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 posted by mujadaddy , June 26, 2008 6:38 AM]

Rob, you need to consult a dictionary for the difference between "SMASHING" and "DROPPING"...

Still, pretty cool. :)

[#2 posted by mujadaddy , June 26, 2008 7:26 AM]

"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 posted by teamshadowboat , June 26, 2008 7:34 AM]

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 posted by mdhatter , June 26, 2008 7:56 AM]

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 posted by Moon , June 27, 2008 8:29 AM]

That guy needs to get out more.