I hope all of them arrive safely to their new homes. I can’t wait until I get mine!

Don’t worry Homunculus, I will give your child a GREAT home. Should you have any more to adopt, let me know. I only live 2 hours from you and you can come visit the kids anytime you like. Hope they get along well with your two other children I have - 109 and 113 (Those two guys are trouble makers Always making fun of the Blair children!)

You can rest assure the Homunculus that the ZERO is coming to a good home!!!

Hail Hail to the Homunculus. I will be bearing gifts of fermented bubbly liquid on April 1. I have been DEFCON assimilated, resistance is futile.

Hail to the Creator’s Homunculus, the protector of Defocon 0. Nice photo D!!!! Hey Mr. Creator sir, what ever became of the cat photo comment contest? Has a winner been chosen yet, or are you still debating away in your creative mind??

I will submit pictures of the new child playing with it’s siblings when he comes home.

“Debating Away in my creative mind”. Hmmm, should I consider that a veiled compliment? Things have been a bit hectic around here, as you can imagine, and now that the Homunculus’ children have been globally deployed, I can get back to other things. I met with Nick last Saturday, and we briefly discussed it. As I understood it, I’ll be coming out with 5 winning captions, and you guys will vote for the one winner. Be careful what you wish for, as vindication will be mine!

The Merciful Homunculus called me yesterday to say he wished I wouldn’t have missed out on getting a Zero. Then he told me to stop being a sissy and crying about it.

Hey Adam2! How long does it usually take to get packages to your bro? Just curious.

Creator - Any word on whether there are any extras? You had said maybe 1-3 and you would send out an email. Just curious….. I find that the kids grow up better when they have siblings

loco luna brian on 3/23/2006 at 10:46 am said:

Hey Adam2! How long does it usually take to get packages to your bro? Just curious.

Hey Brian! It usually takes 2-3 weeks from what I can tell. He usually emails me when he gets a package, so I’ll be sure to let you know. He’s totally stoked! I just hope he doesn’t spike a prisoner’s food…

Sounds good Adam! This stuff is too good for those no good terrorists! It is for the good guys like your bro!

I still need to get this stuff and please the mighty homunculus!

huvason on 3/23/2006 at 10:49 am said:

Creator - Any word on whether there are any extras? You had said maybe 1-3 and you would send out an email. Just curious….. I find that the kids grow up better when they have siblings

LOL! I’m still working on it, we had another individual lose out on one today. Stay tuned…

Have no fear Homunculus. Though it may be cold in the North, I assure you your child’s new home will be warm and welcoming.

DEFCON Creator on 3/23/2006 at 11:53 am said:

LOL! I’m still working on it, we had another individual lose out on one today. Stay tuned…

How are they losing out? Just not playing or not sticking to your terms? I’d love to have another so the 1 I’m getting can have a friend. Does anyone have too many batch 1’s and like to ‘release’ 1?

oh and I forgot to say - great pic - they look awesome!!

MattUK on 3/23/2006 at 2:02 pm said:

How are they losing out? Just not playing or not sticking to your terms? I’d love to have another so the 1 I’m getting can have a friend. Does anyone have too many batch 1’s and like to ‘release’ 1?

What’s is worth to you

Homunculus, One of your children are in a very loving home. They are next to their older (bigger) cousins Defcon 1,2, and 3. BTW since the new arrival all the cats in the area “disappeared”

This is hilarious! It’s this kind of stuff that make this such a cool industry. Great work, Creator.

But’s what’s up with the bubble wrap backdrop? lol

Bubble wrap i thought that’s what the baby Defcon’s came out of

huvason on 3/23/2006 at 2:04 pm said:

What’s is worth to you

hmm what’s it worth… Not too sure… what would it take to release your grip on it?

MattUK on 3/23/2006 at 3:20 pm said:

hmm what’s it worth… Not too sure… what would it take to release your grip on it?

No Clue. Don’t really want to get rid of it!

huvason on 3/23/2006 at 3:27 pm said:

No Clue. Don’t really want to get rid of it!

There’s gota be somethin that would make you let it go. You’ll be having a friend come for the other 1 soon (a batch 2)

Lee@DC on 3/23/2006 at 2:33 pm said:

This is hilarious! It’s this kind of stuff that make this such a cool industry. Great work, Creator.

Thanks Lee, hot sauce is all about fun. Once this industry becomes “UN”-fun, all will be lost. You can’t get the type of people on this site together anywhere else, it’s a fantastic melting pot of individuals, quite creative I might add, and it’s this type of diversity that keeps this industry alive and well.

