Ever had a million dollar idea? Only to have someone else bring it to fruition?
I hate when that happens.
Remember banana clips? The only hair accessory that could be used to tame the over-permed manes of the 80’s?
My idea.
Oh yes it was! Who knew what a hit they would become? Kinda like the lady who created Jibbitz. Do you know her story? If not, read it here. I love that story!!!
Okay, so on to my latest million dollar idea, which I’m only printing here so that when someone else DOES invent it, you’ll know I thought of it first and maybe I’ll have some kind of loyalty rights or something.
Lately we’ve been doing a lot of traveling. Most of it pertaining to Jeremy’s new job. (More of that when the time is right, until then trust me…lot’s of traveling!) And we can always count on our trusty GPS girl to get us to where we’re going.
You know the chick I’m talking about. Her calm, monotone voice comes over the speakers, telling you exactly how many miles until your next turn.
I heard Anita Renfroe do a comedy bit about her GPS, saying she wished hers had a man’s voice, and after properly executing a right turn, he might pay her a compliment. In a deep voice, “Turn right at the next intersection. Have you lost weight?”
But I say we take it one step further. How cool would it be if the GPS girl changed dialects as we drove across the country? You know, like when going from Georgia to Illinois, she would start out saying “Y’all need ta driiive fiftane miles, than exit fi-ty sev’n north”, and by the time you arrive at your destination she’d say, “You’s guys made it!”
Or what if you miss your turn? We laugh at our GPS girl as she flatly repeats the phrase, “please proceed to the highlighted route”. B-O-R-I-N-G!
Our localist GPS would be so much more fun!!! Imagine being in southern Texas as you mistakenly drive past your exit. You’d hear “Awwww…bless yer heart, Darlin’. It’ll be awright. Jest git to the next Waffle House and turn yerself ’round.” But beware if you screw up around New York somewhere. Your GPS will cuss you out and make you feel like dirt!
When I explained my idea to Jeremy he thought I was crazy. Delirious from too many hours sitting in the truck. But I know I can count on my blogging buddies. You’d buy it, right???
4 Comments
I think it is brilliant but you have to remember that some of us southerners will not be able to understand the folks from out of the region because they will either talk too fast or so much more proper.
Well, someone was reading your blog – Bob Dylan is going to do a voice over for GPS!!.
You make it, I’ll buy it!!
Love it! Except I agree with Terri. For example, it might not work in Boston. Because we don’t know what a “cah” is down here in the South. :)