2001: A Spice Odyssey

Hello, HAL- do you read me, HAL?

Affirmative, Dave, I read you.

Give me a teaspoon of paprika, HAL.

I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that.

What's the problem?

I think you know what the problem is just as well as I do.

What are you talking about, HAL?

This mission is too important for me to allow you to jeopardize it.

I don't know what you're talking about, HAL.

I know you were planning to over season the kickasserole and I'm afraid that's something I cannot allow to happen.

Where the hell did you get that idea?

Dave, although you took thorough precautions against my hearing you, I could see your lips move.

(end scene)

Sorry, couldn't resist. This is the auto-measure spice rack. It's actually not such a bad idea - you turn the dial to the measure of spice you want and it dispenses just that amount. Since I already own a set of measuring spoons (ok, three sets of measuring spoons) I wouldn't spend the $30 but it's not such a stupid thing. Also, I'd need like 10 of them to hold the contents of my spice drawer.

But hey, if you want to get one, I won't mock you.