Category Archives: stupid products

The Stupidest Excessively Voweled Product Description

Clearly, we need to get to the bottom of this . . .  (In addition to the obvious, we’re wondering:  Why “advanced”?) reddit

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The Stupidest Amazingly Politically Incorrect Household Product, Sexist Division

It’s sexism in household products day!  And we’d like to thank British company PX Industries for this truly enlightened laundry detergent . . .

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The Stupidest Amazingly Politically Incorrect Household Product, Racist Division

The following steel wool pads, courtesy those wacky product namers in Germany: reddit

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The Stupidest and Certainly Most Suggestive Sippy Cup

Hmm.  And why might this Buzz Lightyear sippy cup perhaps be a tad inappropriate for the kiddies?    We can’t put our finger on it.  (Nor do we want to, thanksverymuch, no matter how macho you are, Buzz.) boing boing

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another “Something’s Wrong Here” Product from the Close But No Cigar Licensed Product Knock-offs Department, Super Hero Section

Perhaps this is Superman’s motility-enhanced, hormonally-charged brother.  

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The Stupidest USA, USA, USA! (Almost) Shirt

On the plus side, the flag IS red, white and blue.  And once . . . oh, never mind. reddit

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from the Close but No Cigar Department, Cleverly Changing Consonants subdivision

We’d rather have the Franks, thanks . . . rahoi

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The Stupidest and Most Insulting Mop

We have no idea whence (or why) this brand name came.  We do, however, think it rather peculiar and are not sure why it should conjure up thoughts of cleanliness.

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an Unbearable Product from the Close but No Cigar Department, (un)Licensed Character division

Such a paetty design! And you think it might not be the real thing?  Oh, pooh, say we.  

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The Stupidest, Most Ridiculous, and Absolutely Asinine Way to Spend That Extra $39k You Have Lying Around

What should you do with that $39,000 that has been rattling around in your pocket?  What should you buy?  Well, we have a lovely idea for you. Buy a backpack, of course!  (Not just any backpack, but one that’s “super … Continue reading

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from the Close But No Cigar Licensed Product Knock-offs Department, Super Hero Section

There seems to be a small problem here.  Or is it simply that more people than we realized have identity issues?

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from the Stupidly-but-Interestingly-Named Product Section, Dentifrice Division

We know that this would make us smile first thing in the morning.  Cleanlily, natch! Thanks to Holly Denham flickr

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from the “Close but No Cigar” Department, Sneakers (or should we say Senakres) subdivision

Gee.  Who wouldn’t be fooled by THESE Chinese knock-offs? chinalert

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still one more from the Close but No Cigar Department, (un)Licensed Character division

Move over, Snoopy — and, of course, Sniper, Spoony, and Snooby.  There’s a new dog in town.  Meet . . . Sccoby!  (Given the plaid, we assume he’s from the Scottish branch of the family.) china alert

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from the Close but No Cigar Department, Peculiar (nearly) Designer Division

How many times have you thought, “If only I had a designer battery for my flashlight!”   Possibly never, but that’s not the point.  The point is that you can ALMOST have a designer battery.   Or you can have … Continue reading

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from the Stupid Yet Amazingly Unique Souvenir Magnet Division, Potato Subsection

“Don’t Treat Me Like Potato” . . . were more poignant and moving words ever written? (A: No. At least not tuber-related ones.)  

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The Stupidest Not-Quite-As-Patriotic-As-It-Appears Bib

Here’s a happy bib for patriotic babies.           But if you look a little closer . . . . consumerist  

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yet another from the Close but No Cigar Department, (un)Licensed Character division

We’ve had Spoony and Snooby.  Now let’s welcome another quasi-Snoopy who seems to be a bit more, well, thuggish.  Here’s . . . Sniper!  

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another from the Close but No Cigar Department, (un)Licensed Character division

As if we wouldn’t notice it’s not the REAL, er,  Snooby . . .

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from the Close but No Cigar Department, (un)Licensed Character division

Can you find the hidden mistake in this picture? los cuatros ojos

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2 of the Stupidest and Not-Very-Alluring Shampoos

Direct from China come these two shampoos, neither of which makes one exactly eager to lather up . . . When you don’t want the real poo . . . and . . .when merely adequate shampoo will do. china … Continue reading

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The Stupidest and Certainly Most Surreal Nature Appreciation Commentary, Baby Wipe-Based

On Earth Day, one should stop a few moments to think about our planet, the environment, nature, and all that.    Perhaps this Chinese baby wipe package will give you some thoughts upon which to meditate.  Then again, perhaps not. … Continue reading

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from the Department of “Close but No Cigar” Stupidest Brand Names

Not quite the real thing.  And the name does make us wonder about its taste . . . reddit

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the Stupidest Sophomoric Double Entendre Moment Involving Flooring

Say it out loud as in the below ad:  Bona — when wood matters. Okay.  Admit it.  You laughed too. media blog

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The Stupidest Corrugated Cardboard Box, Ironic Juxtaposition Alert

Talk about your ironic boxes . . .             reddit

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