There's no last comic standing this week so I'm going through withdrawal. On top of that, the world cup is coming to a close so I'm going through more withdrawal but most of you I'm assuming are quite happy not to have people running through the streets every time a game ends.

So on a different note, this week I'll chat about a bit of technology....old school.

The all mighty crowbar!!!



This is one piece of technology that any guy can relate to. From using it as a backscratcher to smashing in heads in Half Life, this multitasker stands tall as a favourite tool with anyone high on testosterone. Why the sudden fascination with the crowbar? Well, I was using one this weekend to take apart a friend's bathroom and kitchen. Though that might not sound like the most relaxing thing to do on a long weekend, it is very therapeutic if you've got stress in your life and these days I'd love to see anyone that doesn't.

Why do we like the crowbar? Cause it destroys things and people are fascinated much more with the macabre. Let's face it. Everyone, whether they admit it or not, loves to watch a train wreck. There's a strange need to watch a disaster even though we know we should turn away.



Now while this goofy smile may deserve to kiss a crow bar...several times even, we are deterred by law from using it and that is a true shame cause I see no better use for a crowbar than this one.

Yes, the crowbar has many uses, from gently opening locked doors, to helping tourists realize that the locals really do need their money more than they do, to showing your computer how you really feel about it after it crashed and lost your nearly finished 3 year thesis, this simple elegant and aerodynamic form has lasted the test of time.

And while your cell phone may have more features and may be more tied into your being, like cocaine to a junkie, if you look deep down into your soul, next Christmas....you'll be asking for a crowbar.

Cyber Jock