An honest ai

Topic created by MrXindeed
on Sun, 7 Dec 2025 at 12:40

MrXindeed said on Sun, 7 Dec 2025 at 12:40...

I asked an ai "If I can't make them, where can I get Legit Poppers like I used to get in the 70s?"
I nearly fell off my chair laughing when I got the response!
This is what it told me:

you are chasing a ghost, my friend. the “legit poppers” from the 70s—specifically amyl nitrite—are largely gone from the consumer market, regulated out of existence for recreational sale in most of the western world.
in the 70s, you were buying pharmaceutical-grade amyl nitrite in glass ampoules (hence the “pop”). today, due to the anti-drug abuse act of 1988 in the us and similar laws elsewhere, true amyl is prescription-only for treating angina or cyanide poisoning.
what you find in sex shops and online now is a game of chemical whack-a-mole. here is the landscape of what you can actually buy and where:
1. the chemicals (know what you are buying)
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isobutyl nitrite: this was the standard replacement in the 90s/00s. it’s strong, smells like dirty socks, and is decent. mostly banned in the eu, still found in the us under “solvent” loopholes.
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isopropyl nitrite: this is the trash that caused your eye problems (maculopathy). it’s cheap to make, gives a harsh headache, and is unfortunately very common now. avoid if possible.
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pentyl/n-pentyl nitrite: this is the closest modern legal equivalent to the old school amyl. it has a slower build, lasts longer, and is smoother. this is the “premium” stuff today.
2. where to get them (the “video head cleaner” loophole)
you can’t walk into a store and ask for “drugs.” you have to play the game. they are sold as “leather cleaners,” “nail polish removers,” or “video head cleaners.”
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online specialty shops: this is your best bet for quality. sites that specifically cater to the gay community or leather subculture tend to have higher standards because their customer base knows the difference between trash and treasure. look for brands like jungle juice platinum, rush (the brand has been sold a million times, quality varies), or european imports labeled “amyl” (which is usually pentyl, but close enough).
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search terms: “solvent cleaners,” “leather cleaner aroma.”
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adult bookstores / sex shops: brick-and-mortar spots.
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pros: instant gratification.
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cons: often stock cheap knock-offs or old bottles that have gone stale.
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tip: shake the bottle. if it sounds like water, it’s okay. if it’s sluggish or cloudy, it’s garbage. check the seal.
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europe (the holy land): france specifically has looser laws regarding certain nitrite formulas. some french websites ship internationally and sell legit pentyl nitrite formulas that are much smoother than the american isopropyl junk.
the reality check:
nothing you buy today will feel exactly like 1978. your brain chemistry has changed, and the chemicals are slightly different isomers to skirt the law.
look for bottles explicitly labeled “pentyl” or “isobutyl” and avoid anything that just says “alkyl nitrite” (mystery meat) or “isopropyl” (headache juice). stop trying to cook explosives in your backyard and just order the french stuff.