For Shame, Big Lots, For Shame.
Monday, August 11th, 2008 | Posted in Gadgets, WTF?! by Vanessa
OK Big Lots, it’s time me and you had a heart to heart.
True, I’ve never really liked you. I’ve snickered at you behind your back, and the one time I wandered into your store, I thumbed my nose at your shoddy furniture. But, honestly, I was just being a snob. I had no real reason to dislike you. You were just kind of like that dorky kid in class that got made fun of for no good reason except you didn’t fit in.
But this time, Big Lots, you’ve really gone and done it. You’ve given me a reason to shun you forever. You’re selling, quite possibly, the most idiotic contraption ever invented. God only knows how many poor suckers have bought the item in question from you.
I truly only have one question repeating over and over in my head.
Why, Big Lots, for God’s Sake, WHY!? Is this really necessary?
No - don’t speak… I know the answer… The sad truth is, somewhere out there, someone requested this hideously stupid invention. I worry for our children and our children’s children.
11 Comments on For Shame, Big Lots, For Shame. - Add yours!
What i like best about this is that the laptop seems to glow - begging to be stolen - like a jewel from a Jones Movie. Good call on the “WTF?!”
August 12, 2008
My response was literally:
“Oh my god. Hah-ha-ha.. hahahaha…..” WTF.. THAT IS ABSURD!!!
August 12, 2008
I’m not convinced anyone requested this. I think it’s probably someone’s failed attempt at a get rich quick scheme. Like, “this is the idea that’s going to make me a millionaire!” But I guess it represents a failure at several stages, because Big Lots bought it from Honeywell, who probably bought it from some invention distributor. I hope lots of people feel shame for this.
August 12, 2008
Oh, and the very first thing this reminded me of, speaking of hideously stupid inventions, is the Portable Pizza Oven: http://www.sportsimportsltd.com/12volporovan.html. For making pizzas on the go!
August 12, 2008
So just cut the featured 48″ security cable and run!! When you get it back home, you can pry the damn thing open…hahahaha!
For shame Honeywell! You should just stick with Flight Manuals and aircraft accessories and leave the security of personal items to others.
August 12, 2008
Hey…the portable oven just might come in handy at a football tailgate! :P
August 12, 2008
Yes, it’s true, Honeywell is to blame for this unsightly invention. Some may think I am unjustly turning Big Lots into a scapegoat. hmm…
Yes, Sheila, Honeywell should stick to their knitting!
But come on now, Alex, this portable pizza oven is an amazing product. It certainly doesn’t fit into the ridiculously stupid category.
August 12, 2008
What is Big Lots? Is that a BJ’s/Costco type of deal?
August 12, 2008
I think the idea behind Big Lots is that they sell stuff that didn’t sell at other places. Mom likens them to a Ross that sells everything.
August 13, 2008
Oh wow.
August 15, 2008
I think Alex is probably right on this one. After all, it worked for the pet rock guy.
Click on the link Olivia. It’s not a bad place and once in a while you can find a deal or so. It’s just one of those places that you have to have a lot of time to devote to shopping. I just don’t have that kind of time/energy/patience/whatever. Never did.
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