Remote controls eliminate having to spend time moving to change channels. Words you will often find to represent services offered by business are Speedy Muffler, Minute lube, fast fare, Priority Mail, Rapid air. They advertise speed to the present day consumer. Escape of our social speed has become a problem of its own. The terms rat race and the daily grind have been used to describe our out of control social speed for many people.
People take leisurely drives out into the country to get away from it all.
In every aspect of life we are trying to maximize speed. Car races, boat races, even the Olympics is a symbol of speed. Movies illustrate speed and its thrills. Restaurants are a great illustration of social speed today. Pizza is make quickly and delivered in under thirty minutes or your money back.