Check it out.
Pictured is a MetroNap pod.
For those of you who nap during the day (I don't - unless ill or had a sleep-deprived night before) and swear by the 10-20 minute refresher (AKA power) nap, here's something just for YOU.
You aren't home or anywhere near a comfy bed. There's no quiet place, available sofa or chair (there's such a risk of neck strain napping on most chairs, though). The ol' bod just can't take catching a few quick zzzzzz's on the carpeted floor anymore.
Say 'hello' to Metropod.
Though touted as an office aid to increase productivity in the workplace, I fancy its significance as a tool to help folks get on with the social interaction of their day - without getting grouchy or party-poopery. Tired grumpy people just ain't no fun to be with, don't you agree?
Have any of you ever seen a Metropod, or (gasp!) actually tried one out?
(BTW, have you ever used the spray-down-with-disinfectant-after -use public toilets?)
(this link is scatological to da max!)
Anyways. Back to Metropod:
What happens after 20 minutes (or whatever the timed nap is set for) is up?
Does a loud and very rude alarm go off? Seems counter-productive.
Does a sanitizing pod spray wash over the napper? Nap + a shower = two bits?
Do the disturbing sounds of the city/office/airport seep slowly back into the pod environment, thereby awakening the sleeper? Reality check!
Haha.
Haha is only 2 steps away from Uh-Oh:
I KNEW the pods would someday return to take over our bodies...
3 comments:
this innovation must be from Japan. they come up with the greatest stuff!
my little corner of the world must be quite country-bumpkinesque, cause i've never heard of metronap pods nor the spray down disinfectant...etc., either. what a great idea that is too. i abhor using public restrooms because of the filth factor. however, after reading the link to the article, i've decided to forego public restrooms of this ilk, least i need more than the alloted 10 mins. i'd be "flushed" with embarassment, to have those doors open, whilst taking care of business.
i also think i'll forego any strolls along the city streets of seattle, should i ever have the opportunity to visit that city!
perhaps pooper scooper laws should be put into effect for the humans too.
D
I was not successful in trying to find out what country designed this thing, but agree with you, D - that it seems very much like a Japanese-type innovation.
Have you ever tried the 'rinse your bottom' toilets?
no, i haven't tried them, but look at all the trees that would be saved by not having to buy charmin!
d
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