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    Mycroft Holmes
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    So I was sitting in a meeting when someone asked how we were going to educate the users to a potentially complex process, I suggest with a clue bat. Six guys looked at me strangely (not an unusual occurrence) but they had no idea what a clue bat is. Next I go on line and see if I can find a foam or rubber clue bat to buy, can't locate one in the usual suspects and google is not helping. Anyone know where I can get a range of clue bats?

    Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH

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      So I was sitting in a meeting when someone asked how we were going to educate the users to a potentially complex process, I suggest with a clue bat. Six guys looked at me strangely (not an unusual occurrence) but they had no idea what a clue bat is. Next I go on line and see if I can find a foam or rubber clue bat to buy, can't locate one in the usual suspects and google is not helping. Anyone know where I can get a range of clue bats?

      Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH

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      Mark_Wallace
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      Mycroft Holmes wrote:

      Anyone know where I can get a range of clue bats?

      Not a clue. Hey! Put that thing down!

      I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!

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        So I was sitting in a meeting when someone asked how we were going to educate the users to a potentially complex process, I suggest with a clue bat. Six guys looked at me strangely (not an unusual occurrence) but they had no idea what a clue bat is. Next I go on line and see if I can find a foam or rubber clue bat to buy, can't locate one in the usual suspects and google is not helping. Anyone know where I can get a range of clue bats?

        Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH

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        Daniel Pfeffer
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        Just buy a [Louisville Slugger](http://www.slugger.com/en-us/baseball/wood), and paint "Clue Bat" on it.

        If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack. --Winston Churchill

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          Mycroft Holmes wrote:

          Anyone know where I can get a range of clue bats?

          Not a clue. Hey! Put that thing down!

          I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!

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          Mycroft Holmes
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          Ker...thump

          Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH

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            So I was sitting in a meeting when someone asked how we were going to educate the users to a potentially complex process, I suggest with a clue bat. Six guys looked at me strangely (not an unusual occurrence) but they had no idea what a clue bat is. Next I go on line and see if I can find a foam or rubber clue bat to buy, can't locate one in the usual suspects and google is not helping. Anyone know where I can get a range of clue bats?

            Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH

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            Johnny J
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            If I were you, I'd get the [entire range](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yoyh4B3-J2E/UY0zmG2-xaI/AAAAAAAACBs/iVuTJciwC6M/s1600/133711.jpg)! :doh:

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              So I was sitting in a meeting when someone asked how we were going to educate the users to a potentially complex process, I suggest with a clue bat. Six guys looked at me strangely (not an unusual occurrence) but they had no idea what a clue bat is. Next I go on line and see if I can find a foam or rubber clue bat to buy, can't locate one in the usual suspects and google is not helping. Anyone know where I can get a range of clue bats?

              Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH

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              OriginalGriff
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              If you can't find a supplier, then perhaps that's an opportunity for you to start manufacturing them? Either way, they should be free issued to those entering the murky world of QA... :~

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                If you can't find a supplier, then perhaps that's an opportunity for you to start manufacturing them? Either way, they should be free issued to those entering the murky world of QA... :~

                Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...

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                Johnny J
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                OriginalGriff wrote:

                they should be free issued to those entering the murky world of QA

                Yeah, but not made of foam or rubber... :doh:

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                • M Mycroft Holmes

                  So I was sitting in a meeting when someone asked how we were going to educate the users to a potentially complex process, I suggest with a clue bat. Six guys looked at me strangely (not an unusual occurrence) but they had no idea what a clue bat is. Next I go on line and see if I can find a foam or rubber clue bat to buy, can't locate one in the usual suspects and google is not helping. Anyone know where I can get a range of clue bats?

                  Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH

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                  megaadam
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                  This is #1 on Goog images (SFW) [knowyourmeme.com/photos/124198-cluebat](http://knowyourmeme.com/photos/124198-cluebat)

                  ... such stuff as dreams are made on

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                    Just buy a [Louisville Slugger](http://www.slugger.com/en-us/baseball/wood), and paint "Clue Bat" on it.

                    If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack. --Winston Churchill

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                    Mycroft Holmes
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                    I actually want to be able to thump someone without damaging them.

                    Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH

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                      So I was sitting in a meeting when someone asked how we were going to educate the users to a potentially complex process, I suggest with a clue bat. Six guys looked at me strangely (not an unusual occurrence) but they had no idea what a clue bat is. Next I go on line and see if I can find a foam or rubber clue bat to buy, can't locate one in the usual suspects and google is not helping. Anyone know where I can get a range of clue bats?

