In memory of the Tickle meister, I have an idea and wish someone would pick up the patent.

Here it is: an off switch for the headlights for Volvo drivers.

(Someone else mush have noticed with the summer, that Volvos always seem to have their headlights on.)

Any one else got a great idea - and maybe someone will patent it.

PS If there are any Volvo drivers out there, what does it say in the driver's manual about driving on a hot summer's day?

You do know why they are like that don't you? It's because In Sweden the law is that you must drive with the headlights on at all times, so this is a built-in feature of all Volvos. However on modern volvos you can switch them off if you want (it tells you how in the handbook)

Some quirky inventions reported by Ananova that make a good reading on a hot summer sunday afternoon

.. and if you feel particularly geeky, Geek Press has some interesting/funny articles... "Over Three Hundred Proofs of God’s Existence" among many other links

[size=1]Note: Excessive internet surfing could be classified as a new psychiatric disorder. [/size]

[oops .. edited.. now Ananova link works]

Some ideas for channeling inventive inclinations[list][*] a new means for protecting fruits and vegetables from spoilage in a fridge [*] a new means for monitoring the freshness of foods in a fridge [*] a microwave toaster [*] a 30-second toaster [*] non-fogging ski/swimming mask/goggles [*] a wet (dry) suit for diving that remains warm for extended periods [*] a tennis racket sensor that offers the player feedback about the quality of the hit [*] a means of illuminating golf balls, soccer balls, baseballs, frisbees and the like for night play. [*] a monitor of motor oil quality [*] a 10-second hand dryer [*] a novel means to impose one's personal images on existing television programs [*] a smart pet door that allows a pet to gain access to the outside (or inside of the home) using a unique signature of the pet. No other pet or animal can gain entry to the home. [*] a device to measure and provide feedback for physical manifestations of stress [*] a car seat cover that relieves driving stress[/list]Good luck!!

Why is it when something is broke, you bash it to fix it ... maybe someone could invent a light weight hammer that would not cause too much damage.

And if Channel 4 has its way, maybe Jon could re-invent it to be more successful

You can buy rubber mallets that are dead weighted so that they don't bounce back and knock your head off. I use them, they're brilliant.

Here's two inventions I'd personally sponsor:

1) An automatic TV volume limiter that shut the sound off every time Dermot says "Lovin' yer work" and "Don't leave me hanging" and "Back at yer". That should leave 2% of his verbal contributions then untouched (and I don't dislike the non-hirsuit one!)

2) A device that halts the transmission of TV footage and freezes the frame when Davina actually shuts up and allows the evictee to finish one, JUST ONE, PLEASE,,,,, ONE WOULD BE FINE - SENTENCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL I'm loving your wor.... I enjoyed that post very much.

Perhaps we should organize a whip-round for the sponsor money?

Having seen this the other night, may be we could sponsor a Myers "I'm coming to get you" for Davina.

Could someone invent a TV programme for Davina off our airways - may be on the Defunct CBM channel on Freeview.

LOL you two!!
It's odd really as prior to BB4 I have never been a Dermot fan but he endeared himself to me this year until he started doing all that singing and dancing which, let's face it, made Cameron's gyrations almost acceptable. I actually like Davina but this year she didn't allow anything back from the evictees (maybe she wasn't allowed to in keeping with Endemol cutting out anything of interest so we have to buy it to see it) and I know Gos could take a few years compiling one sentence but his interview was pitiful.
If it hadn't have been for BBLB and here and mates with E4 I would be left almost clueless as to what happened in BB from what C4 showed us.
But Mr Tickle, come on, invent a Dermot/Davina GobStopper!!!

Most of them actually exist. e.g. our cat flap has a magnetic lock which is activiated by a keyfob on their collars, thus only allowing them entry.

Perhaps a one way rocket to the sun, test-piloted by the 'fickle failure' himself.

Heres an amusing place........

halfbakery

I was hoping you might volunteer actually.

So you've invented one then!