They've GOT To Be Kidding
Tue Aug 31 2004

I just saw a commercial for a new fridge. This fridge not only offers water and ice in the door, but also a television.

You read that right friends and neighbors, you can now watch TV from the comfort of your... kitchen? This side by side fridge offers water, ice and your favorite TV show, all without having to stop slaving over a hot stove.

I think it is obvious that some companies are taking technology a little too far.

15 Comments
  • From:
    ImNotLisa (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Aug 31 2004
    I thought it was too much when they started to put them into cars. I guess that was just the beginning! Yes, folks have had little tvs in their kitchens for ages, but in the fridge is too much!
  • From:
    AnneOakley (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Aug 31 2004
    Oh I know!! I saw that last night. Gah..

    Hugs, Deb
  • From:
    Pragmatist (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Aug 31 2004
    Cable too?
  • From:
    Yetzirah (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Aug 31 2004
    Yeah, like we need another place for a TV....

    How about a refrigerator that keeps lettuce fresh for 3 months. Now THAT would be an improvement!
  • From:
    Pinkspiritlady (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Sep 01 2004
    They have had those in home shows and designer shows for years. I think it is a great idea. THen you don't have to take up valuable counter space for your kitchen television. They also incorporate a touch screen computer for shopping lists and other home type uses on the same screen. Some even show you a short circuit camera of outside your front door if the doorbell rings so you can see who is there. They come with remotes too. COOL! any good GEEK would LOVE it.
  • From:
    InStitches (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Sep 01 2004
    Let me know when they build in a fold out recliner. lol
  • From:
    Toxicepiphany (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Sep 01 2004
    If I were you, I'd invite that out-of-line teacher to stay over for a couple days, to see exactly why you may need to bring one of the boys to class. Then on their way out, give them a nice boot.
  • From:
    Pinkspiritlady (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Sep 01 2004
    I think you have a right to face your accuser. Tell the teacher that nobody actually inside the classroom had any problem with your child sitting quietly in the back of class. Your teacher had no problem with your child sitting quietly in class. So what is their problem? You should have an opportunity to face that teacher, state your case, and hear what they are thinking. Keeping themselves in hiding shows what a coward they really are and that they can not stand up for their own statements.
  • From:
    TraumaMama (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Sep 01 2004
    I didn't like the TV in the fridge idea until I read PSL's comment and she right, any geek would love it, so count me in.
    If you son is quiet in class and the teacher and other students do not have a problem, it shouldn't be one. I would be curious as to who reported it.
  • From:
    Pragmatist (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Sep 01 2004
    It's still a dumb ruling. And it's still an interfering person where no problem existed.

    See, it goes way back to women should wear aprons and take care of home and kinder. If they don't want kids in the classroom, then why not offer babysitting? There have to be people who have no one to help, or have to pay big bucks to babysitters.

    Well, do what you have to do.

    Shalom
  • From:
    Sugardancer1007 (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Sep 01 2004
    A few of the gas stations around here have TVs built into the pump (you know, the area where you choose your gas grade etc). So you get to watch a few minutes of Andy Griffith and it stops the minute your pump does. Its quite amusing until you realize that you have gotten into the episode because its one that you haven't seen on late night Nicolodeon. LOL!!

    As for the kid complaint, while I can understand the rule - I think its silly if the child is not being disruptive or obnoxious. Something that obviously didn't happen and if your instructor didn't have a problem with it then the other instructor should have butted out. I wonder how that intrusive instructor would feel if your shoes (figuratively speaking) were on their feet. I bet they would be singing another tune. If they don't have kids (and I am NOT putting down those who don't) then the instructor has no idea what it takes to truly multi-task when the spouse is away. Either way, I think the instructor needs to find other things to occupy their time rather than policing the halls. The thought "get a life" comes to mind.
  • From:
    Ichandra (Legacy)
    On:
    Thu Sep 02 2004
    oo sexy backdrop i see you have a strong case of the cool blues
    thanks for the cool dictionary link
    when i was in a university art history class i recall a lady that would bring her new born to class by the time she got to me in art history the baby had been through music classes all day
    what noise for a baby to go through an orchestra class
    the baby was so annoying it would burst into crying and interrupt the lectures the profs didnt have the heart to say anything but i think she finally found another way
    ha ha it is never the class lectures that you remember is it
  • From:
    InStitches (Legacy)
    On:
    Thu Sep 02 2004
    Oh, I'd take a boy with me Thusday. :) I hardly think the MPs will show up to escort you out. Think of the bad PR that would make. I can just hear the promo; Military Mom Denied Education While Husband Serves, film at eleven...

    Ok, so I'm a trouble maker.....
  • From:
    Salamander (Legacy)
    On:
    Thu Sep 02 2004
    You trouble-maker, you.
  • From:
    Waterspriteflying (Legacy)
    On:
    Thu Sep 02 2004
    Call the MP's because you've brought your son? I'm dying to know if they really would.

    I'm curious, too: Why do those teachers want you to put it to the test or make a stink?

    Hugs,
    Ani