Wrist Band iPhone Holder
Ok seriously? I find it impossible to believe even one of these have been sold. All the logical inconsistencies present in this product make my brain hurt.
The very best and worst of Skymall
For eight years my career involved frequent airline travel. As a result, I spent much of my time thumbing through the pages of the backseat pocket circular known as Skymall.
I was always astounded by both the useful, and unusual aspect of the products, and eagerly awaited every new addition.
Everyone knows Skymall, and at one time or another, most of us have seen an item that made us think either "Wow I need that" or "What the hell?" These are those products.
I was always astounded by both the useful, and unusual aspect of the products, and eagerly awaited every new addition.
Everyone knows Skymall, and at one time or another, most of us have seen an item that made us think either "Wow I need that" or "What the hell?" These are those products.
January 10, 2012
Folies Bergere Boudoir Stool
Nothing says “check out my sexy boudoir” like a foot stool with legs. Yikes.
Tugo Drink Holder
Right where your hot beverage should go… On a rolling suitcase mere inches from feet that kick up as you walk. I’m curious, wouldn’t it make more sense to carry your hot beverage in your hand? Is this really a shortcoming that the market had to fill?
The Pillow Tie
This definitely falls under the “Best of Skymall” category, as long as it’s used in the service of sarcasm.
Meeting running long? Lucy Longwinded from marketing won’t stop speaking?
Step 1 - Inflate pillow tie.
Step 2 - Lay down on pillow tie in the middle of the meeting table.
Step 3 - make audible snoring noises.
Lucy will get the hint.
Protein Ketchup
Because why the hell not?
Luxury Dog Dining Dishes
As a rule, no pet should eat off of nicer dishes than me. The dog doesn’t care. If given the chance, most dogs would eat their own poop. One question though… what the heck is the third bowl is for? You need one bowl for food, one bowl for water, and the third bowl is for what? Foie Gras? Or is that his bidet?
I also don’t like the smug look on the dog’s face. That’s one arrogant looking dog.
The Sun Cap Hat
When my dad tells me about how much easier modern inventions have made things, he often points to the ability to call anyone at anytime on a cell phone, or the rapid information retrieval functionality of the Internet. That being said, I give you the newest leap forward in technology - “The Sun Cap Hat”. It’s apparently a hat, with a sunglasses built into it. This obviously is a vast improvement over the crazy old fashioned way of having just a hat, and a separate pair of glasses. Say it with me… Is there really a market for this?
As a side note, the model for this photo shoot really earned his cash. Look it how hard he’s rocking the “Blue Steel” (look it up) pose to make this look cool.
All Weather Outdoor HD LCD TV
Three things… First, if HD tv is your concern, you care about picture quality. Doesn’t getting water on your TV screen kind of invalidate that? Second, what about this show has got the owner so excited that he/she is spraying it with a hose? Finally, is outside of your home really the place you want to have your expensive waterproof flat screen tv? Is there really a market for this?
Weed Whacking Golf Driver
I call the next few entries my “Is there really a market for this?” section. Think of it as the “Best and Worst of Skymall” equivalent of Picasso’s blue period, albeit with considerably less talent and suicidal inspiration. Must… resist… art history… nerdiness… and… bad… jokes… Ugh. Sorry about that. Where was I? Oh yeah, the Weed Whacking Golf Driver. Is there really a market for this?
So it’s been a while…
My apologies for those of you kind enough to have subscribed to this blog. Work has been keeping me pretty busy, and unfortunately I haven’t had much time to update this.
On the plus side, Skymall has had a number of months to update it’s catalog with some fantastic new offerings… stay tuned.
