Good Inventions
Previously, I posted about the stupid inventions that had made their way to the finals as well as the winner of the Staples "Invention Quest." Today, I received a piece of mail in an Inter-Departmental envelope that was actually cool. In place of the traditional string and rivet closure, this envelope employed adhesive surfaces on the flap and the corresponding part of the envelope. Essentially operating as two Post-it notes stuck sticky-side together, the envelope is easily sealable, unsealable, and resealable. However, what's most amazing is how un-sticky the adhesive surfaces feel, and the fact that they don't stick to anything but themselves (kind of like Velcro).
To the inventor, whoever and wherever you are, I salute you!
Comments
And here's to you 12-inch hot dog inventor. You gave us those extra two inches that no one else thought was possible.
I salute you!
Posted by: Jay J | March 26, 2004 1:58 PM
And here's to you Mr. Duct-tape inventor. You invented the all purpose magical band that enlightens my days and can fix anythign from shoes to wallets, to cars!
Posted by: Jay J | March 28, 2004 10:38 PM
Today we salute you, Mr. Restroom Toilet Paper Refiller.
Without your undying commitment, we might find ourselves trapped in a stall armed only with our newspaper.
Like a brave soldier, you storm hostile territory delivering much needed supplies to your men.
Should you leave one roll? Or two? Or perhaps that giant 10-pound super roll.
While others rest, you can't… because somewhere there's a guy with his pants around his ankles doing the bunny hop in search of a fresh roll.
We salute you, master of the men's room because if you don't do your business, we can't do ours.
Posted by: Hootie McBoob | March 29, 2004 7:11 AM
today we salute you, mr. fake tattoo inventor.
thru the miracle of hypoallergenic adhesives, you transform us from mild mannered accountant into roadhouse biker hooligan.
be it screaming skull, or thrashing tiger, you've got a temporary alter-ego for any occasion.
what else says "i love you, mom" like a heart with a sword through it?
We salute you Mr. fake tattoo inventor guy. we may not have been born to ride, but thanks to you, we can feel like.
Posted by: Hootie McBoob | March 29, 2004 12:01 PM