Carbon Copies: I write dead people

[wheresthebeef]

http://www.37signals.com/svn/posts/1392-carbon-copies-i-write-dead-people



The creepy part
This is a 240 pencil set made from the carbon of a cremated human. Each pencil is foil stamped with the name of the deceased.

The clever part
Only one pencil can be removed at a time. You sharpen the pencil by putting it back in the box. The shavings then occupy the space of the used pencils. Over time the pencil box fills with sharpenings — turning the box into a new urn (it’s filled with the shavings which are made from the cremation).

[neenerneener]

no erasers?  :lol:

[jmaria24]

[quote author=wheresthebeef link=topic=17211.msg1076727#msg1076727 date=1226607649]


The clever part
Only one pencil can be removed at a time. You sharpen the pencil by putting it back in the box. The shavings then occupy the space of the used pencils. Over time the pencil box fills with sharpenings — turning the box into a new urn (it’s filled with the shavings which are made from the cremation).

[/quote]

That is fucking awesome!

[brie]

what's the point? 

[CutlassProject07]

Are these available in the U.s. or is it a product of like the uk where their running out of graves? Who thinks of these things?

[LostSouls]

I think it would work.  Atleast I would be useful after death. 

[boogieman]

that's awesome. someone hurry up and die so we can use you to write an MDS review of this!! haha

[yellowCake1]

[quote author=LostSouls link=topic=17211.msg1078868#msg1078868 date=1226722614]
I think it would work.  Atleast I would be useful after death. 
[/quote]

Yeah But what if you found out you were being used to write someones Racist manifesto? Or Some serial killers Hit list? What if you Knew "Your" pencil was being used for terrorist activities? Your reputation has now been thrown through the mud.

"Loving mother and wife of 6 died on november 6th. She gave back to the community, owned an animal resue center, and started the kids against cancer foundation"

"eta. On november 12th it was also discovered that Mrs. Jane was also an active member of al qaeda, and had full knowledge in the planning of recent attacks across the globe. SHe and her ashes helped plan current roadside bombings in Iraq"

No Sir You can count me out :lol:

[Hotsauce McGilacuty]

with my luck, some asshole would be writing ICP fanmail with my shit.

[yellowCake1]

[quote author=Hotsauce McGilacuty link=topic=17211.msg1080251#msg1080251 date=1226855802]
with my luck, some asshole would be writing ICP fanmail with my shit.
[/quote]

With most of the peoples luck here we be used for republican speech memos :lol:

[LostSouls]

[quote author=yellowCake1 link=topic=17211.msg1080145#msg1080145 date=1226837538]
Yeah But what if you found out you were being used to write someones Racist manifesto? Or Some serial killers Hit list? What if you Knew "Your" pencil was being used for terrorist activities? Your reputation has now been thrown through the mud.

"Loving mother and wife of 6 died on november 6th. She gave back to the community, owned an animal resue center, and started the kids against cancer foundation"

"eta. On november 12th it was also discovered that Mrs. Jane was also an active member of al qaeda, and had full knowledge in the planning of recent attacks across the globe. SHe and her ashes helped plan current roadside bombings in Iraq"

No Sir You can count me out :lol:
[/quote]

Will them to somebody trust unless you trust nobody.  :lol:

[Deviant Toaster]

I remember when I would say things like: "what next?". Thanks to MDS and it's fabulous members finding all kinds of disturbing shit I no longer have to.  :lol:

hmm I wonder how long before we have human remains shopping bags and 2 liter Coke/Soda bottles.  :lol:

[LostSouls]

[quote author=LostSouls link=topic=17211.msg1080327#msg1080327 date=1226859690]
Will them to somebody you trust unless you trust nobody.  :lol:
[/quote]

[misanthrope]

:| I'd rather be a diamond.

[Kyniska]

Wow. That is so many kinds of awesome I can't even describe it.

[Vegemite Kid]

Yeah nah I could not imagine using my loved ones body as a writing tool. Clever idea though.

[death becomes her.]

[quote author=Hotsauce McGilacuty link=topic=17211.msg1080251#msg1080251 date=1226855802]
with my luck, some asshole would be writing ICP fanmail with my shit.
[/quote]


hahahahahahahaha.