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In the olden days, well, about 20 or so years ago, shopping used to be very simple - you go to that one store, find two versions of a thing that you're looking for and buy the one that you like better. Easy peasy - no need to rely on some strangers' reviews, no need to compare between hundreds of versions of the same thing for sale and you can touch the object with your own hands before buying it. Sure, online shopping saves you the trip, but sometimes if you want to buy a pen, the Internet might throw thousands of pens for you to choose from. Time conserving? I don't think so! Also, there's always the temptation to see just what oddities you can buy online, and browsing deep into the Internets might carry you away into a sleepless night. So, to save you from a red-eyed day at work and to feed your curiosity, we've gathered a list of the worst, the weirdest and the most unexpected things to buy online.
Even if you consider yourself a hardened Internet surfer, these weird things might still raise your brow if not both of them. An urn with a glittery unicorn, a tungsten metal sphere that, as advertised, does nothing for measly 249 dollars and scented duct tape that you so desperately need is just the tip of the iceberg of these oddities. No, we are not saying that these are useless things, but most of them are either made for an uber specific task or fails to do the one thing they're destined for completely. Of course, these sellers are playing it smart catering the needs of their unique-minded clients, because if there's at least some demand, why not make a fortune out of it, right?
Well, we aren't convinced that anybody is making millions selling the weird stuff from this list, but hey, at least they're something fresh for our I've-seen-it-all eyes. So scroll down below for an Amazon freakshow and don't forget to vote for the worst things for sale!
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#1
Man Glitter
For the men who want to sparkle in their own way.
Magpie 6 years ago
yeah i clicked on the Buy Now button. It is a real thing. But it does not ship to Australia. :D
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#2
I Believe In Broccoli
When there's nothing else left to believe in...
Mary Rose Kent 6 years ago
I do NOT believe in broccoli...I believe deeply in the curative powers of ice cream!
#3
Evil Unicorn Horn For Your Cat
If your cat wasn't heinous enough, you can now Evilcornize it! Just an inflatable horn away from a trip to ER.
HoffLensMetalHedLovesAnimalsUK 6 years ago
My cats would scratch my eyes out if i tried that s**t with any of them.
PandaPiñata 6 years ago
Honey I´m home! Hey! What is that thing in your hand!? Oh.... It´s a..... A unicorn horn for the cat. Honey, we don´t have a cat!!!
#4
Crocheted Nose Warmer
Always wanted to gaze into the distance dreamily, but your ever-cold nose would never let you do it? Eliminate this problem with a crocheted nose warmer in the shape of 'soft kitty' forever!
Michelle Muirhead 6 years ago
And suddenly her cat saw it and ripped it off her face thinking it was prey!
PandaPiñata 6 years ago
If it was designed as a facehugger from the Alien movie I´d buy it. ©PandaPiñata ;)
Mary Rose Kent 6 years ago
Only someone as adorable as this sweet girl could possibly hope to pull it off.
#5
Shittens - Mittens For Your Poop
A groundbreaking solution for those unsatisfied with plain old TP - now you can really up your handiwork game.
Hans 6 years ago
frankly, this is a fun product. Just read in detail. This is not serious. Hopefully.
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Martti Laurson 6 years ago
Turn it inside out and you can wipe the second time. And then also both sides back and front. So basically one mitten for four wipes.
#6
Panwaffle
Everybody loves pancakes and waffles and now you can combine them in one pan and get neither!
Perneel Pascal 6 years ago
No they do not even taste alike, also if you want to try a waffle come to belgium! That s**t they sell in waffle house is just an insult
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Nice Beast Ludo 2 years ago
This would just make a flat waffle. They have different consistencies
D. Pitbull 6 years ago
It's like the waffle comes with its own edible plate. How when you fill the squares with syrup, there is no waste in case of spillage!
#7
Horse Lamp
Honey, we need to talk about the horse in the room.
Monika Soffronow 6 years ago
They are the size of an actual horse! I saw one outside a fancy bar.
Amity_Calamity 2 years ago
Its the extreme version of the leg lamp, they should put the horse in fishnets though
#8
Facebook Shower Curtain
Now you cannot escape the power social media even in your private shower time! How great!
