Skeptic commented on Firefighting Sprinkler Suit From 1931, at 5:20 PM on Sep 2 Eww...looks like Steampunk Bukkake. I really hope that is a trend that doesn't take off. more » [gizmodo]

Skeptic commented on Orator's Briefcase PA System For Impromptu Speeches, at 5:09 PM on Sep 2 Cute idea, but powered lecterns like this sound like crap. more » [gizmodo]

Skeptic commented on McDonald's Charges More For Sweet Tea With Anything Less Than A "Full" Cup Of Ice, at 5:16 PM on Aug 11 Well this is stupid. more » [consumerist]

Skeptic commented on Motor Home With Motorized Balcony as American as Apple Pie, at 3:54 PM on Aug 3 Last time I saw an RV that big it was literally towing an H2 Hummer--you just don't get much more over the top than that. more » [gizmodo]

Skeptic commented on Bank Of America Lets Identity Thief Withdraw $40,000 In A Single Day, at 5:55 PM on Jul 27 We have to stop using the phony term "Identity Theft." The thieves didn't steal an idenity, they defrauded Bank of America, who was stupid enough to give away money. This British radio skit covers it pretty well: more » [consumerist]

Skeptic commented on Locksmiths Hate Geeks, at 6:51 PM on Jul 17 This is one case where security through obscurity hasn't worked. more » [gizmodo]

Skeptic commented on Mary Poppins Has Nothing On The Unbreakable Fighting Umbrella (John Steed, however...), at 9:00 PM on Jul 13 BS. Too light and too padded to be a good club. more » [gizmodo]

Skeptic commented on A Pocket Birthday is the Saddest Party Ever, at 7:34 PM on Jul 9 Yeah, a **matchbox** is an ideal candle holder :-( ...but only if you don't have your gasoline can candle holder or your oily rag candle holder with you... more » [gizmodo]

Skeptic commented on Castle Toyota Rescinds Scholarships After Students Decide To Mourn Their Dead Teacher Instead Of Staging A Commercial, at 1:08 PM on Jun 8 People should read the article. more » [consumerist]

Skeptic commented on Target Refuses Return, Says If Computer Doesn't Show Item, It Doesn't Exist, at 5:36 PM on Jun 6 Uhm...from the story it sounds like the OP was trying to return a $200 lampshade without a receipt. If the OP had a receipt then Target is being stupid. more » [consumerist]

Skeptic commented on TV Simulating Lamp Foils Burglars: Because Couch Potatoes Are Not Easy Targets, at 4:11 PM on May 20 Hmm...simulates a flatscreen HDTV? more » [gizmodo]

Skeptic commented on 5 Million-Piece LEGO Boulder Chases Indy, Crashes Into Car, at 1:19 PM on May 19 Fake. 5 million pieces and a couple of guys are wrestling the ball off a flat bed truck by hand? more » [gizmodo]

Skeptic commented on Cure Poison Ivy and Jellyfish Stings with Vodka, at 11:32 PM on May 11 Poison Oak / Ivy: Vodka--Myth Busted, as others have noted. more » [lifehacker]

Skeptic commented on Is The "Unbreakable Autolock" Actually Just "Gone In 60 Seconds?", at 12:53 PM on May 6 by danio3834 at 09:47 AM Reply * Years ago I thought the best security system would be to replace the driver's air bag with a 12 gauge shell and a primer that would activate when the vehicle is started in theft mode. I figured the mess afterward would render the vehicle useless anyway, but revenge would be sweet. The think about booby traps is that they are often much more likely to kill the creator than a thief. more » [consumerist]

Skeptic commented on LendingTree Lawyers Threaten Blogger With Defamation, at 1:30 AM on Apr 25 Defamatory is ok if it is true. Libel requires it to be **false** and defamatory, and sometimes **knowingly** false and defamatory. more » [consumerist]

Skeptic commented on Microsoft Stops Supporting MSN Music DRM, Tells You To Hurry Up And Transfer Your Songs, at 1:07 PM on Apr 23 'd like to personally thank you for your continued support of MSN Music and encourage you to send us your feedback and suggestions about how we can continue to improve the MSN Music experience. Sincerely, Rob Bennett General Manager, MSN Entertainment & Video Services I've got a suggestion. more » [consumerist]

Skeptic commented on Doctor Who Says "Boycott Nike", at 2:51 AM on Apr 22 Yeah, the whole brain in their hands part is a really silly, and poorly thought out bit. more » [io9]

Skeptic commented on Mini iMac Mod Wants to Be a Real Mac When it Grows Up, at 5:22 PM on Apr 14 Maybe it's just the photo but it looks like crap from the front. The dock in Windoz is pretty funny, though. more » [gizmodo]