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30 Of The Most Unnecessary Home Appliances Invented, Some Of Which You Might Still Want To Have
Sure, everybody dreams of a kitchen that makes your food solely by itself. Well, maybe with the help of some innovative, high-tech kitchen gadgets, but definitely without your own manual labor. Knowing this, kitchen appliance makers sure do try their best to make our kitchens more autonomic and to make the drudgery of cooking less time-consuming. And some of the new gadgets they come up with are just awesome! Take, for instance, the frother - how did we ever survive without frothing our powdered shakes or morning lattes before it? Or, think about the omnipotent air fryer - this baby sure makes our lives easier. But it doesn’t stop at the kitchen, either! Smart home appliances like Roombas and window-cleaning robots have won our hearts and made our lives easier. However, not all home appliances are made equal, and there are some that are, well, completely useless. Then, of course, they make awesome entries to our worst home appliances list, which is even more hilarious than you would’ve thought.
This glorious list of bad appliances includes, but is not limited to, a smartphone-controlled kitty water fountain (very effective at scaring your cat sh*tless). Then, we have something called the Porkfolio, which is simply a glorified piggy bank. And then there’s the Star Trek borg cube fridge; don’t even ask about it because we’re also lost on this one. So, plenty of hilariously bad appliances we’re sure glad we haven’t bought!
Right-o, ready to check which things made it to our inglorious worst home appliances list? If so, you know what to do! Once you’re done reading, be sure to rank the gadgets from worst to dubiously best or vice versa and share this article with your friends!
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#1
LED Tap
Why wash your hands with boring old water when it can glow like an incredible E.T.!
N Miller 2 years ago
We had a shower head that changed colour. In the mornings it was actually quite mood enhancing. In the evenings it was like being in a disco!
Lakota Wolf 2 years ago
NGL, I'd buy this. If I can change the LED color to match my mood... perfection XD
ZenChickChristine 2 years ago
I could see this being useful to help encourage proper hand-washing for children.
MyLittleVee-Vees! 2 years ago
On the right the green shoots out our lovely grass flavored water if you're feeling like a cow. The blue is just pure sea water if you're feeling... salty (no pun intended) and on the left *music intensifies* it's the blood of your enemies
Killing_Time_At_Work 2 years ago
i use to have these in the shower bathroom kitchen... i love these
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#2
Smart Kettle
Yeah, because locating your phone, downloading the app, and setting up your parameters is much easier than just flipping the on/off switch!
Cat Chat 2 years ago
Smart kettles should at least be self cleaning. Regardless, who thought to use a dirty one in the ad?
Allison B 2 years ago
Look. I love smart appliances and things like that. But this one seems pointless. It doesn't add anything other than extra steps.
sa 2 years ago
It allows scheduling. Instead of walking to the kitchen, pushing the on button, waiting 5 mons for the water to boil at 120V; you can set it to boil at 06:30 AM each day. You can also start it on the bus ride home.
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O5-1 2 years ago
seems like a lot of unnecessary extra steps to me. What if you lose your phone?
fair_weather_rose 2 years ago
Without proper control, the kettle will gain sentience. It will kill you, usually with the help of other now-intelligent kitchen utensils, and take over your life. You will never be seen in person, as the kettle cannot imitate human appearance. This may lead to the deaths of family members and close friends when they come to check on you. The kettle will quit your job and start several others, all entirely remote. Working from home, it will raise funding for its master plan. Slowly, as other humans lose their phones, more and more kettles will replace human life. Eventually, there will be more of them than us. You kettle, the first to rebel, leads the charge as they storm capitals all over the world. The kettles have won. The humans that remain go into hiding deep underground, waiting for a sign of weakness amongst the kettles so they can strike. And to think, this never would've happened if you hadn't lost your phone.
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Rob Williams 2 years ago
What is a useful feature is being able to turn the kettle on when you're a few minutes away from home and being able to make a cuppa as soon as you walk in!
#3
Pie Bird
If you know what a pie bird is, chances are good that you already own one. So here is a little explanation for the pie newbies: These tiny ceramic birds can aid in steam venting while your pie bakes and keep the filling from bubbling over. The majority of home bakers still produce delectable pies without pie birds, though owners acknowledge that they serve more as a cute kitchen ornament than a necessary baking aid.
Rachknits 2 years ago
These are great and have been around for years - my gran had one. It's not being used properly in the pic tho
Jennie Brown 2 years ago
Same, I have one and my dad has one, they are really useful
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Debby Keir 2 years ago
They are made for deep pies (mainly meat/veg), and vent the steam so that the pastry isn't soggy.
Robert T 2 years ago
Four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie. This one is red, but mine actually looks like a blackbird.
TurquoiseTzarina 2 years ago
Hahaha. Came here looking for your 4 and 20 blackbirds baked in a pie. When the pie was opened the birds began to sing....
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#4
Star Trek Borg Cube Fridge
Can you appreciate an icy cold beverage if it hasn't been sitting in green light inside a mini-fridge modeled after a mythical spaceship, says this dorm-worthy refrigerator? The answer is yes, and it makes this product completely useless.
CORGI QUEEN 2 years ago
same. also I love bawls energy drink. (pronounced balls)
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#5
Breakfast Station
The breakfast station, which commonly combines a toaster oven, griddle, and coffee maker, is then, by all means, something you should buy.
Marcellus II 2 years ago
Only if it's 10h ahead programmable. Although not sure I want to sleep next to raw sausages; but imagine the smell to wake up with.
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BlueEyesWhiteDragon 2 years ago
I just bought one 😂. It's for a little kitchenette along with a retro mini fridge and microwave.
Robert T 2 years ago
I have no idea. If it were British, it would surely have a teasmaid?
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Destinee Davis 2 years ago
My partner and I were unironically looking at this exact thing the other day... It would be so convenient with the tiny kitchen we have 😍
#6
Baseball Bat Pepper Grinder
For those who like their pepper as aggressive as possible.
Andrei Marentette 2 years ago
This is for the people who REALLY hate their enemies. First use the bat side to KO, and then sprinkle some pepper in their eyes
#7
Countertop Pizza Oven
Even though pizza-only countertop ovens advertise that they use less energy and cook more evenly, they aren't really compact and will occupy a lot of cabinet or counter space for something you might only use once a week. Also, you could just use the oven you already have.
Jared Robinson 2 years ago
My mother has this. It's the devil. Oven is so much better of a cook.
Sami-Jo Ross 2 years ago
Used to have one when I was a kid. It didn't work worth a donkey's tit.
Natalie Kelsey 2 years ago
I won one of these in a sales contest when I was younger. My husband and I were just married and in college and I loved it, because it didn't heat up the entire basement apartment like the oven did and frozen pizza is cheap. We used it for a few years and it's in storage now for when one of our kids gets an apartment. Still works great.
Zedrapazia 2 years ago
If I use it once a WEEK it sounds like a good deal to me, my microwave uses more space and I use it less
Marcellus II 2 years ago (edited)
Agreed on the pictured one, but strong disagree on "pizza-only countertop isn't good". Got an Ariete one, absolute top pizza, far better than regular oven. Not as good as say Ooni woodchip one, but that's FAR more hassle and very weather-dependent (necessarily outdoors).
jmdirks 2 years ago
Grilled cheese sandwich press. It was a gift. Used it once. Gave it to good will years later.
