Mix Me Up Another

In 1999, George Lucas released Episode 1: The Phantom Menace.  Fans of Star Wars had waited 16 years to journey back into the universe Lucas had created.  After the initial fanfare cooled off, the movie ultimately disappointed most.  However, before Episode 2 opened, an article appeared that provided a glimmer of hope.

[Bringing Back the Force]

Does it solve all of the turmoil that Episode 1 created?  Not really, but at least it makes things interesting.  Readers had many questions and trouble believing Lucas could pull off another clever twist.  As a result, another article appeared to address these concerns.

[Bringing Back the Force part II]

To my chagrin, Episode 2 came out a year later and killed that theory.  Then Episode 3 came out and tormented viewers even more.  Much worse than the actual three movies is the wasted potential that they represent.  Fan theories prove to be much more appealing and creative than what actually ended up on the screen.  Below you will find some other interesting speculation.

[This] article is pro-Empire.

Is Obi-Wan Kenobi actually [OB1]?

Chewbacca & R2-D2, the [top spies] for the rebel alliance.

I want to reach out and grab ya

At times we need to look past the obvious.

Movies celebrate stealing towels from hotels; it has become very cliche.  During my many stays in motels, inns, hostels, resorts, and hotels of the globe, I have not observed any advancement or safeguard to protect these precious pieces of cloth.  Bathroom policy evolved urging patrons to reuse towels to "save the planet", but that simply plays upon the popularity of the environmental movement to conserve the hotel's laundry budget.  Despite the popularity of pinching towels, it remains painfully easy to do so.  

On the other hand, the hotels went through engineering and innovation to safeguard a most precious asset: hangers.  I would not have guessed that these would be the most coveted treasure in the room.  Glassware or curtains can certainly fetch more on the black market.  Popular culture leads us to believe towels are more popular.  You can grab quality wooden hangers for a bit more than 50 cents each at Target!  Yet, the facts tell a different story.  Most rooms have a shortage of hangers.  Three or four will accommodate a shirt, suit, and jacket.  What happens if you have a second dress shirt?  In addition, the hotels have safeguarded them by creating the peg and loop design.  Not only does this protect their investment, it also makes hanging anything a major pain.



Hotels 1, patrons 0.  Right?  Wrong...  You might be wondering how a person can outwit the brilliant foresight and design.  You do not need to be MacGyver or cut any metal.  Simply look at the situation holistically and it becomes clear one simple step stands between you and those alluring hangers.



Yes, lift the bar out of the support bracket and slide the rings off.



Done.  I suggest leaving the wooden hangers and adding to your hanger ring collection!

Ultimately, though the pilfering process only requires one easy additional step, I bet these rings virtually eliminate hanger larceny.