First-Aid Booth (Nov, 1949)
First-Aid Booth
THE Germans have designed a street first-aid booth which seems to have everything. Well, practically everything.
First, naturally, there’s a first-aid kit and a folding stretcher on wheels. This is so light it can be pushed by a child. Then, there’s a public telephone and a fire alarm. For the policeman on beat, there’s a special wire to the station and on the wall is a mirror for last-minute grooming. On top of the booth is an illuminated clock and a blue light which blinks if somebody wants a policeman.
If plumbing facilities had been available there’d probably be a kitchen sink, too.
Reminds me of the Orgasmatron in Woody Allen’s movie “Sleeper”.
Rick
Comment by Rick — July 21, 2009 @ 10:43 pm
and on the wall is a mirror for last-minute grooming.
It is important to look good in those first aid situations. I bet they also proved useful for the services of the ladies of the night.
Comment by Mike — July 22, 2009 @ 7:56 am
How long does anyone think the supplies would remain in the booth if left on a public street? And I’ve gotta wonder about the boy “guarding” the injured victim… Are they afraid someone will steal him if left unattended?
Comment by Eli — July 22, 2009 @ 1:27 pm
This would make a good TARDIS.
Comment by Don — July 22, 2009 @ 2:15 pm
In the USA today, it would also include a lawyer that would file legal proceedings against you the moment you render help to someone.
Comment by Patrick — July 22, 2009 @ 3:33 pm
Repurposed after 1945.
(Coin slot and chainsaw removed.)
Comment by jayessell — July 22, 2009 @ 6:25 pm
With a little modification, this could also serve as a suicide booth, a la ‘Futurama’.
Comment by John M. Hanna — July 22, 2009 @ 9:13 pm
John… See comment #6.
Thats what it used to be.
(Wait… Dang! I get the future and past mixed up. Sorry.)
((At least I didn’t say anything about gas!))
Comment by jayessell — July 22, 2009 @ 9:42 pm
I can just hear the zither playing the “Third Man Theme”.
Rick
Comment by Rick — July 22, 2009 @ 11:02 pm
Interesting place for a tire ad, too. Wonder how long that lasted before it was completely covered with handwritten paper ads showing what bands are playing where, who has a couch for sale and lost-pet announcements?
Comment by nlpnt — July 23, 2009 @ 10:32 am
@nlpnt: You are forgetting this is germany. People there are tidy.
Comment by Casandro — August 9, 2009 @ 1:41 am
Patrick, I don’t suppose that you have ever heard of Good Samaritin laws. In most US states a person cannot be sued if:
They render aid on a strictly volunteer basis.
The person in need of aid gives their permission.
The person giving aid acts in a responsible manner.
If’n the person in need of aid is unconscious, it is considered a defacto permission. Also in most US states it is considered to be a criminal offense to fail to render aid to a person or persons in a life threatening situtation.
Comment by JMyint — August 9, 2009 @ 11:06 am
Good example of the situation may be found here
http://www.cprinstructor.com/legal.htm
Comment by Firebrand38 — August 9, 2009 @ 7:48 pm
If I read it correctly, In Indiana, immunity is only granted to a certified first responder, like a paramedic.
Comment by TomTomB — August 10, 2009 @ 3:17 pm
No, read this as well http://www.in.gov/legislative/...../ch12.html
Comment by Firebrand38 — August 10, 2009 @ 3:29 pm