#9
Banana Surprise
Listed as a 'toy' this banana surpriser lets you fill your bananas with, let's say, more bananas!
D. Pitbull 6 years ago
How is a chocolate filled or caramel filled banana NOT a good situation? What? People.
Magpie 6 years ago
I saw someone doing this on some you tube thing. .. but without the curved thingy...... lucky Australia is doing this thing against wasting food and I can buy straight bananas now :). Thanks Tiffany, freezing it all makes sense now. Frozen bananas are awesome. ( peel them first, maybe cut them into bite size bits. )
Silent Skeleton 6 years ago
that *looks* kinda weird but has potential since i used to freeze bananas for desert and stuff as a kid- that could be good
Bobby Sammons 6 years ago
Does ANyone remember cum gum? This looks about the same it goes squirt in your mouth.
#10
Earthworm Jerky
If you want to feel closer to The Earth, why not trying some Earthworm jerky! The reviews, though, state that it's the worst worm jerky they've ever tried.
Alessandra Ricotta 6 years ago
Aren't those a treath for, I dunno, lizards?
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Sophie Warner 6 years ago
I am so relieved to see that they included an oxygen absorber to maintain freshness. I mean, you wouldn't want your earthworm jerky to lose freshness, now would you!
Zelda Blue 6 years ago
Its the gift you get for the person who everyone hate so they can go eat worms. The thought of anyone eating this is revolting.
#11
Parking Guide
Always hitting that back wall when parking in your garage? Then this parking guide is what you need! And for only about 10 dollars you get a uniquely colored, orange tennis ball (because the neon yellow ones are surely less visible) and a string! Ingenious!
Erik Granqvist 6 years ago
My mother in law made one with a string and a bog standard tennis boll. Its quite good of an idea, actually, if your car have a certain lack of modern equipment like cameras of parking radar.
Pedro Cunha 6 years ago (edited)
Has to be a tennis ball? Is it a non written law? Did I missed something? A stuffed toy ( teddy bear, for instance) did the job and looks very creepy. Hanged by the neck, of course.
#12
Ear Cups
No, these ear blinders do not work as a shield for BS - they are the least elegant non-electrical hearing aid!
Chris DiFonso 6 years ago
Not if the source of the noise is to your side or in back of you
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Lola Rogers 1 year ago (edited)
I've spent enough time cupping my ears until my arms ached trying to hear performers at festivals--the real kind, where you wander through fun, noisy crowds to a bunch of different stages and busker performances--to want some of these. Could probably DIY it.
Ruth Mayfly 6 years ago
They're probably really cheap and effective for things like watching TV. They do look silly but they don't belong on this list at all.
#13
Boxing Tennis Ball
Tennis balls and strings add up to many amazing combinations - this one definitely doesn't leave you with a bruise on your forehead. Definitely!
Zelda Blue 6 years ago
And does this come with a nose splint for when you miss and it smacks you in the face?
Ed Souza 6 years ago
They basically took stock photos of people working out and added the stupid device to their heads.
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Random Panda 6 years ago
For when you want to look like you've actually been in a boxing match
Jody Brown 6 years ago
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. It's the law.
#14
Pizza Pouch
Lets you carry your prized slice wherever you go!
Marcellus the Third 6 years ago
Easy, the pizzahat/sombrero. It allows for toppings, it's not vertical, etc; that's version 2.0 which they will charge double for.
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Sled Legs
Now you can both run and slide down the hills (not at the same time)! Hopefully, you're not very fond of your front teeth.
Aahzmandus Pervect 6 years ago
Well, you can. So, what are you waiting for? Do it! Do it now! And let us know how it works.
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#16
Rasta Dog Costume
Well, yeah, that...
Wattpad Trailers 6 years ago
This just reminded me of the rasta dogs at the dog competition in Marley and Me: The Puppy Years
Mary Rose Kent 6 years ago
It has to be a dog because cats have far too much dignity. And claws.
#17
Scented Duct Tape
The real question here is why there isn't a duck-scented duct tape yet? Meanwhile, you can use this orange cream scented one for packing your boxes.
