It is 2008, about 40 years since we hit the moon - so it’s puzzling to see foot cushions sold at the local Walgreen’s with the label “Space Age Material.” How is that impressive? I wasn’t going to but this insert, but if the astronauts use it . . . it must be cool. Maybe they mean that if we have these, we will be fast-tracked into space exploration. Or perhaps it is the result of material used in previous space explorations. However, we don’t still consider Tang or Velcro “space-age” even though they were developed by NASA. What is this mystery material? It certainly isn’t anything used by the Jetsons. I mean, are we even really in a space age right now. We go to space sure, but it isn't anything like was envisioned back in the day with people commuting to the moon or vacationing on Mars.
I guess “space age” does add some flair to plain memory foam, but come on, there is nothing futuristic or spacey about it. I declare it an illegal usage and will boycott the product. You should too.
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Do you have bunions? Is this why you're even looking at heel cushions?
Well yes, but that's not why I was looking. I was in the Wallgreen's during my lunch break trying to kill some time. As I wandered by the foot care section, the space age thing jumped out at me. I already have orthotics though - so they are supposed to be helping.
It made me want to buy them. Maybe they make you feel cool like an astronaut! Or maybe you feel like you are walking on the moon with them in your shoes. And if you don't get them, you could miss out on that feeling every time you put your foot into those lovely beauties.
I hate to burst your bubble, Ross, but Velcro was invented by a Swiss guy in the 40s, not NASA. I learned this during my recent tour of the Dallas World Aquarium where they had many displays of how nature has provided lots of ideas for great inventions. NASA was, however, one of the first big users of Velcro, helping to propel the fastening device to its meteroic rise in popularity. I remember in 7th grade having a pair of Velcro fastening Kangaroos, a calculator watch, and parachute pants. It was a good year.
This just reminds me of the fact that honestly, dippin' dots really are no longer the ice cream of the future. I mean come on - they have been around for ages!
....but you have to acknowledge that Dippin Dots will still be around in the future while you can't say the same for all other ice cream type desserts.
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