Wacky Gadgets
Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2005 10:06 pm
Just watched Machine Marvels from the History Channel, I thought of some of y'all who probably love some kind of gadgets. One segment focused on gadgets made by Hammacher Schlemmer, and I found one from its site which is called "Grill-and-Cooler Tailgate set" at:
http://www.hammacher.com/publish/10463.asp?promo=xsells
I am sure some of you know that Rube Goldberg was a famous cartoonist who loved to make fun of gadgets, yet at the same time, he admired gadgets. His continuous theme in his cartoons was making fun of overcomplicating gadgets. You can learn about him at:
http://www.rube-goldberg.com/html/today.htm
You should check out the Rube Goldberg gallery. I like the one best which is Keeping the Boss from Knowing You're Late.
http://www.hammacher.com/publish/10463.asp?promo=xsells
I am sure some of you know that Rube Goldberg was a famous cartoonist who loved to make fun of gadgets, yet at the same time, he admired gadgets. His continuous theme in his cartoons was making fun of overcomplicating gadgets. You can learn about him at:
http://www.rube-goldberg.com/html/today.htm
You should check out the Rube Goldberg gallery. I like the one best which is Keeping the Boss from Knowing You're Late.