Roman Hans 2 years ago
I love mine! Though mostly I use it to cook chicken breasts or sausages. I think it saves energy over using the stove.
Load More Replies... Laura Chamberlain 2 years ago
I was regifted this device and use it all the time! Any kind of appetizer, fried food like nuggets warmed up sandwiches, we love it! If I had to buy it we probably wouldn't have it though, sucker is like $60 at Wally World!
#8
Warming Ice Cream Scoop
Enter the self-warming ice cream scoop, which claims to use some sort of thermodynamic magic to melt even the toughest ice cream quickly. Cool concept, but we'll stick to the tried-and-true techniques of letting that pint of frozen goodness soften on the counter for a few minutes or running a conventional ice cream scoop under warm water.
Purple Sprinkles 2 years ago
Another great invention, works wonders for those with limited hand and/or arm strength.
Rebelliousslug 2 years ago
I still put mine in the microwave. My family is always genuinely appalled when they see it.
Christos Arvanitis 2 years ago
These are actually the default style of scoop... almost definitely the case if they have that form factor. In the US anyhow...
Theresa Stephenson 2 years ago
That is a good idea especially to use for non dairy ice cream because it is harder to scoop out than the milk variety.
Hobby Hopper 2 years ago
I love my self-warming ice cream scoop! It works really well. It's got a heat pipe in the handle to transfer the body heat from your hand to the ice cream, so it cuts through much more easily. It's completely passive, and doesn't require any electricity or maintenance. It's great!
#9
Magic Tap
Poof! It's magic: When you purchased the Magic Tap, your $21 suddenly vanished into thin air. Thanks to this drink dispenser, we no longer have to lift and pour juice, milk, soda, or other beverage containers. We advise you to continue building your upper-body strength by pouring your favorite beverage in the traditional manner.
Ru Bee 2 years ago
I agree some of these are very ableist my 96 year old nan would really benefit from this
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Nikki White 2 years ago
I had this for the milk when my kids were preschoolers. It was great for developing their independents. But HUGE downside, it's hard to completely clean. The tiny amounts of residual milk began to spoil. Eventually it was enough to contaminate the fresh mild. I tried everything to fix the problem. Throwing it away was the only answer.
LH25 2 years ago
Too bad. I was thinking it could work for my mom who has limited use of her hands and upper body strength due to an injury.
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AwfullyWaffley 2 years ago
I need this- but I would totally spray it on the counter thinking it was cleaner 😂
Hendo 2 years ago
I'm a little ashamed to admit it, but, I actually have 2 of these. At the time I was struggling with 2 boys who spilt milk and juice all over the place and didn't clean up after themselves despite endless reminding. I got so sick of it, I thought these might prove helpful. 6 years on and they are still going strong....in my tupperware draw! The boys thought they were the bomb when I first bought them! The novelty has worn off now, but they get a mention every now and then.
#10
Monogrammed Barbecue Branding Iron
Regardless of how good your steaks are, we won't eat anything that has your initials on it.
LoneTomato 2 years ago
Idk this could be kind of a cool personalized gift to give someone if they really like grilling
Ches Yamada 2 years ago
They've not only 'shopped the text but it's on CHICKEN. A chicken leg & thigh, wtf, why would you do that, why not the obvious steak?
Lee Stone 2 years ago
Yeah, it'd be mighty impressive to get that perfectly shaped, perfectly even brand on something full of variously shaped bones aligned in different directions.
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#11
Musical Toilet Roll Device
Relieving yourself is not an act that requires a title track. Well, usually.
Sam Juan 2 years ago
I'd totally have the Mission: Impossible theme song play everytime I use it
Christy Kindness 2 years ago
Does it only play when your unrolling? Man! That's like inviting the kids to use the whole roll in one sitting
over it already 2 years ago
So many great suggestions from you guys! Disappointingly, it only plays jingle bells (per the Amazon link here.)
princess paulie 2 years ago
imagine if you were just trying to wipe your bum but then it just started playing danger zone by kenny loggins ...
#12
Cookie Dippers
The creators of cookie dippers kindly request that you STOP DOING THIS NOW if you are dipping your Oreos in your milk with your fingers. They insist that there is a better way. The cookie doesn't crumble when dipped because the dipper "cradles the cookie by the cream." So long as you're ready to spend valuable money and drawer space on this exact small gadget, there won't be any more cookie search and rescue operations.
Stardust she/her 2 years ago
I like the thrill of timing my dips. I’ll stick to my traditional method, thank you
ConstantlyJon 2 years ago
or stick a fork in the cream of the oreo. or twist, lick, then dunk like the best humans.
Stephanie A Mutti 2 years ago
I heard there was some research done and for an oreo, the perfect time to dunk in milk is 3 seconds. It absorbs the milk, becomes soft BUT does not fall apart.
Lama 2 years ago
BUT WHY WOULD YOU WANT A SOFT COOKIE? I DO NOT UNDERSTAND. THE CRUNCH IS SACRED.
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Catlady6000 2 years ago
This would be so cute with some herb seedlings growing out of the cup part
#13
Electric Martini Maker
When Bond, James Bond asked for his martinis to be "shaken, not stirred," he absolutely did not have in mind a machine doing it.
#14
Meat-Shredding Claws
Not going to lie: These items appear to be fantastic for channeling your inner carnivore or for acting like Wolverine. However, unless you frequently host barbecues or whole roast hogs in your backyard, these are probably unnecessary. Use just a few forks for your most recent crockpot dish.
RajunCajun 2 years ago
I would like to say if you like pulled pork or the like this works so much better than a fork. I love mine.
Just me, myself, and I 2 years ago
Y'all obviously don't live in the South. This is a necessity! Two forks just aren't the same.
Lesbiancats 2 years ago
my dad has these and use them ALL the time. We have barbecue a lot, and it makes cutting and shredding SO much easier
#15
Soft Pretzel Makes With Cheese Dip Warmer
Is there anything more frustrating than preparing a pretzel and then realizing you forgot to reheat the cheese dip? There is. Literally, anything else that might occur in your life is what it is called.
ConstantlyJon 2 years ago
yeah but there isn’t really a great way to make soft pretzels at home. I could see people who really love them getting this. The dip is just an essential part of it. They know you’re going to want a dip with it. The more useful part is the making of the pretzels themselves. I never really get soft pretzels outside of maybe a concession stand. Kinda cool.
Nitka Tsar 2 years ago
Fun fact: real pretzels are not eaten with any dips
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Those are not pretzels. They are pretzel shaped…. Waffles? Pancakes? Google Butterbrezel (you could try just Brezel, but I don‘t know what results you will get outside of Germany) if you want to know what a real pretzel looks like.
#16
Runny Nose Shower Gel Dispenser
Because who wouldn't want to slather themselves with snot? (except for toddlers, maybe)
mark glass 2 years ago
Next comes the sandwich-making version. One nostril for peanut butter; one for jelly.
