Greatest invention of all time.

Discussion in 'Random Thoughts' started by MeAgain, Feb 19, 2019.

  1. MeAgain

    MeAgain Dazed & Confused Lifetime Supporter Super Moderator

    Messages:
    19,834
    Likes Received:
    13,865
    I woke up this morning realizing what the greatest invention of all time is, or was, as the case may be.

    The chair.
    I know, I know, fire is the most often cited greatest invention, or at least discovery of mankind, but I beg to differ.
    I say the chair. Bear with me.

    First of all, everybody has fire. Even the most primitive of primitive societies, and where did it get most of them? Nowhere. Ninety percent of the primitive civilizations are gone. At least ninety percent, by my reckoning.

    But how about those that used the chair? Only highly developed civilizations used them, the earliest examples date back to about 2680 B.C. and were used by Egyptian priests and rulers. Very exclusive.
    Mind you I'm talking about chairs with backs, not stools, which were much more common.

    An Egyptian chair.
    [​IMG]

    Now I know the ancient Egyptians are also gone along with ninety percent of the losers, but at least they built the pyramids.
    Form there the chair traveled to the Greeks and Romans and down through history to Ben Franklin who, it is said, invented the rocking chair, the first major step in chair design since its inception.
    [​IMG]
    And what have we now? Consider, the chair has evolved tremendously since the industrial revolution.
    Remember the Romans stood in their chariots! How stupid!
    [​IMG]
    It wasn't for some time that mankind realized he could actually sit while riding along in his chariot or wagon.
    So now my main argument. I will make my point by illustrating with illustrations the evolution of the chair and how it has transformed mankind for ever and ever...more than fire even.

    Consider (in no particular order):
    We have added wheels to chairs for transportation and sport.
    [​IMG]
    Sanitation:
    [​IMG]
    Motorized it:
    [​IMG]
    And so on, I'm tired looking up pictures.
    But I'll end with two examples to solidify my case and quiet all you nay sayers.

    We have used chairs to travel to the moon, without which it would have been impossible to do as that's along time to stand up, or lay down for that matter:
    [​IMG]
    And my final argument:
    [​IMG]

    Chairs for everything modern man could need!​
     
    Bilby likes this.
  2. Asmodean

    Asmodean Slo motion rider

    Messages:
    50,556
    Likes Received:
    10,126
    Don't forget couches!
     
  3. hotwater

    hotwater Senior Member Lifetime Supporter

    Messages:
    50,601
    Likes Received:
    38,895
    The Wheel...............


    [​IMG]
     
    Joshua Tree and Orison like this.
  4. Wizardofodd

    Wizardofodd Senior Member

    Messages:
    3,695
    Likes Received:
    1,813
    The chair is a pretty good candidate based on your points. I would say the written record (in any and all forms) is another good candidate. There never would have been the organization needed to maintain large groups of homo sapiens without having a means of recording all sorts of things.
     
  5. 6-eyed shaman

    6-eyed shaman Sock-eye salmon

    Messages:
    10,378
    Likes Received:
    5,149
    Anesthetics

    Prior to anesthetics, a doctor would hand a patient a wooden stick and say, "Here, bite down on this while I cut you open."

    I've had minor and major surgeries in my life. The pain that I would've had to endure without anesthetics on those parts of my body... My god... I can't imagine :eek:
     
  6. Irminsul

    Irminsul Valkyrie

    Messages:
    62
    Likes Received:
    111
    Probably speakers and or music. I mean if I think about chairs and cars and shit, if I had to live without that, I think I'd go nuts without music. I'll ride a horse and I'll sit on a haystack, but I want to listen to music.
     
    wilsjane likes this.
  7. themnax

    themnax Senior Member

    Messages:
    27,694
    Likes Received:
    4,465
    i like chairs. i suspect i spend too much of my life sitting in them to be good for my health.
    most of the things i enjoy in life do depend on them.
    of two types specifically, one i can sit in front of my computer on, and the seating on public transportation.
    the rest of my life consists of walking from one to another, or stretched out horizontal in a state of suspended awareness.

