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by Mike Masnick

Wed, Nov 22nd 2000 10:58am





Smart Clothes

from the because-your-clothes-are-just-too-dumb dept

A nice article as we enter the holiday shopping season about the fact that your clothes are just too dumb. That's why people have been working hard creating smart clothes. They can alert you when your wallet gets stolen. Or, they can help you set a pace (and keep pushing you) when you're out jogging. Personally, this sounds awful to me, but I'm sure it'll be a hit with folks who like to show off that they are really geekier than others...

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    This could be bad...

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    Ryan, Nov 22nd, 2000 @ 11:21am

    I know I'd hate pants that screamed when I put them on and said stuff like "Oh, man, I'm gonna split in two!" Granted, I probably wouldn't buy them in the first place, but...
    Also, the sound perfume could make emotions know you didn't want known ie fake sympathy, when you express it, but then the little speaker goes "wha whaaa" (you know, that oh well sort of sound) or something similar.
    Could you threaten the clothes back? "Quiet, socks, or you're going in with the reds next wash. How'd you like to be pink for the rest of your existence, eh?"

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    Chelsea, Oct 13th, 2003 @ 7:01am

    I don't know I would think it would be neat to be able to have a conversation with your clothes( eventually I mean) and be able to not feel all alone because i mean your socks are kinda alive if they talk to you anyways.

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    Anonymous Coward, Oct 13th, 2003 @ 7:02am

    Be nice to your socks for heavens sake! They have to be on your feet anyways! I wouldn't like it either! They are just saying how they feel! They have feelings to you know! How would you like it if you were a sock and you had to be on somebodies feet twenty four seven? You would even have to go throw the smelly part as well!

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    Anonymous Coward, Oct 13th, 2003 @ 7:37am

    Be nice to your socks for heavens sake! They have to be on your feet anyways! I wouldn't like it either! They are just saying how they feel! They have feelings to you know! How would you like it if you were a sock and you had to be on somebodies feet twenty four seven? You would even have to go throw the smelly part as well! Be nice!

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    Smart Clothes

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    Freddie Fudgecakes, Mar 29th, 2004 @ 12:29am

    hmmmmmmmmmmm smart clothes are horrible! Health related issues are extremely high! Making more accessible mobile phones could increase cancer and destroy people privacy, for example people taking pictures of people in chaNGROOMS ON THEIR MOBILES! I have nothing against mobiles, i love 'em, but as if you wanna be a nerd wearing intelligent clothing. What's the problem with dumb Clothing anyway? Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes Smart Clothes v

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    Wanken Turdie, Mar 29th, 2004 @ 12:31am

    DO YOU KNOW THAT I FART EVERYDAY WITHOUT YOU KNOWING IT! I THINK ITS GONNA STAIN SOMEDAY.
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    LUV FART FACE

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    Krista Hanson, Mar 31st, 2004 @ 1:07pm

    Ryan,
    I don't think the pants would actually tell you they were gonna split in two. I personally wouldn't buy the pants either, but I think you're a little off on your pants talking back to you. No offense or anything.

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