This Radio Disguised As a Household Iron Doesn't Remove Wrinkles
Marissa Liu — February 27, 2010 — Tech
References: vimeo & hometone.org
If you want to listen to CBC radio then reach for this ironic radio, but if you want to remove wrinkles from a dress shirt, this is not the gadget to plug in. Touch the normally steaming hot metal plate of this ironic radio to change the station. The knobs and buttons on and between the handle are the volume, power and AM/FM controls.
This ironic radio could make useful gift or cute practical joke or your roommate or partner. Ironing was never more fun or informative.
This ironic radio could make useful gift or cute practical joke or your roommate or partner. Ironing was never more fun or informative.
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