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Wendy
SFN Regular
USA
614 Posts |
Posted - 01/03/2005 : 08:37:01 [Permalink]
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An optional method (voice command, foot pedal) of opening the door to exit a public restroom without touching the potentially nasty handle.
(Credit to Ricky for the inspiration on this one.) |
Millions long for immortality who don't know what to do on a rainy afternoon. -- Susan Ertz
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filthy
SFN Die Hard
USA
14408 Posts |
Posted - 01/03/2005 : 09:36:38 [Permalink]
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Cold fusion.
Also, a working Q-ray bracelet.
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"What luck for rulers that men do not think." -- Adolf Hitler (1889 - 1945)
"If only we could impeach on the basis of criminal stupidity, 90% of the Rethuglicans and half of the Democrats would be thrown out of office." ~~ P.Z. Myres
"The default position of human nature is to punch the other guy in the face and take his stuff." ~~ Dude
Brother Boot Knife of Warm Humanitarianism,
and Crypto-Communist!
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Siberia
SFN Addict
Brazil
2322 Posts |
Posted - 01/03/2005 : 12:40:33 [Permalink]
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ColdFusion(tm) already exists Nah, just kiddin'. Cold fusion (as in the actual cold fusion) would be fun. |
"Why are you afraid of something you're not even sure exists?" - The Kovenant, Via Negativa
"People who don't like their beliefs being laughed at shouldn't have such funny beliefs." -- unknown
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Wendy
SFN Regular
USA
614 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2005 : 08:17:58 [Permalink]
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A diet pill that works! |
Millions long for immortality who don't know what to do on a rainy afternoon. -- Susan Ertz
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filthy
SFN Die Hard
USA
14408 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2005 : 09:23:42 [Permalink]
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A good $.05 cigar.
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"What luck for rulers that men do not think." -- Adolf Hitler (1889 - 1945)
"If only we could impeach on the basis of criminal stupidity, 90% of the Rethuglicans and half of the Democrats would be thrown out of office." ~~ P.Z. Myres
"The default position of human nature is to punch the other guy in the face and take his stuff." ~~ Dude
Brother Boot Knife of Warm Humanitarianism,
and Crypto-Communist!
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Wendy
SFN Regular
USA
614 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2005 : 13:01:27 [Permalink]
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That cool gadget Jane Jetson had that made meals with just the touch of a button. |
Millions long for immortality who don't know what to do on a rainy afternoon. -- Susan Ertz
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Ricky
SFN Die Hard
USA
4907 Posts |
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Siberia
SFN Addict
Brazil
2322 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2005 : 14:07:48 [Permalink]
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As long as it tasted as real food. Harry Potter's self-cleaning, re-filling plates. Ooh yeah. |
"Why are you afraid of something you're not even sure exists?" - The Kovenant, Via Negativa
"People who don't like their beliefs being laughed at shouldn't have such funny beliefs." -- unknown
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Ricky
SFN Die Hard
USA
4907 Posts |
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Wendy
SFN Regular
USA
614 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2005 : 16:16:25 [Permalink]
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A van that easily converts into a coupe for when mom is feeling sporty.
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Millions long for immortality who don't know what to do on a rainy afternoon. -- Susan Ertz
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Dave W.
Info Junkie
USA
26022 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2005 : 20:26:42 [Permalink]
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The inate power to eliminate many of the things in this list.
Wendy wrote:quote: A van that easily converts into a coupe for when mom is feeling sporty.
I'm reminded of an old cartoon entitled "A Transformer for Adults." It showed a briefcase transforming into a martini.
Ricky wrote:quote: There is a type of fat that does this, no?
Yeah, go get some "WOW" chips, they're made with that stuff. |
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Siberia
SFN Addict
Brazil
2322 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2005 : 05:53:15 [Permalink]
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Teleportation, the best way to move off the wheelchair and into the bed without having someone to lift you. Levitation could work, too. |
"Why are you afraid of something you're not even sure exists?" - The Kovenant, Via Negativa
"People who don't like their beliefs being laughed at shouldn't have such funny beliefs." -- unknown
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dv82matt
SFN Regular
760 Posts |
Posted - 01/17/2005 : 22:16:50 [Permalink]
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quote: Originally posted by Ricky
Or even better: things that taste like real food but just pass right through your system without any absorption.
There is a type of fat that does this, no?
http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/9608/25/fat.substitute/
So in theory, a total lack of self-control, wouldn't be a problem.
Is it just me, or does something about this seem very wrong? |
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Dr. Mabuse
Septic Fiend
Sweden
9688 Posts |
Posted - 01/17/2005 : 22:40:18 [Permalink]
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quote: Originally posted by dv82matt Is it just me, or does something about this seem very wrong?
Yes. It can't be used to make potato-chips, because you cannot fry with it. |
Dr. Mabuse - "When the going gets tough, the tough get Duct-tape..." Dr. Mabuse whisper.mp3
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