See If It\u2019s Raining<\/b><\/p>\n
Sheer laziness has probably been responsible for more shortcuts, not to mention valuable inventions, than we are ready to admit. Most of us are continually on the lookout, at least subconsciously, for easier ways to perform onerous or routine tasks.<\/p>\n
An example of imagination spurred on by outright lethargy is contained in the story of an old mountaineer and his wife who were sitting in front of the fireplace one evening just whiling away the time. After a long silence, the wife said: \u201cJed, I think it\u2019s raining. Get up and go outside and see.\u201d<\/p>\n
The old mountaineer continued to gaze into the fire for a second, sighed, then said, \u201cAw, Ma, why don\u2019t we just call in the dog and see if he\u2019s wet.\u201d <\/p>\n
Bits & Pieces, April 29, 1993, p. 3<\/p>\n
Job Applicant<\/b><\/p>\n
A personnel manager rejected a job applicant because the firm was overstaffed. But the would-be employee persisted, \u201cThe little bit of work I\u2019d do won\u2019t even be noticed!\u201d<\/p>\n
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Quote<\/b><\/p>\n
\u2022 Some people would do anything to be able to do nothing. – Frank Tyger<\/p>\n
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