TV-B-Gone baseball hat

The necessity for turning off that damned TV begot the TV-B-Gone; raucously loud neighborly TV watching and mischievous housemates gave birth to the TV-B-Gone sniper rifle; but a cold, mean spirit is behind the TV-B-Gone baseball hat, sure to surreptitiously switch off tellies at bars the nation over until word gets out to arm oneself with the TV-B-Gone blocker, and flip up everyone's bills the next time the game goes out mid-play. Make and use one caps of these at your own risk, friends, as you may find yourself headed home from the bar hatless as well as toothless.

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[Johnny @ Jun 23rd 2006 11:25PM]

TV-B-Gone: Because you're SO much better than everyone else! (But you're too scared to tell them that.)

And now try new TV-B-Gone cap! For self-righteous cowards everywhere!

[Eli @ Jun 23rd 2006 11:58PM]

I hope everyone who uses that stupid thing gets their face punched in.

I don't watch TV and haven't for some time, but I don't need the feel to shove it in other people's faces. If you ask me that's even more rude than having it on in the first place.

Same with people who want to block cell phone reception. Technical solutions to social problems are always a bad idea. Grow a spine, and ask politely.

[Mark @ Jun 24th 2006 12:34AM]

I completely agree with the above comments. Shame on those who would use the TV-B-Gone.

[scott @ Jun 24th 2006 1:45AM]

might be fun just to F*** with people during the last part of the superbowl...

i know, im awful...

[ben @ Jun 24th 2006 2:13AM]

during the world cup a man could get killed for using that. . .

[Special_K @ Jun 24th 2006 2:14AM]

Television being the elixer of my life (Of course I watch a vast array of channels including CNN, BBC World, CBC Newsworld, Al-Jazeera International if it comes out... CNN... did I mention Newsworld?)I would find it extremely frustrating if some self-righteous jackass came into my favourite gym/watering hole/living room, and turned of the TV because he thought it was destroying society. Really, can these people go be self-righteous on their own, or with their little indie knitting circles, instead of around me?

[Deluxe @ Jun 24th 2006 5:15AM]

I join most in saying anyone who'se too gutless to ask someone to simply 'turn your TV down' deverse to be repeatadly hit with a 2x4.

Cowards invention.

[Samwise @ Jun 24th 2006 6:30AM]

Maybe some of you are taking this a little too seriously?

I think most people see this and think it'd be fun to mess with someone's head for a few seconds, not to send any message of "zomg TV is evil!".

[Steven @ Jun 24th 2006 8:26AM]

people made this hat more of a prank then ZOMG tv is evil. (samwise yea I'm quoting you) or least i would hope. that or for the lazy people who can't find there controller and wanna turn off the pc. it was kind of like that watch that could turn off the tvx but that was a while back

[John Doe @ Jun 24th 2006 9:36AM]

Yea
Its fun to mess with people
Theyre like OMFGORZ!!!11!!!1! MY TV IS BROCEN!!!!11!!1!

[Polaris @ Jun 24th 2006 11:03AM]

Jeez, some of you guys are acting like this hat makes someone's wife divorce them. It just turns off a TV as a joke, which can immediately be turned back on no problem. We're not cowards, we just have a sense of humor. Ever heard of it?

[Johnny @ Jun 24th 2006 11:38AM]

If turning off the TV is your idea of a hilarious gag, then I don't think you get to play the "sense of humor" card. Jerry Seinfeld you're not.

[Paul @ Jun 24th 2006 12:38PM]

I think some people are a little to attached to their TVs... its just a prank... a practicle (sp?) joke that harms no one.

Its not like it shoots radiation that frys peoples innards.. it just turns a TV off.

I am really suprised by the extreme anger that is coming out in the replies.

[irving @ Jun 24th 2006 12:43PM]

hey polaris: why don't you head down to hooters or some other crowded sports bar when the world cup is finishing off and try one of those things out. but instead of hiding it, just conspicuously hold it with your hand and aim it at each TV... since it's "Just a joke" I'm SURE the other patrons of the bar will be more than happy to just have a good little laugh as you do it repeatedly and you will be loved and laughed at.

(don't forget your health insurance card)

[mSmall @ Jun 24th 2006 12:47PM]

Confession Time:

I really only read this story because I thought it said TV-B Gone Baseball BAT. I was secretly hoping to see pictures of a TV being beaten by (well-insulated) baseball bats.

Still, it sounds like fun.

Oh, and Johnny, the great thing about humor is that it's subjective. Your one opinion doesn't invalidate the humor of this project. I personally don't find Jerry Seinfeld very funny, so by your precedent, I've invalidated your sense of humor. Have a great day.

[Special_K @ Jun 24th 2006 1:30PM]

irving: hooters? Try the middle of an english pub during a world cup football match! British soccer hoodlums? They're a hardy group of fellows, who'll all join in laughter. For maximum effect, try turning it off right as Beckham or Rooney is about to take a penalty kick. They'll laugh /with/ you, until you hemorage blood from every pore!

[irving @ Jun 24th 2006 1:41PM]

special_K point taken. I'm not a big sports fan in general, but should have thought of the english pub aspect. same principle, though!

[litus @ Jun 25th 2006 1:40AM]

For me the humor comes not from turning off the TV, but from the looks on people's faces when the TV dies. They never suspect anyone of turning it off. They just look bewildered. Suddenly they aren't being told what to see and think and feel, and the blank looks on their faces are very funny, if a bit sad.
But of course humor is subjective.

[Victor @ Jun 25th 2006 7:14AM]

To quote Eli "Same with people who want to block cell phone reception. Technical solutions to social problems are always a bad idea. Grow a spine, and ask politely."

Sorry Eli, in some parts of the world (including the United States of America and Canada) even asking politely could get you a fist in the face or shot. In my opinion rude people are beyond dealing with politely. No thanks. I'm totally in favour of new blocking technology, especially that which will block cell phones.

[Victor @ Jun 25th 2006 7:18AM]

To quote Eli "Same with people who want to block cell phone reception. Technical solutions to social problems are always a bad idea. Grow a spine, and ask politely."

Sorry Eli, in some parts of the world (including the United States of America and Canada) even asking politely could get you a fist in the face or shot. In my opinion rude people are beyond dealing with politely. No thanks. I'm totally in favour of new blocking technology, especially that which will block cell phones.

[Tommy Mang @ Jun 25th 2006 8:52AM]

There are some really crazy people on this planet...