    flat rocks found in nature are perfectly suitable for sitting on however, for not overly extended periods,
    but sufficiently long for other creatures to realize you are not an eminent threat of attack upon them.

    it is also possible to sketch or photograph from such a position.

    yes the chair is nice, but i can think of several other things, toilet paper for one, and the cat box, or in other words, designated places to defficate,
    to avoid creating health hazards by not limiting doing so to such places.

    to varying degrees, all forms of energy and propulsion not requiring human exertion, nor that of other living creatures.
    (though there are distinct problems with the use of combustion for this purpose when combined with the excessive population of a sapient species such as our own)

    sources of light enabling creative endeavors to not be limited to times of natural sources being available.
     
  8. MeAgain

    MeAgain Dazed & Confused Lifetime Supporter Super Moderator

    Messages:
    19,834
    Likes Received:
    13,865
    Home Comforts

    Standing there at the table
    Looking out the window
    Bare legs on show.

    I rest my hands on your shoulders
    Enjoying the view,
    My hands explore the curvature of your body.

    I think of our time together
    You've supported me through thick and thin
    Your arms resting my head as I sleep.

    Life together has not always been easy
    we've had our differences
    I've cursed you, when you've stood on my toe,

    You've tripped and kicked me in the shins,
    At times you can be hard and uncomfortable
    But I keep returning to you.

    You groan as I pull you back
    I lift you up and twirl you around
    So I can sit down.
    Jammy110​
     
  9. Meliai

    Meliai Banned

    Messages:
    25,868
    Likes Received:
    18,280
    Sitting too much has led to sedentary lifestyles and an obesity epidemic. Giant thumbs down for the chair
     
    Joshua Tree likes this.
  10. MeAgain

    MeAgain Dazed & Confused Lifetime Supporter Super Moderator

    Messages:
    19,834
    Likes Received:
    13,865
    Depends on the chair.

    [​IMG]
     
  11. Asmodean

    Asmodean Slo motion rider

    Messages:
    50,556
    Likes Received:
    10,126
    That's why I chill responsibly by laying on a couch. There's also the option to not put everything in reach so you get up like once every half hour at least ;) :D

    Seriously folks! Couch > chair
     
  12. Asmodean

    Asmodean Slo motion rider

    Messages:
    50,556
    Likes Received:
    10,126
  13. bft4evr

    bft4evr Senior Member

    Messages:
    15,037
    Likes Received:
    6,867
    Don't forget the electric chair...

    [​IMG]
     
  14. Asmodean

    Asmodean Slo motion rider

    Messages:
    50,556
    Likes Received:
    10,126
    And don't forget to wet the sponge
     
  15. wilsjane

    wilsjane Nutty Professor HipForums Supporter

    Messages:
    6,182
    Likes Received:
    5,020
    Life without Wagner.:worried::worried::worried:
     
    Irminsul likes this.
  16. Asmodean

    Asmodean Slo motion rider

    Messages:
    50,556
    Likes Received:
    10,126
    Frozen pizza is not that great, wilsjane
     
  17. Tyrsonswood

    Tyrsonswood Senior Moment Lifetime Supporter

    Messages:
    34,218
    Likes Received:
    26,294
    [​IMG]
     
  18. Deidre

    Deidre Follow thy heart

    Messages:
    3,623
    Likes Received:
    3,126
    Etsy
     
    Irminsul likes this.
  19. Adamskiffle

    Adamskiffle Members

    Messages:
    1,395
    Likes Received:
    661
    I vote for curry...nothing beats a good curry!!!
     
  20. Meliai

    Meliai Banned

    Messages:
    25,868
    Likes Received:
    18,280
    I always gotta give it up to the brave men and women who have came before us and tried various spices and herbs for the first time, not knowing if they were poisonous or not. Humanity salutes you, early foodies
     

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice