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Why can't we have nice things...like light switches?

  • 20-10-2016 8:22pm
    #1
    NiallBoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,504 ✭✭✭


    How come the standard things we have in Irish homes are ugly or useless, or both?

    Look at the standard European light switch, it's elegant looking and has a nice big plate that feels nice to use. Ours looks like it was designed by a blind robot in a hurry.

    Why are double taps in bathrooms standard?

    Why do our plugs resemble something banned under the Geneva convention?

    Why do we waste the view from our kitchens by putting the sink in the way?

    ...and why the bleedin' immersion!!!


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  • #2
    Barry Badrinath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,460 ✭✭✭Barry Badrinath


    Um







    You ok hunzo? XoxoxoxoxoX


  • #3
    Allinall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,152 ✭✭✭Allinall


    My decking is deadly.


  • #4
    Nerdkiller1991
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,999 ✭✭✭Nerdkiller1991


    You mean like this?

    https://www.destructoid.com//ul/394528-NintendoSwitchNX.jpg


  • #5
    Clarebelly
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 250 ✭✭Clarebelly


    NiallBoo wrote: »

    Look at the standard European light switch, it's elegant looking and has a nice big plate that feels nice to use.

    Stop it, you're turning me on.


  • #6
    GLaDOS
    Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 23,239 Mod ✭✭✭✭GLaDOS


    What's wrong with our light switches?

    Cake, and grief counseling, will be available at the conclusion of the test



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  • #7
    Alf Stewart.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,789 ✭✭✭Alf Stewart.


    NiallBoo wrote: »
    How come the standard things we have in Irish homes are ugly or useless, or both?

    Look at the standard European light switch, it's elegant looking and has a nice big plate that feels nice to use. Ours looks like it was designed by a blind robot in a hurry.

    Why are double taps in bathrooms standard?

    Why do our plugs resemble something banned under the Geneva convention?

    Why do we waste the view from our kitchens by putting the sink in the way?

    ...and why the bleedin' immersion!!!

    OP = Annie Lennox.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HG7I4oniOyA


  • #8
    Allinall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,152 ✭✭✭Allinall


    GLaDOS wrote: »
    What's wrong with our light switches?

    Have you tried turning it off and on again?


  • #9
    Tzardine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,885 ✭✭✭Tzardine


    Boards is a great oul site for people having a moan.

    But jesus christ "our light switches are too ugly" takes the bloody prize.


  • #10
    GLaDOS
    Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 23,239 Mod ✭✭✭✭GLaDOS


    Allinall wrote: »
    Have you tried turning it off and on again?

    Yes, it works perfectly.

    Cake, and grief counseling, will be available at the conclusion of the test



  • #11
    Ted111
    Closed Accounts Posts: 990 ✭✭✭Ted111


    Well why don't you go off and marry Europe.


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  • #12
    milehip
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 735 ✭✭✭milehip


    Have you been up the US? Switches are wierd there.


  • #13
    Mister Vain
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,217 ✭✭✭Mister Vain


    Yeah but at least we have good solid plugs, not like those flimsy 2 pin yokes they have on the continent.


  • #14
    Akrasia
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,095 ✭✭✭✭Akrasia


    Dutch lights can only be turned on by gently caressing your nipples


  • #15
    magentis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,249 ✭✭✭magentis


    You can thank the brits!


  • #16
    Tornaxx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 79 ✭✭Tornaxx


    Our plugs are superior to European plugs because they are easier to find in the dark with your bare feet.


  • #17
    MEGA BRO WOLF 5000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,628 ✭✭✭✭MEGA BRO WOLF 5000


    And what's the deal with airline peanuts??


  • #18
    Ted111
    Closed Accounts Posts: 990 ✭✭✭Ted111


    If we had european (continental?) plugs then you would have
    to throw out all your euro adaptors. They'd be useless.

    You didn't think about that. Did you.


  • #19
    andekwarhola
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,640 ✭✭✭andekwarhola


    Household fixtures aren't enforced by law.

    You can pay some handy person to install one of your choosing for you.


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