December 11, 2018

Good Morning,

I really want an electric razor for Christmas. I've been good all year long and I could definitely use it. And if you saw my back you'd probably buy me one.

Some may think that an electric razor is an absurd invention, but I think it's a rather ingenious one. Today, you can learn about some of the most absurd inventions ever, eh, invented.

They need to invent another word that means "invented."

Mouthing Off,
Carl

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[m] q u o t e s . o f . t h e . d a y

"Thou shouldst eat to live; not live to eat."
--Socrates

"Laughter is an instant vacation."
--Milton Berle

"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up."
--Pablo Picasso

[m] What's On the Web?

Totally Absurd Inventions
This site explores the funnier side of our inventive spirit by featuring actual USA patented products. You won't believe some of the products that have been patented! Some of the ingenious inventions include a car bib, a wearable dog house, and a toilet snorkel. I can't make these things up... you have to see for yourself!

Visit: Totally Absurd Inventions


These 24 Beloved Franchises DID NOT Catch On At First...
From Cracked.com: There are movies, shows, songs, and even games that are widely considered beloved classics. Amazingly, some of those pop culture staples were absolutely despised when they debuted. And it wasn't just the grandpa types who hate anything new. These were otherwise normal audiences and industry types, who legitimately didn't recognize an absolute treasure that was right in front of their eyes.

Visit: These 24 Beloved Franchises DID NOT Catch On At First...

[m] b i t s . n . b o b s

*-- Name 2 of Santa's Reindeer --*
The TV game show was really close. One contestant was asked to name 2 of Santa's reindeer. The contestant gave a sigh thinking that he had finally been given an easy question, "Rudolph and Olive!"

The host asked the contestant, "We'll accept Rudolph but can you explain Olive?"

The man looked at the host and said, "You know, 'Olive,' the other reindeer, used to laugh and call him names..."

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