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Tabbyking
Member
03-11-2002
| Friday, March 17, 2006 - 7:38 pm
i just don't like some of the squisher and tizzy fit items. i think the youngster was really hurt. i do have kids and honestly i wasn't put off by him much at all. he had a good invention and he was shot down. he was hurting. that reaction from a kid makes me ache for the kid. from an adult, it's different. it's a sucky attitude. do i wish the kid had been more adult and gone with more grace? perhaps. but i don't hold it against him that he didn't. i'm sure he was told by adults that his invention was incredible and he'd get noticed, etc. and when he didn't, he was really shocked, IMO it was definitely above and beyond a dish with two levels to put your pits in. i think the boy band was only advanced because of who they are. if jessica simpson was on there and said she invented pizza poppers, they'd cream their jeans.
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Curlyq
Member
07-10-2002
| Friday, March 17, 2006 - 10:22 pm
Christii, I was wondering about that snow globe, too. I always love the idea of crafty stuff like that, but calling it a snow globe sounds like false advertising if it doesn't "snow." She needs to rename it. I liked the idea of putting a dome over it, because in the past the main objection I've had with making gingerbread houses was worrying about attracting ants. I'd have to wrap it in plastic which isn't that attractive, but the dome idea is a nice addition to the kit. Maybe her extra spin is that she makes kits for all the holidays rather than just Christmas. She probably makes the dome in plastic so it's disposable. Otherwise, the customers wouldn't need to buy more kits. The Dolly Parton thing was just awkward, though. She reminded me more of a blonde Judy Tenuta. There seemed to be a lot of other people they said yes to without showing their inventions to us, so maybe we'll get to see those later. I just wish they hadn't started off with something lame. It set a bad tone, and then they wasted too much time afterward with more bad ideas.
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Friday, March 17, 2006 - 11:40 pm
I'll still give it another try... as long as Survivor isn't on. 
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Tabbyking
Member
03-11-2002
| Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 2:26 am
my friend's dh said he could use one of those bladder buddies at ballgames, so he could drink beer and not miss the game by going to the bathroom, i mean men's room. duh, cause he WOULD be 'going to the bathroom'. LOL, i could just see him on the jumbotron...the game would probably stop!
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 5:10 am
Donut, our "steamroller" isn't exactly like the one at Southpaw, it is actually a larger and a smaller (6?) sided bolster that connect together with clips. It is a tight squeeze, but we can unclip one side and then it is not quite so restricting. You know what's interesting? After a number of cycles of squeezing through it (as in the picture at Southpaw), I change it to be in a vertical position...the children still try to go through it the same way, and it takes some time for them to motor plan to turn their shoulders about 90 degrees in order to squeeze through. It is hysterical while they are learning! I'm in physical therapy, what field are you in, Donut?
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Max
Moderator
08-12-2000
| Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 11:03 am
The shovel was very cool. Folks around here who battle rising creeks every few years could use it and it would save a lot of doctor/chiropractor bills. He did a great job of 'selling' it, too. The 'snow globe' sucked. I've seen some DIY snow globe kits where you can put anything in and it really is a snow globe. That product could be adapted to accommodate this. She'd be ahead of the game if she had a domed glass container that could hold the water and snow and have a hollow in the middle for the cookie house. Attach the whole thing to a base so it could be used like a real snow globe and you've got something. Making a mini cookie house and putting a cheap plastic bowl over it is NOT inventive or a snow globe. It's just a waste of materials. Why not just make mini gingerbread house kits and folks can display them under an inverted glass bowl? The solar generator was cool. I can see potential for development of that into something very useful with some money to reduce the size of the circuitry and do some better packaging. Depending on how much power it generated, I'd buy one. Would be great at car shows instead of the battery packs we use now. The gal with the tantrum tubes (or whatever they were) did a lousy presentation. Part of what made it lousy was the sound of the kids saying, "Ouch!" and generally sounding uncomfortable and/or mad inside them. It made it seem more like torture than therapy. I like the steamroller thing a lot better. It's less like putting the kid in a cage. Can't imagine trying to get a kid in mid-tantrum into that tube. The other one was more like something you could just put on top of a kid while in mid-tantrum, but it seems to me like they'd just flip it over and jump on it instead of staying inside. But then, I don't have kids. The kid with the solar air conditioner -- I really liked him. I thought his reaction was actually pretty good. He was upset and frustrated, and angry, but he didn't say, "I'm going to quit." Instead, he said he was going to work harder and rub it in their faces when he was successful. That works for me. That's the attitude of a kid who isn't going to let rejection stop him. Is it a mature reaction? Not completely, but then he's only, what, 12? I think he's got TONS of potential. The invention itself reminded me of the old swamp coolers that people used to cool their cars before AC was incorporated into them. Of course, it's a lot sleeker because of modern technology, but the concept of hanging a portable device onto the car window to cool down the interior is the same. Many of the rejected 'inventions' they showed were just stupid and clearly a way for the "lunatic fringe" to get a few minutes of air time. I really wish they would stop encouraging these people by actually showing junk like that 'space beetle' thing. Does anyone think that guy was serious??? I'm curious to see what else they accepted. Also, I'm not clear how the show will proceed. It seemed like they were accepting a lot of stuff. Wonder how they'll do eliminations? Do viewers get to vote? Oh, the judges! EEK! SOme of the arguments seemed contrived to me. Did you notice that part way through, Dave Evangelista and the gal weren't sitting next to each other anymore? Continuity error or breaking up a fight? Love the Englishman and the New York marketing guy. The gal tears up just like I do. I suppose Martha Stewart would disapprove (since she maintains that there is no crying in business), but that's the way it is sometimes. I'll tape it. If for nothing else, to see what they think is marketable versus what I think I'd buy. 
