October 11, 2007
Electronic cigarettes
The packaging of original Century model 102 Lava lamp
What is Crown 7 Smoking device? It delivers your hit of nicotine whenever you need it. Just turn it on, pull it to your lips and take a drag of your favorite body chemistry changing drug
If you want to buy a pair of jeans at Neiman Marcus, you can Shop by Pocket. (From J-Walk)
Mission Accomplished doggie bags. $9.99 for 50 bags
iPod Stereo Dock with Bath Tissue Holder
Also, glass toilets
Video of Wal-Mart's spreading across USA
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September 02, 2007
Shutting Up Shop
John Londei’s “Shutting Up Shop”: The Decline of the Traditional Small Shop
From Beer Bands to Voodoo Dolls - Unusual products by Fred. (From Textually)
Oh, my! This would look nice in the bathroom. No. You don’t have to buy anything to be happy
Freddy Krueger Glove used on Nightmare Elm Street 5, for sale on eBay
Nothing says, "I have money to burn" like a smoldering cigar. Bentley Humidor ($6,400.00) and 9 other Top Tech Toys for the Filthy Rich
The children of the US America are in deep trouble. Because some people out there don't have maps. Such as South Africa. Map of Wisconsin fresh cheese curds and other Maps for us
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July 15, 2007
Drug Swag
Branded tchotchkes at the American Psychiatric Association conference in San Diego
Supplying the science hobbyist, industry, government, schools & universities with Aerogel since 1998. "We specialize in small orders"
Ethan Persoff’s gallery of paper-based condom envelopes from the 1930s and 40s. (From Coudal)
Costco Recalls Dirty Underwear Punching Bag (From June 2005)
iPhone Campers... An Ugly Bunch
Hand soap - Wash your hands with hands
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April 29, 2007
World of Walmart
Gibbon’s Market and the battle of mom and pop stores against mega-retailers. (From Positive Ape Index)
A Day in the World of Wal-Mart. The Walmart prank. In an effort to combat their negative media portrayal, Wal-Mart has set up a public-relations war room
Looking for copper sulfate? Or how about polyvinyl alcohol? The chemical store is the place for the home chemist and hobbyist
Catholic Mobile provides families and individuals with inspiring Catholic content that will enrich their daily wireless experiences. (From For your entertainment)
“If I buy this face cream, I will be as beautiful as the actress endorsing it” - Thoughts of the Average American Consumer (as Imagined By a Marketing Executive)
15 more ways stores trick you into spending
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March 26, 2007
Odd perfumes
Get your Solar Powered Talking Bible right here. Only $99.98
From Whiskey-Tobacco & (Elmer's?) Glue to Hemp & Cosmopolitan Cocktail, crazy scents & colognes
Raising even lazier Chinese consumers
Crazy amazon deals At Jungle Crazy. (From Amanda Congdon)
Do not buy from me and other items on Amazon that you cannot (or at least should not) buy
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February 28, 2007
Products for geriatrics
Brush your teeth while listening to The Village People’s YMCA! Sound vibrations stream from the bristles through your teeth - so you can actually hear music inside your head. Only $9.99
Shirt bib and other products for very old people at Amazon
A blog about Birth Of An Apple Store in Boston
Where to find original gypsy caravans for sale. (From Information Junk)
What flags of the world would look like if they were commented on by clients, by Frederik Samuel
The NYC condom is here
More than 170 kinds of ”Journeys encouragement” cards from Hallmark, when you don’t know what to say at other people’s “challenges” - $2.29-$2.99 each
14 Hewlett-Packard Company Secrets From A Former Employee
Also there, 10 shopping tricks that stores hate
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January 18, 2007
The Wal-Mart Story
Upon entering around 8:30pm, I was completely blown away by how filthy this Wal-Mart was: a Photo Essay. More discount store experiences that sucks. The original Wal-Mart You Don't Know Fast Company story from 2003
The World’s Tallest Roses - 5+ feet in height. Only $249.95 a dozen. (Vase not included)
Just in time for the holidays: Zoltar, the classic animatronic fortune teller. From Hammacher Schlemmer. Shipped - $8,999.95
The youngest grocer in America
Alternate Store Names and Stores that never made it
King Size Bows are large, elegant, high tech bows mounted on a base with protective rubber feet. The bows are 30” in diameter and 12” high with streamers extending 12”. The car bows are also reversible - only $48
Alex's Coupons where you can find coupons and deals for over 1000 stores
January 21 Update: See the blog that Kohl's employees set up as response. (Thank you, Paul)
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December 19, 2006
Christmas Soaps
"Nope, It's Soap!!" Cappuccino-scented soap in unfortunate shape
Gift for kids: Gloomy Bear Plush Arm Pillow - Left Arm by Mori Chack, of Gloomy Bear fame
Consumption Fever on Slate
Walgreens is selling a digital camera for $10 —I kid you not. It's not a recyclable camera you have to turn in to get the photos out. Just plug it into the USB port in your computer, download the photos, and go out and make more. Inside a $10 digital camera . (From Pathologically Polymathic)
Poor Quality - High prices!
