Andy Rooney Hates Gadgets, Cars, Gadgets In Cars

Andy Rooney, proprietor of all things that aren’t fun and hater of all things that are, went on a 60 Minutes rant tonight about his dislike for gadgets, “green” cars and – naturally – green cars with gadgets in them. Video inside.

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    Daniel

    Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at 9:56 PM

    Yeah, sure, you want a car that can get you down the road and back. But then there are other people who want a car who can get them to the other side of the country – hence the “desire” for tv’s – to keep kids entertained.

    GPS’s are more of a convenience of the 20th/21st century – and people just use them simply because they are just as afforable as buying a roadmap every year.

    However, i do agree with it being highly unnessesary having to log onto a social device while driving. Maybe internet in the car could come under “in-car entertainment” for the passengers, but why make it a big thing like it’s a “must have” for any road user.

    I personally don’t even believe in the hands-free use of phones in cars simply because it’s distracting and silly. If it’s important, they can wait until i stop the car – on my terms.

    I have been interested in installing a media centre in my car with 3g internet and a wireless hotspot – but the only time i have ever seen myself using it is when i’m sitting in the car, doing nothing.

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