Whose idea was this!?!

[StriderShinryu]

Well, I'm not sure I'll ever understand the snugee so I guess I'll say that.

 

[crazyarms33]

I wonder every time I see a phone sex commercial who its for. Then I realize I am playing with fire and think happy thoughts. Also the forever lazy. Who the HELL is that for?

OT: The Step.

"*Ding Dong* Oh boy, my Step is here!" So they run down the steps to get it.

Oh my God. I love brian Regan. All of my internet points are at your disposal sir! #FTW

 

[bullet_sandw1ch]

opinion or not, the base on these is like wrapping 2 jackhammers to your ears [not in the noisy way, in the epic, loud way]. simply the best headphones ive ever used.

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[SnootyEnglishman]

Most of the stuff i see on late-night informercials. I always ask myself "what were they smoking?"

 

[shrekfan246]

Oh my God. I love brian Regan. All of my internet points are at your disposal sir! #FTW

Funnily enough, that's usually how my science fair projects ended up. Though I was always the smart-ass in everything else, I'd always be the "Erwin" kid teachers called on because everyone else was saying "MOOSEN!"

 

[crazyarms33]

Funnily enough, that's usually how my science fair projects ended up. Though I was always the smart-ass in everything else, I'd always be the "Erwin" kid teachers called on because everyone else was saying "MOOSEN!"

I saw a flock of geese. Classic humor. Spell a word wrong, sit down in front of your friends. The word is "cat". "Yeah, "K-A-T" I'm outta here!" As he walks past "I know there's two Ts"

 

[Owyn_Merrilin]

Well, I'm not sure I'll ever understand the snugee so I guess I'll say that.

The snuggie is a great product with terrible marketing. I received one as a gag gift one Christmas, and darn it if it hasn't turned out to be one of the most practical gifts I've ever gotten. Basically, the commercials make it look like a wonky robe, but it's actually a blanket with sleeves -- which is great for playing videogames, reading, watching movies, or doing anything else that allows you to sit or lay down but needs your hands. I use it all the time during the winter, and occasionally during other seasons.

 

[lacktheknack]

Floor wax.

I've NEVER had floor wax enrich my life in any way.

Not even for impromptu sliding?

implying I've ever slid impromptu across a floor without falling on my head

Being top-heavy is annoying.

 

[crazyarms33]

Am I the only person on planet earth that can do these things wrapped up in a normal blanket or something? My parents bought a few of those goddamned things and I just simply could not see what people saw in them. They're too thin to actually be warm, they look fuckin' stupid as hell, they're impractical to wear, and did I mention they're about as thin as the tin foil around a baked potato?!

I hate the Snuggie and will never wear one. Ever.


I have NEVER had any problem making sleeves out of folds of my blanket. Maybe I'm some alien from Mars or something. Or perhaps I'm not an idiot and can manage to fold a blanket up into a robe without strangling myself?

No sir. You are not. I LOATHE the snuggie. I also have the ability to make sleeves out of my blankets. My mother got one and raves about it. I tried it one time and promptly got cold. Long live blankets!

 

[LiftYourSkinnyFists]

I think in ear is the best. I don't know what you mean by gel but you should be able to put in smaller buds.

Gel are supposed to be a tighter fit and most name brands supply two sets of each gel bud (flimsy gel like plastic) not including the ones already on the phones themselves.

In-ear are sort of a two-pronged investment although cheaper than most cans the lower end in-ear phones will be a waste of time if you care for quality, however at the higher end of the price chain (£400 and up) you will usually see in-ears have better quality sound.

As for the post you quoted, I'm not sure how they can hurt your ears and the whole idea you can't hear anything is probably because they're "noise cancelling" meaning the objective of the phones is to drown out environment noises.

But yes, "cans" at a low end of pricing £11-£400 usually will result in a nicer listening experience.

 

[Fanta Grape]

The scroll lock key. I've never been in a situation where I'm SCROLLING OUT OF CONTROL AND I NEED A KEY TO STOP IT!!!

 

[Owyn_Merrilin]

I really hate any form of software that has any noticeable bugs, freezes (even temporarily), or takes more than 2 seconds to perform a task. In most cases it's possible to avoid these flaws with better programming or removing extraneous features, but most developers just do it half-assed.

Yeah, I get pretty annoyed with the memory leaks on my phone so end up compulsively flushing my RAM every 15 minutes. For physical inventions I hate pentagon screws that apple made for their products. That stuff is just stupid.

This, but extended to everything. I an a total fanboy of reliability. Best warranty in the world is the one you never use, etc etc. Basically, companies, build it right the first fucking time and I'll buy another in 20 years when this one wears out.

I hate hate hate planned obsolescence and building to warranty. I just hate it. Just because I'm capable of fixing something doesn't mean I should have to fix it three years after I buy it.

This is topic is a mix between "What do you hate/crap inventions"


Is there a device out there or invention out there that you really hate?

I'll explain: Recently I got a new pair of ear buds because my old ones broke. This would be fine except my new ear buds are CRAP! They're the gel type ones that you shove in your ear holes and never want to stay in. They're like ear plugs, you can't hear anything that's happening around you except for what's being pumped through them and they hurt like hell when you have them in too long. Whose idea was this? There was nothing wrong with Sony's regular type of ear buds!

