UNIDENTIFIED GROUNDED OBJECTS! What are these? Look here:

[Radio_Lady]

To Whom It May Concern: (See photo)

I found these objects at a yard sale and their owner begged me to take them for 10 cents. They are identical, and are well made of black rubber and silver colored chain materials. The chains are attached to the rubber by very substantial rivets.

They are nothing that I recognize, and no one I've show them to has been able to tell me, either.

Are they earrings? I don't think so. They measure 5 inches in width and approximately 6 1/2 inches in length.

Somebody's idea of "art"?

For use as something in the Goth tradition?

Sadism and masochism objects? (Be serious and keep it clean, now.)

Worth anything to anybody?

Seriously, I'd appreciate any guess or whatever you may know about them.

Of course, since I've posted this in the Lounge, I guess I'll get a couple of laughs for my 10 cents, correct?

[ghostsofgiants]

1. Snowshoes for dogs, maybe?

Haha, I have no idea.

[Radio_Lady]

3. They don't look like they could be attached to paws in any way.

Plus, the floppy metal chains would freeze... naw... that can't be right.

[ghostsofgiants]

6. Good point.

[Radio_Lady]

28. One missing detail. These items say TAIWAN in the rubber area.

I wouldn't call this a clue of any sort, just another stinking heap on the outsourcing of America...

[Radio_Lady]

58. Speaking of outsourcing, it was IMPOSSIBLE to find a telephone

that was made in America.

Our phone died (RIP) and we went to four stores looking for a telephone from the USA. Forget it!

[GalleryGod]

2. Might have to consult an S & M Catalogue, R.L. !

:wow:

[Radio_Lady]

4. Oh, so my L.L. Bean or Sears catalogs wouldn't do it, huh?

I did show them to one of the young cashiers at the Fantasy Video store (XXX rated stuff sold there), and she just blushed and said she didn't have a clue.

OK, I'll google S & M catalogs. So, it's come to this after more than fifty years of sexuality...

Warning: GRAPHIC SEXUALITY DON'T GO HERE (but still interesting...)

Remember, mods, this is a real project, not just for titillation.

http://www.stockroom.com/catalog.htm

[Elidor]

21. "Remember, mods, this is a real project, not just for titillation."

I should try that line the next time I start a sex thread!

[qnr]

5. I would say they slide over the soles of your shoes to give you traction

in packed snow and ice. But they don't look "quite right" (although very close) considering the ones I've seen and used.

[Radio_Lady]

9. ::Attempting to fit them on the bottom of my shoes:: :no way:

Husband's response: "Just give them to qnr and then laugh when the recipient opens the Xmas package"

Next guess?

[qnr]

12. Yeah, I have my own, that are very similar, but I believe you :) n/t

[graywarrior]

7. Chastity belts.

[Radio_Lady]

10. OK. Here's a BIG CLUE!

Chastity belts. For who or whom? A rabbit? A raccoon? A HUMAN???

I think I could certainly sneak a you-know-what through these devices and into my you-know-what.

[graywarrior]

For a horse. Or an elephant?

[Radio_Lady]

27. You're gonna have to draw me a diagram of that. I only know about

dogs, gerbils, humans. This is nothing that would be "insertible" in any of those.

[Texasgal]

8. Refer to this thread...

I think it has something to do with "the girls" :P

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=4376318&mesg_id=4376318

[LeftyMom]

11. I'd kick your ass

but flvegan'd enjoy watching. :silly:

[Texasgal]

13. So true..

That little MALE SLUT!!!! :P

[Radio_Lady]

16. Please be more specific. These will not fit on a woman's figure

with any real ease, with or without a bra. That thread is too long so if you are citing an individual response, let me know.

[Texasgal]

23. Okay...

I'm thinking that these are some sort of bondage thingy that you put on your boobs...

[Radio_Lady]

26. OK. One minute while I remove my blouse and bra. Back at you...

Update: They would only work if I used Super Glue. The "X" making up the chain falls far from the "X" marking the center point of a breast. At least, my breast.

Sorry, no photos, please.

Maybe on Halle Berry, they'd look better. But didn't she remark a few months ago that she won't be baring her t*ts in the movies again?

[rug]

14. I think one of them is a pencil.

[Robb]

17. LOL!

:rofl:

[Radio_Lady]

18. Actually, rug, you win the brillance prize. The pencil, is, of course,

for size comparison. But you have us laughing here! Thanks.

