How to use one paper towel | Joe Smith | TEDxConcordiaUPortland
TEDx Talks3 HN recommenders · recommended in 3 months, 2016-2025
3.9M views · 14 years ago · talk · evergreen
A short TEDx talk by Joe Smith teaching how to dry your hands with a single paper towel. It shows a simple technique for cutting waste.
HN treats it as a tiny practical life hack some adopt for good, while others mock it as peak TED.
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5 comments from Hacker News
Best TED talk I’ve seen: ▶ this video I think about this every time I wash my hands in a public restroom with paper towels.
He should have been shaking his hands while waiting for it to dispense. Then he could use just one towel. ▶ this video
People are very negative about these kinds of TED talks, but I actually improved my hand drying technique after the TEDx on it: ▶ this video That and using the back of my hand/arm to push off the water from my body after a shower keep our towels much dryer and nicer.
Two quick things from back when TED talks were actually interesting/useful: 1. How to tie your shoes the right way (so the knot doesn't come undone): link 2. How to dry your hands with a single paper towel (so that you prevent unnecessary waste): ▶ this video
This banned TED talk is all you need to know about TED and where their motivations are: link Peak TED is actually this video on how to use one paper towel when washing your hands: ▶ this video . You mean if you shake your hands and fling water all over the bathroom then you don't need as much paper to absorb the remaining water? How revolutionary.