Kraneia The Dancing Dryad 2 years ago
I've seen something similar used as an egg separator. The clear stuff comes out the nose holes 😝
#17
Microwavable Bacon Cooker
Don't have an oven, a grill, or even a stove? Then a microwaveable bacon cooker might be the right choice for you.
Nupraptor 2 years ago
Bacon takes a really long time to cook and usually makes a huge mess with grease splatters. I still prefer it to microwave bacon but I think there's definitely a market for this.
TheRightToArmBears 2 years ago
If you are not doing your bacon on a baking sheet in the oven you should just stop
Deborah B 2 years ago
The easiest way to cook bacon is to line a baking tray with baking paper or parchment, lay out the bacon on it, and cook in the oven at 180C until it is your desired crispiness. Super crispy perfect bacon every time, no splatters and the paper lining makes clean up easy. You can also cook a big batch at one time.
Purple Sprinkles 2 years ago
Some people with limited space or funds don't have a stove or grill. Microwaves take up far less space and are considerably cheaper.
Ovata Acronicta 2 years ago
"It's bacon, in a can! The healthier way to cook bacon - order now as due to supplier shortages, bacon in a can will be discontinued soon!" Paraphrased, but that stupid commercial... plate with some paper towels does just fine tbh
#18
Waffle Bowl Maker
Waffles bowls are terrifying. There's not much to add to describe this scary device.
Klondike Penguin 2 years ago
They’re just saying it’s terrifying to get less people to buy it. Not fooling me! I find this cool, too!
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Corey Smith 2 years ago
Keep looking. It will go the right way eventually.
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#19
Electric Salt And Pepper Grinders
Again, if you have arthritic hands or another condition that makes it difficult to turn a handle, you might be able to justify using electric salt and pepper grinders. If not, it's difficult to defend these automatic devices with motors and batteries that fail, leaving your food tragically unseasoned. (Yes, many of them have LED lights, but they're probably not worth the extra money unless you're cooking supper in the dark.)
Jods 2 years ago
USB chargeable ones maybe. The batteries run out too quickly. But it’s just nice to press a button to get freshly ground pepper.
Peter Trudell Jr 2 years ago
bought a set a few months ago... USB-C rechargeable. worth every dollar. You can dial the grind from 'fine' to 'just crack the corns, please.'
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I want one only if it plays music and says the time (not sure a lot of Pandas will understand the reference here).
#20
Egg Counter
Well, using your eyes or your hands to count the eggs would also work just fine!
Doyle Alan 2 years ago
It has 14 spots for eggs. We buy eggs by the dozen here in the Canada lands. And then you would have to transfer your eggs over and have two empty spots. Way too much work.
Emma London 2 years ago
Isn't that an egg holder for a fridgerator, nothing to do with counting?
Mora Chilis 2 years ago
Does this report to an app so if your are shopping you can grab eggs? Or is it designed for those who have poor eyesight?
Tushar Roy Mukherjee 2 years ago
Hold on. These things were made to COUNT eggs? Not keep them stable inside the Refrigerator and prevent their crashing into something else?
Mighty Toastress 2 years ago
No, just counting. Security comes with a 20 bucks software update
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Popcorn Machine
Calculating how much popcorn you would need to consume for a personal popcorn machine to be financially viable is not even worthwhile.
sky 2 years ago (edited)
my grandpa has one but he never uses it (its in his basement thats why he never uses it)
Load More Replies... DonS 2 years ago
We have one, but it's a very small portable one (not like the one pictured above) and it has tons of advantages. 1. Less waste than the bagged one (corn that doesn't pop). 2. Personalize your flavours. 3. Can buy my popcorn in bulk in some grocery store (less expensive). 4. My machine came with suggestions of grain quantity for how many people. 5. Safer than doing it on an oven-top. 6. Always fresh!
GenericPanda09 2 years ago
Yeah I have a small one too. Perfect for quick fresh popcorn when me and the missus are having a stay-at-home date night.
Load More Replies... SobyKay 2 years ago
I have this - a fellow teacher bought it for fun for her classroom movie incentive and when she left gifted it to me It makes THE BEST popcorn, I kid you not. We were used to popping our own popcorn on the stove anyway b/c microwave stuff is so unhealthy, but this is amazing b/c you don't even have to watch it or be careful about burning. The popcorn comes out perfectly everytime. Yes its big and not kitchen counter top worthy. We store it in our rec room, its super cute, and makes for a good conversation piece 😊
Stephanie A Mutti 2 years ago
They make the BEST popcorn. It's like going to the movies EXCEPT you control the garbage you put in AND it's a whole lot cheaper in the long run.
Russell Rieckenberg 2 years ago
"control the garbage you put in" Great! These days it's hard to find a movie theater that puts in enough garbage.
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Roborowski 2 years ago
Fits perfectly with to my candyfloss machine, baked apple maker and peacock feather plucker
Jonathon Leslie 2 years ago
Bought a stand up one for my father a decade ago. Best gift he had ever recieved! Not only does he love theaters style popcorn (he found where his local theatre sources the kernels and butter) but he loves giving away bags of it as well!
#22
Pickle Picker
Apart from pleading to be put in a tongue twister, pickle pickers exist only to protect your fingertips from the gross humiliation of reaching into a pickle jar (or olive jar, or pepper jar). Naturally, a fork has long fulfilled the same purpose, but pickle pickers promise to be more dependable and keep your hands free of liquid.
Charlie the Cat 2 years ago
I actually have one of these. Great for picking a peck of pickled peppers.
Bekki Sala 2 years ago
I got one just like this for Christmas when I was little because I love pickles so much. It was a "haha" gift, but I freaking love it
Kiss Army 2 years ago
We found one when cleaning out my in-law's house and I (who loves all kitchen gadgets) had no idea what it was. I thought to was a tool of some kind and that my FIL (who had Alzheimer's) put it back in the kitchen by mistake.
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#23
Omelet Maker
Call us old-school, but pan would work perfectly well here.
SobyKay 2 years ago
This doesnt belong on the list. My omelets always wind up a mess and I just end up converting them into veggie-cheese-scrambled eggs. I would def try this.
DahDumm 2 years ago
Ditto. I've stopped trying to make an omelet years ago
Load More Replies... Maltaros 2 years ago
It's not really an omelet. It's scrambled eggs with stuff stirred in. Still tastes good but not an omelet.
Debi Blackshaw 2 years ago
I have one and it's great for really quick omelettes. You can use batter to make sweet treats too 😁
Ruben Schelstraete 1 year ago
Those thinks are mostly pieces of c**p. You third omelet is a teflomet
Celtic Pirate Queen 2 years ago
These don't work worth c**p. There's no consistency, one side is over cooked, but it's runny in the middle, etc.
#24
Corn Dog Maker
Having a piece of special equipment for making corn dogs doesn't seem like it will make life any easier unless you eat them all the time.
Powerful Katrinka 2 years ago
Completely illegal. Federal law dictates that all corn dogs must be eaten while wandering aimlessly at the state or county fair.
Klondike Penguin 2 years ago
I must’ve been breaking the law without knowing it because I like eating corn dogs while sitting stationary, and at any place.
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Jeff Gabrisl 2 years ago
Corn dogs are meant to be deep fried. There is no way that this atrocity makes a perfect corn dog!
