Long Overdue Wax Polemic

The term "wax" in its most traditional form, is generally referring to the substance secreted by bees and used to build their honeycombs.

As referenced in wikipedia, "wax" has more broadly been identified as a substance that:

- becomes soft plastic at room temperatures
- has a relatively low melting point
- has low viscosity when melted
- is insoluble in water
- is hydrophobic

In addition to beeswax, certain types of plant wax and petroleum wax occur naturally (this was news to me). The most common uses for wax are in candles, wax paper (surprise!), shoe polishes, wood polishes, automotive polishes, as mold release agents in mold making, as a coating for many cheeses, to waterproof leather and fabric, in crayons, and in cosmetics.

For my purposes, I use the term "wax" to modify "polemic" - exhibiting that my arguments/opinions are often, although not always (see previous entry on the Rock/Roll Hall of Fame), malleable.

And now, to the purpose of this post (per Dave's suggestion) - a polemic on the topic of wax:

I'm sick and tired of hippies that think Japan wax is better than Rice Bran wax. I can't tell you how many times I've had to sit and listen to these idiots go on and on about how Japan wax is a great substitute for beeswax because it is derived from the berries of certain sumacs native to Japan and China. Big deal, a-holes! Have you thought about the fact that Rice Bran wax can easily serve as a substitue for Carnauba wax? Or that Rice Bran wax bleaches and deodorizes easily, making it great for use in cosmetics, adhesives, crayons, even pharmaceuticals?! I bet you didn't think about that you COMMIES! Not to mention the fact that the relatively low melting point of Japan wax (at 53C, compared to 75/85C for Rice Bran) makes it less stable when using certain manufacturing techniques. Good luck using Japan wax next time you make a typewriter ribbon (what? too good for a computer, dicks?). Use your brains next time!