[LynzM]

38. Nice call!

:rofl: over here!

[qnr]

15. They're harnesses for rats, for after you train them to pull stuff around

for you.

[Radio_Lady]

19. I'm calling my exterminator immediately. This outsourcing of work

is just outrageous. Rat rights for all!

[Omphaloskepsis]

20. You could see if the guy who...

runs this blog would be willing to post the picture. I would like to know what the hell those are too.

[Radio_Lady]

30. Interesting blog. I'll try to contact the blogger, but he may have moved

on to other pursuits. Or not... Thanks.

The link to his email address gives its properties, but doesn't work.

I'll try again.

On edit: Tried to get to his gmail address. Who knows?

[SofaKingLiberal]

22. You might have it with the S&M thing.

their owner begged me to take them for 10 cents.

So he begged you to take them, but wouldn't tell you what he used them for?

Hmmmmmmm

[Radio_Lady]

31. I didn't ask what they were. It was the end of the day and I thought

I'd find out later. I think it was one of those multiple house sales or an estate sale or something.

But I haven't found out yet.

[DS1]

24. I recognize these

They're Romulan GarageSale Customer MindFuckers, of exceptional quality

[Radio_Lady]

32. Oh, you Trekkies are everywhere! I'll see you at the next convention!

[Whoa_Nelly]

25. Belt Ties

Or Tie Belts

Using them as the "buckle"

For threading a belt or tie through...usually found on four poster beds :rofl:

[Radio_Lady]

57. New definition of "four poster" -- that's when your quadruplet kids

share the same screen name! (And the oldest one, but just by a minute or two, never wants to give up that laptop!)

[CanuckAmok]

29. the one on the top is a "pencil".

it's used for "writing", "drawing", and "stabbing".

[Radio_Lady]

33. See "rug" post #14 upthread. But thanks for seconding the motion.

[CanuckAmok]

42. Damn! Tripped-up by rug. I guess I'll do a runner.

...

[Dangerously Amused]

34. Okay, so let's start a process of elimination:

There are two of them, so odds are they're a matched set.

They are made of durable material, so they are likely intended for re-use.

The rubber or plastic means it's not someting that will come in contact with any temperature high enough to melt it.

It appears the top loop is used to attach them to something else.

The design of the top loop suggests the items hang vertically.

Chains may pinch flesh, so probably not an item of apparel (unless, again, the S&M thing).

The chains suggest the thing they contact may change or vary somewhat in shape.

The smaller chain in the upper hole looks like it "gives" more.



Well, so far I think that you put an orange between the round parts and use it to carry the orange around.

[Radio_Lady]

36. Good deductive reasoning. However, the orange dropped to the

ground as soon as we placed it in that position!

Perhaps it was meant to prove that Newton was wrong, but Minute Maid was right! (Y'know, comparing apples to oranges experimentally...)

Oh, oh... my husband is playing with both of them. He's interested... wondering if it's some kind of a puzzle. Maybe they go together somehow and then you take them apart... somehow.

Wow!

[Dangerously Amused]

40. Yeah, I was being kinda silly with the "orange holder" thing.

But you still have me thinking about it!

I'll bet an experienced auctioneer would know. I think they've seen just about everything.


Edit: spelling

[Radio_Lady]

43. How about those folks at "Antiques Roadshow"?

[Floogeldy]

35. They go on boobies!

Leather straps go through the top loops, continue up the chest and connect to a choker.

[KitchenWitch]

37. Somehow I had a feeling YOU would know...

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[Floogeldy]

47. It ain't rocket science.

Just look at the shape. ;)

[Radio_Lady]

39. Floogeldy, I'm a pretty imaginative woman and I've just taken a

tour through the S & M catalogs on line. Quite an education on the many ways you can go F*** yourself and cause you and others a great deal of pain (and expense)! Amazing!

The only thing can find that remotely looks like an S & M sort of toy for the breasts is the Japanese Clover Nipple Clamps. For the faint of heart, I urge you NOT to google these, unless you're curious.

I'm not posting any more, because these are NOT them...

PM me if you have further scatological information.

I think I'm done with these for the night. But thanks for the information.

[Floogeldy]

46. No, it's not that bad.

It's just a tease, with the (censored) covered with chains and surrounded by leather, supported by the pull of the neck.

No biggie. I'm not into that stuff.

;)

[Elidor]

50. He's right

I've never encountered such a thing, but it's immediately obvious. Kudos to Floo for getting it.

