The 5 Most Ridiculous SkyMall Products Money Can Buy
Jun 17, 2008, 9:24 am
#16
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i saw a lawn mower for sale in sky mall....any person thinking of buying a lawn mower while flying? i should tell them I want it and then see if they have it on the plane as im in a rush....
would be hilarious if they had it on board
would be hilarious if they had it on board
Jun 17, 2008, 9:48 am
#17
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On a useful note, they sell a cat water fountain by Hammacher-Schlemmer.
http://www.skymall.com/shopping/deta...dorDirect=true
Our cat was not drinking much water and the vet suggested a fountain as cats prefer moving water.
We bought a different brand locally that just moved the water, there was no stream like this product has. Our cat still did not drink enough.
I bought the Hammacher model and she loves it. We catch her drinking directly from the stream. It helps her and amuses us. Its very cute.
http://www.skymall.com/shopping/deta...dorDirect=true
Our cat was not drinking much water and the vet suggested a fountain as cats prefer moving water.
We bought a different brand locally that just moved the water, there was no stream like this product has. Our cat still did not drink enough.
I bought the Hammacher model and she loves it. We catch her drinking directly from the stream. It helps her and amuses us. Its very cute.
Jun 19, 2008, 4:03 pm
#18
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Bluetooth hearing aids
The most ridiculous item I've seen is a hearing aid that looks like a Bluetooth ear piece. Come to think of it, I'm not sure I saw it in SkyMall or if someone told me that's where you'd find it if they made it!
Jun 19, 2008, 4:18 pm
#19
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In the end, it all comes down to the image you want to project. You have two choices:
Bluetooth Headset: “I am a very busy businessman. I’m even too busy to hold my phone while I’m using it! Also, don’t you think this thing kind of makes me look like Robocop? Admit it - I totally look like Robocop right now.”
Hearing Aid: “What? Sorry - I can’t hear.”
It’s your decision: Do you want to look like a deaf old man, or a dashing young half-professional half-Robocop?
What was that? Did somebody say “no-brainer”?
Oh, yeah - SkyMall did!
Jun 20, 2008, 6:26 am
#20
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Sky Mall Garden Gnome?
I keep checking the Sky Mall for an 18-24 inch wood Garden Gnome because if anyone would carry it, it would be Sky Mall. So far no luck. I would be willing to consider other materials for the Garden Gnome.
Jun 20, 2008, 1:37 pm
#22
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Here's what I've never understood about SkyMall (OK, what I've never understood about me) -
I'm sitting at 30,000 feet, perusing SkyMall, and I see an item and think, "Wow - that is COOL. I'm going to get one." Often times Mrs. Apple will agree.
So I take the catalog home. But when I'm looking through the same catalog at ground altitude, nothing - and I mean nothing - seems worthwhile.
I'm sitting at 30,000 feet, perusing SkyMall, and I see an item and think, "Wow - that is COOL. I'm going to get one." Often times Mrs. Apple will agree.
So I take the catalog home. But when I'm looking through the same catalog at ground altitude, nothing - and I mean nothing - seems worthwhile.
Jun 20, 2008, 2:24 pm
#23
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Location: Olathe, KS
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Here's what I've never understood about SkyMall (OK, what I've never understood about me) -
I'm sitting at 30,000 feet, perusing SkyMall, and I see an item and think, "Wow - that is COOL. I'm going to get one." Often times Mrs. Apple will agree.
So I take the catalog home. But when I'm looking through the same catalog at ground altitude, nothing - and I mean nothing - seems worthwhile.
I'm sitting at 30,000 feet, perusing SkyMall, and I see an item and think, "Wow - that is COOL. I'm going to get one." Often times Mrs. Apple will agree.
So I take the catalog home. But when I'm looking through the same catalog at ground altitude, nothing - and I mean nothing - seems worthwhile.
Jun 22, 2008, 11:32 pm
#24
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Location: BNA
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Years ago a friend of mine bought a fake aquarium with magnetic fish that would "swim" around the magnetic board. I was embarrassed.
However, The hot dog toaster is still the most disturbing/obscene device I've seen in that catalog.
However, The hot dog toaster is still the most disturbing/obscene device I've seen in that catalog.
Jun 22, 2008, 11:56 pm
#25
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I don't know what Nos. 2-5 are, but the most ridiculous SkyMall product is Basho, The Sumo Wrestler: http://www.skymall.com/shopping/deta...d=102174152&c=
Jun 24, 2008, 11:58 am
#26
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I don't know what Nos. 2-5 are, but the most ridiculous SkyMall product is Basho, The Sumo Wrestler: http://www.skymall.com/shopping/deta...d=102174152&c=
A few years ago, I spotted a brandy distillation setup in skymall. I wanted it because it reminded me of organic chemistry lab. I didn't buy it then figuring I could locate it elsewhere cheaper.
Jun 24, 2008, 12:16 pm
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From the product details: "Our table is topped with a 3/8"-thick, pencil-edged, 27" dia. tempered glass top for views from any angle.
A few years ago, I spotted a brandy distillation setup in skymall. I wanted it because it reminded me of organic chemistry lab. I didn't buy it then figuring I could locate it elsewhere cheaper.
A few years ago, I spotted a brandy distillation setup in skymall. I wanted it because it reminded me of organic chemistry lab. I didn't buy it then figuring I could locate it elsewhere cheaper.
Jun 24, 2008, 12:59 pm
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Jun 24, 2008, 1:06 pm
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