I should be ashamed of myself

[Adamm0621]

I've got a Ducati leather jacket, helmet, and leather pants.  I don't care what people think about it.  I like the way the gear looks, and it's well made dainese leather (the helmet is suomy).  I happen to love damn near anything related to Ducatis, and if that makes me a douchebag, then so be it.  On the other hand, there are many more aspects of my personality that would qualify me for douchebag status... the excessive Ducati gear is just the icing on the cake.   

Oh, I also have a Ducati key chain for the bike key, but that was a spur of the moment purchase while I was at the dealership.  I didn't have any type of keychain for it at the time, and I was going through an absent-minded phase where I kept forgetting to take the key out of the ignition.  The keychain helps with that for some reason.

[Jarvicious]

starbucks is to espresso as carls jr is to burgers.

its not the worst stuff out there, but if you care enough to look around you can find something really great for the same money. plus last time I checked they do 1 shot in the tall then 2 in the grande and the venti, most indie shops I know do 2,3,3 or 2,3,4.

I've found just the opposite, but that may be a geographical thing.  The VAST majority of coffee shops around here do 1 in the tall, 2 grande, etc., etc, but Starbucks does 2 tall, 3 grande and 4 venti, that is unless you're in enough in which case they usually make the grande with 4 shots because it's just as easy for their machine to brew.  Most of the espresso around here would just as easily pass as brewed coffee.  Hell, I could probably make just as good a shot with a drip coffee maker as these make the beast with two backss can with a proper pump machine.  The flavor is just as much in the bean as it is in the brew and many roasts are way off.

Shit... toss in a 10lb tub of butter-flavor Crisco and that sounds like date night to me.

You forgot the roofiecolada.  Sooooo, what are you doing Tuesday? 

[gregrnel]

Okay, I have the fortune to live where there is an outstanding local coffee roaster that's been around for close to 20 years. Each location has a staff of very well trained baristas that know all the nuances of pulling the best shot possible from a big, beautiful Italian machine (second to only Ducati in beauty and function) called a La Marzocco. Alterra Coffee Roasters, how I love thee! They have made me into the purist of espresso snobs! Now Jeeves, bring me my ascot and a double shot!

[Rawr01]

As far as buying Ducati gear.  As long as you don't go overboard and OWN a Ducati I don't see a problem with it. 

that's one of the differences between harley sh*t and ducati sh*t. that, and taste. the ppl who design ducati gear are pretty good at their jobs. its okay to be a d-bag, long as you look good doin' it. that goes for pretty much enything tho.

[nicrosato]

Douchery: I own several Ducati-logo tees and caps, including an ultra-douchey orange piece my cousin bought me in Bologna that has "Ducati" in un-readable script across the front.

I did un-douche myself a little by gifting the Ducati Mechanica tote the same cousin gave me to Duck-Stew. But, he doesn't mind because he's a true Ducati-slut. I even gave him a "Ducati Parking Only" sign someone else had given me.

Non-Douchery: I love coffee, so I never drink Starbucks. Actually, my fave is from a local roaster here in Albuquerque (Whiting Coffee). I always bring a few pounds back to NY as I shuttle between residences (and Ducs).

[Silver King]

I have one, black Ducati tshirt with gold 80's lettering that I got for $5 at a dealer.  For espresso, I fuss with an old La Pavoni Europiccola.  I love the shirt but I feel like a brand whore in some company.  However, the espresso machine makes me feel like a doucher.  Oh well, I only use it in private. 

[gregrnel]

A fine espresso machine is a necessary part of life. Mine, not real fine, a Gaggia Espresso (newest iteration), cheap,but a pretty decent shot.....okay, I'm an espresso douche, and Ducati douche, and guitar douche, and ski douche, computer douche, hookers and blow douche....damn, I am just a make the beast with two backsing douche!

I have one, black Ducati tshirt with gold 80's lettering that I got for $5 at a dealer.  For espresso, I fuss with an old La Pavoni Europiccola.  I love the shirt but I feel like a brand whore in some company.  However, the espresso machine makes me feel like a doucher.  Oh well, I only use it in private. 

[pitbull]

I have one ducati t-shirt, bought for me as a gift. I cut the sleeves off it and wear it under my riding gear.

I have one ducati leather jacket, I bought for $35 in an insurance auction an insurance agent friend told me about. I can't bring myself to wear it........ maybe this summer.

I have 3 ducati caps, bought as gifts and never worn................can't do it.



for coffee  I have a $35 aeropress.................makes better espresso than anything starbucks will ever serve and better espresso than most $300 home units will ever make.

[Silver King]

A fine espresso machine is a necessary part of life. Mine, not real fine, a Gaggia Espresso (newest iteration), cheap,but a pretty decent shot.....okay, I'm an espresso douche, and Ducati douche, and guitar douche, and ski douche, computer douche, hookers and blow douche....damn, I am just a make the beast with two backsing douche!

I prefer the term "hookers and blow connoisseur."   

[duccarlos]

That this thread has gone on for 4 pages shows the level of douchebaggery 

[justinrhenry]

That this thread has gone on for 4 pages shows the level of douchebaggery 

+1 

[nicrosato]

I need to download it onto my Ducati flash drive.

[Drunken Monkey]

When people ask about my Ducati jacket (the one festooned with every Ducati patch known to mankind) I tell them "If you're going to pay too much for a motorcycle, you might as well advertise that fact."

[live2ride]

I can't afford a ducati jacket b/c i spend too much money on the ducati.

but this is much better than not being able to afford a ducati b/c i spent too much on a jacket.  

[duccarlos]

I can't afford a ducati jacket b/c i spend too much money on the ducati.

but this is much better than not being able to afford a ducati b/c i spent too much on a jacket.  

I'm selling my Ducati so that Ican afford walking around wearing my Ducati jacket. The way I see it now I have to stand next to my bike in the parking lot when going to Starbucks. Now I can stand anywhere and look cool.