Products that shouldn't exist.

SnakePlissken · 13-09-2017 09:34AM

Raegan Fit Rubbish wrote: »

Synthetic liquid sprays for people with dry eyes, it's even recommended to be sprayed upon closed eyelids.

Makes you wonder how ever did the medieval blacksmith manage to tend the furnaces and hot anvil back in the olden times without the aid of big pharma.

Funnily enough they didn't have computer screens, smart phones or tv screens in medieval times, do you think there might be a correlation between that and not needing eye drops?

osarusan · 13-09-2017 09:36AM

Those bands for round your wrist that come with bullsh!t claims of health benefits.

Gravelly · 13-09-2017 09:41AM

animatronic cat ears that wiggle and swivel to match your mood.

https://www.amazon.com/Necomimi-Brainwave-Novelty-Discontinued-manufacturer/dp/B00IBRCHLO

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andrew1977 · 13-09-2017 09:43AM

https://www.tesco.ie/groceries/Product/Details/?id=254404024

I was amazed to see this on sale in Tesco at the weekend, I was even more alarmed when I seen somebody buy it.

Ironing water !! .. good lord almighty, I have seen it all now

Wildcard7 · 13-09-2017 09:49AM

Key organisers.

Like this: https://getkeysmart.com/

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On my keychain I have 2 keys that would even fit in one of those, anything else wouldn't. And even if all my keys would work with this contraption, a normal key ring is a lot more practical.

I feel the same about compact "wallets" like this:

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There must be a market for these things but I can't imagine why you'd want it. Does my head in.

Akrasia · 13-09-2017 10:07AM

'First Class' religious relics

First-Class Relics: items directly associated with the events of Christ's life (manger, cross, etc.) or the physical remains of a saint (a bone, a hair, skull, a limb, etc.).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relic

Everything that claims to have been in contact with Jesus is a fake, and everything that is a body part of a 'saint'... ewwww

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Relic-TITULUS-CRUCIS-Title-INRI-TRUE-CROSS-Reliquary-Jesus-Virgin-Mary-Catholic-/152696190105?hash=item238d66f499:g:N8AAAOSwceNZSsVJ

Gravelly · 13-09-2017 10:09AM

Akrasia wrote: »

'First Class' religious relics

Everything that claims to have been in contact with Jesus is a fake, and everything that is a body part of a 'saint'... ewwww

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Relic-TITULUS-CRUCIS-Title-INRI-TRUE-CROSS-Reliquary-Jesus-Virgin-Mary-Catholic-/152696190105?hash=item238d66f499:g:N8AAAOSwceNZSsVJ

:eek: Wow, didn't realise that people really sold that kind of stuff. You'd have to be fairly fuçking gullible trusting to buy it, wouldn't you?

Sam Kade · 13-09-2017 10:12AM

USC
Carbon tax
That extra 6 cent they put on a litre of petrol during the recession

jacksie66 · 13-09-2017 10:15AM

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Akrasia · 13-09-2017 10:15AM

Gravelly wrote: »

:eek: Wow, didn't realise that people really sold that kind of stuff. You'd have to be fairly fung gullible trusting to buy it, wouldn't you?

'Sacred-relics' ebay relic store. 100% positive feedback
That's a lot of pieces of 'the true cross'

Gravelly · 13-09-2017 10:21AM

Akrasia wrote: »

'Sacred-relics' ebay relic store. 100% positive feedback
That's a lot of pieces of 'the true cross'

Just looked at them there - never knew such a trade existed. Pure Father Ted stuff.

the_pen_turner · 13-09-2017 10:41AM

the electrical socket push in "protectors". how are they allow to be sold. basically a cheap plastic piece of crap that takes a perfectly safe electrical socket that has safety feature built in and renders it dangerous.
how can they claim to improve safety by bypassing a very good safety feature .
the only thing worse is if they made it out of metal.

whisky_galore · 13-09-2017 10:53AM

Akrasia wrote: »

'Sacred-relics' ebay relic store. 100% positive feedback
That's a lot of pieces of 'the true cross'

The used say in the Middle Ages there were so many pieces of the True Cross you would think Jesus was crucified on a whole forest.

whisky_galore · 13-09-2017 10:56AM

Reindeer antlers and red noses for cars.

