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(from the CD of the tour) Because your appliances are now talking to each other...about you. You don't wanna be three o'clock in the morning going, 'Yes, refrigerator, open please.' (as the refrigerator) 'No, Robin, I've talked to the scale and your ass is huge.' (as himself) 'Refrigerator, Haagen-Dazs, override, code 3.0?' (as the refrigerator) 'No, Robin, 'til you've logged 2.2 hours on the treadmoil.' The 'treadmoil,' which is a really hard thing - That's where you can actually run and be circumcised!! Wow! There's a product for the Jewish man on the go! A treadmoil! Can you believe it?! I'm losing weight and losing my foreskin at the same time!! Call now for Peal's Pocket Treadmoil!

Robin Williams#62

HumorTechnologyFitnessPrivacyTech

About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker jokes about smart appliances mocking each and and using absurd fitness equipment ideas.
In plain terms
Fridges talk to scales and make fun of your weight while fitness gear gets silly names.
What can you take from it?
Technology that watches you can feel invasive and funny.

Where it applies

  • tech commentary
  • fitness discussions
  • privacy concerns

Putting it to work

  • review smart device privacy
  • critique fitness trends

Questions to consider

  • Should appliances talk about your body?
  • Is fitness tech helpful or shaming?

Another view

The jokes rely on stereotypes that might offend some listeners.

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