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The wacky and the Wise
by thinkoutsidethecircle » Tue Oct 10, 2006 11:41 pm
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Who are your favorites? Who was the goofiest? Tell us what you thought of the contestants here.
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by thinkoutsidethecircle » Tue Oct 10, 2006 11:41 pm
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Anonymous Non-Inventor (not verified) | 2006-05-28 12:04 | The Wacky ARE Sometimes The Wise
What seems clear is that there is no consistent reason as to why one "invention" makes it whereas another does not. Some of the "inventors" were preying on past successes (e.g., the Beetle Utopia" guy who reminded us of the Pet Rock's success) and others tried to bag a product that numerous others have indeed thought of but never imagined anyone taking it seriously (e.g., the "Toe Jam"). The numerous "gadgets" were banking on the past gadgets' success (e.g., the bathroom doorclip) and a cheap but simple "solution" to an everyday problem.
It also seems obvious that the "wise" are sometimes wacky. I know Doug (no last name necessary) would prefer to think of himself as "eccentric", but eccentric is just a fancy middle- or upper-class term for goofey/weird/crazy/insane, etc.
In our "free" country, why not give every inventor the opportunity to try marketing his/her product? We certainly have the resources to waste and it doesn't seem fair that only some inventions--whether ridiculous or righteous--get a chance.
There are certainly some people out there who would buy a Beetle Utopia or [this is for you, dude!] a bottlesling or sack to piss in public. The inventor's life need not be as hard as it is and with so little reward for all but the fortunate few.
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Anonymous (not verified) | 2006-05-09 17:33 | Contacting contestants
I would think if you go to a dot com associated with the product that would help. www.stallstopper.com or www.pureflush.com , etc.
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Anonymous (not verified) | 2006-05-09 14:39 | Most absurd "contestant"
The most absurd contestant was undoubtedly the guy who demonstrated the piss sack. He said he even tried it out in public and someone previously wrote that others must have thought that he was playing with himself--I agree.
There already are catheters that could be adapted for use--if it is really necessary. But to put a plastic bag over your body with the intent of concealing yourself while you stand in public pissing just is absurd.
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Barbara Carey | 2006-05-09 11:58 | want to contact contestants
How do I contact the contestants?
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Anonymous (not verified) | 2006-04-13 19:19 | As someone who has had to
As someone who has had to deal with the day to day needs of several relatives with various forms of immobility, I am very impressed with the simple, yet massivelyeffective, flossing device by the guy in the wheelchair. Anybody know how to reach him? If so, pls email angie741(at)yahoo.com. (Obviously, change (at) to @. This configuration is meant to defeat the auto-spammers.)
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What seems clear is that there is no consistent reason as to why one "invention" makes it whereas another does not. Some of the "inventors" were preying on past successes (e.g., the Beetle Utopia" guy who reminded us of the Pet Rock's success) and others tried to bag a product that numerous others have indeed thought of but never imagined anyone taking it seriously (e.g., the "Toe Jam"). The numerous "gadgets" were banking on the past gadgets' success (e.g., the bathroom doorclip) and a cheap but simple "solution" to an everyday problem.
It also seems obvious that the "wise" are sometimes wacky. I know Doug (no last name necessary) would prefer to think of himself as "eccentric", but eccentric is just a fancy middle- or upper-class term for goofey/weird/crazy/insane, etc.
In our "free" country, why not give every inventor the opportunity to try marketing his/her product? We certainly have the resources to waste and it doesn't seem fair that only some inventions--whether ridiculous or righteous--get a chance.
There are certainly some people out there who would buy a Beetle Utopia or [this is for you, dude!] a bottlesling or sack to piss in public. The inventor's life need not be as hard as it is and with so little reward for all but the fortunate few.
email this comment
Anonymous (not verified) | 2006-05-09 17:33 | Contacting contestants
I would think if you go to a dot com associated with the product that would help. www.stallstopper.com or www.pureflush.com , etc.
email this comment
Anonymous (not verified) | 2006-05-09 14:39 | Most absurd "contestant"
The most absurd contestant was undoubtedly the guy who demonstrated the piss sack. He said he even tried it out in public and someone previously wrote that others must have thought that he was playing with himself--I agree.
There already are catheters that could be adapted for use--if it is really necessary. But to put a plastic bag over your body with the intent of concealing yourself while you stand in public pissing just is absurd.
email this comment
Barbara Carey | 2006-05-09 11:58 | want to contact contestants
How do I contact the contestants?
email this comment
Anonymous (not verified) | 2006-04-13 19:19 | As someone who has had to
As someone who has had to deal with the day to day needs of several relatives with various forms of immobility, I am very impressed with the simple, yet massivelyeffective, flossing device by the guy in the wheelchair. Anybody know how to reach him? If so, pls email angie741(at)yahoo.com. (Obviously, change (at) to @. This configuration is meant to defeat the auto-spammers.)
email this comment
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