Saturday, July 31, 2004

An Automobile With Feelings

"Eyebrows and eyelids would be created by lights appearing above the headlights, and a 'tear' would be displayed by another light installed below the headlights. The patent says any of the lights can remain on for a period of time, blink on and off, or fade from bright to faint. The eyelids can close in any direction - top to bottom, bottom to top and diagonally. The eyebrow shape can change, and the brows, lids and tears can be featured in different colors, the patent says."

So basically you're behind the wheel of a two-ton petroleum-fueled emoticon.

I can see it:

BMWs with vain, condescending smiles; fickle Minis with eager grins; slit-eyed Hummers chewing chrome cigars; disdainful Porsches . . .

At this rate, the 22nd century will resemble an episode of "The Teletubbies" (sans greenery).

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