Mad_Reilly on 3/23/2006 at 2:43 pm said:

Bubble wrap i thought that’s what the baby Defcon’s came out of

IT’S NOT BUBBLEWRAP, it’s a cross section of the Homunculus Hive. Do not take these words lightly, for the Homunculus is quite adept at intercepting internet transmissions, and in his current mood, I wouldn’t tempt fate.

huvason on 3/23/2006 at 3:27 pm said:

No Clue. Don’t really want to get rid of it!

Has anyone got 2 or more batch 1’s and would be willing to sell or trade one? I want my batch 2 to have an older sibling. lol

haha Sounds like one or two of you are getting a little greedy and want 2… I don’t blame you though cause I wouldn’t mind another one myself Another one would help me barter or profit in some way but 1 is enough for now lol

I wouldn’t mind one to taste either haha Oh well I am happy with what I got!!!

I think the Track & Confirm feature of the USPS is horrible.

thakswet on 3/24/2006 at 8:31 am said:

I think the Track & Confirm feature of the USPS is horrible.

I agree - it is not working for me either!

thakswet on 3/24/2006 at 8:31 am said:

I think the Track & Confirm feature of the USPS is horrible.

It works, but can be very slow in posting info. I’ve received packages, even before the tracking info shows up! Still beats UPS on small orders.

thakswet on 3/24/2006 at 8:31 am said:

I think the Track & Confirm feature of the USPS is horrible.

I found that too before - it never says anything until it has been delivered - you know where it is then!! Daft

what sort of scoville rating does the zero have? does anyone know? - Creator?

I don’t believe that the creator has had the zero’s tested. I’ve never tried the ZERO - hoping to dip into the creator’s stash on Saturday. I’m guessing batch 2 is hotter than batch 1.

I never even got a tracking number. Just a paypal reciept.

Cdy1776 on 3/24/2006 at 6:20 pm said:

I never even got a tracking number. Just a paypal reciept.

Hopefully just an oversight. If you got receipt for payment then I’m sure your OK. The tracking is useless anyway. I’ll probably get it tomorrow and the tracking still won’t know where it is

huvason on 3/24/2006 at 6:18 pm said:

I don’t believe that the creator has had the zero’s tested. I’ve never tried the ZERO - hoping to dip into the creator’s stash on Saturday. I’m guessing batch 2 is hotter than batch 1.

What makes you think that batch 2 is hotter than 1? I was looking through my pharmaceutical codex earlier and it tells you how to extract the capsaicin from chillies - I might give it a try if I can get strong enough ethanol - without methanol in it - I don’t intend to blind people. lol

MattUK on 3/24/2006 at 6:41 pm said:

What makes you think that batch 2 is hotter than 1? I was looking through my pharmaceutical codex earlier and it tells you how to extract the capsaicin from chillies - I might give it a try if I can get strong enough ethanol - without methanol in it - I don’t intend to blind people. lol

Only that I think the CREATOR said he was refining his extraction process, so i’m assuming that he did and it yeilded a stronger batch. In other words - I HAVE NO IDEA!

Let me know about the capsaicin extract process. It’s something i’d like to try as well.

huvason on 3/24/2006 at 6:56 pm said:

Only that I think the CREATOR said he was refining his extraction process, so i’m assuming that he did and it yeilded a stronger batch. In other words - I HAVE NO IDEA!

Let me know about the capsaicin extract process. It’s something i’d like to try as well.

yeah I will do - I’ll try and get a scan of the book so that I can get Nick to post it. I wish I was able to try a zero - I definately am not opening the one I’m getting - mite try some packaging tho

Creator did you make the wooden boxes yourself? Just wondered thats all

MattUK on 3/25/2006 at 8:11 am said:

Creator did you make the wooden boxes yourself? Just wondered thats all

I would hope that is something the Homunculus would take care of
Hopefully i’ll get mine today. I will send a picture of him in his new home with his brothers and friends

Hey… just realized if you hover over the picture, Homunculus is spelled wrong! How’s that for my keen HSB senses!

huvason on 3/25/2006 at 8:21 am said:

Hey… just realized if you hover over the picture, Homunculus is spelled wrong! How’s that for my keen HSB senses!

John, you really have to get out a little more. LOL!!!

MattUK on 3/25/2006 at 8:11 am said:

Creator did you make the wooden boxes yourself? Just wondered thats all

We did the boxes, but had to job out the laser etching, my argon laser cutter is in the shop right now.

DEFCON Creator on 3/25/2006 at 8:36 am said:

John, you really have to get out a little more. LOL!!!

We did the boxes, but had to job out the laser etching, my argon laser cutter is in the shop right now.

