I used to attend a lot of trade shows in the electronics industry. I recall the first Internet-connected refrigerators appeared about 20 years ago. I think they were technology demonstrators, because it was years before I saw them for sale. Supposedly they could generate shopping lists automatically, but it wasn’t clear how they knew how much milk or butter or whatever you had used.
Seriously, on a scale of one to ten (with one being change a light bulb and ten being fix a shuttle craft) a ceiling fan is, at most, a three. I’m just an average joe with no electrical training or education and I’ve replaced dozens of the things…and they all work…and I didn’t burn down any houses. I even assembled a fan and a not compatible light kit and made it work…without burning down the house. Man Up! (or Woman Up!) and quit assuming that everything is too hard for you to do.
Earthling Premium Member over 6 years ago
“IQ must exceed 50. Please step away from the drill.”
mddshubby2005 over 6 years ago
Ah, it’s Magritte’s favorite tool: “Warning – This Is Not A Drill!”
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 6 years ago
“Get your hands off of me you klutz!”
GreasyOldTam over 6 years ago
I used to attend a lot of trade shows in the electronics industry. I recall the first Internet-connected refrigerators appeared about 20 years ago. I think they were technology demonstrators, because it was years before I saw them for sale. Supposedly they could generate shopping lists automatically, but it wasn’t clear how they knew how much milk or butter or whatever you had used.
Tigressy over 6 years ago
“…or anybody else available! Just not you!” – “Hi, Ensign Kenny.”
Bilan over 6 years ago
If that power tool really was smart, it would point out that you don’t use a drill to repair a ceiling fan.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member over 6 years ago
That tool is about to use the wrong tool. (don’t get me wrong, Brewster is a nice character, it just sounded good here)
therese_callahan2002 over 6 years ago
Brewster: Shut up! I know the drill!
YippiKiAyMofo over 6 years ago
Drill Brewster, drill!
YippiKiAyMofo over 6 years ago
Seriously, on a scale of one to ten (with one being change a light bulb and ten being fix a shuttle craft) a ceiling fan is, at most, a three. I’m just an average joe with no electrical training or education and I’ve replaced dozens of the things…and they all work…and I didn’t burn down any houses. I even assembled a fan and a not compatible light kit and made it work…without burning down the house. Man Up! (or Woman Up!) and quit assuming that everything is too hard for you to do.
Tigressy over 6 years ago
“My batteries are low…”
Dinnerdinnerdinnerdinner BATMAN!!!
Dragoncat over 6 years ago
This is definitely one of Dr. Mel’s smarter ideas.
Lee26 Premium Member over 6 years ago
I have that model. My wife got it for me for Christmas.
ChessPirate over 6 years ago
“Down and give me twenty! Are you gonna cry, cockroach? I can’t hear you!”
P51Strega over 6 years ago
I’m sorry, but I think a talking drill would be a bore.
JPuzzleWhiz over 6 years ago
A professional what, exactly?