Computers in the future may weigh no more then 1.5 tons.
-- Popular Mechanics, forcasting the relentless march of science, 1949
Hey, they were right! Computers now do weigh no more then 1.5 tons. Infact, they weigh far less! You can have a fully function computer that is about the size of large cell phone (large by today's standards).
This 'telephone' has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication. The device is inherently of no value to us.
-- Western Union internal memo, 1876
Well Western Union has changed their mind since this quote. Can't you wire money via telephone using Western Union? How could they be so blind as to not see the benefits and convenience of the telephone? On the other hand, I know that the phone of 1876 was a lot different back then. Hell, the phones of the 1990s were a lot different then phones now.
"The word "genius" isn't applicable in football. A
genius is a guy like Norman Einstein."
-- Joe Theisman, Washington Redskins quarterback & sports analyst.
I always knew that Joe was a real history and science buff! I wonder if he thinks that the Theory of Relativity is what happens in West Virginia? He proves that you don't need to be smart to be a great NFL quarterback.
The wireless music box has no imaginable commercial value. Who would pay for a message sent to nobody in particular?
-- David Sarnoff's associates in response to his urging for investment in radio, 1920s
If they thought that about the radio, then I wonder what they would have thought about television and the Internet. These people seem to have been very close minded, but the radio was unlike anything else in it's time. I bet David was saying, "I told you so!" just a few years later.
When a woman says nothing's wrong that means everything's wrong, and when a woman says everything's wrong that means EVERYTHING's wrong, and when a woman says something's not funny, you better not laugh your ass off!-- Homer Simpson, Giving Bart some advice about women.
I just love Homer Simpson! He has made a lot of great quotes throughout the years. I like this quote because it is so true!! Sorry ladies, but you know it is true!
I am going to try to post a good quote and/or a joke every day. It wont be by Homer or any of the Simpsons every time, and it may not even be humorous every time. By the way, should anybody be offended by any post on this blog, please don't tell me because I don't care! If you don't like what I post then close your browser and never come back! I am fully entitled to say whatever I want to. Besides, this is really just for fun.
So, I hope you enjoy my blog posts and check back often. Thanks for reading!
Thanks for stopping by and reading the very first post in my blog. In this blog, I will write about my thoughts, feelings, ideas, jokes, and you know, the normal crap that people put in their blogs. I really don't have much of a life, but when I get one, I'll post all the details here! lol I have some ideas for blog posts in my head right now. So stay tuned, and check back soon!
Also, coming soon, my friend, John, and I will be making a blog about our favorite football team, the Washington Redskins!
