Dull Men's Club

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An unofficial chapter of the popular Dull Men's Club.

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I optimized our extension cords yesterday (sopuli.xyz)

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I noticed that some of the extension cords around the house constantly had empty sockets or their cord was coiled up since it was far too long. Some others had cords constantly being swapped, or the cord was too short and it was laying on the floor, getting dry humped by the robot vacuum.

I took inventory of all the extension cords in the house, mapped their expected required length and socket amounts and swapped them around until I had one that was too long, and one unused socket.

I also have one spare long 3-socket one, since there was one outlet that had one un-used socket, and there were only 2 required, so I could remove the 3-socket long cord extension cord completely.

I haven't been this happy since I bought a gutter cleaner tool with an extendable handle, so I don't need to climb on the roof or on a ladder to clean the gutters.

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[–] slothrop 16 points 1 day ago (2 children)

That was wildly fluctuating between very dull and almost interesting, but you navigated that like the seasoned pro you are, Skipper.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

I am considering framing this comment. Never have I gotten such a compliment.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 day ago

Nautical metaphors are too exciting for this community, sir

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 day ago

Niceeee

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

I'm jealous.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

So satisfying, yet just the right dullness for the task, like my favorite butter knife. Touch of class, just like you! Your effort is what makes a house a home. EDIT: Dull ol punctuation.