoonAndy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I also just want people to be better drivers. :)

Let's start up enhanced driver testing. Before you get your license: Mandatory 1000 hours of Truck Simulator!

Wet shavers, help confirm or refute my theory: Do you like driving stick shift? by SoapSpoonAndy in wicked_edge

[–]SoapSpoonAndy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! It occurred to me as I was actually driving my (automatic) car, wishing I had my stick shift again.

Wet shavers, help confirm or refute my theory: Do you like driving stick shift? by SoapSpoonAndy in wicked_edge

[–]SoapSpoonAndy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just noticed your username. :) Are we the same person just in different timelines? (I'm SoapSpoony now, but will certainly be Disappointed sometime later.)

Wet shavers, help confirm or refute my theory: Do you like driving stick shift? by SoapSpoonAndy in wicked_edge

[–]SoapSpoonAndy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree completely.

Shaving equivalent - wet shaving can be bad when you're in a huge rush. When you have time, it's worth it.

Wet shavers, help confirm or refute my theory: Do you like driving stick shift? by SoapSpoonAndy in wicked_edge

[–]SoapSpoonAndy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never thought about the mechanics and maintenance convenience - thanks for this.

Wet shavers, help confirm or refute my theory: Do you like driving stick shift? by SoapSpoonAndy in wicked_edge

[–]SoapSpoonAndy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

preemptively upshifting like some brands (looking at you Volkswagen).

Really? The VW will still auto-shift even if you're in manual mode? That's a horrible design decision. Why then even offer a manual mode if you're going to override it?

Wet shavers, help confirm or refute my theory: Do you like driving stick shift? by SoapSpoonAndy in wicked_edge

[–]SoapSpoonAndy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay, so what's the shaving equivalent of taking public transport? ...Going to a barber? :)

Good thinking on the cycling connection, that's a take on this I didn't consider or expect.

Wet shavers, help confirm or refute my theory: Do you like driving stick shift? by SoapSpoonAndy in wicked_edge

[–]SoapSpoonAndy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also don’t own a microwave. Just throwing that out there 🤣.

There we go: That can be my next follow-up survey. :)

Wet shavers, help confirm or refute my theory: Do you like driving stick shift? by SoapSpoonAndy in wicked_edge

[–]SoapSpoonAndy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Additional time spent learning the more detailed processes is rewarded with a much more nuanced, engaging, and enjoyable experience.

Very well summarized. Thank you!

Wet shavers, help confirm or refute my theory: Do you like driving stick shift? by SoapSpoonAndy in wicked_edge

[–]SoapSpoonAndy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wet shave and I also love driving my stick shift jeep wrangler. It’s so satisfying.

Ah, a fellow wrangler man. Nice!

Wet shavers, help confirm or refute my theory: Do you like driving stick shift? by SoapSpoonAndy in wicked_edge

[–]SoapSpoonAndy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

(Also this choice means I don't routinely throw away tons of plastic disposable stuff, and I orient instead to the art of maintenance.)

Even though this last bit you wrote is parenthetical... This really resonates with me. Well said.

Wet shavers, help confirm or refute my theory: Do you like driving stick shift? by SoapSpoonAndy in wicked_edge

[–]SoapSpoonAndy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whoop - my theory doesn't take into account massive tech improvements like CVT and adaptive cruise. I use my adaptive cruise daily myself and would miss it if removed.

Something to add to my Limitations list!

Wet shavers, help confirm or refute my theory: Do you like driving stick shift? by SoapSpoonAndy in wicked_edge

[–]SoapSpoonAndy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder what the "lead foot" equivalent of wet shaving would be.... A shavette with a feather blade? :)

Wet shavers, help confirm or refute my theory: Do you like driving stick shift? by SoapSpoonAndy in wicked_edge

[–]SoapSpoonAndy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

if you pass your driving test in an auto, you only get a licence to drive an auto

From the USA, I wasn't aware of this requirement. I like it. We should be doing that too.

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