Monday, February 19, 2007

Take the cake

Just when you thought you'd seen everything, along comes the motion-sensitive talking urinal-deodoriser cake. They have been introduced into bars and restaurants throughout New Mexico and are aimed at keeping inebriated folk off the road. When a gentleman steps up to use the facility, a female voice says "Hey, big guy. Having a few drinks? Think you've had one too many? Then it's time to call a cab or call a sober friend for a ride home". There were no details in the report (MX News 16 Feb 07) I read to suggest how effective the tool is - or why they chose a female voice for the device, nor how long the battery lasts and whether it's replaceable.

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