The Unmade Podcast
Special: Changing of the Glasses
· Summarized
Key takeaways
- Tim has a deep emotional connection to his glasses, seeing them as an extension of himself.
- The experience of updating frames involves both fashion and practical considerations, especially as the prescription changes.
- Finding the right glasses can be a journey filled with nostalgia and personal significance.
- Tim is optimistic about embracing the new Moscot frames despite some initial discomfort.
Summary
The Significance of Glasses in Tim's Life
Tim shares how getting new glasses frames is a significant event in his life, comparing it to a leap year. He reflects on how his glasses are not merely a fashion accessory but are integral to his identity, akin to mobility aids for those with disabilities.
The Evolution of Tim's Glasses Style
The discussion transitions into Tim's history with glasses, highlighting how his style has changed over the years. Tim describes his initial frames and how they reflected the lack of style awareness in his youth. He recalls his first experiences with high school and the type of frames he wore.
Discovering New Frames
Tim explains his recent search for new frames, emphasizing the emotional attachment to his previous Dita New Yorkers. The conversation delves into the process of finding a new pair and how he felt about switching to Moscot frames after years of loyalty to Dita.
Customer Experience with Optometrists
Towards the end, Tim humorously critiques the customer service experience at dental offices, debating how dentists often guilt patients about their oral hygiene, contrasting that with his somewhat amusing experience at the optometrist. He shares the technical details about frame sizes and adjustments.
Sponsors
- YouTube · See the YouTube version of this episode for lots of amusing pictures of Tim in glasses over the years.
- Patreon · Support us on Patreon - get exclusive content including Tim's bonus ‘home video’ wearing his glasses for the first time in Adelaide.
- Dita New Yorkers · Tim discusses the specific frames that he has worn in the past.
- Moscot Lemtosh · Tim ends up choosing the Moscot Lemtosh frames, which have a rich heritage.
- Moscot Gelt · There is mention of the Moscot Gelt frames as a comparison.
Show notes
We discuss Tim’s new glasses - plus a bit of dentistry.
See the YouTube version of this episode for lots of amusing pictures of Tim in glasses over the years - https://youtu.be/QHXraDErEaM
And here is Tim’s bonus ‘home video’ wearing his glasses for the first time in Adelaide - https://www.patreon.com/posts/149771926
Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM
Join the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unmade_Podcast/
USEFUL LINKS
Tim glasses photo gallery: https://www.unmade.fm/tim-glasses-photos
Dita New Yorkers - https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/dita-new-yorker-frame-frame-geek--150307706283444989/
Moscot Lemtosh - https://moscot.com/en-vg/products/lemtosh?variant=8187774042216
Moscot Gelt - https://moscot.com/en-vg/products/gelt?variant=8187760246888
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