Would you use a fork that buzzes when you eat too fast?

by L.A. Times Posted 2013/01/08 15:27:04

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That’s not Mom nagging you to quit scarfing your meal so fast. It’s your fork. Specifically, a “smart electronic” Hapifork, designed to vibrate in diners’ hands when they chow too quickly. Florida-based creator Hapilabs has also made a similar spoon.

Revealed at the CES showcase event “Unveiled” on Sunday, the tech-filled set of utensils are fitted with sensors that track how often they’re placed inside someone’s mouth.

Too many lip trips in too short a time span -- say, three in a single minute -- causes the handle of the fork or spoon to gently pulsate. Users can program the devices to buzz at a personalized pace.

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Magical Mushroom 2013/01/09 04:24:20

No

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DavidJoleenJames 3 days ago

No

Smartphone is one thing. I will not pawn off my portion control or any other personals to technology. What's next, a smart bidet controllled from your iphone or droid? I think not.

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MsDianna 2013/01/22 00:38:53

No

no I'd throw it in the trash

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JustMe 2013/01/14 12:20:50

No

+1
I wouldn't buy one, nor use it because it would annoy me or make me feel awkward

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Royo 2013/01/14 10:18:50

Yes

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Maybe I'm the only person who thinks this MAY help people lose weight. I wouldn't want to eat if a huge vibrating thing was in my mouth. .....

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Ramón 2013/01/14 04:08:31

No

+1
When my fork over heats from friction I'm eating too fast. Why would I need an electronic do dad with plastic and wires? I'd probably electrocute my tongue. OUCH!

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Dave 007 2013/01/13 12:43:14

No

+2
Who makes up this stuff for Sodahead?

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kage 2013/01/13 01:54:20

No

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to the 124 people who voted yes.

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Ramón to kage 2013/01/22 01:00:17 (edited)

Hey? No recoil? Heck if she wasn't a cartoon, she'd be dead, and now the government is going after her for using assault fingers.

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DrRenovation 2013/01/12 16:23:35

No

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If I'm late for work,I'll end up breaking my smart fork in frustration

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tokie164 2013/01/11 18:56:32

No

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well it might help one problem but the next thing would be is your teeth chiping off be cause of the metal hitting your teeth so much!
so no

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Tobi 2013/01/11 11:54:36

No

+1

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ishiqa2426 2013/01/11 09:54:42

No

+1
id rather eat with my hands instead of these forks

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OMFGit's AE 2013/01/11 04:26:54

No

+1
isn't that ur stomach's job?

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trailerguy1 2013/01/11 04:23:28

No

+1
If I had a vibrating fork I would do things with it that would make me not want to put in my food.

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OMFGit'... to trailer... 2013/01/11 04:27:32

(O.o) totes

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~HopelessRomanticM17~ 2013/01/11 04:16:51

No

+3
The problem isn't eating too fast...it's eating too much!

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Lolita666 to ~Hopele... 2013/01/11 05:55:05

+2
Eating slower helps you eat less.

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E3 2013/01/11 03:02:08

No

+1
My mouth, my decision.

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Justin S 2013/01/11 02:50:14 (edited)

Yes

That Is funny, It's like a ring tone for fat people, It would actually help them get self a steam from there real phone never ringing

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Lolita666 to Justin S 2013/01/11 05:55:55

+1
I can't tell whether you are serious or not.

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MOMMA THOMAS 2013/01/11 02:05:22

No

+1
I'LL TAKE CARE OF THAT....

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Ardwin_Viesheight 2013/01/11 01:57:22

No

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I guess if you don't want to gain a lot of weight. The speed of food intake actually does make up a big part of it, but I don't eat fast anyways, so I wouldn't need one. I'm sure some people would enjoy them, but most would probably find them too naggy.

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GAC 2013/01/11 01:19:28

No

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I'll inhale my food at whatever pace I want, thank you. No piece of silverware will ever nanny over me!

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Denny Boy 2013/01/10 22:57:23

No

+2
I want freedom to eat how I want

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TheBadOne 2013/01/10 22:48:24

No

+2
I'd kill the batteries after one sitting lol

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michael johnson 2013/01/10 21:42:58

No

+1
NFW.

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Flowers 2013/01/10 16:29:24

No

+1
BUT i think this is a nifty invention that deserves credit for innovative thinking.

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switish 2013/01/10 14:53:16

No

+1
All this unless tech is why we are so stupid and lazy.

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BranislavDJ 2013/01/10 12:20:33

No

+1
...great,now I wanna eat with my hands.

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I like him....he hates me 2013/01/10 11:27:44

No

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If that happened I would eat with my hands!!!!!!!!!! Not use a dam fork or knife or spoon or spork.

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Wackyweirdochic 2013/01/10 11:16:29

No

+1
I mean, come on -.-

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Null_Shock 2013/01/10 08:54:56

No

+1
I am fine with regular forks....(o_O)

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Airhead 2013/01/10 08:01:14 (edited)

No

+4
It might get inhaled in the process.

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zbacku 2013/01/10 05:21:03

No

+3
The government is trying to tell me what to eat, I will NOT have a fork try too.

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Ɛ>NinjaGirl<3 2013/01/10 03:29:34 (edited)

No

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I know for sure I eat fast and I don't need a stupid fork to tell me so.

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toosweet 2013/01/10 03:07:36

No

+3
I think some ladies might find another purpose for A vibrating fork.

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Dave 007 to toosweet 2013/01/13 12:44:28

+1
I hope they use the right end.

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JGF 2013/01/10 02:32:32

No

+2
Haven't these people something better to do with their time?

For everyone out there seeking employment, consider - someone got paid for this.

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anonymous anonymous 2013/01/10 02:03:51

No

+3
Is it dishwasher safe? That's ridiculous and a waste of money.

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wow 2013/01/10 00:43:54

No

+2
Wow what in the wworld who is stupid to but this

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