Gizmo Quiz #69

Feb. 8, 2003

[coconutz]

Here's this week's Gizmo [images2.fotki.com]. What is it and what was it used for?

Macguru, didn't mean to leave you hanging [ericsfunnypictures.com], but it's been a frustrating [ericsfunnypictures.com] week at my shop, I got distracted [funnyalbum.com] and didn't see your post [webmasterworld.com].

[mivox]

Is it some kind of measuring device?

[ScottM]

It's an old indian rain gauge

It is used to measure rainfall

[coconutz]

Not a measuring device.

[coconutz]

>>It's an old indian rain gauge
>>It is used to measure rainfall

Sorry ScottM

[amznVibe]

hmmm, this is my first gizmo... so its supposed to be a device eh?
Looks like an upside down congo drum to me...
is the stick part of the gizmo or just to show size?

[coconutz]

hmmm, this is my first gizmo...

Everyone's [funnyalbum.com] welcome to play.

is the stick part of the gizmo or just to show size?

The stick is a necessary part of the gizmo

[ScottM]

Does this gizmo hold any type of food?

[coconutz]

No food. But it must hold something during use.

[defanjos]

party noise maker
used to make noise
:)

[Quinn]

Is it related to weather?

[defanjos]

is it used to make a sound?

[coconutz]

Not a weather related gizmo....

[coconutz]

>>is it used to make a sound?

Not used to make sounds. It's more of a visual thing.

[bird]

The stick is a necessary part of the gizmo

Quite confusing then that it carries what we call "arabian" numbers today, while the lower part is decorated in greek...

[coconutz]

>>Quite confusing then that it carries what we call "arabian" numbers today, while the lower part is decorated in greek...

I'm sorry bird, I'm sure that this is a replica. Didn't think to point this out....

And you're getting warm

[defanjos]

is it used to check the density of a certain liquid or material?

[JonB]

if it aint a measuring device then why are the numbers there on the stick? (jsut loud thinking)

[coconutz]

>>check the density of a certain liquid or material

Sorry

[coconutz]

>>why are the numbers there on the stick?

The numbers are very important

[defanjos]

does it have anything to do with fermentation?

[coconutz]

>>anything to do with fermentation?

nope.

[ScottM]

Is this item related to hunting?

[coconutz]

Not related to hunting

[defanjos]

used in navigation?

[Duckula]

Is that thing used to write?

<added> Looks like a mate pot... :) </added>

[edited by: Duckula at 9:25 pm (utc) on Feb. 8, 2003]

[coconutz]

Was not used for navigation.

>>Is that thing used to write?

Sorry

[ScottM]

Since all of the obvious descriptions have been found to be incorrect, I'm going out on a limb and suggest it's an early prototype of a Barbie Doll?

[JonB]

does this painting on this mug have something to do with the use? does this things even has anything to do with greek or is this jsut "some" pic?

i think this could be some jar for posion!

[edited by: JonB at 9:27 pm (utc) on Feb. 8, 2003]

[Quinn]

Is intended for use in a ritual?