Your Klein Bottle is in the Post - Numberphile
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- Klein bottle enthusiast Cliff Stoll shows us his unique system for sending bottles to customers. More links & stuff in full description below ↓↓↓
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My son bought me one of Cliff's Klein bottles for Christmas a few years ago. Came with all the photos, bubble wrap, and documentation shown here. When I opened it up, I remarked "I never knew I wanted a Klein bottle but now I don't think I can live without it". One of the best gifts I've ever received. Thanks son. Thanks Cliff.
My son bought me one of Cliff's Klein bottles for Christmas a few years ago, too! I was touched that he knew me well enough to know how much I'd like it, and it's one of my most prized possessions.
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This man is so wholesome and this world needs more people like him
Seriously. He reminds me of the joy in the world!
BTW, if you like him, you should definitely read his book, "The Cuckoo's Egg". Or if you like CompSci, or old computers/phones/networking.
I’ve followed Cliff since the CUCKOO S egg in 1980s I still have autographed book amazing man !
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I remember when I bought a Klein bottle from him I loved all the photos he took and all the work he put into packaging with the drawings and warnings. Then after getting it I carefully read the invoice, receipt and the unimportant information trying to get all the little mathematical jokes there. It was great!
Saved me a comment. One of my best purchases ever. Makes me smile every time I see it on my shelf.
I bought one from Germany, as a wedding gift for my best friend a few years back. Cliff was so awesome to even include (the correctly written!) translation for fragile all across the box, as well as a short personal note and best wishes for the couple.
This was hands down THE BEST and throughout nothing but pleasant online transaction I've ever experienced, and in the sadly very unlikely case that I'd meet him, nothing less than a hug will do.
Listen up, companies. This here is what TRUE passion and love for your product and customers looks like. (Certainly not sustainable on large scales, but come on. A thin slice of that would go a long way already.)
I bought a Klein bottle from Cliff Stoll many years ago and I can guarantee that this is exactly how he does things, he's not exaggerating for the video or anything.
Even had a small chat via email, he's such a awesome guy!
Cliff is so precious he makes me want to cry. This has made me 3000% more likely to buy a klein bottle.
I can confirm that Cliff has done this for years, I bought a bottle in 2007/08 and received all the pictures and great communication from Cliff. I mentioned the effort and personalisation that Cliff puts into it to our marketing head at work and he still uses the pictures Cliff sent in a power point for new people to show **THIS** is how you do marketing and sales, learn from him.
I was also lucky enough to meet Cliff in 2009 and he's just aa lovely in person as he is on video.
And if you've not read The Cuckoo's Egg book yet, put it on your to-read list it's a great page turner, can't recommend it enough.
I am a grown, 30-something (too old to count) year old man who just purchased two of these bottles. I literally broke down into tears when I received the email with the photos and personal message back from Cliff. Literally an inspiration to me, and someone that I can strive to be when I gather a few more years in life.
"or fragile them" made me smile, cliff is so kindhearted! makes me happy every time he appears on a video, his positive attitude is so contagious that I can't help but smile through the whole video
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Yay! Cliff is back on Numberphile! My day is now complete.
I cant praise this mans kindness enough. When i bought mine i was shocked at how personal and thoughtful the hand written notes were. I tell everyone when i show them my klein bottle.
The man is a crazy old grandpa. Every once and awhile you a little annoyed with his eccentricities, but then less than a second later, he says or does something else silly and your back to just loving every second of it again, forgetting all your doubts ever even existed.
We love you, Cliff!
His care in the order and delivery process was half the fun. By the time I was done I felt like I had hung out with Cliff. Which was such a joy.
I ordered my Klein bottle a few days ago and received an email today from Clint with pictures as promised. What a great video and such a fun process. I'll be checking the mail eagerly until it arrives. Thanks, Cliff, for adding some fun to our lives!
I love my Klein bottle. My husband bought one for me for Christmas in 2015. The included documents are hilarious. What a treasure you are, Cliff Stoll 💕
The best purchase I ever made. I still have the box and everything he put in there with it. Amazing person.
So the Klein bottle is also still in the box?
Same here. I’ve kept all the ephemera , the box, and the emails, too. I don’t display the bottle, I have three dogs and a cat, but some day I’ll get a nice protective display case.
@@Sköldpadda-77 So at least *your* Klein bottle is still in the box!
I got Klein bottle earrings and all the little details made my day, I still have all the papers and decals. I look at them all when I need a reminder of happiness and care in the world, someone who has a passion and love for what they do
I had the pleasure of welcoming one of Cliffs bottles in my home. Up to this day it has been the most fun package i ever got ♡
Mr. Stoll: your exuberance is delightfully contagious. The love and care you put into your deliveries simply astounds me in the very best ways. Your business model should be the gold standard for all others to follow. Bravo!
I come to this channel on a regular basis to watch Cliff and his lovely story about the reasons why he does not drink because of his father, truly inspiring
I always love watching Cliff's videos. His enthusiasm is so contagious!