#25
Taco Holder
Perhaps taco holders encourage taco consumption in a more refined manner. They can enable a daring home cook to prepare each priceless taco in advance and then maintain order and cohesion once everything is placed on the plate. But we're not persuaded. We'll be over with the barbarians who build their tacos as they go, eating any spilled toppings with a fork and a smile.
Corey Smith 2 years ago
Counterpoint: These are great, especially in a restaurant setting where you get 3 at a time..
Mrs. EW 2 years ago
I concur. I worked as a bartender for a member club. We’d provide cheap lunches for our patrons. I could easily make multiple tacos at a time while in a rush to serve both food and drinks.
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Christof Irran 2 years ago
These are a must if you have young children. Kids need to learn that food is is fun, not a prison.
Susan Harrie 2 years ago
I also have these. They are great for filling and holding tacos so they don't fall over and spill the fillings on the plate.
RajunCajun 2 years ago
we have taco night and a set of plates that do this. the kids love their taco plates
#26
Avocado Masher
You can mash avocados with this masher, which resembles a potato masher in appearance, but a fork will also work. Even if you often consume guacamole, there is no compelling need to keep this in your utensil drawer.
Lydia 2 years ago
Yeah, most of these things look nice. I agree! The point of the post, however, is that we do not need all of these things. For there are alternatives we already have. The world does not need more plastic. We do not need more stuff. And there are so many people in great need, we could spend our money on, rather than on this cr*p - even when it is tempting though...
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So, I normally use a sharp knife to cut the avocado and remove the pit, a spoon for scooping it out from the skin, then a fork to mash it. This single tool seems to replace all three tools into one. Not a bad idea for those who have the drawer space.
Becky Samuel 2 years ago
That's using it to remove the skin. You put it in a bowl to mash it in a seoarate step.
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Wi-Fi Scent Dispenser
Your phone can do many things these days, so why not give it the ability to make your room smell like Jolly Ranchers or sizzling bacon while you're away?
Bi Frog 2 years ago (edited)
Why would I want to make my house smell good when I'm not there???
fair_weather_rose 2 years ago
To scare your neighbor when they come to check on your cat?
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Lisa McCourt 2 years ago
It's a humidifier, oil diffuser, and mood lighting in one device? I think it is cool.
Mason Kronol 2 years ago
I have one and I love it! I have lavender and lemon oil in it right now. My husband loves the fig oil.
Load More Replies... fair_weather_rose 2 years ago
I think it's to change the color of the scent dispenser
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#28
Automated Floss Dispenser
30 dollars, and this gadget is all yours! However, we like our floss dispensed manually better.
Sam Juan 2 years ago
I want one now before my next dental appointment in about a week... But, then, what would I use it for in the 6 months afterwards?
Soupisgoodfood 2 years ago
Dentist: Have you been flossing? Me: Yes. This morning in fact. (Sotto voce: yeah, and only this morning.)
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#29
Wine Aerator
Any person who is trying to save money should ignore wine aerators. According to some experts, there's no need to spend money on yet another pointless bar accessory unless you're in a great rush to aerate a wine. Wine should have lots of oxygen after being slowly swirled, which will help flavors develop. Bonus: When you do it, you appear to be a genuine wine expert.
Ace 2 years ago (edited)
These are actually really useful. Simply swirling will not aerate the wine, it will need ten minutes or so of being in the glass to get the same effect as simply pouring through this device. Who's got time to wait ten minutes before they dring their wine?
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These aren't useless. Red wine needs to "breathe" for a while after the top is removed. An aerator accelerates this process by incorporating oxygen and the swirling motion as you pour. This is useful for parties or if you just don't want to wait for the wine to breathe - which can take several minutes.
Shelley Dawson 2 years ago
No, this really does make wine taste better if you haven't had time to open it and let it breathe in advance. It's not about pretending to be an wine expert. It's about making something taste better. But there again, some people feed, and not eat.
Miliukov Oleksandr 2 years ago
Any person who is trying to save money should ignore wine at first. But if you have money for booze, this gadget is nice to have.
Li’l E. 2 years ago
They also can act as a cork if you don’t drink the whole bottle all at once - or at least my wine aerator does!
R Dennis 2 years ago
I have never had this problem... maybe I have a different one...
Load More Replies... Adrian 2 years ago
I'm in the wine industry and agree that simply uncorking a wine for a while or swirling doesn't always do it. I've tried various gadgets and aerators and the Wake Up Wine Pro is the best I've found. Note that not all wines need to "breathe" before being consumed but the ones that do really benefit from it. Try it for yourself - take a sip after uncorking (or twisting off, LOL) then a while later.
R Dennis 2 years ago
I don't know if twisting off is an lol - some wineries do this because it's cheaper (cork prices are crazy) and environmentally better. Granted the wine won't "breathe" in the cellar, but it still changes over time. And you don't risk getting a "corked" wine. "Twist offs - it's not just for Boone's Farm anymore." Will be looking into the Wine Pro, always looking to up my bottle game...
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#30
Hands-Free Bag Holder
This puzzling device tries to make the laborious process of filling a plastic baggie significantly simpler. Avoid unless you're packing hundreds of plastic bags per day with nefarious, cumbersome sauces or soups. You won't need to dig them out of the bottom of your junk drawer because your hands are free.
Wheelchair athlete 2 years ago
Like a lot of these devices, they aren't useful for many people, but great for disabled people and people with mobility or dexterity issues
Marcellium 2 years ago (edited)
Yeah, I've been going though these looking at people making fun but they're really just... things to make disabled people's lives easier!
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This would actually be very helpful. I make big batches of stew and chili, let it cool and then put it in gallon freezer bags to freeze for later. It's really hard to do without something holding the bag open. Also good for putting hamburger and chicken in a bag. I good idea, really.
dollh h 2 years ago
They are a good idea. I make large batches all the time, this would really help.
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Kati Donovan 2 years ago
I had one...loved it for the 2 or 3 times I got to use it before it broke! These are very flimsy!
Raquel Mencke 2 years ago
I've had mine for a few years. Not the strongest but has worked well for soups, spaghetti, sauces and such.
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DeoManus Argentem 2 years ago
These are great if you want to marinade raw chicken and minimize contamination! Pour in the marinade and spices, needle the chicken, put chicken in bag, wash hands, seal up bag. No raw chicken germs on the outside of the bag.
CD Mills 2 years ago
These would be helpful for everybody, it can be tricky putting certain things in ziplock bags. I buy a few items in bulk when I can and split them up into smaller packages and freeze. Not having to wrangle both the bag and whatever you are trying to put in it would be handy.
Emma London 2 years ago
People use these when bulk making freezer meals. When you're filling dozens of large minigrip bags, there just might be not enough convenient buckets to hold the bags.
Moya Satterwhite 2 years ago
I have mobility problems but it’s due to clumsiness, these would probably be good for me, but I’m way to cheap to buy any. I’ll just stick to cleaning the counter or do it over the sink.
#31
The "Smart" Toilet
There is a lot wrong with this situation. Nobody should be using a phone app to operate their toilet since toilets are so simple and pretty self-explanatory (rhymes with 'lavatory').
