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Happy Monday, Cadre. It’s a quiet day at home here. Enjoy your shaves. 👍
 
Friday:
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RazoRock Bruce synthetic
1946ish Aristocrat
Derby Blue Bird (9)
Adopted Acres Imaginarium AS splash
Today:
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RazoRock Bruce synthetic
1946ish Aristocrat
Derby Blue Bird (10)
Adopted Acres Imaginarium AS splash

Busy weekend. I forgot to post Friday’s shave. Enjoy your shaves. 👍
 
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1946ish Aristocrat
Derby Blue Bird (1)
Adopted Acres Imaginarium AS splash

A much needed shave today. Winter MAY have passed, but 33 years ago we had a blizzard that dumped 3’ on us on March 13th.

Can anyone tell me why “33” is one of my favorite numbers (along with 8, 19, and 7)?
 
Graybeard57 said:
Cella Crema da Barba Shaving Cream
RazoRock Bruce synthetic
1946ish Aristocrat
Derby Blue Bird (1)
Adopted Acres Imaginarium AS splash

A much needed shave today. Winter MAY have passed, but 33 years ago we had a blizzard that dumped 3’ on us on March 13th.

Can anyone tell me why “33” is one of my favorite numbers (along with 8, 19, and 7)?
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33 for the original Brute and for the original Rolling Rock when it was brewed near Pittsburgh in Latrobe, PA. I have no clue why the other numbers are your favorite.
 
8th Night said:
33 for the original Brute and for the original Rolling Rock when it was brewed near Pittsburgh in Latrobe, PA. I have no clue why the other numbers are your favorite.
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Good guess, but I no longer drink alcohol. 33 is Larry Bird, 8 is Carl Yastrzemski, 19 John Unitas, and 7 is Ben Roethlisberger. I could have added 66, 68, 87, and 71 (Penguins), but didn’t want to give it away.

Cella Crema da Barba Shaving Cream
RazoRock Bruce synthetic
1946ish Aristocrat
Derby Blue Bird (2)
Adopted Acres Imaginarium AS splash

Happy Thursday, Cadre. Enjoy your shaves. 👍
 
Graybeard57 said:
Good guess, but I no longer drink alcohol. 33 is Larry Bird, 8 is Carl Yastrzemski, 19 John Unitas, and 7 is Ben Roethlisberger. I could have added 66, 68, 87, and 71 (Penguins), but didn’t want to give it away.

Cella Crema da Barba Shaving Cream
RazoRock Bruce synthetic
1946ish Aristocrat
Derby Blue Bird (2)
Adopted Acres Imaginarium AS splash

Happy Thursday, Cadre. Enjoy your shaves. 👍
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You don't have to drink to know that Rolling Rock had a 33 on the bottle decades ago. That was part of their advertising way back when.

I don't follow sports, so I would never have guessed.
 
8th Night said:
You don't have to drink to know that Rolling Rock had a 33 on the bottle decades ago. That was part of their advertising way back when.
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I remember that from the 1980s. What I have determined from my in depth research and intuitive sleuthing is that Rolling Rock was trying to cash in on the unparalleled talent and success of Basketball HOFer Larry Bird (evidence below):


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Green bottle, #33. Green uniform, #33. The evidence is undeniable.

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1946ish Aristocrat
Derby Green Bird (4)
Adopted Acres Imaginarium AS splash
 
Graybeard57 said:
I remember that from the 1980s. What I have determined from my in depth research and intuitive sleuthing is that Rolling Rock was trying to cash in on the unparalleled talent and success of Basketball HOFer Larry Bird (evidence below):


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Green bottle, #33. Green uniform, #33. The evidence is undeniable.

Cella Crema da Barba Shaving Cream
RazoRock Bruce synthetic
1946ish Aristocrat
Derby Green Bird (4)
Adopted Acres Imaginarium AS splash
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Your theory is as good as any of these found by Gemini AI.

I asked the following question:
"what does the 33 on a rolling rock bottle mean"


Here's the response:

The "33" on Rolling Rock bottles refers to a long-standing, unconfirmed mystery, though the most accepted theory is that it represents the 33 words in the original 1939 quality pledge on the back label. Other popular legends include 1933 being the year Prohibition was repealed and the brewery was founded.

Common theories surrounding the "33" include:
The 33-Word Pledge: The original, 1939, 33-word, quality pledge on the back label.

Prohibition Repeal: A nod to 1933, the year Prohibition ended, which is also when the Tito family began brewing.

Journalist Error: A legend that a copywriter wrote "30" (an old journalism mark for "end of story") on the bottle design, which was mistakenly changed to "33" after they counted the words in the pledge.

Brewery Lore: Stories range from 33 steps from the office to the floor, 33 springs feeding the brewery, or the 33rd day of the year (Groundhog Day).

Despite various theories, the true meaning remains a mystery, as the company never officially explained it.
 
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