What the H*** does 'Carrots' stand for

[catcauphonic]

There. Answered my own question. (Girlfriend says: "Okay. Next time you pass out, that's the tattoo you're waking up with.")

At least it's not playing a 6 string guitar!

 

[catcauphonic]

Carrots are second in line to f-holes as the most important things ever.

Ya, those guys rock! They been playing around here for near 30 years

 

[Nev375]

It's TB protocol to always offer carrots as an option in any poll, at least if it's a poll about one's preferences or what's "best" or "better" for anything.

For instance: what kind of bass do you like best? 1) J bass. 2) P bass 3) stingray 4) carrots

Or: What color pickguard should I put on my bass? 1) tort 2) tort 3) tort 4) tort 5) carrot tort.

Like that.

You answered that in a way too straighforward manner. Pretty sure that's against the rules of Talkbass.
A Mod should be handing out an official warning carrot to you soon.

 

[gumtown]

Carrots

 

[gumtown]

 

[NortyFiner]

"Carrots" means basically the same thing as this meme.

 

[Nev375]

And here is a recipe that is completely relevant to the bass playing community and not strange in any way whatsoever.

Trust me, it all makes perfect sense. Now finish your dinner because there are starving bassists in Africa.

Carrot Pancakes with Salted Yogurt Recipe - Bon Appétit

 

[NJSouth]

I like turtles.

 

[static0verdrive]

If you've ever seen a poll on Slashdot, carrots is our equivalent to their CowboyNeal option. In other words, "I don't like any of the other available options, you insensitive clod!"

 

[strictlybass_ic]

IIRC way back when in the early days of TB (before my time). When one created a poll there was a default place holder in there that happened to be "carrots". Finding this amusing TB'ers have carried on the tradition of leaving it in as an option. It serves as a funny/clever way of saying "I don't really have a preference". Sort of a long time running TB inside joke.

 

[Febs]

Here is an explanation from 2002:

Back in the day, when TB was... a few months younger, we didn't have polls. They're still considered to be those "new fangled things". The problem was (is) that when people had access to this tool, they started using it too much. Every thread had a poll, and they were all useless. In his own inimitable fashion, John Turner edited all the polls to have an option called "carrots", which had nothing to do with anything, except it would usually win. It was his way of saying "Hey, polls are stupid, and to show it, I will introduce a vegetable option that will display how silly these wacky polls are."

Some people were annoyed that a mod edited their poll, but now many have started putting carrots in by themselves- I'm not sure if John does it anymore. People also seem to want to use it to say "That was stupid" or "This is a dumb topic and deserves a dumb answer." or "Everyone seems to be saying 'carrots' and I desperately want to be accepted in this odd, odd culture, so I, too, will say carrots."

And another from 2004 from John Turner:

(paul harvey voice)

back when folks first got the ability to post polls, many stupid polls showed up in OT, and instead of closing them down, i started adding the option "carrots", or some carrot related option, such as carrot souffle, in an attempt to convey the ridiculous nature of the poll in question.

it just stuck around, and now you know...the rest of the story.

And an example: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f74/odd-language-22338/

 

[FrenchBassQC]

My mom used to make the best carrot cake and in a poll, I would always vote for her carrot... cake... Voilà

 

[Doner Designs]

I can't take it any longer. I understand 'apples and oranges' but what does a reference to 'Carrots' on talkbass stand for.

Its been years and I haven't figured it out.

It's a small price to pay for being a part of a forum where every other post is NOT "meh" whatever the F that means.

 

[gln1955]

I did, actually! I only steam mine. Rarely eat them raw.

You know what really steams my carrots?


Water at 212 F (100 C)

 

[Treadstone71]

I understand 'apples and oranges' but what does a reference to 'Carrots' on talkbass stand for.

It stands for freedom, son. Freedom.

<insert picture of bald eagle here>

 

[NJSouth]

I believe Ted Nugent is coming out with a rocking Carrot song. Just a rumor so far but I believe it. I heard it on the inter web.

 

[ZenG]

The original term....first used on Talkbass was "Parrots!!".....and then somebody made a typo and the carrot thing got launched.....

 

[Milo Spleen]

The more I know, the less I know.

 

[NortyFiner]

We need a "Carrots" pedal. Make it a clean boost to keep it cheap and simple and useful for everyone. Small MXR style or micro case, one knob "Less" and "More", orange and green carrot label, Talkbass label above the knob, maybe CARROTS in big letters at the bottom. Money goes between the pedal makers, supporting Talkbass and/or charity. I'd buy one for sure.

 

[Bassammich]

I'm with NortyFiner, I'd buy one as well.