About this quote

We often accept gifts and trends without questioning their actual utility. A shower radio sounds like a fun novelty until you think about the physics of wet tile. Humorous observations like this force us to look at the absurd design of daily life. Do we really need constant entertainment, even during a five-minute wash? Sometimes the best way to avoid a disaster is to laugh at the terrible ideas marketed to us.

When to use it

• You are browsing an online store and see a ridiculous smart-gadget for your toilet. You text your sibling this quote to laugh about how tech companies try to optimize every single second of our lives.
• Your well-meaning aunt gives you a waterproof Bluetooth speaker for your birthday. You jokingly tell your partner that you are one step closer to a dangerous dance-off on wet porcelain.
• When designing a new bathroom, your contractor suggests installing built-in ceiling speakers. You pass on the offer, realizing that some spaces are meant for quiet thoughts rather than slippery concerts.