Comments on: Remote Controls, Part II

By: DA

DA — Thu, 07 Apr 2005 22:36:34 +0000

I’m rubbing feces all over my face in anticipation for Part III!

By: Ole

Ole — Thu, 07 Apr 2005 15:19:25 +0000

Krusty points out my classic error: comparing MR to the “common man”. I have no doubt that MR has never uttered the phrase: “Maybe I should get some flowers.”

By: Krusty

Krusty — Wed, 06 Apr 2005 21:23:30 +0000

I have to disagree with Ole on this one. I think most men would run out and get the flowers and such. I think MR would simply shrug it off and disappear into the Zillionaires lounge.

By: KEN

KEN — Tue, 05 Apr 2005 18:35:20 +0000

very interesting article.
I wish my children came with remotes.
only 4 fuctions would be needed!
love dad

By: CK

CK — Mon, 04 Apr 2005 22:13:57 +0000

Taking that backup remote idea a little further, I think “his” and “hers” remotes might be in order here.

By: Ole

Ole — Mon, 04 Apr 2005 21:30:25 +0000

The interpretation of the email indicates the differences between men and women. Just reading the e-mail, I knew MR was dead serious about his reasonable request for civility. There was no humor in it at all.

What should be discussed is the fact that MR’s wife found the e-mail humorous. MR was right to be upset. But I doubt he provided any swift punishment for her actions. I mean, if the positions were reversed and MR misplaced her favorite purse or lost that birthday card she gave him during the first year they were dating … would MR find her e-mail amusing? No! He would hustle out and get some flowers and promise to watch that sappy John Cusack romantic comedy after a trip to Bed, Bath and Beyond. Unforunately, I see no chance of using the “lost remote” as a card to bargain for later indiscretions.

By: solo

solo — Sat, 02 Apr 2005 23:33:22 +0000

try mounting a universal control next to the spot where you sit the most, that way at least you have a backup. if this doesn’t work, two words, lo jack.

By: Krusty

Krusty — Fri, 01 Apr 2005 21:10:58 +0000

There have always been big differences between men and women. I have decided that the largest gap to bridge is the prioritizing of material objects. Obviously all men inherently know that if the house was burning down the only thing they would save is the liquor, lettermans jacket, xbox and the remote. It would never cross a mans mind that the remote may be worthless without saving the TV it came with. Women on the other hand put some much priority on things that provide almost no entertainment value and are essentially worthless. My wife would without a doubt save the pictures, her pillows and that comfrotable sweatshirt( that I hate). It is not enough that women have these terrible priorities but they make it their lives quest to impose these priorities on their husbands. I ask you men where in the marriage vows did it say that the sponge that cleans the dishes is more valuable than my copy of Spaceballs. Anyway peace out and good luck MR.

By: JR

JR — Fri, 01 Apr 2005 20:38:20 +0000

Unfortunately Matt’s not kidding about the email. I believe I forwarded it on to some friends with the heading revised to read something along the lines of ‘What Have I Gotten Myself Into’. I’m actually getting close to tearing a page out of Ken Ring’s book and slapping some Velcro on the back of the remote, followed by a piece on the headboard, armrests, end tables, etc. I’m shaking my head right now. Seriously, what have I gotten myself into.