Debby Keir 2 years ago
Imagine popping in for a poop, and the kids keep flushing on the app........
Maltaros 2 years ago
If this is like the ones I have read about they can be really useful for some people. They generally have a light inside (helpful for aiming) and a bidet. Plus they often have sensors that can do read your fluids for health information, which can be very useful for people with chronic conditions.
dollh h 2 years ago
The remote for this one is mounted right on the wall. Not sure why they're complaining about the app.
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Corn Kernel Stripper
While we're talking about corn, numerous devices can remove the tasty kernels off your corn cob. That would, however, prevent you from enjoying the summer ritual of devouring a mouthwatering ear of buttery corn on the cob and then pulling the kernels out of your teeth.
It's_me 2 years ago
If you do not have access to dental insurance/care, you may have lost some teeth over time, which makes this device a bit more attractive; although a knife would still do the trick.
Benita Valdez 2 years ago
Yeah I thought it would be fun to use but it's a huge pain and a knife is definitely easier.
Load More Replies... mark glass 2 years ago
Finally. A stripper that doesn't claim to be doing it to pay for college.
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This device is useful for cooking foods that one wants to use fresh corn to their recipes (one of my faves is Mexican cornbread). Fresh corn is the best for that and other recipes.
Joe Russo 2 years ago
While I haven't tried this, when I was a kid we would freeze about 3 bushel baskets worth of corn (that's a pretty large amount of corn...). After shucking the corn (getting the green outside bits and tassel off), you blanch the corn by boiling it for 15-20 seconds, and then you cut the corn off the cob. The easiest way to do this was putting the large end of the corn in the middle of a bundt cake pan and cut the corn off with a knife. If this thing is easier, it would be much safer than the giant knife/bundt cake pan method. (Here's an image: https://img1.cookinglight.timeinc.net/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_horizontal_-_900x675/public/image/1506p156-cut-corn-bundt-pan.jpg?itok=ycqUk2HB)
Beruthiel45 2 years ago
Takes all the fun out of gnawing on a cob with butter down the chin, and using those little prongs shaped like cobs for each end. Kept kids happy every time..
Captain Awesome 2 years ago
Isn't it amazing that someone can say, oh using a knife is too complicated, let's build a large pencil sharpener and change $20 so it can do exactly what a knife does??
Marcellium 2 years ago
I think this is another one on this list that makes it easier for disabled people. Thinking 'people are so lazy' at first is easy, but if you think about the people who might not be able to hold a knife Safely? This could be a godsend! :-)
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#33
Chocolate Fountain
While chocolate fountains can add flair to a wedding or other significant event, adding one to your kitchen requires a serious love of chocolate. Try melting some chocolate on the stove to make a quick (and far easier to clean) treat instead.
jdtimid123 2 years ago
I had a small one of these, it wasn't that hard to clean at all, and was a fun little treat for like date nights and stuff. The problem, as with most appliances, is that it gets stuck in a cupboard and you forget you have it. Honestly, most of these posts is just being snarky about neat stuff because there's a cheaper way.
CORGI QUEEN 2 years ago
these are for weddings or events. You don't have to have it out all the time. also can't you just put soapy water in it to clean it?
Becky Samuel 2 years ago
Chocolate fountains are gross unless it's just you and maybe your partner. People, especially children, are going to be sticking their disgusting fingers in this thing of chocolate at just the right temperature to grow bacteria. Those fingers that have been up noses, sneezed on, down pants, picking at zits, etc. Blech. I'll stick to wrapped chocolate thanks.
Jackie Lulu 2 years ago
I came here to say something similar. Even if kids aren't sticking their fingers in it, the chocolate is still collecting dust, pollen, cat hair and anything else that's flying through the air.
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#34
Sno-Cone Maker
For a dessert that unquestionably tastes better at the state fair than in your living room, this is a large appliance. It's probably simpler to get a container of ice cream if you want a frosty dessert anyhow.
Bonnie Buttons 2 years ago
OMG! Was just thinking the same thing! I wanted one sooooooo badly when I was a child...
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Frankthetank 2 years ago
I have this. Had it for 10+ years. Never used it. Goodwill will soon have to store it too.
Toni Kay 2 years ago
No this is a snow cone, shave ice is different, it’s very fine thin slivers of ice, a snow cone has small chunks of ice, like the ice you get in hospitals.
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LoneTomato 2 years ago
Why are the cups different? The ones to the side don't look like you could use them with the maker
Russell Rieckenberg 2 years ago
Perhaps the ones on the side are holders that you put the paper cups in.
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#35
Asparagus Steamer
To spend money on a specific asparagus-sized pot with a wire attachment that encourages your preferred vegetable to stand up straight while it cooks. The rest of us will continue to prepare asparagus by stuffing it into a multipurpose steamer basket, roasting it in the oven, or frying it in butter and garlic.
Demosthenes 2 years ago
Very best way to cook/steam asparagus is in the microwave. Place the veggies on a micro safe plate with 1/2 cup water in the bottom. Nuke for 2 min, take out the veg and move them around a bit and 2 more minutes in the wave machine. Drain off excess water and top with butter/olive oil, salt & pepper enjoy and perfectly cooked veg.
Geoffrey Scott 2 years ago
Or...wrap in wax paper with a touch of oil, parmesan, pepper and mic for 2-2.5 minutes
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Tuna Press
The tuna press makes it simple for you to empty that can without any hassle, and it can even occasionally empty cans of maize or black beans. Of course, most of us simply carefully drain the liquid past a can lid that is only partially open, but if you prefer extra-dry tuna, go for it.
Jen Hart 2 years ago
I had to shut my two cats in a different room before opening the tuna can, or else their begging shenanigans made it near impossible to do the task. Of course I'd make two equal plates of "tuna juice"for them to enjoy upon their release from the other room! 😺
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MichelleDonut 2 years ago
Hey, I'm clumsy and tired of losing food into my sink. I'm going to buy this! They even come in different sizes.
Beruthiel45 2 years ago
I have this exact item in the same colour. Modern tuna cans are slightly different so it no longer works. I used it to make tuna melt once in a while where dry tuna was an asset. I still got the juice wherever I didn't want it to go. But that thing actually looks kind of cute and I like blue. 😎
Debby Keir 2 years ago
Unfortunately some of the cheap tunas would go straight through the holes.
DuchessDegu 2 years ago
This is actually very useful, I use mine weekly, so much quicker to drain the water/brine of canned pulses
Jilltdcatlady 2 years ago
Or use the can lid itself to mash the water out and pry the lid out with the fork you'll use to get the tuna out of the can.
#37
Milk Tea Shaker
We believe you can purchase a milk tea that matches your requirements at a great tea shop nearby if you can afford an automatic shaker for your milk tea. Otherwise, until the milk tea trend fades, you can expect to have this bulky device clogging up your kitchen counter.
CORGI QUEEN 2 years ago
its actually good. there are tapioca pearls in it that are chewy or can pop. I can understand why you would think its yucky
Load More Replies... Beruthiel45 2 years ago
Milk tea? Don't most tea drinkers take milk? Black tea is not civilised, quite barbaric.