I would extend this to earbuds in general. I've never found a pair that didn't make my ears hurt.


Then again I'm just simply not a fan of headphones. It just doesn't sound 'right' when the speakers are exactly 180º apart and on either side of your head. It sounds artificial. Also, you can't get truly powerful notes out of them. When I blast Metallica at full volume I expect to feel the drums hitting me in the chest. Literally. I want to feel like I'm sitting in the recording studio six feet from the band. Headphones can't do that, doesn't matter how good the cans are.

Well, I'm not sure I'll ever understand the snugee so I guess I'll say that.

The snugee is a great product with terrible marketing. I received one as a gag gift one Christmas, and darn it if it hasn't turned out to be one of the most practical gifts I've ever gotten. Basically, the commercials make it look like a wonky robe, but it's actually a blanket with sleeves -- which is great for playing videogames, reading, watching movies, or doing anything else that allows you to sit or lay down but needs your hands. I use it all the time during the winter, and occasionally during other seasons.

Am I the only person on planet earth that can do these things wrapped up in a normal blanket or something? My parents bought a few of those goddamned things and I just simply could not see what people saw in them. They're too thin to actually be warm, they look fuckin' stupid as hell, they're impractical to wear, and did I mention they're about as thin as the tin foil around a baked potato?!

I hate the Snuggie and will never wear one. Ever.


I have NEVER had any problem making sleeves out of folds of my blanket. Maybe I'm some alien from Mars or something. Or perhaps I'm not an idiot and can manage to fold a blanket up into a robe without strangling myself?

Let me put it this way: I can make a perfectly functional camp stove out of an old soda can, but I could get something much better if I were to get a commercial model with better materials [edit]more to the point, purpose built stuff is generally better than kludged together alternatives[/edit]. Same thing with a snuggie vs. wrapping yourself in a normal blanket. I mean, you claim the snuggie is impractical to wear, yet you talk about making sleeves out of a normal blanket?

And yes, it's thin. But I live in Florida, so thin is not a bad thing. I hear there's other brands that use thicker fabric for those of you who live above the snow line.

 

[crazyarms33]

The most laughable part of it all? You could make your own snuggie out of a properly warm blanket for about half the cost. It isn't difficult to use a sewing machine.

I timed it. It takes longer to put a snuggie on than it takes to wrap up in a blanket and stick my arms out of it. If you're so poorly coordinated that a snuggie is easier you have bigger problems than just being slightly cold in front of the TV.



My window AC is capable of making it colder than the snuggie is capable of protecting against. Those things are pathetic and a waste of money.

Hey, you! With all the logic and common sense! This is the internet! You were supposed to rage at him! Seriously though, I was about to basically post the same things. I fail to see the need of a blanket with sleeves when I have perfectly good blankets at home, or failing that my ever trusty hoodie is always there for me, which is infinitely more comfortable, practical and I can wear it outside without looking like I escaped from the loony bin.

Have you seen this thing yet? In my opinion its even more ridiculous than the snuggie.

 

[Rheinmetall]

This is topic is a mix between "What do you hate/crap inventions"


Is there a device out there or invention out there that you really hate?

I'll explain: Recently I got a new pair of ear buds because my old ones broke. This would be fine except my new ear buds are CRAP! They're the gel type ones that you shove in your ear holes and never want to stay in. They're like ear plugs, you can't hear anything that's happening around you except for what's being pumped through them and they hurt like hell when you have them in too long. Whose idea was this? There was nothing wrong with Sony's regular type of ear buds!

I hate them too and I refuse to use them whatsoever. You don't need to be any genious to understand that they are harmful to your ears. Fortunately there are always around the regular ones. Also I don't understand why it so difficult to find in the stores replacements for the protective cases of the ear buds. It is something so common and cheap; why not be able to find them in any electronics store? I live in a city with four millions population and I have found only one store that sells them! Okay there are probably more, but where are they hidding?

 

[TheRightToArmBears]

Never found comfortable earbuds I hear people cry? Poor sound quality? Pah. I have these bad boys:

Spoiler

Oh, and bra clips. What's wrong with velcro?

 

[Gabanuka]

A computer which starts audio crackling after about 15 minutes of ply with specific games. Not all games, the specific ones I want to play on for long periods of time. This thing cost £1000 it should NOT have audio crackle!

 

[Supertegwyn]

This is topic is a mix between "What do you hate/crap inventions"


Is there a device out there or invention out there that you really hate?

I'll explain: Recently I got a new pair of ear buds because my old ones broke. This would be fine except my new ear buds are CRAP! They're the gel type ones that you shove in your ear holes and never want to stay in. They're like ear plugs, you can't hear anything that's happening around you except for what's being pumped through them and they hurt like hell when you have them in too long. Whose idea was this? There was nothing wrong with Sony's regular type of ear buds!

I hate them too and I refuse to use them whatsoever. You don't need to be any genious to understand that they are harmful to your ears.

That is ABSOLUTE bullshit. Complete arse.

OT: None that I can think of.