Tell me about it! Off to twirling now

Well I’m happy to report that there was a pleasant surprise on my doorstep when I got home. ZERO Batch #2 has arrived safely. Love the packaging (it tastes good too). The certificate of Authenticity is great!

So… any more left?

Mine should be here today also…yeah!!!!!

Oh yeah… forgot to add. WELL DONE CREATOR.

Not sure if mine will be here today or not. It would be very nice if it were to show up. You guys live a little closer to NJ than I haha

WooHoo! The wife just brought me in our little bundle of joy- Thanks Creator, the pictures posted I’ve seen just don’t do this little beauty justice. Great packaging too, thanks again.

eman on 3/25/2006 at 12:41 pm said:

Mine should be here today also…yeah!!!!!

eman, are you putting this in the cabinet with the little guy?

Be careful, I think the zero might be a bully

Mine should be here monday! I guess it takes another day or two to get to AL haha I just hope they don’t lose it cause I have problems with them around here not to mention a refill of the DC stock!

Woohoo! Got mine today, along with a little suprise. I sent ya an email about it Creator. Man this thing is cool. And as huvason said the packaging is great, and tasty! Can’t wait to get the little bugger home and on the shelf.

DK on 3/27/2006 at 12:36 pm said:

Woohoo! Got mine today, along with a little suprise. I sent ya an email about it Creator. Man this thing is cool. And as huvason said the packaging is great, and tasty! Can’t wait to get the little bugger home and on the shelf.

suprise?

OK folks, here we go. I was in conference with the Homunculus this morning, pondering various metaphysical ideologies. Within the torrent of alchemical references we were bantering back and forth about, it hit us…we have a couple of ZERO BATCH #2’s left. The reasoning behind this is for various reasons that I won’t get into, as some may be slightly embarassed if I did. We will be bringing them to Defcon Day on Saturday.

I would like to take the time out now to thank you all for your interest in this little bundle of joy. We have received numerous e-mails stating you guys really like what you got. These ZERO things are a personal thing, as a lot of thought goes into the making and packaging of them, as most of you have commented on. I thought the edible packaging was quite funny actually. Anyway, thanks once again…

The Creator, Createss, and Homunculus

I can’t wait till I get mine, hopefully it’ll be here at the end of the week or early next week

What was the numbering range on these again?

DEFCON Creator on 3/29/2006 at 12:43 pm said:

OK folks, here we go. I was in conference with the Homunculus this morning, pondering various metaphysical ideologies. Within the torrent of alchemical references we were bantering back and forth about, it hit us…we have a couple of ZERO BATCH #2’s left. The reasoning behind this is for various reasons that I won’t get into, as some may be slightly embarassed if I did. We will be bringing them to Defcon Day on Saturday.

I would like to take the time out now to thank you all for your interest in this little bundle of joy. We have received numerous e-mails stating you guys really like what you got. These ZERO things are a personal thing, as a lot of thought goes into the making and packaging of them, as most of you have commented on. I thought the edible packaging was quite funny actually. Anyway, thanks once again…

The Creator, Createss, and Homunculus

HURRAY FOR DEFCON DAY. Beer, Wings and a chance for another ZERO!

loco luna brian on 3/29/2006 at 1:04 pm said:

What was the numbering range on these again?

Hi Brian, there are 51 of these little guys, 50 of them (#201-251) were available to the public.

DEFCON Creator on 3/29/2006 at 2:20 pm said:

Hi Brian, there are 51 of these little guys, 50 of them (#201-251) were available to the public.

Creator,

What about the first batch - 23 correct? (101-123) ?

DEFCON Creator on 3/29/2006 at 2:20 pm said:

Hi Brian, there are 51 of these little guys, 50 of them (#201-251) were available to the public.

Hi DC! Thanks for the info!

huvason on 3/29/2006 at 2:22 pm said:

Creator,

What about the first batch - 23 correct? (101-123) ?

You are correct, Grasshopper.

DEFCON Creator on 3/29/2006 at 2:20 pm said:

Hi Brian, there are 51 of these little guys, 50 of them (#201-251) were available to the public.

