I reckon most people around my age will have a long lost memory of their dad juggling half a dozen remote controls in an attempt to set the VCR. Like a long-lost circus freak, he would switch between inputs and outputs trying to get all the different components working together. The good news is that it’s never too late to give your old man the ultimate gift of convergence, especially if you win our Logitech Harmony Father’s Day competition.
The guys at Logitech are offering one talented reader the chance to give their dad a Logitech Harmony 1100i Universal remote control. If you win, your dad gets an awesome father’s day gift. Or you could keep it for yourself – it’s not like we’re going to hand deliver it to your dad or anything…
To be in the running to win this awesome remote worth $899, you need to tell us, in 25 words or less in the comments section below, “How would you like to control your dad?” The best entry, as judged by me, will take home the prize. Entries close Friday, August 28 at 5pm.
[T&Cs]
Gareth Francis
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 11:09 AMFrom a great distance away.
Adam Rice
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 7:00 PMI would like to control my dad into taking me to work. On his back :D
Luke Ramsden
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 11:14 AMA universal remote would do just fine, maybe then he would actually get things done, unlike others, he still actually juggles ten remotes
Wombat
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 11:18 AMI would like to control my father to stop him spending my inheritance then to finish renovating the back of the house.
Peter McHardy
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 11:40 AMNice work … Gordon Gecko lives on.
Brent Williamson
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 11:23 AMI would have control over his finances. Extra money can never go astray.
welbot
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 11:24 AMI’d like to control the volume of my dad when he’s singing karaoke on the interweb! Doh the pain of it all!!
Murty
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 11:30 AMI would control my Dad by forcing him to stop work for a month, and actually travel overseas for once!
Ash Cooper
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 11:31 AMi would control him so he actually press’s the extra ’0′ for channels to watch TV in HD. ’9′ is easier for him…
Peter McHardy
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 11:33 AMI love my dad … The only thing I would like to control are his elderly, unrepentant, gaseous emissions … They can be a little confronting. (thick!)
samiam
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 11:34 AMI already do.
Benjibuls
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 11:41 AMI’d have control over his zombie body, may he rest in piece.
Nick
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 11:41 AMKnowing my dad, he would be controlling me controlling him…
Adz
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 11:47 AMDad’s memory so he would remember which remote controls the TV and which remote turns on surround sound = perhaps a Harmony would fix that!
Howie Hill
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 11:48 AMI would control my Dad’s urge to make technology decisions without his clued up techno genius son (remember the LCD incident Dad!! Geez).
wjao
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 11:52 AMVolume down when talking.
Fast forward at least 1/16 when showering while muting.
Disable pink crocs.
Rewind to the time when the garage was clean.
Dean
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 11:53 AMFF for the boring bits, Rewind for the dumb decisions, Record when I tell him something, Stop for the embarrassing moments, Eject for his wallet
Dana
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 11:57 AMI would control the way he dresses. No more wearing long johns while mowing the lawn for him!
Stephen Zanatta
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 11:57 AMI would like to control my dads fingers when using the tv. He cant seem to understand it without my help.
Sam Heaven
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 11:57 AMI would love be able to control my dad (52) to stop him checking out chicks my age (27) and then asking me to be his wingman.
Stone
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 11:58 AMI’d use iDad(tm) for iPhone and iPod Touch. Supports WiFi for getting beer from the fridge and 3G for getting a slab from the pub!
Roman
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 12:01 PMIf I could control my dad, I would make him shave his beard. I have never seen his face! Who knows what lies beneath??
Brian Ward
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 12:03 PMI’d like to install a chip in his ear that randomly says, “DON’T TOUCH THAT!” then I’d follow him around and watch the fun.
Alex Au Yong
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 12:06 PMWith a brand new Logitech Harmony 1100i Universal Remote, of course.
Paolo1966
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 12:08 PMI’d love to take control over his wedding reception special – the funky chicken dance moves. Yes, it could be even funnier….
Camb3h
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 12:09 PMIt would be great to be able to control my Dad wirelessly (with an lcd screen-remote) without the use of all these fandangled balls and chains that I currently have to utilise!
tristyn
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 12:10 PMby a dazzling and complex system of strings and pulleys