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November 30, 2006
Pith Helmets
Pith Helmets. The pith, or cork, of certain trees lent itself as the basis of a headgear that was strong and protective and at the same time lightweight and comfortable
Vintage condom package design. (From Blort)
The Space Cube is the world's smallest personal computer. The unbelievably minuscule cube (2 x 2 x 2.2 inch case) packs 300 MHz CPU and 64 MB of SDRAM
Redesigned flags of the world, as per client’s suggestions
Hello Kitty Toilet Paper. (From J-Box)
Video of mannequins on skateboards. (YouTube)
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November 01, 2006
Destroying children's innocence
Antique decoys for sale
Found on Wye River Antiques; “We have oyster cans, duck decoys, advertising tins, typewriter ribbon tins, folk art and everything in-between. We are always adding more great things so be sure to bookmark this site and check back often.” - Apparently, old, unopened oyster cans are desirable collectibles…
Money-band is the original rubber band wallet replacement. What an amazing waste of $3. (From Not Cot)
British retailer was forced to stop selling pole dancing kits for kids…
Alpha Stamps. (From Madame Talbot)
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October 11, 2006
Pennsylvania Art Auction
More than 3,000 items at the Jack Palance Art Auction. (From The WOW Report)
Hopefully while strolling through the Coolville Supermarket you'll fill your shopping cart full of fun memories
Ted Staunton's large collection of 78 rpm labels. (From Mira y Calla)
Old Polish Matchbox Covers
Some special offerings from the 2006 Neiman Marcus Christmas Book: Virgin Galactic Charter To Space ($1,764,000.00), Pencil Skyscraper By The Art Guys, ($40,000.00) and Backyard Water Park (Starting at $100,000. From Bag and Baggage)
The Ultimate Thrift Store Score: Gemini Space Suit
Antique farm tools. Most of these tools were agricultural hand implements and fenland tools that were used in England, Wales and Scotland, dating from about 1600 to 1940
How Did Gillette Know It Was My Birthday?
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September 24, 2006
Consume today
Joe’s Character Cups
Not for sale - I’m a boy
A collection of Doggy bags, a small portion of the magical world of airsickness bags
Butterboy and Buttergirl
Travel John Products. (And from the same cameraphone - All employees must wash, etc.)
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August 27, 2006
Banned from K-Mart
Paranoia Body Soap. Satan Soaps bring us quite possibly the creepiest looking soaps ever made
Book 22 is a Christian sex toy shop. The twenty-second book of the Bible is Song of Solomon. We believe that God intended that such love, as spoken of in Song of Solomon, be a beautiful and normal part of marital life. Unfortunately this gift from God has been grossly distorted and abused by both ancient and modern people
The Tyvek Wallet, Le Journal Billfold
This Letter from K-Mart sounds great. Snopes nopes it
The Amazing Bug Zapper. $7.45 on Amazon
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July 08, 2006
What is it?
Bilibo's iconic shell is a plastic kids’ toy that can be used, depending on the child and circumstance, as a seat, a rocking chair, a hat, a raft, a sled, or a turtle shell. "I love that adults always ask ‘what is it?’ but kids never do". One of Business Week’s top-selling products
Buying a used fridge on craiglist
The Forgotten Shop: A department store in the French village of Mugron whose doors had last admitted patrons nearly 30 years ago has been left in its original condition and regularly maintained and cleaned by its owners
Learn the weird histories and bizarre facts behind some branded products
By the way, Ken Lay is Alive. Lay, like Hitler, Elvis, and Tupac before him, has faked his own death in order to avoid any more unwanted public scrutiny. (From Kook Sites)
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June 13, 2006
Odd objects gallery
Best place to purchase gavels. Gavels make a great gift for the chairman of the board, president, lawyer, judge, scholar or auctioneer. Gavels are fun for anyone to have on the desk -- everyone is naturally drawn to hold and hammer
From the same store: Puss in Boots (?)
Welcome to the home of Zim’s Crack Creme. Please browse our site for information about our family of products and the history of Zim’s Crack Creme. And don’t forget to visit our online store
The Life lessons figurines from TLC. Collect them all
Oldenburg Pretzel and many other products at Salvor Kiosk
Too Hot For Ebay! Unicorn Turds
Grass centered table and other odd objects from Biggles
Tribal Techno-Fetish Wands and miniwands by Mark Crummett
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