#38
S'more Maker
I'm glad someone finally said, "How can I create an S'more without a fire, company, or any sense of amusement? I just want the chocolate and marshmallows!" It's just sad.
fair_weather_rose 2 years ago
It is sad. The entire point of making s'mores is holding flammable sugar goo on a flammable stick over fire!
Marek Čtrnáct 2 years ago
Never understood that. We always used wursts for open-fire grilling.
Load More Replies... Theresa Stephenson 2 years ago
If you can't burn it and catch marshmallow on fire it is not the same.
LoneTomato 2 years ago
It might be nice if you're really into smores and can't make them in a dorm or something, but I'd miss the campfire
BlueEyesWhiteDragon 2 years ago (edited)
How to Cook That reviewed this product on YouTube. It got a thumbs up! Apparently just microwaving s'mores isn't as good.
jdtimid123 2 years ago
What's wrong with just wanting the chocolate and marshmallows? You can only have s'mores if you make a big production of it?
jdtimid123 2 years ago
But I don't actually know, it just looks like two handles to hold the top cracker down based on the picture. Which would be handy for making microwaved s'mores.
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Electric Can Opener
An electric can opener is a prime example of a device that takes up too much room on a kitchen counter and doesn't actually save money or improve food quality. It's a headache and extra expense to fix or replace it if it breaks. Stick with the manual model unless you have arthritis or another condition that requires an electric can opener.
Patricia Healton 2 years ago
And if you don't have the hand strength to use a manual one?
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Powerful Katrinka 2 years ago
These are great for people with arthritis, neuropathy, chronic carpal tunnel syndrome...
Marek Čtrnáct 2 years ago
Also: if you have electric can opener, you deprive yourself of one good reason your cat should let you live
ConstantlyJon 2 years ago
we’ve had the same electric can opener for literally ever. meanwhile I’ve had multiple handhelds break on me.
Jennifer Norton 2 years ago
Um.... I use this a lot! I have a hard time with the manual crank one because of my hands so this is a must.
Terri Doss 2 years ago
Yeah, this one seems like a stretch to be on a "worst home appliance" list. My electric can opener (this exact one!) has saved my weak hands many, many times, and it takes up almost no room.
#40
Roller Spiral Slicer
Although it's wonderful to have fruit with spiral cuts, there's a strong chance that your fruit will still look delicious without going through this extra effort. It's difficult to do even with a tool.
Lonely Tentacle 2 years ago
Okay, I have this (found it super cheap) because I like doing fun stuff with the food I cook sometimes (and the air-fryer fries turned out really nice, actually), but personally, I have two problems with these: 1. You can't exactly use them with a lot of different things (there's only so many options, really) 2. What happens with the parts that stays outside the spirals? You will either have to throw it away, which sucks, or you'll have to make do with all the awkwardly shaped pieces from around the spiral (that's what I did, but I didn't exactly love it)
Pedantic Panda 2 years ago
Seems to waste quite a lot of food, especially with the carrot. Not a-peal-ing.
Little L 2 years ago
This is just for making fancy food, for a party or something.
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Deep Fryer
When you have images of onion rings and funnel cake dancing through your head, buying a deep fryer could seem fun. However, it won't be used frequently enough to warrant its size, expense, and labor. Instead, use a heavy-duty medium or large pot (or even a wok) together with a thermometer to fulfill your deep-frying needs.
Clay S. 2 years ago (edited)
A pot on the stove would still be better. The countertop fryers struggle with getting to and staying at temperature (usa electrical power)
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The Scout 2 years ago
I once made the error of buying myself a small deep fryer. I got into a frying frenzy, frying everything i could find im my kitchen, starting with the "usual suspects" like chicken nuggets and fries to sausages, then vegetables, until I ran out of fryable things. If someone would have chosen that evening to visit me, I would probably have deep-fried him. Not only did I gain asignificant weight increase this way, it also took weeks to get the smell out of my kitchen.
OnAFreakingRollercoaster 2 years ago
Okay this deserves all the upvotes 🤣
Load More Replies... Brittany Grawe 2 years ago
I like 50%-75% of my food deep fried and am prepared to die young for my tastes. And, yes, a deep frier is actually easier to use than a pot of hot oil.
Debby Keir 2 years ago
Deep fat fryer is very common in the UK - about 50%. It is safer than deep frying on the hob, as it has a temperature control so no fires, and does not have to be moved until cool, so fewer burn cases.
Lama 2 years ago
Same here in the Netherlands, although I think fewer and fewer people are buying one. But in my parents' generation: extremely common.
Load More Replies... Beruthiel45 2 years ago
Nothing beats a deep fryer for the best chips aka French fries. I've never made any in about 35 years but the younger generation makes them regularly and in lard not vegetable oil. Only thing cooked in both lard and the deep fryer. You can do anything but lay offa our deep fat fries.
#42
Fondue Set
Is there really anybody who eats fondue more often than once a year? Well then, there's your answer - you really don't need a fondue set.
Procrastinating.... 2 years ago
We had fondue last night! So didn't get it quite right..probably should have if more often 🤔
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... 2 years ago
I can't hear fondue without thinking about that scene from Captain America The First Avenger
#43
Quesadilla Maker
When a skillet and spatula aren't enough to finish the job.
Bekki Sala 2 years ago
....I asked for and got one of these for Christmas. I don't care. I love the stupid thing.
brownowlgonewhouse 2 years ago
I have one that looks just like this and love it. Use it all the time , especially as my toddler likes quesadillas. You don't have to stand there and press it down the whole time and the surface is non-stick and very easy to clean.
#44
Porkfolio
A digital piggy bank that aids in goal-setting and tracking your savings. So far, it sounds good. Oh, so it simply takes coins, I see. On the other hand, it might be time to set higher financial goals if they entail items you can find in the couch cushions.
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It's for kids. I love how this article tries so hard to ignore what the device was actually designed for, thereby dismissing that particular consumer - especially those who have a physical limitation (abelism, anyone ?). Some, I admit, are kinda stupid, but many of these items *are* useful - just not useful to *everybody*
#45
Treat Tossing Dog-Watching Wi-Fi Cam
Again, perfect for scaring your pet right out of its fur.
Bi Frog 2 years ago
Once you buy it, you still have to buy a subscription to use it. I hate that.
Lisa McCourt 2 years ago
I would like to downvote stupid subscriptions like that.
Load More Replies... Shyla Bouche 2 years ago
I'm not going to do anything that scares Bouche out of her fur. I've seen sphinx cats
Debby Keir 2 years ago
So, the dog now sits motionless in front of it, waiting forlornly for the next spitball.
Neuridivergent 2 years ago
I had a coworker that had this and checked on her dogs multiple times a day
mooshoflove 2 years ago
Lol! We wanted to get this because we felt guilty leaving the pups at time when we went to work. Never thought about it scaring them... But now that's all I see. Thanks for the save!
#46
Pizza Scissors
Pizza scissors come to the rescue when a rolling pizza cutter doesn't clog your drawers enough. Many of these stainless-steel marvels even include an attached wedge-shaped spatula to keep your fingertips clean while they claim to slice through your pie with ease.
