Why do we push harder on the buttons on a remote control when we know that the batteries are getting weak?

Question

Why do we push harder on the buttons on a remote control when we know that the batteries are getting weak?

Answer 1

For the same reason my "traffic signal" finger comes up everytime I see Obama on my TV. It makes me feel better even though I know he can't see it.

Answer 2

a jedis energy flows from within

Answer 3

human nature, its the same as going 4 foot away from the tv when you know that you could switch it on from that point- or the same as banging the remote when it stops working- because we are all numpties!

Answer 4

well, I just get up and get the other ones out the charger and put the flat ones on charge.

I have one of these in the middle http://tuxtops.com/images/kameleon1.jpg

Its really very good.

Answer 5

because it makes it work, it really does. Until the battery completely dies.

Answer 6

get the last bit of magic out of them

Answer 7

physiological reaction

Answer 8

It's very similar to what we do to people as well.

When they don't do what we want.. we "push harder"  and multiple times

:)

I think it's human nature... If you don't get what you want the first time.... "try harder"

Answer 9

tee hee! dunno but its a fab question!

Answer 10

maybe cause we are lazy

Answer 11

It's a natural reaction.