It’s quiz-show time! Any guesses what the above comes from? I’ll post a photographic answer next week. No cheating (remember, Sean Connery is watching)! Have a great weekend, everyone!
‘Sean Connery’: “Uh… I’ll take “Swords” for $400.”
‘Alex Trebek’: “It’s actually not ‘Swords’… these are words that begin with ‘S’. The answer is: ‘Popeye is this sort of man’. Burt Reynolds?”
‘Burt Reynolds’: “What is… Popeye?”
‘Alex Trebek’: *sigh* “No. Sean Connery? And, remember, these are words that begin with the letter ‘S’, not ‘Swords’.”
‘Sean Connery’: “Saber!”
‘Alex Trebek’: “No.”
‘Sean Connery’: “It began with a bloody ‘S’!”
– Darrell Hammond, Will Ferrell & Norm MacDonald – Saturday Night Live
About this image: digital photograph, moderately modified
Refrigerator Magnate 
I’m guessing a container of some kind, like a grain silo or an oil tank.
Does “rus-pruf” have the same relationship to rust-proof that “cheez” has to cheese?
Hahaha… interesting you should bring up that relationship…
because I often enjoy ‘processed cheese product’ from a metal container!
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That was my first thought too. Rus pruf makes it seem so darn American. Whatever it is.
hahhaha
I know, right?!
Seems like the sort of thing Washington should have crossed the Delaware in, really.
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Interesting picture – thanks
Thank you very much for your kind comment!
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What fun! I love a mystery object. I have no idea what this is and consequently I am itching to know.
I think I’ll just let everyone keep guessing (regardless of everyone’s answer(s) and just reveal the outcome next week)…
it’s a cliff-hanger, S.E.!
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Ooooh, you’ve piqued my interest! I haven’t a clue what the answer might be, but now I’m curious. 🙂
You’re probably closer than you’d expect already!
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I don’t know …. but I like it!
Oil drum seems too obvious/easy. Grain drum seems too obvious/easy. or, are you tricking us to think it isn’t what it obviously seems to be? (or something like that!) Have a great weekend, SIG!
Hahaha… I really didn’t have much of a strategy, here. But I’ll probably wait until next week to say for sure. It seems more fun that way. Thank you very much, Ms. D – I hope you have a great one as well! 🙂
I notice you like classic snl. Me to. Guessing the picture is off some kind of steel product.
Indeed, sir! I was wondering if anyone would comment on that ‘Celebrity Jeopardy’ quote!
Hahaha… I definitely wouldn’t advise trying to stick your tongue on it in the middle of the winter!
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I’m guessing ammunition. Am I right?
An explosive guess, Lynn…
I’m not going to say right now, though. I don’t want to spoil
everyone’smy fun!🙂
You’re so selfish S-i-G. Ggrr..
Ha! I know, I know…
that wasn’t very nice of me, was it?!
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Some kind of barrel??
Perhappppppsssss in a wayyyyy…
*twisting evil mustache*
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I couldn’t guess what’s inside, but now I’m really curious to know.
I’ll have an answer early next week, Ms. A!
Riveting, eh?!
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I would be trying to think of guesses but all I can do is picture Sean Connery hidden somewhere in this room, watching me.
…And I think I like it.
HA!
‘Jussst don’t look behind the coat rack, lassie! Hahaha!’
Awful. The shame. My Roger Moore impression is much more believable.
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Beef? Cool pic, Sig.
It’s what’s for dinner, anyway!
Thank you very much, YAW!
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I like the effect. looks like it has been painted bud I don’t know what it is and I’m not sure I want to read the comments in case they contain spoilers!
Thank you very much, sir!
I scanned in something I had painted to create that effect, so you are right on about that!
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i have no idea what that photo is from, but i do remember that funny SNL skit!
It was funny, wasn’t it?!
I went back and watched a few again. You know… for ‘research purposes’. 🙂
something to do with bullets or a gun?
Not a bad guess, N.M…
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Hmmm… maybe it’s a cannon.
Ha! Let’s just hope it doesn’t backfire on me!
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Not sure, but with those phrases it should be double edged razor blades. Ha,ha,ha!
Ha! Sounds like a good way to lose a digit!
Thanks for stopping by, MJ!
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looking forward to the answer next week, but for now…
is it someone’s business card? – MR: Rus Pruf, Senior Butler, “Galvanized To Last” in any situations, and solid as “Prime Steel”. 🙂
Hahaha… I don’t know, C.O.R., but that sounds like a pretty solid resume, doesn’t it!