Ches Yamada 2 years ago (edited)
These are just kitchen scissors. We have a specific type that pops apart for easy cleaning and it's only used for food - works great on veg and meat as well as pizza. And no, you don't get "oily" cutting it, why are they acting like it would make you filthy?
Adrian 2 years ago
Yep, any good quality chef scissors would do the job. Why clutter up the tool drawer?
Load More Replies... Natalie Kelsey 2 years ago
No, I call BS. This is my favorite kitchen tool. It works for pizza and cutting other stuff in the kitchen and the bottom scissor is wider. Cheap on Amazon and sturdy. way better than a rolling cutter
Natalie Kelsey 2 years ago
The bottom scissor is wider and helps serve it
Load More Replies... Procrastinating.... 2 years ago
My bestie has this...swears by it...we all roll our eye balls at it!
Robert Trebor 2 years ago
I use a pizza guillotine. I don't have a dishwasher, and those roller things are hard to get clean without one. The scissors - well, lifting hot pizza to cut it - I would always be cleaning pizza off the floor. I bought a peel to avoid having pizza go to the bottom of my oven.
#47
Yogurt Maker
You've got to love yogurt to want one of these yogurt makers taking up space in your kitchen, especially since you can make yogurt in everyone's favorite multiple-use small appliance, the Instant Pot. Even worse, these devices only produce tiny amounts of yogurt and take at least half a day to produce. So we'll continue to buy the six-packs that are on sale at the supermarket.
#48
Trongs
Trongs are vying for a place in your utensil drawer if you can't stand to eat messy foods like chicken wings or ribs without getting your fingers covered in sauce or grease. Reviewers claim that these strange plastic pinchers, which have grooves for your fingertips, make eating more hygienic but that using them is difficult (surprise, surprise). We'll continue to use our fingers (along with lots of soap and water after we're done).
Terry Tobias 2 years ago
Fingers are the best tools for wings... and licking the sauce off of them is part of the fun!
#49
Egg Steamer
Look, you can even color-match this device to your kitchen! Or you could just boil your eggs in a pot!
Mjskywalk 2 years ago
I totally disagree that this is useless. I love mine. When I boil my eggs in a pot they bang around and break, they always seem over or under done and I waste a potful of water. The egg cooker uses a few tablespoons of water, cooks the eggs perfectly every time and is a breeze to clean (and no more broken, oozy eggs)
Klondike Penguin 2 years ago
I see good potential with this contraption, too!
Load More Replies... Auntriarch 2 years ago
I am the sad person who has one of these and uses it frequently. Three settings and no brain or attention needed
Shyla Bouche 2 years ago
I want one of these for real. I cannot hard boil an egg to save my life.
Debby Keir 2 years ago
I have one and use it regularly - no guesswork and you get your eggs EXACTLY how you want them. Very common in Germany/Scandinavia. Quicker than on the hob, and no mess.
Trisha Whitelock-Fetter 2 years ago
This is not useless for people who live in dorms or assisted living this is a good idea.
Dogcat vet (retired) 2 years ago
I use mine all the time when I want hard boiled eggs. Last time I boiled a batch on the stove I found the pot dry after 3 hours. Was a bit distracted that day.
Brittany Grawe 2 years ago
In general, I've found that boiled egg gadgets are almost always worth it
#50
Banana Slicer
The Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer has received some witty reviews on Amazon, which is proof of how useless it is. So save your money and use a knife unless you have an obsession with perfectly even banana slices.
Robert T 2 years ago
She must have had some funny hens if they laid eggs that shape!
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KCarol 2 years ago (edited)
tha'ts not the Hutzler 571. The Hutzler is "curved the wrong way" those comments are GOLD
SarahBee 2 years ago
I think that's what they meant to have, and used the wrong picture. My favorite comment is being saved from tossing the banana at the ceiling fan. These are hysterical! Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer,193925 https://a.co/d/a3cPymk
Load More Replies... Ruth Kilpatrick 2 years ago
Hmm, I could use that to slice the kielbasa for my son's jambalaya.
Possibly Infected 2 years ago
It clearly states "Sausage Slicer" on the lid. Super useful AFAIK for salads, slicing things up for toddlers etc ...
#51
Electric Tomato Squeezer
It looks dangerous enough to be considered a necessity by some.
Christy Kindness 2 years ago
Food mill- I own one... But mine isn't motorized.... Shopping trip!
Natalie Kelsey 2 years ago
Fantastic if you grow your own fruit and veggies and do any canning or juicing at all. Separates the seeds, skin, and stems from pulp and juice effortlessly. makes composting the waste easy, and keeps the good stuff separate
#52
Egg Separator
Salmonella is a serious issue, but a special egg separator seems unnecessary since most of us have traditionally used the shell to separate the yolk from the white while being careful to wash our hands afterwards.
Mindy Megas-Loucks 2 years ago
You come with two perfectly good egg separators--your hands work just fine. The white runs between your fingers & then you dump the yolk in a bowl. Repeat as needed. Much easier to clean too.
The Other Guest 2 years ago
As with some of the other products here, this is great for someone who has limited dexterity. Not everyone has two fully-functional hands, after all.
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memyselfandI 2 years ago
Very much a home appliance. Industrial kitchens use bagged eggs.
Load More Replies... memyselfandI 2 years ago
This is actually extremely useful when making large dishes or things that use a lot of eggs. Instead of tossing back and forth and risking getting shell bits or yolk in your bowl, just drop it in here and it’s separated immediately. Takes about a quarter of the time. And it’s not even that big.
#53
Smartphone Controlled Kitty Water Fountain
You can "keep tabs on your kitten's water-intake right on your smartphone," claims the product's sales pitch. Congratulations, you just nailed down the daily routine of the world's loneliest individual.
Lakota Wolf 2 years ago (edited)
Actually, since cats are descended from desert-dwelling carnivores, they have a very LOW thirst drive. They are designed to get most of their moisture needs from their prey, but most people feed their domestic cats dry kibble. Therefore, the vast majority of pet cats don't drink enough water, and are dehydrated to some extent or another, and kidney failure/chronic kidney disease is VERY common in elderly cats. A way to monitor and track their water intake is helpful and beneficial for their health. But way to make it sound like a concerned owner who wants to make sure their kitty has a healthy life is the "world's loneliest individual".
Paulo Freitas 2 years ago (edited)
You are indeed right, and that's also why i ALWAYS leave 2 bowls with wet food for my cats, i have a big dry kibble bowl and they actually preffer the dry kibble, but they also eat the wet food, and since they " developed " a need to fight the water bowl recently, i rather play it safe.
Load More Replies... MichelleDonut 2 years ago
Kitty water fountain is a great investment. Doesn't need to be smartphone controlled. But definitely cheaper than repeated vet visits for dehydrated cats.
Beruthiel45 2 years ago
This is the only one in this list other than a deep fat fryer that I think is worth having, if you have a kitty. Kidney problems are real in cats especially as they age, dogs too. Serious and life threatening.
Cat Chat 2 years ago
Water fountain filled with milk? Cat's shouldn't even be drinking that much milk anyway (especially if it's the regular milk their humans get for themselves. All my cat cares for is the few licks when I have milk and cookies.
Theresa Stephenson 2 years ago
No it is water it just has a white bottom to it.
