Usually the way technology seems to work is that impractical inventions are built upon, edited and undergo an ugly-duckling-turned-swan transformation over the years which ultimately results in more practical and successful objects which move society forward. This natural progression has given us life changing new technologies such as the ipad, toe shoes and 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner.
However, there is one invention which seems to be eternally trapped in the dark ages. One single object so integral to industrialized societies that remains archaic. The umbrella.
Designed to keep one dry from the elements, however it cannot manage to do that in even the most simple circumstances. The only circumstance in which the modern umbrella is moderately useful is in the event that you are caught in a light mist, carrying nothing on your person, and have no intention of moving at all. Should you decide to walk anywhere with an umbrella you will soon become soaked from the knees down. Should you be carrying any kind of parcel (this includes purses, briefcases, knapsacks, miscellaneous objects and animals) beware that it will get drenched because the diameter of the average umbrella is only designed to accommodate a possesion-less vagrant. Bear in mind that we are talking about light-mist type weather, not real rain. And god forbid we should add any wind into the mix. If its windy out, you might as well save yourself some embarrassment and a ton of rage by leaving the contraption at home and walking to your destination in the rain.
