Question about Fuku Drawstring Bag
2So…
I’ve really enjoyed using my Fuku drawstring bag (and wearing my t-shirt from this past Dec 25th). Sadly I’ve never gotten any octopus hand gestures.
However, after a little over a year, when I was prepping my bag mentally for another outing, I noticed this 8 days ago:
A rip near the top. 
However, that didn’t fully sadden me.
Today though, I noticed that one of the rings near the bottom of the bag came away from the bag and I can move it anywhere on the string which it is on. (Or is the string in the ring? Matter of perspective I guess.)
My question is thus: Has anyone else who’s used the bag noticed tearing/ripping?
I don’t keep pointy objects in it since I prefer to have easier access to them…
I’m deciding if I should retire the bag (and keep it in my closet). The problem then though is that I wouldn’t get any stares or breakfast octopus gestures (I’m still imagining that I’ll get one).
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I guess a better question would be:
What is the material of the bag? I’m looking for a replacement, but the material plays a big factor into the cost.
@PlacidPenguin that material looks like the same material used for most cheap shopping bags, semi disposable scrubs, and goretex (the outer layer) rain suits.
Probably better off getting a cotton or nylon draw string bag and cutting the logo off your old bag, sewing it to the new one.
@PlacidPenguin I believe it’s non-woven polypropylene.
Hit a thrift store and find a few t-shirts for a no-sew tote?
@narfcake
Hmmm… Apparently the nearest thrift store is only 4.1 miles from me.
Nearest Goodwill is 4.7.
Thought it was worse.
Not worth trying to repair. Just try for next fuku
@CaptAmehrican
Sigh.
I guess I’ll put the bag down. Just gotta find a replacement.
(It also didn’t help that the Fukos which I got didn’t contain drawstring bags. Not fully complaining though. The can koozies and Meh apron may come in handy eventually.)
@PlacidPenguin you can always use the apron material to sew a new bag.
@RiotDemon
Too many pointy parts involved. While others may enjoy it, I don’t trust myself.
@PlacidPenguin
You can do iron-on fabric patches on the inside. But if the fabric is failing, the failures might continue elsewhere in the fabric.
@f00l Iron will melt it. Duct tape that spot instead.
Hmmm…
Now I’m thinking about Old Yeller even though I never read the books.
DEMAND A REFUND!!!
@thismyusername @hollboll
I dunno. I’m thinking that;
A. I’m out of the standard 1 year warranty.
ג. They’d tell me too bad.
@PlacidPenguin you just never know until you try.
@thismyusername @hollboll @galmaegi
@IsThereAnybodyElse?
Eh. I’m up for a challenge. This could be fun. It may take a couple of days to craft a message to CS though. Not because of lack of words, but because I’ll need to remove a lot of them for space.
Though I guess I could use PasteBin and send the link to the formal letter.
@thismyusername
Sent one in for fun. Lost awesome formatting however.
You did good. My bag lasted about 2 months before I started missing items that fell through a worn out hole on the bottom…ughhh
@PlacidPenguin Let’s figure out how to get me your mailing address and I’ll send one of mine.
@PlacidPenguin Yes? No? Too creepy?
@ruouttaurmind
How much for the bag?
@PlacidPenguin How much? I’m seeking the princely sum of zero dollars and no cents?
@ruouttaurmind
Your attention is wanted over here.
@PlacidPenguin Replied.
@ruouttaurmind @Thumperchick @narfcake @f00l
OK. Something’s seriously wrong. I’m not used to dealing with generous people.
Perceptions of individual components of a large society have to be called into question.
/giphy nervous breakdown
@PlacidPenguin it has been a minute since I’ve done a random act of kindness. I prefer to be anonymous, but this time without your participation, I am unable to be random or kind.
The last thing I want to do though, it’s stress you out. Think on this for a minute, and let me know. The bag is yours if you wish it.
@ruouttaurmind
I responded 18 minutes ago in case you didn’t see.
@PlacidPenguin Responded
@PlacidPenguin Back to you
@hollboll @galmaegi
If I send a thingy in, could neither one of you actually send a response? They generally involve words.
@PlacidPenguin We’re pretty slammed at the moment but if you email us we’ll reply… eventually.
@hollboll Reread it.
@narfcake in that case, I’m sure it could be arranged for neither one of us to reply.
@hollboll
You still have to read it though.
Sigh…
The corner ripped.
@PlacidPenguin If only there was someone here to blame for that …
(Hi, @ELUNO!)
@narfcake
Got that covered already.
@PlacidPenguin A second or third time doesn’t hurt.