...well the saying goes "sliced bread" but I would've thought a much better invention - or development - was toilet paper.
Or the record player!
The Best Thing Since....
Quote: Chappers @ 26th August 2014, 5:18 PM BST...well the saying goes "sliced bread" but I would've thought a much better invention - or development - was toilet paper.
Or the record player!
A nice idea.
But every invention from the wheel onwards has had as many negative impacts as positive ones.
That can be scientifically proven. 
Quote: Chappers @ 26th August 2014, 5:18 PM BSTOr the record player!
Good one...or CD player. Although I love the telly as well.
Maybe in a few years my answer will be Botox.
the telephone for me
little plastic box - costs a few quid
and I can speak to a person on the other side of the planet for a few pence by tapping a few buttons
and it will sound like they are in the same room
its bonkers!
Quote: lofthouse @ 26th August 2014, 10:19 PM BSTthe telephone for me
little plastic box - costs a few quid
and I can speak to a person on the other side of the planet for a few pence by tapping a few buttons
Couldn't agree more. 
plus computers and t'internet.
But my main one is instant coffee - my life saver in the morning. 2 mugs of black, strong Nescafe and I am set up for the day - nearly as good as drugs! 
Mate, caffeine *is* a drug.
Quote: Nogget @ 27th August 2014, 8:32 AM BSTMate, caffeine *is* a drug.
Oh good, I'll start injecting it then. 
The best thing since.....tap water.
Wide screen Digital High Definition television
Quote: lofthouse @ 26th August 2014, 10:19 PM BSTI can speak to a person on the other side for a few pence by tapping
and it will sound like they are in the same room
its bonkers!
Creepy.
TV & The Record Player For Me
Mobile phone. For all it's pain in the arse features I was travelling on a bus in Fuerteventura speaking to my daughter travelling on a train in West Wales. It was like she was sat next to me. Amazing!
Spork
Bought my disabled wife a Knork a few months ago - V.good!
Quote: Hercules Grytpype Thynne @ 27th August 2014, 6:39 PM BSTBought my disabled wife a Knork a few months ago - V.good!
That could have a different meaning outside East Anglia.
Especially Essex.
Anyhow: The best thing since.......a spoon and pusher.