Gravelly · 13-09-2017 10:57AM

Mayo4Sam flags.

heroics · 13-09-2017 11:26AM

murphyebass wrote: »

Jaysus Lynx Africa. Now there's a blast from the past. It must 15 or 20 years since I last heard tell of Lynx Africa. It had some waft off it.

Still on sale too https://www.tesco.ie/groceries/Product/Details/?id=261546847

this got me thinking so googled a bit

First released in 1995 and still going strong. According to shelflife in 2011 lynx had over 50% market share in ireland for mens deoderants and africa was its dominant product (http://www.shelflife.ie/freshening-up/)

In the UK in 2014 lynx deodorant had sales of 98 million GBP. In the UK in 2016 an estimated 8.6 million people used Lynx. Ranked second and third were Right Guard and Nivéa
https://www.statista.com/statistics/305030/brands-of-anti-perspirants-and-body-spray-deodorants-for-men-uk/

Gravelly · 13-09-2017 11:42AM

heroics wrote: »

Still on sale too https://www.tesco.ie/groceries/Product/Details/?id=261546847

this got me thinking so googled a bit

First released in 1995 and still going strong. According to shelflife in 2011 lynx had over 50% market share in ireland for mens deoderants and africa was its dominant product (http://www.shelflife.ie/freshening-up/)

In the UK in 2014 lynx deodorant had sales of 98 million GBP. In the UK in 2016 an estimated 8.6 million people used Lynx. Ranked second and third were Right Guard and Nivéa
https://www.statista.com/statistics/305030/brands-of-anti-perspirants-and-body-spray-deodorants-for-men-uk/

I train footballers and a load of the lads use Lynx Africa because they said the bang off it is so strong that they can go straight from training to the pub without having to shower

4068ac1elhodqr · 13-09-2017 02:18PM

OSI wrote: »

The damage to eyes experienced by Blacksmiths through exposure to heat and smoke is very well documented throughout medieval history. There's even books on occupational health from the 15th & 16th century describing how to protect your eyes while smithing.

That's actually retina burn due to high levels of infra-red radiation exposure from the furnaces, a 'small bottle of big pharma's dry eye spray' (on closed eyelids) won't prevent that, only a physical shield of some sort.

Dry eyes are increasing due primarily to people gawking at the smartphones and laptops, which in turn reduces blink rates dramatically.

Solution: blink more.

neonsofa · 13-09-2017 02:35PM

Raegan Fit Rubbish wrote: »

That's actually retina burn due to high levels of infra-red radiation exposure from the furnaces, a 'small bottle of big pharma's dry eye spray' (on closed eyelids) won't prevent that, only a physical shield of some sort.

Dry eyes are increasing due primarily to people gawking at the smartphones and laptops, which in turn reduces blink rates dramatically.

Solution: blink more.

My son had dry eye while undergoing treatment- common side effect of it apparently. Drops and spray mists (even on closed eyes) gave him unbelievable comfort from a really irritating side effect. Blinking didn't help him.

Goat the dote · 13-09-2017 04:37PM

andrew1977 wrote: »

https://www.tesco.ie/groceries/Product/Details/?id=254404024

I was amazed to see this on sale in Tesco at the weekend, I was even more alarmed when I seen somebody buy it.

Ironing water !! .. good lord almighty, I have seen it all now

I use ironing water..

Akrasia · 13-09-2017 07:10PM

neonsofa wrote: »

My son had dry eye while undergoing treatment- common side effect of it apparently. Drops and spray mists (even on closed eyes) gave him unbelievable comfort from a really irritating side effect. Blinking didn't help him.