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This is a tough one. Hmm…Why do Slinkis keep coming to mind? Do they even make slinkies anymore?
Love the classic SNL bit! 🙂
Interesting you should mention Slinkies! My wife got me one for my last birthday, and I’ve been meaning to use that in a photo!
That is very nice to hear – thank you so much!
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Well, I have had a BARREL of fun looking around the internet for this Kansas company founded in 1901… Ahahahahaaaaaaa- I twist my mustache in an evil way too!! 😉
Ummm…. wait I am a woman!! I waxed mine off last week!!
Thanks for the “S”well challenge. I “S”urely hope I am not wrong-lol!!
And whatever it is, as always the photo is “S”heer wonderful!!
Hahaha… someone’s been doing some research!
I guess the can’t out of the bag (or barrel), so to speak!
“S”ounds painful!
“S”omething told me you would be “s”uccessful, Juana!
Thank you “S”o much!
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Waaaaaahahahahaaa!! This is the most fun I have had all week- Your replies are “S”o much fun…
And yes it’s painful!
Now if only I could “s”ucceed with my book… because if not… it’s going to “S”uck!!
You are “S”o very welcomed… hahahahaaa “S”ee ya “S”oon!!
That is “S”o nice of you to say!
I am “S”ure that you will be very “S”uccessful! Your book will be “S”urely be”S”weeping the nation “S”oon!
Thank you again, Juana – I “S”incerely appreciate your kindness!
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I think it contains a rust proof Spanish man. Made of steel I think.
Robot butler! It’s a robot butler container! Cool…
It’s the Spanish speaking version.
Hahaha… I wish it was a robot butler (and so does my apartment)! Hmm… now… what random pile was that vacuum buried under again?!
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Makers of metal thingies. Google says metal buildings, whatever, let’s just say iron is involved. Nice.
Hahaha… Google is such know-it-all.
Thank you very much, Mr. J!
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I believe it is the number plate of Batman’s butler, Alfred. So where do I pick up the check?
I can’t believe you figured out this belongs to my, er, I mean Batman’s butler… to the Bat Cave!
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Rust-proof, galvanized steel something…I’ll say nails. Can’t really tell if it’s a wooden box or barrel. . .
Hmm…
interesting… interesting…
*rubbing chin thoughtfully*
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A beer keg???
*hic*
Would give what you impression that?
*hic*
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This commentary is so funny! And you, SIG, are such a tease. You’re really enjoying this, aren’t you? Me too. 😀
Hahaha… well… I might be enjoying this a little bit. Maybe. 😉
I’m very happy to hear that, S.E., thank you!
I know! I know! But I’m not going to tell! 😛
Sworn to a steely secrecy…
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I love the textures, Sir!!! Amazing shot!
I’m so happy to hear that…
the textures are what I liked best about this ‘mystery object’ as well! Thank you very much, sir! 🙂
Well as we’re specifically not allowed to cheat, then I have to confess to having no clue whatsoever… Sheesh, whoever heard of a competition where you’re not allowed to cheat !!!… lol… Nice shot though SIG.. 🙂
Hahaha… as always, remember this is not a competition, it’s only an exhibition, please no wagering. (Letterman used to say that all the time… it just randomly popped into my head for some reason).
Thank you very much, F.S.!
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Is it from Silver Dollar City or as I like to call it Steal Your Dollar City?
Ha! Well, this one isn’t, although it sure looks like it could be.
I’m always happy to steal a few dollars if you think that would help out… I do what I can, you know!
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not a clue and don’t want to get sent to the morgue by Mr. Connery.
Hahaha…
It’s never wise to mess with a double O agent!
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Doesn’t it say right on the crate that it’s a butler made from prime steel?
Ha! D-Oh!
I knew I should have airbrushed that out!
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I like this little fragment of signage. Nicely done.
There are so many great textures in weathered / aged metal… the possibilities are almost endless!
Thank you so much, sir!
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I was sure, that it was the part of some container, but I didn’t have an idea, what was inside. hm
That’s a very good guess, then!
There wasn’t any grain inside this one… it was being used to store all kinds of random stuff…
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It wasn’t easy to guess, what was that. Great job! 🙂
Thank you very much!
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Now that I know what this is, it makes me want to check out my family’s grain bins next time I’m in Ohio. I assume they’re not even rus-pruf but also rat-pruf and 8-year-old-Katie-pruf. I used to spend a lot of time playing around those things as a kid.
My family didn’t have a farm, although I grew up (and my parents still live in) rural North Dakota, so I’ve seen quite a few similar sights in my time!
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