Purposeless Products

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Not so much the product itself, more the container it came in....

My mrs bought some loo cleaner and it had the words "Now with multijet technology" printed across the label.

This meant it had 3 holes in the nozzle instead of one!

A great one. Thanks, Rob.

Colin :smile::smile::smile:

 

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As you say absolutely everything is now a special Christmas present. Panty liners, dining room suite, breasts, a holiday, paint, tea bags, etc. etc.

Ray.

Oh. I haven't put any of those on my list. Thanks for the hints, Ray.

Colin :smile::smile::smile:

 

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I bought a spirilizer for doing my veg as it looked good on the advert. Total rubbish.

The question has to be asked.

"What attracted you to the thing when you saw it advertised, Ffion?"

Colin :smile::smile::smile:

 

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So have I, but it's not been out of its box yet.

As above. What attracted you to the thing, yorkslass?

Colin :smile::smile::smile:

 

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Might be controversial, but I don't like the child friendly lids........ Cos I can't open them.:Very_sad_emoji_icon

A child should be able to open a child friendly lid. Why not ask one, yorkslass?

Colin :smile::smile::smile:

 

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Finger tongs for eating your southern fried chicken that's finger lickin' good. Ha ha ha!!!

Eat the chicken and then lick the tongs eh? Doh!

Brilliant. I'll assume that you wish that to be classified as a Purposeless Product - and so it is. Thanks, teejay.

Colin :smile::smile::smile:

 

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Anything by Ronco back in the 70's

If you say so, Rob. Never heard of them though.

Colin :smile::smile::smile:

 

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A new Credit Card for someone who is already in debt and can't or won't pay.
See MoneySavingExpert.

Ray.

'Debt consolidation'. Why not owe us lots of money instead of smaller amounts to several similar sharks?
Thanks, Ray.

Colin

 

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We have that in the office I'm currently in - a more horrible chemical smell masquerading as 'perfume' you couldn't find.

So which is worse - the masker or the masked? We should be told.
Thanks, Rockburner.

Colin :smile::smile::smile:

 

[Robmac]

If you say so, Rob. Never heard of them though.

Colin :smile::smile::smile:

Google the Ronco Buttoneer Colin.

That will give you a taste. They also did razor combs and other such rubbish.

(Or are you secretly a Ronco hoarder?)

 

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Hi Colin

Yes they are indeed most useful!! Yes mine does the same. I am given to believe that most can tops are actually glued onto the tins and this kind of opener separates the glued top from the tin by leverage. They are freely available. I got my last one from Ebay. If you go on there and search for safety can opener, there are many to choose from-take your pick and enjoy!

Tom.

Thanks, teejay. I bought a 'safety' can opener from Amazon. It might have been marketed as 'Magic Opener'. It wasn't. It cut lower than the one I showed above and left a razor sharp edge all the way around the can. On a positive note the lid was left only as sharp as a knife.
The opener I have definitely cuts through metal. And yes, I think lids are now fixed in place with adhesive.

Colin :smile::smile::smile:

 

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Not good for soup or anything gloopy without a safety bowl as well!!

Nobody said convenient, teejay! On the can I tested the lid stayed in place and could then be up-righted before removing the lid and enjoying the contents.

Colin :smile::smile::smile:

 

[teejay]

Nobody said convenient, teejay! On the can I tested the lid stayed in place and could then be up-righted before removing the lid and enjoying the contents.

Colin :smile::smile::smile:

More than one way to skin a can then?! A fair sign that indeed your opener is in need of a front line reinforcement!

 

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More than one way to skin a can then?! A fair sign that indeed your opener is in need of a front line reinforcement!

At the first reading I missed your twist. Expecting more from you I went back and found it. Thanks, teejay.

Colin :smile::smile::smile:

 

[CardMaker]

Are you using the oven sheets because they are useable at high temperatures, CardMaker or because they are easily cleaned?

Colin :smile::smile::smile:

No its cos the ink gets nice and sloshy and then it is easier to clean.:Wink_Emoji:

 

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No its cos the ink gets nice and sloshy and then it is easier to clean.:Wink_Emoji:

Got it. So still a Purposeless Product for the purpose intended, though good as a surface protector.
Would old newspaper work for you or would you need too much?

Colin :smile::smile::smile:

 

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Not a Purposeless Product but some brilliant marketing! Look here - especially Charlie.

Colin :smile::smile::smile:

 

[Robmac]

Don't get Charlie Drooling Colin.

He loves a bit of Quorn pie!

 

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Don't get Charlie Drooling Colin.

He loves a bit of Quorn pie!

That label really is outrageous, Rob. It's like advertising a loaf of bread to feed the five thousand:-

"Provides in excess of 150 molecules per person when sliced appropriately"

And, as you say, Charlie is very sensitive to the needs of non meat pie eaters. He'll champion their cause once he's aware.

Colin :smile::smile::smile:

 

[yorkieowl]

Personally I don't class my electric tin opener as a purposeless product, would never use an ordinary one at home, have used one for 20 years plus. Now an electric carving knife, thats a useless bit of kit, and handheld mixers, never had much success with either. Meat thermometers too, if you cook it for the recommended time/temp its easy enough to check if its cooked without one, meat basters too, just use a spoon or ladle. Geez you've got me started now. :biggrin: