Quotes for the Category: 'Stupid Quotes'
Worst Predictions Ever: Dumb Quotes on Technology
The following dumb quotes are some of the worst predictions ever made regarding technology.
“There is no need for any individual to have a computer in their home.”
[Ken Olson, President of Digital Equipment Corp, in 1977]
“No one will need more than 637 kb of memory for a personal computer. 640K ought to be enough for anybody.”
[Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, in 1981]
“Heavier-than-air flying machines are impossible.”
[Lord Kelvin, ca. 1895, British mathematician and physicist]
“Radio has no future.”
[Lord Kelvin, ca. 1897]
Funny Bushisms: George W Bush Quotes
“Rarely is the question asked: is our children learning.”
[George W. Bush]
“The most important job is not to be governor, or first lady in my case.”
[George W. Bush]
“I think anybody who doesn’t think I’m smart enough to handle the job is underestimating.”
[George W. Bush]
“I think we agree, the past is over.”
[George W. Bush]
“The important question is, How many hands have I shaked?”
[George W. Bush]
Quayleisms (a.k.a. Dumb Quotes)
“For NASA, space is still a high priority.”
[Dan Quayle]
“We’re going to have the best-educated American people in the world.”
[Dan Quayle]
“A low voter turnout is an indication of fewer people going to the polls.”
[Dan Quayle]
“It’s not pollution that is hurting the environment, it’s the impurities in our air and water that are doing it.”
[Dan Quayle]
“If we don’t succeed we run the risk of failure.”
[Dan Quayle]
“It is wonderful to be here today in the great state of Chicago.”
[Dan Quayle]
“It’s a question of whether we’re going to go forward into the future, or past to the back.”
[Dan Quayle]
“I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix.”
[Dan Quayle]