Jun 14, 2004

The Modern Bachelor's Party

Here's a open question for anyone reading today. What the heck do you do at a "clean" bachelor's party.

Here's the problems - I'm not a big fan of the objectification of women, and strip joints have always seemed sleazy and unappealing to me. We've also got a semi-limited budget, so running out to Vegas or something isn't really an option. By the same token, I'm not exactly an outdoors-man either.

What do you do for a geeky bachelors party?!?!

I can't be the first guy with the same aversions - so I'm taking suggestions - What would you do?

5:44 pm | permalink | /life | 6 writebacks |

Honda VS Harley in Two Markets?

Looks like one of the big bike makers is finally stepping up to the plate to take on Harley-Davidson.

At least as far as the general population knows, Honda has almost exclusively made bikes known as "crotch rockets," road speedsters more likely to attracted racers rather than the archetypal "biker."

Meanwhile, Harley-Davidson has spent decades carefully managing and cultivating it's "bad" image, which has earned them a fanatically dedicated consumer base and the ability to charge obscene amounts for the privilege of owning a "hog." It will be interesting to see if the squeaky clean Honda can compete in the same market by making good looking cruisers that cost a whole lot less.

Conversely, and perhaps, not coincidentally, Harley is now looking to expand into the Asian market where the burgeoning economy is just beginning to afford it's population the luxury of owning bikes like Harleys. A partnership with Zongshen, China's leading bike maker, is reportedly in the works to make this happen.

5:36 pm | permalink | /technology/gadgets | 0 writebacks |

Matsushita's "Sleep Room" for Insomniacs

Boing boing is running a piece about Matsushita's new and pricey "Sleep Room" for Insomniacs.

Essentially, it's a really comfortable flat surface in a room that lulls you to sleep.

Yeah, I've already got one of those. It's called a BED. My problem isn't that I can't sleep when I'm there, it's actually getting in it!

In all honesty, although this thing sounds pretty nice, I'd be interested to hear how many insomniacs think it would change anything about their habits, or if their sleep-dep routines would keep them away from their "Sleep room" just as it does their "Bed room."

5:11 pm | permalink | /technology/gadgets | 0 writebacks |