What are you doing with the rest of the little guys not available to the public? Maybe military use?:)

I prefer to think of it as home defense. Actually, I only kept 1 of each batch for myself. There is another vessel, unlike the one that resides in your home, that holds the over-run. I use this to draw tears from the crowds at various Defcon Days, as the testosterone-filled nimrods flock to my booth, incessantly chanting, not unlike the characters in a Ceceil B. DeMille film, “I can eat anything hot”. I then fill their minds with new ideas, whilst cleaning out their tear ducts at the same time. ‘Tis an overwhelming sense of happiness to The Creator to see an individual set straight into the world of reality, and to see his friends laugh at him, as his face becomes covered in various facial fluids, humbled and overly embarrassed, but nonetheless saved from future thoughts of self-mutilation.

so the first digit merely represents the batch number. Got it!

loco luna brian on 3/29/2006 at 3:21 pm said:

so the first digit merely represents the batch number. Got it!

Yup. The next series will begin (#301)

MattUK on 3/28/2006 at 6:32 pm said:

suprise?

Yep. Very, very suprised.

DK on 3/29/2006 at 3:53 pm said:

Yep. Very, very suprised.

Hint, hint.

So who got what numbers? I just noticed that those who commented on receiving theirs didn’t say what # they got, including me. I got #206,

DK on 3/30/2006 at 12:56 pm said:

So who got what numbers? I just noticed that those who commented on receiving theirs didn’t say what # they got, including me. I got #206,

I have number 231.

#2-40 havent received it yet.

#204

pmac on 3/30/2006 at 1:17 pm said:

#2-40 havent received it yet.

pmac - if you are Paul from Ontario - Keep an eye on your mailbox - I mailed the Ultimate Hot Blog Sauce labels your way today!

Anthony on 3/30/2006 at 1:46 pm said:

pmac - if you are Paul from Ontario - Keep an eye on your mailbox - I mailed the Ultimate Hot Blog Sauce labels your way today!

Keep an eye out as well for the ‘big’ box, it went out last Saturday.

I got #219

#250

216 here

Thanks Creator it looks awesome!!!

Thanks Matt,
Believe it or not, about 8-9 BATCH #2’s now reside in the UK. Friends of yours?

Anthony on 3/30/2006 at 1:46 pm said:

pmac - if you are Paul from Ontario - Keep an eye on your mailbox - I mailed the Ultimate Hot Blog Sauce labels your way today!

Awesome, is there a specific pen or should I use my silver sharpie?

pmac - I have included the official Hot Blog Sauce Pen (black sharpie). Everything you need is in the package.

We should bug the Creator to have a Defcon day over here!

Cool, so that’s two down, and like 2 or 3 to go outside the U.S.?

Anthony on 3/30/2006 at 4:04 pm said:

pmac - I have included the official Hot Blog Sauce Pen (black sharpie). Everything you need is in the package.

We should bug the Creator to have a Defcon day over here!

I’ve been asked to go to Canada, Ireland, UK, and about 10 different states. Man, gotta start looking to job this stuff out.

HEY MAD, What time are you getting there SAturday. I think you said 3pm - right? I should be there by 2 at the latest. Looks like aI do have a designated driver! Also bringing a buddy and my brother, so it should be a great day.

Ok, so far we have:

huvason - #204
thakswet - #216
MattUK - #219
loco luna brian - #231
pmac - #240 (not yet received)

Anyone else?

DK on 3/30/2006 at 3:06 pm said:

#250

DK on 3/30/2006 at 9:14 pm said:

Ok, so far we have:

huvason - #204
thakswet - #216
MattUK - #219
loco luna brian - #231
pmac - #240 (not yet received)

Anyone else?

You forgot yourself DK!

huvason on 3/30/2006 at 9:17 pm said:

You forgot yourself DK!

OK, I got a nibble. Been fishing this thread for three days now.

I got a #223 I believe

Well I thought maybe I was off a little bit! Upon further review I got a #227

Ok, gotta rebait my hook.

With Aaron reporting in, that makes the tally:

huvason - #204
DK - #206
thakswet - #216
MattUK - #219
Aaron - #227
loco luna brian - #231
pmac - #240 (not yet received)

MSK - #203
huvason - #204
DK - #206
thakswet - #216
MattUK - #219
Aaron - #227
loco luna brian - #231
pmac - #240 (not yet received)

Hmm, should I leave another clue? I think I will wait a little longer. I thought nothing got past this crowd.

DK on 3/30/2006 at 10:25 pm said:

Hmm, should I leave another clue? I think I will wait a little longer. I thought nothing got past this crowd.

Just list both bottle numbers you own DK

should I list the bottle # I own, or the one Im going to sell

chris k on 3/30/2006 at 10:30 pm said:

should I list the bottle # I own, or the one Im going to sell

BOTH - If you still own both.

now how did you guys get two? i wanted two!!

Aaron on 3/30/2006 at 10:32 pm said:

now how did you guys get two? i wanted two!!

