Things that seemed like a good idea

[Robb]

...but later turned out to be nightmares. I nominate the browser pop-up window. :eyes:

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

1. I agree. Having been an early webmaster, popups

were great for presenting information in low bandwidth days.

But we all know what happened.

A very good nominationm, seconded.

[soupkitchen]

2. Post from the Future (2212)

Capitalism

[dolo amber]

3. Sticking your foot in the spokes

of the front wheel of your runaway bike that's like travelling mach 3 down a really big hill. :eyes:

(Dunno if that's really the kind of thing you're looking for, but it meets both criteria on my end! :D)

[Nikia]

4. For me it is sometimes followed by

And then I thought I was going to die or then I thought that so and so was never going to talk to me again. It is amazing how many of my good ideas turn out disasterous.

[proud patriot]

5. ending Ma Bell

:-(