One of the best classic gags, but also disappointing.
I think we, Archie McPhee, actually improved the original gag with our Emergency Yodel Button twist. Ours actually makes noise!
I remember a computer button version of this from the 90s that replaced the escape key on your keyboard with a "panic" button. I'll did around and see if I have a pic of it somewhere.
David- yes a huge, misplaced button that doesn't do anything when pushed is nothing but a letdown waiting to happen. Agreed that the Yodel button is a major advancement.
This also reminds me of the dashboard missile launcher that I always wanted when I was a teen.
(I know of the keyboard button you speak of too. Fun as well.)
Prof G.- Certainly there already is one! Although I find myself too lazy to google it now. (incidentally I was listening to a song today called Panic Switch)
LOL, from the graphic I thought it electrically shocked people when pressed. XD So it does nothing? Meh.
I like the shock idea..which is funny, but in a cruel sort of way. I can imagine it being places "in a lavatory" or "near a hospital bed" and then when poor Mrs. Miller pulls a "Help I've fallen and I can't get up!" she reaches for the button to summon help and......BZZZZZAT!
One of the best classic gags, but also disappointing.
ReplyDeleteI think we, Archie McPhee, actually improved the original gag with our Emergency Yodel Button twist. Ours actually makes noise!
I remember a computer button version of this from the 90s that replaced the escape key on your keyboard with a "panic" button. I'll did around and see if I have a pic of it somewhere.
is Panic Button a good band name? not sure...
ReplyDeleteDavid- yes a huge, misplaced button that doesn't do anything when pushed is nothing but a letdown waiting to happen.
ReplyDeleteAgreed that the Yodel button is a major advancement.
This also reminds me of the dashboard missile launcher that I always wanted when I was a teen.
(I know of the keyboard button you speak of too. Fun as well.)
Prof G.- Certainly there already is one! Although I find myself too lazy to google it now. (incidentally I was listening to a song today called Panic Switch)
LOL, from the graphic I thought it electrically shocked people when pressed. XD So it does nothing? Meh.
ReplyDeleteI like the shock idea..which is funny, but in a cruel sort of way. I can imagine it being places "in a lavatory" or "near a hospital bed" and then when poor Mrs. Miller pulls a "Help I've fallen and I can't get up!" she reaches for the button to summon help and......BZZZZZAT!
I have one of these fake buttons we believe it's from the 1950s
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