A good magician never reveals his secrets

Hot Sauce Collecting has become similar to Survivor

OUTWIT OUTPLAY OUTLAST

chris k on 3/30/2006 at 10:34 pm said:

A good magician never reveals his secrets

don’t give me that junk I have a right to know! lol Ahh no big deal I just thought there was a limit

chris k on 3/30/2006 at 10:36 pm said:

Hot Sauce Collecting has become similar to Survivor

OUTWIT OUTPLAY OUTLAST

Aaron, problem is, this is just about correct.

Aaron on 3/30/2006 at 10:36 pm said:

don’t give me that junk I have a right to know! lol Ahh no big deal I just thought there was a limit

There is Always a way around a limit. Just need to be creative my son.

chris k on 3/30/2006 at 10:39 pm said:

There is Always a way around a limit. Just need to be creative my son.

yeah yeah yeah If I really wanted to I could have i’m sure. I don’t have a need for two though. I got what I want a batch #1 and #2 so I didn’t try.
I could easily outplay for one if I wanted. I got mad tracking skillz. I would track you down and you would have ZERO ZEROs!

Ha! finally!

It was a fluke. Almost sent it back. DC was kind enough to give me the option to keep it. The guys at work talked me into keeping it. My eyes almost popped out of my head when the mail lady walked in with two packages instead of one.

Sorry Aaron, Im just having fun. See, HSB is a great place, but to much knowledege is not always a great thing. Sauce collecting is becomming trickier by the week and everything seems to be exposed for all to see.
Bottles that arent worth much end up worth more because of this exposure on here. Its just the way it goes. Never put all your eggs in one basket, keep your eyes and ears open and you will see

chris k on 3/30/2006 at 10:39 pm said:

There is Always a way around a limit. Just need to be creative my son.

Yea, get lucky. Mine was due to a shipping error, mixed with my Paypal error, and scared that the payment didn’t go through to get just one! I’ll tell ya, I wouldn’t go through that headache again. Well, maybe.

DK on 3/30/2006 at 10:42 pm said:

Ha! finally!

It was a fluke. Almost sent it back. DC was kind enough to give me the option to keep it. The guys at work talked me into keeping it. My eyes almost popped out of my head when the mail lady walked in with two packages instead of one.

a fluke! that isnt outwitting outlasting or outplaying. I think chris k was trying to unsult me too Oh well my restock of DC #2 should be here tomorrow!

I still feel kinda guilty about even deciding to keep it, that’s why I was dropping the hints. Had to get it out of system. I sure as hell won’t put it on eBay, that’s for sure!

Aaron on 3/30/2006 at 10:46 pm said:

a fluke! that isnt outwitting outlasting or outplaying. I think chris k was trying to unsult me too Oh well my restock of DC #2 should be here tomorrow!

DK on 3/30/2006 at 10:47 pm said:

I still feel kinda guilty about even deciding to keep it, that’s why I was dropping the hints. Had to get it out of system. I sure as hell won’t put it on eBay, that’s for sure!

Well guys, I didnt say that someone I know sold me their bottle.

ha I know you weren’t trying to insult me. I was just having fun as well
I couldn’t be happier the way my collection is starting to shape up due to HSB and the folks! I love it here!

Got a guy at work, one of the ones that conviced me to keep it, that is interested in starting a collection. I am entertaining the thought of selling it to him (for the original price only) to start the ball rolling. I think that is why he wanted me to keep it, so he could talk me out of it! I think it would be a good start for a new chillihead, maybe?

DK on 3/30/2006 at 10:52 pm said:

Got a guy at work, one of the ones that conviced me to keep it, that is interested in starting a collection. I am entertaining the thought of selling it to him (for the original price only) to start the ball rolling. I think that is why he wanted me to keep it, so he could talk me out of it! I think it would be a good start for a new chillihead, maybe?

DO NOW It would be a good start to another hole in the pocket haha

Aaron on 3/30/2006 at 10:54 pm said:

DO NOW It would be a good start to another hole in the pocket haha

Yea, tell me about it! I think my punishment was that I had spent out after deciding to keep the 2nd bottle and thus missed out on the 1993 Death Sauce. After I committed to pay for the Zero, my pocket was shot! I gotta find bigger pockets!

DK on 3/30/2006 at 10:59 pm said:

Yea, tell me about it! I think my punishment was that I had spent out after deciding to keep the 2nd bottle and thus missed out on the 1993 Death Sauce. After I committed to pay for the Zero, my pocket was shot! I gotta find bigger pockets!

I think we all do these days!!

Oh yeah….. well I’m going to get to SAMPLE the ZERO at DEFCON day on Saturday (I hope). So there