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Aussiedeb
Member
07-05-2004
| Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 11:52 am
The kid inventor, I have seen him somewhere before but can't place him. Anyone else think he looked familiar? I watched it and was disappointed that they didn't show more inventions, but since reading here and finding out that AI people are behind it, well it makes sense that you only watch 15mins for an hour of tv using "fillers".
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Tabbyking
Member
03-11-2002
| Sunday, March 19, 2006 - 3:39 pm
i don't think i have seen him before. let me think on it...
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Tabbyking
Member
03-11-2002
| Sunday, March 19, 2006 - 4:07 pm
nope, can't find kyle myhra anywhere else. i still think i would go for his invention as long as it says, "not intended for CHILDREN to be left in vehicle".
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Sunday, March 19, 2006 - 4:09 pm
I liked the kid. I had to use the rolling up technique on Angelina (cat) when she used to hiss and bite when I went to pick her up. Calmed her right down.
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Wendo
Member
08-07-2000
| Sunday, March 19, 2006 - 7:27 pm
I finally watched my Tivo of this. Frankly, I wasn't that impressed; mainly because it wasn't what I was hoping for. I wanted to watch a show about inventions, good or bad. Instead, there was hardly any focus on inventions. All we got instead were contrived stories of inventors meant to tug at our heart strings. Too bad, it could've been a great show, imo. If they edit it to show the inventions, it could be better. I'm surprised no one has commented on the host, Matt Gallant. It's the guy who used to host America's Funnies Animals on Animal Planet. Ha!
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Max
Moderator
08-12-2000
| Sunday, March 19, 2006 - 10:14 pm
There used to be a show on USA Network called "Made in the USA" that was this same concept. It was interesting, but I never did see how it came out. I can't remember if they cancelled it or if I just lost track of it. 
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Yellek
Member
08-22-2001
| Monday, March 20, 2006 - 10:41 am
Aussiedeb: did you watch season one of Beauty & the Geek? The kid inventor is a dead ringer for a younger Richard.
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Monday, March 20, 2006 - 3:25 pm
Too funny! Yellek, I was just reading all the posts and was going to post that the kid looked like Richard from the Beauty & the Geek. Maybe it really is Richard and he invented an age reversing machine or found the fountain of youth. 
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Yellek
Member
08-22-2001
| Monday, March 20, 2006 - 4:48 pm
I even checked the last names, Tabbyking says the kid's last name was Myhra, but IMDB.com shows Richard's is Rubin. So, unless they've got different fathers (possibly?) they're not related.
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Aussiedeb
Member
07-05-2004
| Tuesday, March 21, 2006 - 10:40 am
Thanks That must be where I saw someone look like him. I just thought it looked familiar. I love the age reversing machine from Richard idea lol..
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Oldtex
Member
03-06-2006
| Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 9:39 pm
What a waste of one hour! IMHO tonight's show was even worse than last week. The music, the panel, the "inventors"...all very bad. Maybe that bald lady has something useful, she seemed very sincere. No, I'm not watching next week.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 9:42 pm
I'm glad you said that Oldtex. I forgot it was on. Only caught a guy coming out with a hugging type blue stuffed thing. Seemed kinda sweet actually. And then the bald lady. Her invention seemed like it would have a target market...
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Puzzled
Member
08-27-2001
| Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 10:53 pm
I think the Hawaiin shirt guy just has a mean streak. Don't like the way they treat the kids either. Like tonight, why don't they speak to the kid first, explaining that it's not really an invention, but they'd like to showcase how great he is, anyway?
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Nickovtyme
Member
07-29-2004
| Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 11:13 pm
I think we're being put on. This is a joke of a show and bulletball will never be an Olympic sport.
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Jhezzie
Member
07-05-2001
| Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 11:30 pm
It was worse than last week? I forgot it was on, so I guess I was spared?
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Friday, March 24, 2006 - 6:41 am
Often enough I say "I won't watch" and then I do. Last night -- I did not. When I thought of the "judges", especially the woman, along with the music -- I just could not stomach it again.
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Lori
Member
04-18-2003
| Friday, March 24, 2006 - 7:22 am
Well I watched, again. Yes the Hawaiian shirt guy is just plain nasty. I seriously believe many of the "inventors" have mental health issues. Selling everything they own to promote these crappy inventions just is not something a sound mind would do.
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Nancypj
Member
08-17-2001
| Friday, March 24, 2006 - 1:17 pm
I am totally disappointed in this show. Simon Cowell is the producer, right? Has he even watched it?? Seems like he is trying to force the competition into the American Idol format, and it just isn't working. Bad inventions just aren't as entertaining as bad singers (a "fart pad"???). The judges are not likable at all. They have the teary-eyed female like Paula, the tough but soft guy like Randy, and TWO guys to make the Simon character - a British guy and the little guy with the mean streak. And, of course, the hokey staged "fights" between judges. C'mon... And, what was up with the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition music in the background all night? I watched USA's Made in the USA last year (well, all but the final episode, as they kept moving the time it was on and the finale ended up airing at like 10:00 am on a Thursday). I actually kinda liked it. They showed the process and we got to know the inventors and the inventions. Anyone know who ended up winning that one?
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Friday, March 24, 2006 - 3:13 pm
Toronto Star I almost wet myself laughing so hard at this article that maybe I need a bladder buddy.
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