Chances are that at some point in your life, some variation of the following scenario has occurred: you meet a beautiful starlet and ask her out on a picnic date. You pick her up in your Aston-Martin convertible, drive along the Pacific Coast Highway to a scenic cliff overlooking the ocean, and as you spread out the gingham tablecloth and open the wicker picnic basket packed by your trusty manservant Alfredo, disaster strikes. You realize that you forgot the corkscrew and are now stuck with an un-openable bottle of 1975 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild.
Also, don't forget to bring Grace Kelly and your best ascot.
In the bad old days, I'd have done the same thing as you probably are going to do: pry that sucker open with whatever manner of sharp object you have available (since you're an MKOR reader, chances are that this will be the marlin spike on your trusty British Army Knife). Hold on a sec, fearless reader - there's no need to embarrass yourself and spend the rest of the afternoon picking flecks of cork out of your lady's glass. As usual, MKOR is here to save the day. By using simple objects around you like a tree and a point-toe loafer, you can have that cork out in no time. Check out the video below:
Other than the incredibly useful subject matter, you have to love this guy's style, including the silver-and-black repp-stripe tie, the perfect white pocket square, and French cuffs. Not to mention the old-style VW bug parked behind him. Note also that you need a man's shoe to do this - good luck trying it with a dainty pair of Manolos or whatever. Proof positive of the As Time Goes By lyrics: a woman does need a man after all. In your face, Gloria Steinem.
Apparently, this technique was developed by the French, who seem to be pretty adept at this sort of thing. They also have a badass method of opening Champagne bottles, which probably deserves a post of its own, and which I am totally going to try this New Year's just as soon as I get myself a cavalry sword. Behold, the wonder of: le saberage.
This video is such a thing of beauty that it's hard to express in words how happy it makes me. Consider it the MKOR corporate mission statement. Happy sabering, gents!
Other than the incredibly useful subject matter, you have to love this guy's style, including the silver-and-black repp-stripe tie, the perfect white pocket square, and French cuffs. Not to mention the old-style VW bug parked behind him. Note also that you need a man's shoe to do this - good luck trying it with a dainty pair of Manolos or whatever. Proof positive of the As Time Goes By lyrics: a woman does need a man after all. In your face, Gloria Steinem.
She lost Rick and she has no corkscrew. You'd be sad too.
Apparently, this technique was developed by the French, who seem to be pretty adept at this sort of thing. They also have a badass method of opening Champagne bottles, which probably deserves a post of its own, and which I am totally going to try this New Year's just as soon as I get myself a cavalry sword. Behold, the wonder of: le saberage.
This video is such a thing of beauty that it's hard to express in words how happy it makes me. Consider it the MKOR corporate mission statement. Happy sabering, gents!
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