No more dangerous drowsiness on long hauls

Staying Sharp Behind the Wheel

You shouldn't fall asleep at the wheel with this chin jabber on the job. Worn around the neck, it holds a sharp prong under the driver's chin. If his head nods, the point quickly awakens him. Invented by K. H. Liman, of Rye, N.Y., it has a rubber knob below the tip to prevent serious injury.

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3 Comments

just don't sneeze when you wear it!

Thats a good idea...but it would hurt. Good gag gift!

EO

should would keep you awake on the way to the hospital once you jab yourself with it



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