Jan 26, 2010

The Latest Dumb Product I Purchased

A complete sucker for advertising and marketing gimmicks, I have some tendency to buy some really stupid shit.  Case in point #1-  The "Grapple".  A combination of an apple and grapes.

These things, unsurprisingly taste like apples dipped in Dimetapp.  I took one bite then spit it out.  I tried to feed it to my golden retriever who ate everything, including salad.  He tried to bite me out of revenge.

Next up-
The detox-ing foot pads. In my defense, these were a happy prize for Mama, who was intrigued to the point of obsession.  Yeah, they were a scam.



I saw this commercial for this new foundation that rolls on.  My thoughts go like this, "Neat!  It's like paint! Now I won't have to get foundation in my eye, from it being on my fingers when it put in my contacts (I realize putting in my contacts before I put in my makeup would be a wiser approach.  However, I never have touted myself as a sage individual).  It looks so fun!  Rolling all over my face with no lines, perfectly even with no streaks, OMG I have to have this, get me to a drugstore now because this is going to change my life!"

Yeah, not so much. Try to roller this crap around the corners and crevices of your face.  The roller does not bend. I was smushing against my face trying to not have lines, streaks and stripes across my face.  Major fail.   Don't buy this, although most of you have a lick of sense and wouldn't anyway.
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23 comments:

  1. JessiJanuary 26, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    I totally wanted to try that foundation....thanks for the heads up!!!

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  2. Mrs.GritsJanuary 26, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    Me too! Thanks for the heads up on the terrible foundation sponge! :-)
    Don't feel too bad, I fell for Grapples too.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2010 at 9:18 AM

    I've always wanted to try a grapple! Your post was hilarious!! I'm the same way - I have an ab-roller!

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  4. The Shabby PrincessJanuary 26, 2010 at 9:24 AM

    I'm a marketers dream (ironic that I work in marketing?). If it looks new and unique, it's totally mine in approx. 5. seconds.

    My checking account does not enjoy this.

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  5. sarahJanuary 26, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    I am a little jealous you at least go to try the Kinoki foot pads. Every time I try to buy them, the fiance stops me telling me I am ridiculous.

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  6. Jen | Our Life AccountsJanuary 26, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    haha, that foundation brush looks really cool but I could totally see how it would be a pain to use!

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  7. Sole MattersJanuary 26, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    LOL well I'm glad that you purchased them so now I won't! ;)

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2010 at 12:37 PM

    i, too was a sucker for the grapples. great idea, execution not so good! :(

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  9. JMWJanuary 26, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    Thanks for a good laugh - too funny! I've learned that if your dog won't eat, must be pretty darn bad. ;)

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  10. Southern Champagne WishesJanuary 26, 2010 at 1:02 PM

    I so wanted to try those foot pads, so you are not alone! And if I'd seen the Grapples I probably would've gotten those, too.

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  11. it is everlastingJanuary 26, 2010 at 1:33 PM

    I have almost gotten those foot pads so many times. I feel pretty upset that they're a scam...

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  12. SaraJanuary 26, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    I've never seen that foundation but it does seem quite strange. And, I've tried Grapples too. Not a good thing.

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  13. Polka Dots & Protein BarsJanuary 26, 2010 at 2:13 PM

    So glad I wasn't the only one intrigued by that foundation. Thanks for the review before my wallet took the hit, though!

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  14. chelseaJanuary 26, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    Awww, I'm super disappointed those foot things are a scam! Unfortunately, I'm a sucker too and I've always thought they would be amazing.

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  15. Helena - A Diary of LovelyJanuary 26, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    thanks!!! honestly! now I know what not to buy! sorry you had to buy the tester though...

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  16. Gracie BethJanuary 26, 2010 at 4:40 PM

    I have pictures on my facebook devoted to how excited I was to find grapples at supertarget.

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  17. AbbieJanuary 26, 2010 at 6:58 PM

    This post had me rolling! I should start writing down my wasted $$ purchases so I won't be so impulsive.

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  18. The DiddlesJanuary 26, 2010 at 9:48 PM

    I was taotally obsessed with Kinoki footpads myself last year, and somehow talked W into picking them up for me at Bed, Bath, & Beyond so the 20 bucks wouldn't come from my pocket. Needless to say, he was not pleased at all when he realized what he had agreed to purchasing! I used them a few times and was either extremely toxic or just had really dirty feet!(Probably the latter!) Wish I had known- I could have saved you a few bucks, but I threw them out in the move!

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  19. Annabel MannersJanuary 26, 2010 at 11:47 PM

    LOL at apples dipped in Dimetapp!

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  20. MaggieJanuary 27, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    Oh god, Dimetapp. Even remembering the smell of that stuff turns my stomach.

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  21. Tracie NallJanuary 27, 2010 at 4:12 PM

    I have been wondering about those foot things. Thanks for the warning.

    The roll on foundation is a little random! lol

    A grapple....I don't think I will inflict the taste of dimatapp on myself for fun. Thanks for that one too!

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  22. KateJanuary 27, 2010 at 10:31 PM

    While I'm sorry that you wasted your moola on the roll-on foundation, I'm enthused to hear your review... since this was on my to-purchase list for this week's CVS run. Evangeline Lily is a LIAR.

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  23. UnknownJanuary 28, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    I have always wanted to try the foot pads. Have you tried the Sham-wow? I have almost bought one 18 times....lemme know how you like yours.

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