Pretty Pangolin 6 years ago
I still think they should have T-shirts with the little duck mascot. He's got an iconic quality.
Sophie Warner 6 years ago
For serial killers who believe in aromatherapy's ability to calm their victims & make them more compliant maybe?
#18
Finger Stylus
With this finger stylus you can finally control both your phone and your tablet with a finger. What a relief!
Kim Kermes 6 years ago
Actually useful for someone with mild movement problems or large hands.
Hey Ho neighbours 6 years ago
And it would stop screens getting smudgy with fingerprints, more hygienic and more accurate I would imagine
Sophie Warner 6 years ago
My daughter could use this! Her talons (false nails) get in the way & then the phone doesn't pick up her movements.
Blakkur Sverrir 6 years ago (edited)
Would totally buy one. The skin on my fingertips is somewhat dry and destroyed. Often touchscreens don't recognize my fingers. But... 25$?!
D. Pitbull 6 years ago
This is the cure for fatfinger!!! Or as my lovely German friends call it wurschtfinger (the best german word I've heard ever)
Isabel Care 6 years ago
Works for those of us that always get ignored by touch screens (now for something for the automatic doors that don't notice me)
Zelda Blue 6 years ago
I would buy this, I have zombie finger and half the time electronics won't recognize it when I try to text, play a game, sign my name etc. This would be handy to have.
Karasi Mills 6 years ago
My 96 year old grandma has trouble getting her tablet to respond to her fingers since her finger tips are so deeply grooved and wrinkled. This is a great idea!
Dilly Millandry 6 years ago
Sensation in older people's fingers is reduced as well - it's why braille becomes more difficult for blind people to read.
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Hmmm, I had to read all four of the existing comments to figure out what this actually is. To this old grandma, a stylus is what holds the needle on your record player.
#19
Unicorn Urn
An enchanted urn for when you smoked too much weed dealing with your grief.
Lindy Mac 6 years ago
I don;t know what you mean..because even $4.25 is too much.... ;-D
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#20
A Tungsten Metal Sphere
A metal sphere that does absolutely nothing for 249 dollars? Where can I get one?!
HoffLensMetalHedLovesAnimalsUK 6 years ago
This is a fairly rare metal so i can see people wanting this.
Lavi Berko 2 years ago
one thing to do: drop it on anything. tungsten is very very very very very dense, so have fun
Wil Vanderheijden 6 years ago
In my country Inox witchballs are sold as garden decoration. 5 balls in various size cost 50 Euro.
Podunkus 6 years ago (edited)
If you don’t care much for spheres and desire a rare metal other than tungsten, try foreverspin.com, but be forewarned that $249 won’t get you much at that store. (Not affiliated with Foreverspin.) E17B22E2-E...0-jpeg.jpg 
#21
Talking Donald Trump TP Roll
It sure will make your private time great again!
#22
Slam Dunk Bathroom Basketball
Look at the man's eyes while playing poosketball. He is having so. much. fun.
Tn Flash 6 years ago
That is a Dirty Dunk for a kids room to encourage them to put dirty cloths in a hamper.
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Phoenix Smith 6 years ago
How can you slam dunk it if it is all the way across the room? (Eeew. I do not even want to think about that)
Michelle Chevalier 6 years ago
Any one else notice how his arm hair stops at his elbow but the leg hair run up to his a**
#23
Aquatic Treadmill
Advertising your Aquatic Treadmill while not underwater might not be the best idea, but adding a picture of facepalming it sure adds some charm.
Broken Bay 6 years ago
Underwater treadmills can be useful for recovery from sports injuries because it uses the same motion, but the water reduces the impact on joints.
#24
Subtle Butt Gas Neutralizers
This product will supposedly let you blow your horns at peace and discreetly, but it turns out this carbon filter isn't so powerful against your monoxide.
Magpie 6 years ago
*Clenching my but just thinking about the "self adhesive"
Load More Replies... PandaPiñata 6 years ago
Takes the bad part out of the fart. Great! Now we can all enjoy the good part of a fart.
Mama Panda 6 years ago
I was hopeful for a few seconds. Our dog's farts has caused me to lose more hair than if I used Nair for shampoo!!!
