Jonathan Deane suggests the "do nothing" machine. It is offered to all busy people who have insufficient time in their day to sit and just relax and "do nothing". By switching on the "do nothing machine", it gets on with the job of doing nothing at all while you get on with your busy life.
Various instantiations of "do nothing" machine are possible. There is the "peaceful do nothing machine" that just sits quietly in the corner and shows no outward sign at all that it is busily doing nothing. At the other end of the spectrum is the "flamboyant do nothing machine" which has flashing lights and bells and whistles, and when it is set running, does nothing at all in a very ostentatious manner.
The disadvantage of a television as a "do nothing machine" is that it may just possibly distract you and divert you from whatever busy task you are getting on with.
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djquantumworld: This is just like JHBD's "do nothing" machine, but a bit more focussed...
an electric monk—a device that believes things to save the owner the trouble
M: Yes, and we could use one, couldn't we? Actually I have friends who serve the purpose well. I introduced one friend who was an avid Appearances of the Virgin Mary fan, to a neighbour, who became infected - this was 15 years ago - and the neighbour's house is still filled with Virgin Mary stuff. What do I need with an electric monk when I have such friends and neighbours?
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