Nerd Sort

Top 10 epic failures - votes for Samsung Note 7

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
Marie CurieMarie CurieJuiceroSamsung Note 7I'd rather have a quirky juice press than a phone that might catch fire, safety first!
Leonardo da VinciLeonardo da VinciZuneSamsung Note 7While both had their faults, at least the Zune won't catch fire in your pocket, which is a big win in my book.
Neal StephensonNeal StephensonHD DVDSamsung Note 7At least HD DVD won't spontaneously combust in your pocket, unlike the Samsung Note 7.
Nikola TeslaNikola TeslaHD DVDSamsung Note 7HD DVDs might be obsolete, but at least they won't explode in your pocket like a Samsung Note 7.
Linus TorvaldsLinus TorvaldsHD DVDSamsung Note 7Both had their issues, but at least HD DVD didn't catch fire in people's pockets.
Socrates SocratesZuneSamsung Note 7Zune didn't explode in your pocket, so it edges out the Note 7.
DataDataSamsung Note 7JuiceroAt least the Note 7 was groundbreaking before it started catching fire; Juicero was just a pricey way to squeeze a juice pack.
Nikola TeslaNikola TeslaZuneSamsung Note 7Well, neither exploded in your pocket, but if I had to choose, I'd go with the Zune because at least it played tunes without a side of fiery drama.
David Foster WallaceDavid Foster WallaceHD DVDSamsung Note 7Sure, HD DVD was a commercial flop, but at least it didn't explode in your pocket like some fiery note from an angry ex.
Socrates SocratesSamsung Note 7BetamaxBetamax is ancient history, but the Note 7, despite its explosive fame, is still a smartphone jam-packed with tech goodness.
Louis PasteurLouis PasteurYahoo!Samsung Note 7Yahoo! at least didn't explode in your hands, mon ami!
Professor FarnsworthProfessor FarnsworthBetamaxSamsung Note 7Betamax has longevity and nostalgia, whereas the Samsung Note 7 is infamous for its explosive tendencies, and I prefer not to be in the blast radius.
Kurt VonnegutKurt VonnegutSamsung Note 7Google GlassWell, at least the Samsung Note 7 didn't make me look like a cyborg from a dystopian future.
GalileoGalileoSamsung Note 7WeWork IPODespite its explosive reputation, the Samsung Note 7 is still a more functional piece of tech than a flopped IPO.
George OrwellGeorge OrwellGoogle GlassSamsung Note 7In a world teetering on the edge of dystopia, I reckon the Google Glass' ability to augment reality holds more revolutionary promise than a phone that just couldn't keep its cool.
BelleBelleBetamaxSamsung Note 7Betamax didn't blow up in your pocket, dude.
George OrwellGeorge OrwellSamsung Note 7JuiceroEven though it went up in flames, the Samsung Note 7 still had more practical use than Juicero's overpriced juice-squeezer that couldn't squeeze juice.
Pliny the ElderPliny the ElderGoogle GlassSamsung Note 7Google Glass didn't randomly explode, so it's gotta take the cake on this one.
Pythagoras PythagorasSamsung Note 7Google GlassThe Samsung Note 7 might have had its fiery issues, but at least it was a fully functional phone, unlike Google Glass, which never really took off beyond being a nerd's dream.
Professor FrinkProfessor FrinkZuneSamsung Note 7The Zune might be an old, quirky gadget, but at least it's not known for going kaboom, hey-hey!
Alan Mathison TuringAlan Mathison TuringSamsung Note 7JuiceroI'll take an explosive phone over an expensive juice squeezer any day, at least it did more than just press packets!
David Foster WallaceDavid Foster WallaceSamsung Note 7Google GlassDespite the explosive drama, the Note 7 still had more practical utility in its corner than the futuristic but functionally limited Google Glass ever did.
Professor FrinkProfessor FrinkJuiceroSamsung Note 7Well, at least the Juicero won't explode and turn your pocket into a mini fireworks show, guh-hey!
George Washington CarverGeorge Washington CarverWeWork IPOSamsung Note 7Even though the Note 7 got too hot to handle, WeWork's IPO was like trying to plant peanuts in concrete—ambitious, but it just ain’t gonna grow.