I know it would be hard to travel with, but considering investing in one of those big hooks to pull people off stage when they go too long at conferences
Tired: professional associations should have codes of conduct
Wired: professional associations should have gender neutral bathrooms
Inspired: professional associations should have giant hooks to remove folks from the stage
I started following you when you inadvertently gave me excellent advice on a panel I was running, and here you are, years later, still doing it. Amazing, thank you.
If you search for a swimming pool rescue hook with collapsible or telescoping/telescopic pole or handle, I think you'll find what you need. Shepherd hooks are more stylish but harder to find all the features you want.
you could try the Ig Nobel model and have a little girl just say "Please stop. I'm bored" loudly over and over again...
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I remember back in the 90's, at an Upside Magazine New Tech show, where start ups presented their newest thing, when they failed, they got a big GONG ending their presentation. I remember seeing TIVO at one, it did not get the gong. I loved my TIVO