Home U.S. Coin Forum

Question about The FatMan Coolness Scale

There are few things as rewarding (and as coveted) as a high grade on The FatMan Coolness Scale™. For example, John just awarded a well deserved 10 out of 10 to tmot for the new additions to his Columbian Expo collection in this thread.

But are 10 grades of coolness really enough? It seems to me that the spectrum of cool is so broad that we need more grades on the scale. (Please, no jokes about Shield Nickels being the basal grade of coolness.) I urge John to start decimal grading on The FatMan Coolness Scale™. And, if he doesn't want to make that move, I'm more than happy to start stickering coins that are solidly cool for the grade.

image

Comments

  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,282 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Maybe there should be a 70 point IGWT scale?? image

    Thanks for pointing out the other thread - missed it the 1st time around.
    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko.
  • LongacreLongacre Posts: 16,717 ✭✭✭
    I've been providing Longacre stickers. Am I chopped liver? image
    Always took candy from strangers
    Didn't wanna get me no trade
    Never want to be like papa
    Working for the boss every night and day
    --"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I've been providing Longacre stickers. Am I chopped liver? image >>



    No... but yours just aren't as heavily weighted as The FatMan's! image
    To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!
  • DD Posts: 1,997 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I've been providing Longacre stickers. Am I chopped liver? image >>



    How does one obtain a longacre sticker?

    -D
    "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it."

    -Aristotle

    Dum loquimur fugerit invida aetas. Carpe diem quam minimum credula postero.

    -Horace
  • tmot99tmot99 Posts: 5,238 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I've been providing Longacre stickers. Am I chopped liver? image >>



    I guess I should assume that my recent purchase that is worth a 10 on TheFatman Scale is not worthy of a Longacre sticker? image
  • MidLifeCrisisMidLifeCrisis Posts: 10,504 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I've received a few Longacre stickers. image

    But I've never rated on the FatMan Coolness Scale. image

    Wonder if I could get an IGWT Solid Cool Sticker...
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I think we should have a sticker for 'coolness'. Time to start a TPC company.... (Third Party Coolness) and for a small fee, you can receive a 'cool' rating.. perhaps a sticker in the shape of sunglasses with a number reflecting the coolness of the item. image Cheers, RickO
  • i recently received a 10/10 on The FatMan Coolness Scale image


  • << <i>I urge John to start decimal grading on The FatMan Coolness Scale™. >>

    C'mon Lou. I only have ten fingers. Going decimal would require a heck of lot more.

    I believe a few years back when some of you were looking for criteria for a ten on the scale Longacre had the best reply with...it's like pornography, you know it when you see it.

    Tom (Tmot), don't let the lack of a silly Longacre Sticker get you down. Your Gold Columbian Expo medal, pins, badges, etc from the Secretary pretty much meet every criteria previously set for a 10 on the FatMan Coolness Scale™. Includng giving me a woody.image And I know from previous conversations with you that you don't need no, or want no stinkin' stickers from anyone.image
  • notwilightnotwilight Posts: 12,864 ✭✭✭


    << <i>i recently received a 10/10 on The FatMan Coolness Scale image >>



    Yes, you keep buying coins like that pattern and your eye and opinion will become highly valued around here too. --Jerry


  • << <i>

    << <i>i recently received a 10/10 on The FatMan Coolness Scale image >>



    Yes, you keep buying coins like that pattern and your eye and opinion will become highly valued around here too. --Jerry >>

    thanks!
  • messydeskmessydesk Posts: 19,642 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>C'mon Lou. I only have ten fingers. Going decimal would require a heck of lot more.
    [...]
    Your Gold Columbian Expo medal, pins, badges, etc from the Secretary pretty much meet every criteria previously set for a 10 on the FatMan Coolness Scale™. Includng giving me a woody. >>


    So it would seem, then, this collection should have earned an 11.
  • IGWTIGWT Posts: 4,975


    << <i>

    << <i>C'mon Lou. I only have ten fingers. Going decimal would require a heck of lot more.
    [...]
    Your Gold Columbian Expo medal, pins, badges, etc from the Secretary pretty much meet every criteria previously set for a 10 on the FatMan Coolness Scale™. Includng giving me a woody. >>


    So it would seem, then, this collection should have earned an 11. >>



    image
  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,772 ✭✭✭✭✭
    FatMan is an 11 on the FatMan Coolness Scale. It is sad that he is no longer here with us. image

    He can be found exhibiting Coolness ATS. image
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 45,301 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>FatMan is an 11 on the FatMan Coolness Scale. It is sad that he is no longer here with us. image

    He can be found exhibiting Coolness ATS. image >>



    I'm surprised he was banned. He will be missed.image

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.

  • LeeGLeeG Posts: 12,162


    << <i>It is sad that he is no longer here with us. image >>


    image
  • jmski52jmski52 Posts: 22,305 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Can someone please answer the unasked question here? How come?image



    Also, if Fatman sold me a coin does that mean the coin was cool, or does that mean it was uncool and he was just getting rid of it?image
    Q: Are You Printing Money? Bernanke: Not Literally

    I knew it would happen.
  • JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,847 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Can someone please answer the unasked question here? How come?image



    Also, if Fatman sold me a coin does that mean the coin was cool, or does that mean it was uncool and he was just getting rid of it?image >>



    Fatman can be found encamped ATS....That is all................MJ
    Walker Proof Digital Album
    Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
  • fivecentsfivecents Posts: 11,207 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Dang!image
    I really hate to hear Fatman was banned. John will be missed on these forums.
  • drwstr123drwstr123 Posts: 7,026 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If ya don't want to play, and it's your ball, take it and go home.
  • JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,847 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I just re read this thread and realized that the high on his own supply Marauderrt10 was given walking papers as well.................MJ
    Walker Proof Digital Album
    Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
  • pakasmompakasmom Posts: 1,920


    << <i>Can someone please answer the unasked question here? How come?image >>



    I hate having to wade through the threads across the street... If anyone knows, please PM me.

  • jhdflajhdfla Posts: 3,025 ✭✭✭
    He'll be missed.

Leave a Comment

BoldItalicStrikethroughOrdered listUnordered list
Emoji
Image
Align leftAlign centerAlign rightToggle HTML viewToggle full pageToggle lights
Drop image/file