                      Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH

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                      Kornfeld Eliyahu Peter
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                      Mycroft Holmes wrote:

                      foam or rubber

                      What?! We talking about CUSTOMERS here!!!

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                      • M Mycroft Holmes

                        I actually want to be able to thump someone without damaging them.

                        Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH

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                        Daniel Pfeffer
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                        My philosophy is "there's no such thing as overkill". If someone should be thumped, don't fool around; do it good and proper! (The result is that I thump very few people; zero, in fact. :sigh: )

                        If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack. --Winston Churchill

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                          So I was sitting in a meeting when someone asked how we were going to educate the users to a potentially complex process, I suggest with a clue bat. Six guys looked at me strangely (not an unusual occurrence) but they had no idea what a clue bat is. Next I go on line and see if I can find a foam or rubber clue bat to buy, can't locate one in the usual suspects and google is not helping. Anyone know where I can get a range of clue bats?

                          Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH

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                          Simon_Whale
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                          POOF Foam Home Run Wood Grain Bat and Ball: Amazon.co.uk: Toys & Games[^] something like this?

                          Every day, thousands of innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help end the violence EAT BACON

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                            POOF Foam Home Run Wood Grain Bat and Ball: Amazon.co.uk: Toys & Games[^] something like this?

                            Every day, thousands of innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help end the violence EAT BACON

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                            Mycroft Holmes
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                            And I'm quite happy to print clue bat on it - thank you

                            Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH

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                              So I was sitting in a meeting when someone asked how we were going to educate the users to a potentially complex process, I suggest with a clue bat. Six guys looked at me strangely (not an unusual occurrence) but they had no idea what a clue bat is. Next I go on line and see if I can find a foam or rubber clue bat to buy, can't locate one in the usual suspects and google is not helping. Anyone know where I can get a range of clue bats?

                              Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH

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                              Peter_in_2780
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                              My grandkids managed not to wreck anything with a rigid foam toy cricket bat. I'm guessing you might find something suitable in a dollar shop. Cheers, Peter

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                                POOF Foam Home Run Wood Grain Bat and Ball: Amazon.co.uk: Toys & Games[^] something like this?

                                Every day, thousands of innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help end the violence EAT BACON

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                                Mark_Wallace
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                                Not bad, but I find this one[^] scarier (esp. if you look at the "Frequently Bought Together" section).

                                I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!

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                                  So I was sitting in a meeting when someone asked how we were going to educate the users to a potentially complex process, I suggest with a clue bat. Six guys looked at me strangely (not an unusual occurrence) but they had no idea what a clue bat is. Next I go on line and see if I can find a foam or rubber clue bat to buy, can't locate one in the usual suspects and google is not helping. Anyone know where I can get a range of clue bats?

                                  Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH

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                                  Manfred Rudolf Bihy
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                                  For a small fee, lets say some rare footage of a colleague going postal on his cow-orkers, I would be happy to turn a clue-bat for you made of wood. I'd recommend beech, or maple. :rolleyes: Cheers!

                                  "I had the right to remain silent, but I didn't have the ability!"

                                  Ron White, Comedian

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                                    Not bad, but I find this one[^] scarier (esp. if you look at the "Frequently Bought Together" section).

                                    I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!

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                                    Daniel Pfeffer
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                                    Mark_Wallace wrote:

                                    (esp. if you look at the "Frequently Bought Together" section).

                                    It could be worse - the list could include an old carpet, a shovel, and quicklime. :-D (See the Bastard Operator from Hell series)

                                    If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack. --Winston Churchill

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                                      I actually want to be able to thump someone without damaging them.

                                      Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH

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                                      W Balboos GHB
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                                      Mycroft Holmes wrote:

                                      without damaging them.

                                      I believe that eccentric point of view requires further clarification.

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                                      • D Daniel Pfeffer

                                        Just buy a [Louisville Slugger](http://www.slugger.com/en-us/baseball/wood), and paint "Clue Bat" on it.

                                        If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack. --Winston Churchill

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                                        Dan Neely
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                                        That sounds too much like work, you only need to add a single letter: "CLouisville Slugger" :-\

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                                        • D Daniel Pfeffer

                                          Mark_Wallace wrote:

                                          (esp. if you look at the "Frequently Bought Together" section).

                                          It could be worse - the list could include an old carpet, a shovel, and quicklime. :-D (See the Bastard Operator from Hell series)

                                          If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack. --Winston Churchill

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                                          Mark_Wallace
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                                          Daniel Pfeffer wrote:

                                          (See the Bastard Operator from Hell series)

                                          After a quick google, I realise that I indeed should! Nice one.

                                          I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!

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