Marky Mark And The Funky Bunch 6 years ago
I guess its better than breaking off a cigarette filter and inserting it.... never mind....
#25
Fake Potatoes
Machine-washable, air dry potatoes that cost as much as 40 pounds of real ones? It surely cannot get any better! Bonus points for wearing the orange net as a fashion statement bag.
Hans 6 years ago
Children toys acually, Haba is a vendor for toys! And these make much sense for childrens' play shops. At Ikea you also get baskets with textile fruits. Children love them!
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#26
Scrolling LED Badge For Hats
Nothing screams "I'm a tourist" more, than a blinking HOLA on your forehead!
Marky Mark And The Funky Bunch 6 years ago
Having a Spanish phrase while visiting Rome just adds to the silliness.
#27
Prancercise The Book
Turning hoof-beats into heart-beats, you can re-invent yourself as a horse with these ingenious prancercises. Horses are majestic and you can be, too!
Jeny Kennedy 6 years ago
I don't know about you...but I love it when there's two of me...and we are floating...with a horse...in New Zealand. So I guess sign me up.
Catherine Maven 2 years ago
After you learn to prance, you can join horse cosplay! Search YouTube: Ponies On The Delta Pony Play Festival In New Orleans
#28
Firearm Alphabet
Now you can spell your name with high-res photos of firearms, shotguns and bullets. Freedom for all!
Joanne 6 years ago
I'm not a weapon fan, but I do really like this, it has a very interesting, industrial kind of look.
Pretty Pangolin 6 years ago
Yes, the hair stylist I go to has a similar thing, but it's an alphabet of butterflies and moths.
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Parmeisan 6 years ago
I know you posted this a month ago, but if you're still curious - the little "amazon.com" in the bottom-left corner of the image is a link to the item on Amazon.
Load More Replies... Zelda Blue 6 years ago
Oh dear Lord I have relatives that would love this. Does it also play banjo music?
#29
Squishy Beer Cups
Sure they're unbreakable, sure they're expensive, but these cups have something that no other on the market has - you can squeeze them and spill your beer everywhere!
Pan Narrans 6 years ago
These are a must have for those quaffing evenings, as quaffing is best practiced outside, with friends, dwarfs preferably.
D. Pitbull 6 years ago
I love the expression on everyone's faces in this picture "Please just write my paycheque and get me OUT of here"
Marky Mark And The Funky Bunch 6 years ago
Might be OK for poolside. You don't want broken glass or plastic shards around the pool... though metal would work as well and be cheaper.
#30
Vibrating Nose Clip
This gadget supposedly shapes your nose according to your wishes. Proving its legitimacy there are two reviews - one saying that it's 'Excelente' and another saying 'It doesn't work at all.' Choose wisely!
Mary Rose Kent 6 years ago
Here’s the thing: our nose and ears grow throughout our lives because they’re made of cartilage rather than bones. (Our eyes, on the other hand, are their full size when we’re born. It’s what makes babies so unbelievably adorable, even when they aren’t.)
#31
iPhone Pen
Finally you can turn your iPhone into a pen with this earphone jack accessory; about the damn time!
Marky Mark And The Funky Bunch 6 years ago
Thanks Apple. How am I supposed to write now?
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Donald Trump Scented Candle
Now you can hate Mr. President even more by lighting a sun tan lotion and steak smelling candle, while gently caressing the added toupee.
Hard 2 Guess 6 years ago
If I wanted Trump smell I wouldn't flush my toilet and let the door open.
better version of alex 6 years ago
you could also just light the hair on fire which is what i first thought you were supposed to do
#33
Potato Message
Only premium Idaho potatoes are used for the Potato Message!
#34
Fried Chicken iPhone Case
Oh no, this isn't your regular picture iPhone case - it's a life-size piece of fried chicken glued to the back of your phone that works as a kick stand, too!
PandaPiñata 6 years ago
Are you happy to see me or is that a fried chicken iPhone case in your pocket?
#35
Weather Stick
Made from balsam fir wood, this is a Weather Stick. What does it do? Well, it tells you what the weather is doing, of course!
