Feb 04 2009
Okay, okay… some are really bad.
A continuation of yesterday’s post about as-seen-on-television products I would definitely buy, here are some that are completely… freakin’ useless.
1. Snuggy - What is it? It’s a warm blanket wrap with arm sleeves, so you can cuddle on the couch with your dog and stay warm, or pick up the phone without pulling your arm out of your blanket. Why is it useless? It’s a blanket. And both colors are terribly ugly. And the family dressed all in Snuggies looks like a fleece-covered cult.
2. Turbie Twist - What is it? It’s a magical cloth that will dry your hair if you wrap it around your head after you get out of the shower. Why is it useless? It’s a stupid towel! That’s all it is!
3. Fun Slides Carpet Skates - What is it? Strap on foot accessories that make gliding around on carpet as easy as skating around on ice. Why is it useless?
Because… well, the commercial is terrible. But also because it’s just begging you to replace your carpet over and over again.
4. A Bagel Slicer -What is it? This is basically a guillotine for your bagel. It’ll slice it nice and perfect and is the best thing since a knife. Why is it useless? Because it’s not the best thing since a knife. A knife can cut other things, too, not just bagels. We all have bagels to cut, occasionally, but I don’t think I cut enough bagels for this to pay for itself.
I agree this might be safer, unless, let’s say, you accidentally get something stuck and chopped off in the Bagel Guillotine. Safety is not the issue here, it’s functionality. Bagels are pretty easy to cut, don’t really need a gadget. That being said, glad someone from the Larien site decided to weigh in.
I’m not saying it’s USELESS and stupid, just saying that it’s not the smartest buy most people will make in a year. The Butler, though… I actually kind of like.
Thanks!