Perks of the Job: The Forum Moderator's Epic Hammer Collection

In the hallowed halls of internet forums there exists a secret society known solely to the mightiest of moderators. A place veiled from the complaining masses, away from the "off-topic" babble and inarticulate gibberish that plagues every comment thread. Here, one can marvel at a veritable cornucopia of iron-hewn cudgels, axes, and, you guessed it, hammers.

Picture, if you dare, a hammer constructed entirely from a consolidated block of cryogenically hardened rubber bands - a punishing implement that not only strikes with the subtlety of a bolt of lightning but also bounces back just so you can serve that viper-tongued troll another whack of justice.

And how can we not expound upon the legendary 15kg Ban Hammer? This glorious titan of order enforcement, is not just a simple tool, but a testament of raw authority. Each lift signifies a fall of an abusive ne'er do well, the hammer's mighty heft a somber reminder of the weight of the responsibilities carried by each moderator. It's as if Thor himself wanted a piece of that forum's action.

The Ban Axe, on the other hand, comes into play when calling things a hammer is simply too mainstream. It's more ceremonial in nature compared to its high-frequency compatriots. The Ban Axe is often brought out like grandma's sterling silver cutlery on special occasions, usually when it's high-time to bestow the final blow of farewell to recidivists who just couldn't resist another offensive post.

Then, of course, let’s not forget the cables, because nothing expresses hilariously unnecessary online discipline like fashioning instruments of software silence out of numerous lengths of ethernet cable. We've all heard of saluting the fallen, but these are for saluting the banned. If Thor owned a server somewhere in Asgard, there'd probably be ethernet cords aplenty.

As insane as it sounds, this array of unorthodox discipline tools is a testament to the heroics that forum moderators perform every day. From the humble subtle knocker to the awe-inspiring thirty-foot ban pole, the palpable authority that fills the room serves as both a sobering reminder of the gravity of their role and a hearty laugh at the sheer ridiculousness of it all.

But in the end, let’s remember, whether these tools serve the purpose of humor, banishment, and/or public humiliation, they are a necessary part of maintaining order in the cluttered and sometimes chaotic universe of online discourse. So, next time you decide to rage at the level of "unfair" moderation on your favorite forum - remember the mighty Moderator. Their ban hammer maybe outrageous but hey, it’s a necessary outrageous. Part of the job, one might say.