The Man Remote, a Friday giggle

... written for Panbo by Ben Ellison and posted on Dec 2, 2005

I really am intending to do some research on universal remotes, the bane of many a yacht (and home). But meanwhile some handy fellow dreamed up this model. I wonder how many other guys got it e-mailed to them today? And how many put it on their Christmas list? 

Man Remote

Comments

No, it really isn't funny, not even remotely so. Women are just as interested in marine electronics as men -- why do you assume that the sport, the way of life, and your audience are both exclusively male and fairly misogynistic? Do you not think that even men, let alone most if not all of your female readers, would find this sort of juvenile "humor" offensive?

Look, I like I joke as much as the next person, and I really love the work you do here, but please, keep things a bit more balanced.

Posted by: Dymaxion at December 5, 2005 1:51 AM | Reply

Don't like it? Come up with a WOMAN Remote! It's a JOKE! I'm so sick of political correctness, "let's not do this, we'll OFFEND someone!" Humor is subjective, if you don't like the humor, fine.
Create a balanced joke and make us all happy, okay!

Posted by: Richard at December 6, 2005 7:36 AM | Reply

Thanks
I got smacked by the wife for that.
But man thats funny ;)

Posted by: Bryan at December 6, 2005 3:47 PM | Reply

a perfect gift for the man who thought that he had everything!

Posted by: observer at December 10, 2005 10:41 PM | Reply

I laughed when my buddy (a guy) sent it to me (a gal). Then I immediately searched for a woman version and found this: there's truth in humor...
http://www.forbes.com/technology/2005/08/04/technology-remote-control-humans_cx_lh_0804remotehuman.html

Then I found your blog and had to comment. Lighten up, Dymaxion.

Posted by: Christine in TX at December 15, 2005 8:48 PM | Reply

Beautiful !!!!!! Where do I buy One ???? TPD

Posted by: Anonymous at December 22, 2005 5:18 PM | Reply

I've got a buddy getting married soon, now I know what to get him for a wedding present!! It's perfect!

Posted by: Captain Dano at January 14, 2006 2:32 AM | Reply

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