Kristy P 6 years ago
This is old school... my grandparents had one when I was younger. But yes, pointless
Marky Mark And The Funky Bunch 6 years ago
Pointless? Not if you sharpen the tip.
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Ethan Pearsons 6 years ago
Actually, this thing works with the barometric pressure and is very accurate. It will tell you if rain is coming soon. It's great for places where the weather changes very quickly.
Marcellus the Third 6 years ago
No, it cannot work with pressure as that's the same on all sides (a barometer works with pressure vs. a vacuum, for example -- no vacuum here). It will change shape with moisture content though, so it's a primitive/unscaled hygrometer.
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#36
Dogwood Stick
A plastic stick, that smells like REAL wood for dogs that's only 9 dollars? Sign me up, because I was so bored with picking a new one for free every day.
carameltart1011 6 years ago
No that's actually at least somewhat helpful because real sticks are bad for dogs' teeth and this one is chewy therefore it strengthens their jaw...
Konnor Polasek 6 years ago
and if you have stupid dogs like mine it saves you a trip to the vet because they swallowed sharp stick pieces
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Vinegar Husbands 6 years ago
every time my mom takes her dog to the beach, the dog just goes ham on the drift wood. Turn away for a second and she (the dog, not my mom lol) is chowing a stick down to mushy splinters. Wonder if the dog would like these or prefer the real thing?
#37
Zits Ewww Pimples
If finding yourself polka-dotted every morning wasn't enough...
#38
Power Energy Toothpaste
As great as it might sound, this paste has so little caffeine in it that there's no way it could energize you as a good old cuppa joe. On the other hand, who wouldn't want to be addicted to brushing teeth?
Fixin'Ta 6 years ago
Wait ... ThinkGeek went out of business??? Where will I find Christmas stocking stuffers this year???
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Grandma's Georgia White Dirt
Though marked as inedible, most reviews state that the crunchiness is amazing and it doesn't taste that bad. And for only 10 bucks you can get your own sandwich bag full of (in)edible pet rocks, too!
Alessandra Ricotta 6 years ago
Yes, it's the only clay to be pure enough to be eaten without worries.
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#40
Petchup, Muttstard And Mutt-N-Aise
The holy trinity of condiments your dog just couldn't live without!
Sophie Warner 6 years ago
The pet shop near me sells wine & beer for dogs (non-alcoholic), plus there is a shop which sells frozen yogurt for dogs, so very little surprises me when it comes to pet products any more!
D. Pitbull 6 years ago
Allegedly the same thing for humans - it's supposed to be good for their joints, from what I've heard.
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Pickle Brine
There's no way you can get pickle brine cheaper, right?
Jeny Kennedy 6 years ago
That's some FANCY pickle juice...not just some lumberjack's back sweat masquerading as pickle juice. So you know...worth it!!
#42
Original Chef Clown Artwork
For only 8,888.88$ this...thing could be yours!
#43
Male With Beard Hairdressing Mannequin
Practicing your trimming techniques with this beard-equin is surely full of surprises!
Velveteen Worm 2 years ago
When I got my first mannequin in cosmetology I opened it up (brand new) and started playing around with some styles. Nits. There was dead lice in it I nearly jumped out of my skin.
PandaPiñata 6 years ago
Original Genuine License Movie Prop - Chewbacca head handmake in China. For fashion life and good friends time party. Evrybody not include.
#44
Cellfy Wrap
Before the invention of selfie stick, people used to velcro their phones onto poles and trees and now you can, too!
Walter Cheego 6 years ago
Should be called No Friends Wrap or Lonely Wrap: "You can pretend someone else is taking your picture!"
#45
Senior Woman With Asthma Wall Decal
You thought you'd never need it and yet, you are checking your bank balance now, right?
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What do you think ?
wacky jack 100 6 years ago
Do people really fall for those stupid fat removing and face shaping devices they obviously don't work
Pedro Cunha 6 years ago (edited)
I think there's a sucker in every corner, waiting to be ripped off.
wacky jack 100 6 years ago
Do people really fall for those stupid fat removing and face shaping devices they obviously don't work
Pedro Cunha 6 years ago (edited)
I think there's a sucker in every corner, waiting to be ripped off.
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