For a second, I thought this was my bottle featured in this video! I was off by 16 days (mine was 2021-11-01). I still have the shipping box and all the unimportant accompanying material. They brought me almost as much joy as my bottle! Thank you so much Mr. Stoll!!!
What he fails to mention is the hilarious email that he sends responding to the order! Best purchase I’ve ever made.
I was going to post something like "A+++ seller, would buy again", but as a real-life Acme Klein Bottle satisfied customer, I feel like that would be selling things short. I was just blown away by the care and personal touches he puts into every package - I'd purchased a Klein Stein as a present for my dad, and he was as impressed by the packaging (including a hand-drawn Archimedes spiral IIRC) as the gift. Cliff is an absolute treasure, and a pleasure to do business with!
I bought a bottle from Cliff and the packaging was next level. I LOVED all of the little jokes and fun little packaging details. Honestly it made it an unforgettable unwrapping experience.
Bought myself a bottle after seeing this and it arrived 3 days later 🎉
I absolutely LOVE my bottle and Cliff too! 11/10
Of course, Cliff’s Klein bottles contain not nothing, but everything! We have enjoyed ours for years. Definitely not a coffee mug, though. Glad to see you are still at it, Cliff! -ches
I purchased my Klein bottles from Cliff in the early 2000s so they didn't get this fancy treatment but I'm proud to be an early adopter of zero-volume technology.
I've always wanted one of Cliff's Klein bottles, but knowing the care and attention to detail that he puts into the shipping makes me want one even more.
Cliff's shipment of my bottle was excellent. Personal and funny (and very well packed).
The personal touch is something that is a lost art and you can tell he loves what he does.
I got an ACME Klein bottle today and there was a bright smile on my face the whole time I was unpacking it. Thanks, Cliff!!!
I love Cliff's enthusiasm! The care that goes into each package is amazing!!!
My boyfriend bought me a pair of Klein bottle earrings for Valentine’s Day from Cliff and he even took selfies with them ❤ the care he puts in is admiring.
Hi Cliff, a friend bought me a klein bottle from you almost ten years ago. It's still the most beautiful object on my shelf. I look to it for inspiration in my day to day life. Cheers!
Cliff is persistent positivity.
He casts AoE happiness.
I couldn’t believe how joyful he is, but he won me over.
What's AoE happiness?
@gimmeumoney AoE refers to 'Area of Effect'. Mostly signifies that it affects more than one target.
I love how his website is a super plain HTML page, amazing
Most amusing to me is his comment from the day this video was released, that he's been overwhelmed with orders - "almost three dozen!"
No nonsense, straight to the point. Well, maybe a little nonsense, but only the good kind.
I actually like those kinds of web pages. It loads lightning fast on the browser and it looks so nice and simple.
As someone who worked in a small merch shipping department (it was just me for a few years), I can't tell you how awesome it is to see an appropriate amount of bubble packaging for a fragile object. Combined with the middle-pack technique, you could huck that across the room and it wouldn't break, which non-coincidentally happens often during the shipping process.
I bought a bottle from him a few years ago for my nephew who was graduating. Wanted to buy him the world in a bottle. The quick delivery and personalized packaging was really heartwarmimg! Thank you Cliff.
I'm new. But I think I've watched every Cliff and Klein bottle video already. Love him!
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The sheer joy he has for sharing the things he loves is absolutely wonderful.
A video with Cliff Stoll is a video worth watching
"fragile them" cliff is a treasure
I bought a bottle from him to decorate my desk 6 years ago as a math undergrad. A year later i met him at the 2018 JMM in San Diego and he told me a story about his son and one of his college professors was extremely impressed with his son.
The world needs more people like Cliff. I wish I was able to have his attitude more often. I'm working on it, though.
Bought a bottle off Cliff. It was simple easy process. Thank you Cliff.
Cliff is simply the best! I can only wish I become as happy as he seems when I grow older!
I ordered a Klein wine bottle a few years ago and it is proudly displayed above my fireplace. I kept all of the packaging and I sincerely hope one day to be able to meet Cliff Stole.
Love to see how much tought and care for every bottle sent!
Was bought one as a gift a few years back and all the small Cliff touches really made it an experience, think I need another now after watching this!!
I could not imagine a more perfect invitation to order a product.
I suspect the good doctor will be busy indeed in the weeks to come.
Dr. Stoll has been a personal hero of mine for most of my life, and become so again every time I am fortunate enough to hear him speak.
Thank you!
There is something simply joyous about Cliff Stoll
Ahhhh, yes, the tape dispenser design that we used to call "the Ripper". You use it with a practiced hand. Reminds me of the years of being in the family business. I love your passion and enthusiasm!
I'm a proud owner of one of Cliff's klein bottles. Such a fun experience seeing the pictures, his signature and the papers he adds with it. He also made a little personal message about my study which I just finished now. I'm gonna credit Cliff for being the reason I'm an automotive engineer now. Anyway, a 200 billion trillion star review from me
I have several of Cliff's Klein bottles, and I really appreciated all those personal touches, like the photos and the signed message on the receipt. I smile every time I see them.
