Science used for good, not evil

My proposal: How long will it take for husband to a) notice there are dirty, rank dishes in the sink that do not put themselves in the dishwasher, and b) actually move them there without being hounded?

My hypothesis: It could take a long, long time -- perhaps longer than wife can bear.

Possible roadblocks to successful execution: Theory that subject (aka husband) is plotting own experiment, entitled "How long until wife cannot bear it anymore and finally caves in and puts dishes in dishwasher, while gleeful husband plays with iTunes?"

Clearly, this is going to be a contest of endurance.

BRING IT!