Am I the only one bothered by the acronym for Pas Normal Studios?

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savechief
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by savechief

Their stuff looks really nice. But I can't get past having "P N S" in large letters on my kit. Fill in the blanks. Who thought that was a good idea? Is it just me?
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savechief
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by savechief

I have done some research. I am not the only one...
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silvalis
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ive been giggling about it on and off too
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by dogrange

Not to mention having “Mechanism” stamped across your ass. No bueno


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Took me a minute to wonder what on earth you guys were on about, and then it hit me. :D

Wondering now if I'll always think of it now when I see that brand.

Googled it too and found this. The oddest, most unnecessary description of any tat I've ever seen anyone try to flog. A vintage sack with PNS printed on it.

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"Great decorative shabby chic piece. Perfect for new creation. Could be used as room divider, curtain etc

Has been used and has stains and signs of wear and a hole as pictured.

Initials PNS could make a great gift for a gay friend or someone who likes PeNiS?
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853guy
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savechief wrote:
Tue Mar 13, 2018 7:26 am
Their stuff looks really nice. But I can't get past having "P N S" in large letters on my kit. Fill in the blanks. Who thought that was a good idea? Is it just me?
I think it's possible the majority of the world's population consider those of us who wear no underpants in public, shave our legs, sit astride steeds of carbon/titanium of withering diminishing returns and then rock up to a cafe while flagrantly comparing Strava times to be c0cks anyway, so I personally don't think it's informing anyone of anything they don't already know.

I say this, as a proud owner of PNS stuff myself, who has terrible cardio.

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P.S. Living in Europe takes the sting out of it in a way that perhaps doesn't necessarily translate so well where French is not spoken/understood.

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by oldturd

Before buying a couple pieces, I did think about it.. then when a friend picked up a bib for me, he msged and said "PNS.. is this ironic or something?"

It's never been the same since... but their stuff is really well made and comfortable..... if you can overlook having a giant PNS on your back

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And they don't care that pas normal means "doped"?

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I'm not familar with the brand... but it would seem the whole name is like an inside joke. :mrgreen:
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@dudemanppl is a PeNiS ambassador and posts selfies in it 24/7 on his IG

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I'm about to make a short film wearing my PeNiS kit, watch for it with that 90mm stem

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I'll be able to hang with you, someday.
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dudemanppl wrote:I'm about to make a short film wearing my PeNiS kit, watch for it with that 90mm stem
No way.. you need that flaccid ax lightness -17 stem
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