The TV B Gone

At HOPE Number Six, I purchased a TV B Gone (actually two) and it has been worth the money! At the cafeteria where I work, they have four televisions, two on each side of the cafeteria. Someone, in their infinite wisdom decided to have Fox News on one half and CNN on the other half. Sometimes, the volume is up loud on both and it's impossible to have a peaceful lunch. I am sure there are good intentions, they would not want anyone to think they were more conservative than liberal. I'm sure people would complain if there was not equal access.

This is the ideal situation for a TV B Gone. Unfortunately, the televisions are high enough up so that it is impossible to turn them off without climbing on a chair, and even then, you would have to reach. Basically, it would be impossible to turn them off without someone noticing. Sadly, most people don't watch them, but need the background noise for continued existence. I have watched how people react when they are off, they ask people to turn them on. Then they don't watch them. It's a strange relationship that we seem to have with the television.

Anyway, with the TV B Gone, you can quickly dispatch the televisions, usually without anyone noticing. Once in a while, a person will look around, trying to figure out why it is suddenly quiet. I believe that we have been busted a few times turning it off, but they could not quite figure out how we did it, so there was no confrontation. I am sure that would get someone to have a chat.

In addition to the official purpose, they also prove to be tremendous fun at the TV section of stores. I like to think that we're doing our part to clear out some of the crap in people's lives. And saving energy too! Honestly, I'm not one of those people who never watches TV. In fact, I love television and movies. After a while, though, the constant stimulation makes me want peace and quiet. It is impossible to have a relaxing lunch or conversation in a place where a TV is flickering in the background. It's an unnecessary distraction.

I would suggest purchasing a TV B Gone. They're good not only for entertainment value, but to give you the power to control your environment.