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Everyday things: Chair instructions

By Eddie Lopez. Thursday, 4. June 2009, 02:59:33

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We got new chairs at the office. They are really nice, and I'm certainly grateful to have an un-stained, new comfortable chair, particularly in these tough economic times.

...but I can't help but laugh at these instructions that came along with it. It's hard to think a chair could be so complicated, but well, there you go...

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Kenneth Maage 4. June 2009, 07:16

The problem I've always had with chairs like this is that there is no "undo," so moving the wrong lever might totally screw up your chair. Hey, it's a big issue, when you've gotten your chair just right, and then boom! the back is too wiggly now...

Eddie Lopez 4. June 2009, 14:02

Oh yes.. I agree. Particularly with all those complicated levers and pulleys. Getting them back into some state of comfort can be taxing. (relatively speaking)

Dan Alexandru 4. June 2009, 14:28

Not exactly ergonomic design, is it?

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