The Idiot's Cube: A Manifest for Equality Between People... and People

Ever since Erno Rubik, the Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture, invented the, well, Rubik's Cube, a throng of cube gift-receivers started getting more sharp quick thoughts. That's clearly my assumption, I really have no prove here. In fact, I never succeeded in solving the puzzle, so don't expect me to prove this stuff is making people smarter.

As a spokesman for those who didn't "make it" through the labyrint (your taboo, not mine), I'm announcing that things are starting to change in our favor. The Idiot's cube (a thing that will probably make people feel smarter) is already available for sale. Unlike the real Rubik's cube, this 3x3x3 standard cube comes with squares that are colored in a single color. So, it's safe to assume (right?) that all the sides of the cube also have the same color. I got it! So, it's the six colors that makes the game difficult. Here's the gist of the Idiot's cube: no matter which way you turn it, it's still solved.


If you think this could actually be a smart choice when it comes to buying a present for a loved one (which I doubt), you can get it online from Coolthings. Anyway, a standard cube seems to be a better choice, that's of course if you want to make a compliment to the gift-receiver. The Idiot's cube retails for 12,95$ and it's more expensive than the real one, so it's clearly targeted at idiots. Come to think of it, perhaps it would be better for your self esteem if you bought the standard cube. Don't touch it though! Just keep it solved, high and dry! You can always say you did it, eh?

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