Stephen Fry's 100 greatest gadgets

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On Channel 4 now.

Number 97 - Corby trouser press. I've never used one.

[Daz68]

Soda Stream. Superb.

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First 10

100 Karaoke Machine
99 eBook Reader
98 Hairdryer
97 Corby Trouser Press
96 Garlic Press
95 Torch
94 Trolley suitcases
94 Toaster
92 Soda Stream
91 RC Car

[jmorgan]

Channel button. To change the channel from 100 greatest.....

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jmorgan said:

Channel button. To change the channel from 100 greatest.....

I don't normally bother with "top 100" lists, but I'm quite keen on this one... being a bit of a gadget geek.

[JaybirdUK]

Im guessing an Apple product at number 1!

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Next 10:

90 Metal detector
89 Pop-up Tent
88 Sandwich maker
87 Electric blanket
86 Chip & Pin machine
85 Whistle
84 PDA
83 Scissors
82 Bullworker
81 Electric Shaver

[Halb]

Got tired of these shows long ago. 100, why 100? Top 20 would be much better and spend some time on them. Who gets to decide as well? I wasn't consulted!

[JaybirdUK]

Halb said:

Who gets to decide as well? I wasn't consulted!

It's Stephen Fry's own list

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80 Handcuffs
79 Night vision goggles
78 spectacles
77 bells
76 paper shreadder
75 lawnmower
74 thermometer
73 tin opener
72 zx computer game
71 mouse trap

[RSGulp]

It's going to be a weird programme. The definition of 'gadget' is very vague - a bell, some scissors, etc.

Going on what these programmes are normally like the number one gadget will probably be something like an iPhone, whereas it ought to be something which has made a MASSIVE difference to a LOT of people's lives everywhere and for a long time. I'd suggest the hyperdermic syringe, the jet engine or aeroplane, the car, telephone, x-ray machine, etc, etc...

Maybe 'internet' will come out on top?

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I got bored of keeping a list.

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I hate those new fangled tin openers, if I could fire them all into the sun, I would:

[JaybirdUK]

Shame Suzi Perry and Rachel Riley wernt demonstrating the bra they thought was such a good gadget

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JaybirdUK said:

Shame Suzi Perry and Rachel Riley wernt demonstrating the bra they thought was such a good gadget

Try Google

[Y282]

could someone please point out to the likes of rufus hound, marcus brigstock and so on that explaining something in a smug way does not constitute humour you fking, fking, fkING S. you're all doing the same st and it wasn't funny the first time one of you did it.

jesus fking christ how the fk do these tts get on telly?

[EDLT]

Why has Laurence Llywellyn Bowen blacked up?

[JaybirdUK]

EDLT said:

Why has Laurence Llywellyn Bowen blacked up?

Was thinking the same!

[Y282]

seriously, a tenner to the first person to bring me the head of one of those two s.

[Pints]

Have a workmate in the garage I've only used once.
Funny 'cos it's true.