Why do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are going dead?

Question

Why do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are going dead?

Answer 1

cos it act sometimes works!

Answer 2

because old habits die hard

and that is the easiest thing to do without moving from your chair...

Answer 3

cuz it works XD Tbh, people dont wanna get up to change the channel, so we force the remote to do the work