It takes a dirty mind. :7

[Debbi801]

53. Nope, these are not any type of S/m device.

[Radio_Lady]

56. They aren't for S & M -- you know that for a fact?

I'll take your word for it.

But when I see leather (or rubber) and chains, I immediately think S & M or some Gothic youngster with about a dozen pierces in every conceivable place or appendage, plus several tattoos.

I guess I'm prejudiced that way.

[Kali]

41. Bookmarking, copying and sending around to my e-mail list

and PLEASE post ir PM me if you figure it out - I am consumed with curiosity!!!!!

[Radio_Lady]

44. I definitely will. Keep this kicked for the night and morning crowd.

I hope they're smarter than I am....

[spacelady]

45. Make 'em into earrings for a real ice-breaker. n/t

[Archae]

48. They are "shoe chains."

They are made to be pulled on over shoes, for walking on ice.

The smaller section goes on the heel.

My Mom uses a pair almost like them.

[Straight Shooter]

49. Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner!

Here's a photo from shoechain.com, very similar to those Radio Lady is angsting about. (angsting?)

[Robb]

51. Hey! You're right!

You know, that was my first thought, but they looked a lot smaller than the kind I've got. And MUCH more complicated!

Bravo! :toast:

[In_The_Wind]

52. whew ...

I have ice cleats to go over my boots.
They look pretty funny too.

[RedCloud]

54. They are way too small for feet.

I believe such a device could be used in the fall to trap leaves that fall from the tree so they can decompose into the soil right where they are needed the most.

So my guess is "Leaf keeper in place thing"

[Radio_Lady]

55. Well, folks -- the mystery still remains. I tried them on shoes from

a seven-year-old child and a five-year-old child, and they didn't fit in any way.

I tried them on MY shoes (size 7 Women's) and that didn't do it. My husband weard an 8-B shoe (narrow Men's) and that was ridiculous.
SO, if they are "shoe chains" -- maybe they are for Munchkin feet from the Wizard of Oz.

Still no really winning answers. I can't tell you what the HELL they are, but I'll keep this page going as long as you have guesses.

Or are we at the end of this particular trail?

Your move.....

In peace -- TGIF, at least for a few more hours.

Radio_Lady

[Floogeldy]

59. What mystery?

Do you believe me now?

[sendero]

60. OMG!...

... gulp!

[Radio_Lady]

61. My husband would like the opportunity of meeting this woman --

Just to try on the "devices" shown in my original post -- however, I told him I would not let him get involved with this woman.

The main reason is she is clearly an alien person with NO NIPPLES!

Oh, gee -- hubby doesn't want to go back to doing the bills. He's just staring at the screen... mmmmmm-m-m-m.

I'd like to see Johnny Depp with some rubber and chains.



Praise de Lawd!

[Debbi801]

62. While that is a nice looking contraption...

:rofl:

It is not the same as what was originally posted.

I still do not think that these are any sort of S/m device. I think the shape is wrong. :blush: I'll run it past my husband when he wakes up.

[Debbi801]

65. Welp, I checked with my husband...

He concurs. These are not a BDSM device. He's going with shoe chains, too. Maybe they were a "sample" for a salesperson?

[tim2204]

63. He He He

You know i am not sure on this one I have lead such a sheltered life LMAO.

They look like they could be Snow Chains for a dyslexic Husky :think:

LOL "I said pull dammit not push......


:rofl:

[Robb]

64. I still think the Boot Chain idea works best

Lookit these:

...The only difference I notice with the ones we've got here is the rubber reinforcement (top of our photo) that would go under the heel.
Maybe just for tiny kids sizes? "Small" fits size 3... :shrug:

[coffeenap]

66. Two links from a belt? The kind 13 year olds wear to look radical?

:headbang: I'd check places like Claire's, believe it or not, or Hot Topic in the mall--looks like imitation leather "gear".

[leftofthedial]

67. medieval diaphragms

[Shine]

68. I think the more interesting question to ask is:

WHY did the yard sale person "beg" you to take them for 10cents each in the first place??

How the hell did S/HE end up with them? Surely /she must know....What, exactly, are they hiding? And why are they soooo eager to get rid of them that they have to BEG a potential customer? Hmmmmm.....think about it. Seriously.

And btw, imo, they definitely look related to some sort of S&M nipple cover thang.

...not that I know anything about that stuff, of course. :)

Detective Shine, at your service.