"Actual jungle forestry is not required."

[vvvexation]

"This enables even young users to swing independently and joyously, which is of great benefit to all."

Somebody, apparently, has gone and patented a different way of swinging on a swing. A more entertaining way, he claims; I've tried it (as really, who hasn't) and I have to disagree. But it appears just about anything can indeed be patented these days.

On the other hand, this discovery, I'm pleased to say, came on the heels of one of those hours-long college-dorm-type conversations (in this case, about hypothetical ramifications of various kinds of limited time travel) that I haven't had in way too long--so yay for that.

Comments

[mactavish.livejournal.com]

I used to swing that way. I should have patented it, dammit.

[vvvexation.livejournal.com]

Funny, I thought you still did swing that way...though I seriously doubt one could patent that. ;-)

[aaangyl.livejournal.com]

Wow, someone patented "swinging the other way". Maybe they should get the roster of the couples that got married at SF city Hall the other month and charge them license fees! ^_^

[vvvexation.livejournal.com]

Oh, believe me, we thought of that. We actually looked up "bisexual" in the patent database just for kicks, but apparently it appears in way too many patents having to do with plants.

[eeyore42.livejournal.com]

Okay... I've got prior art going back to at least 1984... Geez.

[marmaladious.livejournal.com]

I'm not on your buddy list or anything, but I could not, not, NOT just say nothing about the patented swing thingy.

OH MY GOD!

there. I said it.