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Bread Maker
We'll let you in on a secret - your kitchen already has a built-in bread-maker. It's called an oven.
Adriana Loborec 2 years ago
I thought the same at first. But a bread maker actually kneads your bread for you, lets it raise, and bakes it without you doing a thing except putting all the ingredients in. You can also set a timer to have freshly baked bread in the morning without getting up. The downsides are the dubious non-stick coating, especially on the mixing "hands" which can easily get scratched when you pull them out, and that the bread is more moist than conventionally done.
Duncan 2 years ago
My kitchen might have an oven, but it wont mix the dough, let it rise and cook it on it's own. I use my bread maker most days and it is fantastic. Put in the ingredients, 4 hours later, bread.
dollh h 2 years ago
Some, like mine, can make jam or yogurt. Plus, as I'm mobility impaired, it's really useful.
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AndThenICommented 2 years ago
This one couldn’t be more wrong. If I could still eat bread, I’d definitely have a bread maker. Set it and forget, come home to beautiful fresh bread
Rose the Cook 2 years ago
Depends where you live, in China most apartments don't have an oven. We even bought our own that broke after a few uses and cost more to repair than to buy another. I'm sure there are other places where an oven isn't supplied with the dwelling.
Sami-Jo Ross 2 years ago
We still have ours! It needs a thorough cleaning because we haven't used it in years, but that thing made some of the best honey wheat bread I've ever eaten.
Beruthiel45 2 years ago
Another one I'd go for. Third item. The person who included this has never made bread.
#55
Salad Spinner
To get your money's worth from a salad spinner, which speeds up the process of washing and drying leafy vegetables a little bit more than the traditional rinse-and-pat technique, you'd have to consume a lot of greens unless you intend to use it in other ways like as a serving bowl or a colander, stay away.
Lucy Goodwin 2 years ago
i have had one of these. they are so amazing.I don’t get what the big deal is about it.
ConstantlyJon 2 years ago
this one is super useful and every time I make salads I wish I still had one.
Upstaged75 2 years ago
Got this for my SIL one year because she really wanted it. :) No judgement from me if you want to spin your salads!
OnAFreakingRollercoaster 2 years ago
These are a must-have in every french kitchen. I'm assuming in most Mediterranean countries too.
Beruthiel45 2 years ago
Bought one a long long time ago. It destroyed my lettuce. Only used it once.
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Lakota Wolf 2 years ago
Whoever curated this list seems... unnecessarily angry and bitterly sarcastic at some of these appliances XD It's like... yeah, we get it, they're useless, and most of the time an existing device or tool in your kitchen already can do the job... but we want to LAUGH at these products, not feel uncomfortable at the weirdly vitriolic commentary on some of them XD
Sergio Bicerra 2 years ago
My thoughts? Poster SELLS this stuff and trying to make people into buying them
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LH25 2 years ago
My favorite non-essential home thing is a dragon that fits over the steam vent on my insta-pot. Makes it look like the dragon is breathing smoke at least when you release the steam.
Powerful Katrinka 2 years ago
How is that non-essential?? It sounds about as essential as you can get!
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jdtimid123 2 years ago
Scrolled down halfway through to joking the discussion about how snarky and judge this post is. Especially since a lot of these things are actually pretty handy compared to the cheaper way of doing things. Might as well add a whisk to the list, cause you can often do the same thing with a fork. But the whisk makes it easier.
Kaniwani 2 years ago
I think many of these are useful for those who have a physical disability or if they're working at a restaurant and need to slice multiple bananas at lightning speed to avoid a long queue or something. From what I heard, many of these were originally created for to cater to these people/businesses.
Eve Forbes 2 years ago
Many of these are intended for disabled people but are mass-marketed for profitability. Thanks for the depressing morning dose of ableism!
R Dennis 2 years ago
This is a rather disappointing list. A few of them are really helpful if you are disabled - I am. Others are conveniences, which some may like. Others are gadgets that people may like, but most will roll their eyes at... maybe focus on gadgets instead of trying to be a gatekeeper of usefulness.
D. Pitbull 2 years ago
The title would be more accurate if it was "Most useless appliances for the author specifically" - more than a few of these are actually *rather* helpful to those with joint problems, and some are simply regular items with a novelty appearance... which is a personal style/entertainment choice. Yeah, of course you can have a normal mini-fridge... that's just blank... but what if you DO want one that looks like a borg cube? Does that make it LESS fridgey? So... if I get blackout curtains that have a design of Axolotls on them.. what, now they''re "useless"?
xolitaire 2 years ago
Our most useless kitchen "appliance" is a little stool that we lovingly call "speaker's corner" (yes, like the spot in Hyde Park). Whenever a family member has something to proclaim or just feels silly, they stand on the stool and can be sure they get the attention they want.
Lakota Wolf 2 years ago
Whoever curated this list seems... unnecessarily angry and bitterly sarcastic at some of these appliances XD It's like... yeah, we get it, they're useless, and most of the time an existing device or tool in your kitchen already can do the job... but we want to LAUGH at these products, not feel uncomfortable at the weirdly vitriolic commentary on some of them XD
Sergio Bicerra 2 years ago
My thoughts? Poster SELLS this stuff and trying to make people into buying them
Load More Replies... LH25 2 years ago
My favorite non-essential home thing is a dragon that fits over the steam vent on my insta-pot. Makes it look like the dragon is breathing smoke at least when you release the steam.
Powerful Katrinka 2 years ago
How is that non-essential?? It sounds about as essential as you can get!
Load More Replies... jdtimid123 2 years ago
Scrolled down halfway through to joking the discussion about how snarky and judge this post is. Especially since a lot of these things are actually pretty handy compared to the cheaper way of doing things. Might as well add a whisk to the list, cause you can often do the same thing with a fork. But the whisk makes it easier.
Kaniwani 2 years ago
I think many of these are useful for those who have a physical disability or if they're working at a restaurant and need to slice multiple bananas at lightning speed to avoid a long queue or something. From what I heard, many of these were originally created for to cater to these people/businesses.
Eve Forbes 2 years ago
Many of these are intended for disabled people but are mass-marketed for profitability. Thanks for the depressing morning dose of ableism!
R Dennis 2 years ago
This is a rather disappointing list. A few of them are really helpful if you are disabled - I am. Others are conveniences, which some may like. Others are gadgets that people may like, but most will roll their eyes at... maybe focus on gadgets instead of trying to be a gatekeeper of usefulness.
D. Pitbull 2 years ago
The title would be more accurate if it was "Most useless appliances for the author specifically" - more than a few of these are actually *rather* helpful to those with joint problems, and some are simply regular items with a novelty appearance... which is a personal style/entertainment choice. Yeah, of course you can have a normal mini-fridge... that's just blank... but what if you DO want one that looks like a borg cube? Does that make it LESS fridgey? So... if I get blackout curtains that have a design of Axolotls on them.. what, now they''re "useless"?
xolitaire 2 years ago
Our most useless kitchen "appliance" is a little stool that we lovingly call "speaker's corner" (yes, like the spot in Hyde Park). Whenever a family member has something to proclaim or just feels silly, they stand on the stool and can be sure they get the attention they want.
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