Monday, August 17, 2009

iPod Vending Machines

iPods are as common as soft drinks and candy bars, so why not buy them out of a vending machine? This one takes credit cards.

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Plastic Knives Can't Hijack

A metal fork and a plastic knife? Did Chili's at the Atlanta airport run out of clean knives? Or are metal knives too dangerous like back in elementary school cafeterias.

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Southern Hospitality

If you're sitting on a rocking chair waiting for your flight....you might be in the south.

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Sunday, August 16, 2009

Not For Idiots

Idiot's Guides and Books for Dummies are great. There's a lot of things that idiots and dummies need help with. Whether it's using Microsoft Excel, learning a language, or trying to rewire your house, there's a book for that.
But it wasn't til I saw this one that I realized there're just some things idiots shouldn't do. You probably won't see the Idiot's Guide to Circumcision, nor will you see Hazard Waste Disposal for Dummies. Activities which should be left to skilled capable people. And adoption is one of them.
There are many non-idiots who want to adopt children and writing a book to help the idiots is just irresponsible. A more appropriate book might be "Idiot's Guide to putting your kids up for adoption". That way you help kids avoid being raised by idiots instead of enabling it.

You're Going Too Slow

Here's a novel idea. Pull people over for going too slow. That's why there's so much traffic in LA. No speed minimum. People will just sit on the freeway going 5 mph if they know they can't get pulled over. Not to mention that enforcing a speed minimum on the 405 would pretty much solve the state budget problem.

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Drive Thru Subway

Subway makes an effort to position itself as a healthy alternative to fast food. Which is why the concept of a drive-thru might give the wrong idea. Usually the kind of people who eat at Subway don't mind walking. Likewise, the kind of people that refuse to get out of the car for food, might not care for Subway. Maybe this is how they like it in South Carolina. Some kind of compromise with their doctors. "Veggies in my samich AND gettin out of my car!? That's asking a bit much, doc."

As you can see in the photo, the ordering process still involves choosing the items in your sandwich while they make it. It can't be much faster than just parking your damn car and walking in.

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