Vacuum smash derby: Dyson awesomeness index eclipses that of Jobs

Want to know why this mild-mannered gent is one of the world’s most famed and successful product designers?

“We have 150 people trying to break things,” he says, as an immediate prelude to picking up a vacuum cleaner and repeatedly flinging it on the floor.

Dyson on Engineering and Design [CrunchGear]

1. [mujadaddy]

   Rob, you need to consult a dictionary for the difference between “SMASHING” and “DROPPING”…

   Still, pretty cool.

2. [mujadaddy]

   “Throwing,” while less inappropriate than “Smashing,” is still inaccurate when coupled with “repeatedly.”

   There was maybe ONE collision that could have been considered initiated by a throw, but the remainder were clearly unassisted and only influenced by gravity.

   Yes, I’m bored.

3. [teamshadowboat]

   If Dyson wants to hire a 151st person to throw (and/or smash) his vacuums on the floor, he can find my resume by googling my user name.

   … will smash any other prototypes he may be working on for $’s.

   THANKS
   TSB

4. [mdhatter]

   How awesome is it that the inventor also cannot tell if the machine is on or off until he plugs it in – and it’s on.

   It’s like a Schrodinger’s power button.

5. [Moon]

   That guy needs to get out more.