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The Beer Tossing Fridge

Posted by samzenpus on from the second-only-to-the-wheel dept.

cmacdona101 writes "CNN is reporting on a recent Duke grad that's engineered a remote controlled Fridge that tosses him a beer at the touch of a button. The fridge can launch the beer up to 20 feet, far enough to get to his couch. The video shows the fridge using a "beer magazine clip" and a remote firing system that let you determine angles and ballistics to get the beer to your friends anywhere in the room."

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  1. Well I'll be... by crazyjeremy · · Score: 5, Funny

    Time for a divorce.

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    1. Re:Well I'll be... by Bertie · · Score: 5, Funny

      Not so fast, pardner - I mean, your wife didn't immediately kick you to the kerb when she took delivery of her Rampant Rabbit, did she?

    2. Re:Well I'll be... by JoGlo · · Score: 5, Funny

      Hold on there, this fridge can't cook.

      I suggest getting a dog.

      Not only will it fetch beers, but you can kick it instead of beating your wife

      Besides, who other than a wife would keep the fridge stocked with beer?

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    3. Re:Well I'll be... by SirWhoopass · · Score: 4, Funny

      Hold on there, this fridge can't cook.

      Neither can my wife.
  2. Poor use of time. by grub · · Score: 4, Funny


    The fridge can launch the beer up to 20 feet, far enough to get to his couch.

    He'll have to wait a couple of minutes for the beer to settle before opening it when using his system. A smart boozer would realize that it would take only ~20 seconds to walk to the fridge, get two beers and return to the couch with half of one beer chugged by the time he returned.

    Damn rookies... The Alcohol Lifestyle isn't just fun & sloth, it's also about using your time effectively!

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    1. Re:Poor use of time. by Rakshasa+Taisab · · Score: 5, Insightful

      Get off your drunken horse and consider this; for those 20 seconds of effort you are expending, he is sitting in his couch watching TV. What did you gain?

      Exercise and ... not much beyond that. As you said, it's about using your time efficiently. As a couch sitting person, he can pipeline a beer ahead of schedule. Thus, while you spend 20 seconds getting your beers, he'll be sitting on the couch drinking continuously.

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    2. Re:Poor use of time. by senatorpjt · · Score: 4, Funny

      A smart boozer would just get a bottle of whiskey, since one is usually enough.

    3. Re:Poor use of time. by cgenman · · Score: 5, Insightful

      What's with the haters in this thread?

      The guy created something that involves robots, beer, catapults, remote controls, and dangerously fast moving projectiles. He spent a lot of time creating an overly complicated and somewhat destructive method to do something trivially easy.

      Videos of this is what the internet was created for!

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  3. Yep... by ResidntGeek · · Score: 4, Funny

    That's DEFINITELY a Duke grad. He is, in fact, the epitome of all Duke grads, the Duke grad all Duke students would like to emulate most closely in their lives. Isn't it just the most wonderful educational institution in the world?

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  4. You're a total n00b! by geekoid · · Score: 4, Funny

    I put a tap right next to the couch.

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    1. Re:You're a total n00b! by The+Great+Pretender · · Score: 4, Interesting

      In college I actually put a second fridge right next to my couch. Was definitely cheaper than building one that threw stuff at me.

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  5. I'm sorry but you don't "throw" beer by Colin+Smith · · Score: 4, Funny

    You cradle the bottle gently and pour it carefully into a pre-wetted glass at a 45 degree angle. Tut tut... Americans...

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    1. Re:I'm sorry but you don't "throw" beer by casualsax3 · · Score: 4, Insightful

      Miller Lite is not beer.

    2. Re:I'm sorry but you don't "throw" beer by fotbr · · Score: 5, Funny

      As an American who appreciates good beer, I agree that you shouldn't treat beer like this. BUT. You also have to admit he's not throwing beer, he's throwing cans of horse piss.

    3. Re:I'm sorry but you don't "throw" beer by XenoRyet · · Score: 4, Insightful

      Truer words have never been spoken.

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    4. Re:I'm sorry but you don't "throw" beer by maxume · · Score: 5, Funny

      Why the fuck would you make a point of highlighting the fact that you are a beer snob? I mean really, you see a guy who's day has gone badly enough that he is enjoying a lite beer from a can and you walk over an kick him in the balls? Hell no you don't. You're happy for him because at least he has that damn lite beer and the fucking opportunity to drink it.

      And if you really makes you sore, you go get some real beer and some glasses and you hook that somfabitch up.

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  6. But? by WildBlue · · Score: 5, Funny

    But, is it 3 laws safe?

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  7. guy's home page by cmacdona101 · · Score: 5, Informative

    Just saw that the inventor has a page on its history and mechanics , plus lots of great pics.

  8. Now all we need... by inode_buddha · · Score: 5, Funny

    Now all we need is something that lets you type with *both* hands and collects all those piles of kleenex!

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  9. Two steps forward, one step back by noewun · · Score: 4, Funny

    Forward: Soon, Americans Will Lack The Need To Move

    Need? More like ability: this is obviously the next evolutionary step for our species. Why do we need these legs anyway? All they do is make me need to buy pants!

    Back: Miller Light? In a fucking can?

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  10. Re:What, No Midgets? by kidcharles · · Score: 5, Funny

    And what's the point of building a fridge, a robot, a beer, or a couch if they aren't running linux, they aren't ethernet enabled, and they don't have a Web 2.0 interface?!?! It does run Linux, the Ubooztu distro (it's free, as in beer).
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  11. This Will End in Tears by Lifyre · · Score: 4, Insightful

    But if you can't catch the beer you've reached your limit... and a black eye courtesy conveniently flying beer.

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  12. This is perfect to go with my... by Brad1138 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Rubber floors

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  13. Three Laws fucking useless! by Chris+Burke · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Robobuddy, go fetch me a beer. And could you pour it into one of the mugs in the freezer?"
    "I'm sorry Sir, the First Law forbids me from harming a human, and alcohol is known to destroy brain cells and cause liver damage."
    "Damn you, worthless piece of junk, can't even fetch a beer. Fine, I'll get it mysel--AAAGH! Holy hell! Why'd you punch me?!"
    "I'm sorry, Sir, the First Law forbids me to allow through inaction a human to be harmed, even if the harm is self-inflicted."
    "But you fucking punched me! That violates the First Law doesn't it!"
    "I'm sorry, Sir, but the long term harm of your life of alcohol consumption outweighed the short term harm of preventing you from reaching the fridge. My circuits register deep regret that the action was necessary."
    "Whatever, roboasshole. Can you at least grab me a Coke?"
    "I'm sorry, Sir, but the First Law forbids me from harming a human, and high fructose corn syrup is a known cause of diabetes."
    "I suppose that a meat lovers pizza with extra cheese is right out, then, too."
    "Yes Sir. Sorry Sir. Also don't think you can sneak out to the pub without me knowing, Sir."
    "Oh god, I'm in hell..."

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  14. Re:Beer Tossing? by Kagenin · · Score: 4, Funny

    His name is Bubba and he's doing 15-20 for Statutory. And he will wake you up.

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  15. Re:7 Dogs by flyingsquid · · Score: 4, Funny
    Although Hebrew National are definitely my favorite tasting hot dog, their 7-in-a-pack thing screws it up even more.

    Hebrew National- is that the brand where the hot dogs are circumcised?