Agitator

   I think there is nothing wrong with being an agitator.  They do a lot of good,  helping  to get rid of a lot of dirt,  straightening things out, and untangling a lot of soggy situations.  This is especially true of washing machines.  My washing machine was replaced when I was out of town.  I have paid no attention to washing machines since I bought the last one about 11 years ago.  When I looked into the new one, I was surprised to see an open chasm, no agitator rearing up in the center of the tub.  More room for clothes, I thought, a good thing, maybe.  But when I went to take the clothes from the washer, they are in lumps.  They need to be fully shaken out before going into the dryer.  The agitator was there for a reason, people.  (I guess I should read the directions, anyway.)