We must protect Cliff at all costs. He is a treasure.
The energy he has is awesome.
I am now a happy customer. Thank you very much.
I forgot how much joy Cliff makes me feel ❤
Cliff's website is a treasure trove of puns, limericks, haikus and tongue-in-cheek silliness. I just spent 20 minutes reading the fine print.
Cliff really does have such contagious happiness and enthusiasm
Bought one few years ago and that's exactly how it arrived. The effort the man puts into this is absolutely amazing
Thank you Brady for introducing us to Cliff. The world is a brighter, happier place with him.
I ordered a glass bottle and its a wonderful adventure for me and for the bottle. Thanks for your Delivery to Germany! Greetings !!!
Oh my goodness, the efficiency of Cliff's movements are hypnotic.
I love all the scientists and mathematicians he has in his work space for inspiration. It's like you get to see inside of the mind of a pro's pro, and how he supports his math doing something else he loves--art!
It's said that a trouble shared is halved and a joy shared is doubled.
This was the shared joy that I didn't know I needed this morning.
My dad got my brother and I one each a few years back. Smile every time I walk through the hallway where it sits on a shelf. Ty cliff for the dedication. It’s a great conversation starter for those not generally interested in mathematics.
Cliff is an absolute treasure
The crawl space storage system is still ingeniously amazing :D
I bought 2 bottles from Cliff a few years ago (the Stein and the water jug with long handle) and it was packages exactly like this. Well, with packing peanuts instead of these inflated sacks iirc. But I got the email with the pictures. Also, a fun detail was that he had written "fragile" on my package not just in english but also my own language, so the delivery driver would have no excuse, haha.
I loved getting my Klein bottle! All the little extra goods written everywhere were such a delight!
I received mine not a week ago! A great fellow, and we had very friendly back-and-forth. 11/10, would recommend the purchase
God, Cliffe is such a gem. I've seen many other comments mirroring my own experience, and it's exactly how he describes. Easily the most personal and gracious customer service I've ever received in my life.
I love this mans enthusiasm!
I remember when I got my Klein bottle a few years back. Got all the pictures and everything and had a couple emails back and forth with Cliff. A truly amazing person.
I'm glad that there's a link at the end to a video explaining the delivery robot at 0:30. It's amazing.
This guy is the definition of a sweetheart ❤️
I bought two bottles back in 2017. The best online purchase I’ve done! Unboxing those babies were an absolute joy. He even wrote ‘Forsiktig glass’ 🇳🇴 on the box 😂
This guy is my hero. I aim to have his energy and passion!
We need more Cliffs in the world
He is just so delightful.
his excitement is really awesome
You sirs just sold me on getting one. Cliff has such contagious energy :)
Ordered my klein bottle over 6 years ago in 2016. It was a really pleasant surprise how the bottle arrive with all the pictures that came with it over the email. At that time the camellia's were in blossom, so lots of color indeed 🙂
My smile still lasts :-)
I am so glad to see this video for my birthday! Some years ago, I got a Cliff's Klein Bottle as a gift and it was one of the better I ever had! And by the way, I live in France and the bottle could travel without any problems through the the states and Atlantic ocean.
I got a klein bottle knitted hat (and moebius strip scarf) about 5 years ago, and they also came with all of this documentation. It was honestly an amazing purchase and I would recommend it to anyone
I have no idea what he sell. But he does it with so much happiness, that it's worth buying
I bought a bottle from Cliff in like 2009 (well, my parents bought it for me), and I can confirm that he's been doing this since then.
I’m not joking, he did this for me like 5 years ago. Never change, Cliff.
"Perfect ad doesn't exist..." Never change, dear Cliff!
My baby Klein bottles are my absolute favorite things on this planet. You’re such an inspiration, Cliff.
More Cliff? YES PLEASE!
OMG. I read The Cuckoo's Egg more than a decade ago, loved it but forgot the author's name. Then on this channel I became a fan of Cliff's all over again, loved any video that featured him for years. Just now I found out he's the author! Heading to his website to buy a bottle now :)
I would give anything to meet this man. He seems so genuine and lovely.
My 8 year old, off school with a bug was very impressed with a mobius strip. So asked about a Klein bottle, she got the topology right first time.
Can confirm, he has been doing this for at least 7 years! I've got similar pictures of the Klein bottle I gave to my son from 2016.
i bought one some years ago and got the selfie, loved it! sent one back of myself and the bottle, great experience overall!
The extra effort is greatly appreciated. My only problem is that now I have a cardboard box that I can never throw away.
1) Cliff is shortly going to be overwhelmed by sudden demand
2) 4:45 I love how a scientist correctly goes about finding out the best way to package his goods! 😂
I received mine today! It's exactly as he describes the process. Very happy :D