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maybe crop photos so we don't see the "For like ever" and "Keep calm and carry on" posters anymore? i'm just sayin'..
:-p

I think there are certain types of comments they're given to ignore - there is something about the motivational posters they like a lot and insert wherever possible; it is part of your apartment therapy. I have often seen the mantra "one of us.... one of us.." over the internets and finally understand what it means. Another theory is that they know what pushes people's buttons, they click, they comment, they click to check their comments. This is a sellout. Same thing with political articles and whenever possible, a cute puppy that distracts from the given topic and generates dozens of posts about how cute it is. Oh, I almost forgot about the conspicuous lack of paid ads for stores so often referred to, like IKEA.

I was wondering about those posters...what is the deal with them? Are they special or something because I see them everywhere lately!

Now I really want a "one of us... one of us..." poster.

It's on my list...as soon as I get rid of the boxes in my dining area. I would totally get the Saarinen if I had a few thou to spare...but I don't...so I won't.

KTG, LOL!

The original tulip table can be had for around $1000 used, IIRC. However, I picked up a Docksta a couple of months ago used for $75. Yeah, it wobbles a bit - I probably need to tighten it up - but I don't eat at the table often, and you simply cannot beat that price.

yes sunspot42, everyone who bashes ikea (not meaning you) or any other retailor where you need to build it yourself, forgets that whatever they are building, is only as stabble as the the effort that was put into building it.

i know in ikea directions, your recommended to tighten periodically. makes sense, since the items aren't being assembled in a factory, your assembling them yourself. I know plenty of people with ikea products, and never, not a one, has ever had anything fall apart.

Also, the proper spelling is doppelgänger.

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=doppelganger

I think the CB2 Odyssey table is a closer facsimilie to the Tulip...i love mine, it looks great with my vintage McCobb chairs.

"One of Us....One of Us" Is surely a quote from the movie "Freaks"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBXyB7niEc0

Hmm... just pulled up the Odyssey on CB2.com and can't say I agree - the base looks too separated from the stand. The Docksta isn't MY style but I definitely find it to be a sharp look (quite obviously, its popularity precedes it)...

I wish IKEA made a smaller version of the Docksta -- I would love to put it in my bedroom as a nightstand.

I thought of using the Docksta as a small conference table at the office.

twitteringbirdie -

I haven't seen it in person but check out

http://www.target.com/Trumpet-Table-White/dp/B0015MJQAC/sr=1-11/qid=1228886578/ref=sr_1_11/180-8485336-2334928?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3Atrumpet&page=1

I'm guessing it's gotta be worth the $25.

I liked both posters the first 50-60 times I saw them.