Its fine when its medically necessary, but optrex were trying to get eye washes as a part of a daily hygene/cosmetic routine

ceadaoin. · 13-09-2017 07:23PM

LirW wrote: »

Loads of baby products that have the target group of first time parents that don't know better.
I don't know how many things I bought with my first one that were such a waste of space and money.
The leader imo would be the 3-in-1 travel set. I know plenty of people that just change the thing within the first year for a small buggy that's so much cheaper and lighter. I'm guilty of that myself, I got one for the second one and changed it when she was 4 months old to some cheap buggy that reclines completely. I can operate that one easily with one hand because it's light enough.

Baby wipe warmers spring to mind too. ridiculous!

CelticRambler · 13-09-2017 07:32PM

ceadaoin. wrote: »

Baby wipe warmers

:eek: Ah no ...

Tell me that's not a thing now.

Please let it not be a real thing now! :eek::eek:

Atoms for Peace · 13-09-2017 07:36PM

Raegan Fit Rubbish wrote: »

Synthetic liquid sprays for people with dry eyes, it's even recommended to be sprayed upon closed eyelids.

Makes you wonder how ever did the medieval blacksmith manage to tend the furnaces and hot anvil back in the olden times without the aid of big pharma. So too the countless dry, hot bakery staff not to mention desert nomads wading their 125cc camels in 50oC sandstorms.

Here's an idea: blink every once in a while between taking selfies.

He died of the plague at 35.

ceadaoin. · 13-09-2017 07:40PM

CelticRambler wrote: »

:eek: Ah no ...

Tell me that's not a thing now.

Please let it not be a real thing now! :eek::eek:

Yep. And I thought I was an idiot for getting one of those special nappy bin things. At least I can say I never paid for a thing that warms up the baby wipes that are going to be cleaning poo off your baby's arse!

foxy farmer · 14-09-2017 07:05PM

When you have to include child safety warnings on ads for detergents maybe you should ask yourself why.
These multicoloured tablets and liquid filled sachets for dishwasher and washing machines area pure attractions for small kids and incidents of poisoning have increased among children since they came on the market.

14-09-2017 07:15PM

andrew1977 wrote: »

https://www.tesco.ie/groceries/Product/Details/?id=254404024

I was amazed to see this on sale in Tesco at the weekend, I was even more alarmed when I seen somebody buy it.

Ironing water !! .. good lord almighty, I have seen it all now

I am the eejit that buys ironing water, and I rarely even iron. I also buy the fragranced little pellets (lavender, for bedding) that you put in the wash, matching scented softner, in fact I'll try just about anything to do with laundry. I've a bit of a laundry fetish tbh.

I'm generally a sure bet for most household products, it's a sickness.

Ipso · 14-09-2017 07:28PM

heroics wrote: »

Still on sale too https://www.tesco.ie/groceries/Product/Details/?id=261546847

this got me thinking so googled a bit

First released in 1995 and still going strong. According to shelflife in 2011 lynx had over 50% market share in ireland for mens deoderants and africa was its dominant product (http://www.shelflife.ie/freshening-up/)

In the UK in 2014 lynx deodorant had sales of 98 million GBP. In the UK in 2016 an estimated 8.6 million people used Lynx. Ranked second and third were Right Guard and Nivéa
https://www.statista.com/statistics/305030/brands-of-anti-perspirants-and-body-spray-deodorants-for-men-uk/

Is Java and Musk still on the go?

Widdershins · 14-09-2017 07:41PM

foxy farmer wrote: »

When you have to include child safety warnings on ads for detergents maybe you should ask yourself why.
These multicoloured tablets and liquid filled sachets for dishwasher and washing machines area pure attractions for small kids and incidents of poisoning have increased among children since they came on the market.

Proven to be harmful to health. At best they trigger allergies, asthma, etc.
Same with scented candles made from paraffin wax and artificial scents.
Some people pour softener into oil burners too. Not bright.

longshanks · 14-09-2017 07:46PM

Micro beads in shower gel.

Products that shouldn't exist.

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