I am not anti-car. The automobile is an important component to a robust transit system. Totally eliminating the car would not necessarily be a good thing. What I am against is the pervasive and perverted marketing that goes along with the car. The car has become more than just personal transportation. It is now lifestyle. Comfort, style, fashion, multitasking features, connection, convenience…oh and a smattering of safety. Workplace, meeting location, family room. And this nonsense extends to peripherals and gadgets that go along with the car.
So yesterday, a friend sent me a link to one such gadget: the Wheelmate Laptop Steering Wheel Desk. Tired of dealing with a laptop on your lap? Need a place to take notes, write a letter, or put your drive-through hamburger? You’re in luck.
Of course the most entertaining part of this product page was the customer reviews. Hilarious. And just the appropriate amount of sarcasm and satire that this tired old curmudgeon loves. I especially love the one complaining about how the book kept sliding off during turns.
I wonder how many of these have sold and how many multitasking dolts have actually tried to use it while driving.
Oh man, that is completely nuts. I’m totally with you on your thoughts and opinions when it comes to vehicles, and this product is over the top insane.
Darryl