Diversified technology company 3M was so sure its “Security Glass” would stand a double-footed kick from a man with a 30ft head start that it stashed a large stack of cash behind it in a bus stop ad, as shown in the picture on the left. It’s a great advertising gimmick, but I wonder how… Read More »
The Flying Alarm Clock from Hammacher Schlemmer may be the most irksomely effective alarm clock ever created. This devious device has a propeller-driven module that flies off when the alarm goes off, making a really annoying noise like a mosquito. But that’s not all. The alarm only stops when the rotor is installed back in… Read More »
Here’s a bogus “rent-a-wife” advertising by a Belgian DVD rental company that sparked the fury of feminist groups across Belgium: Some of you probably wished that the service is for real. Related story: Fury Over Rent-A-Wife Ad
The stress of the daily grind got you down? Or maybe someone fucking pissed you off again? (Ok, if you’re pissed because you followed the “fucking” link hoping to find something pornographic, that’s your problem, not mine. Ditto for the subsequent link.) But hey, if you’re looking for a quick fix (for stress unrelated to… Read More »
For those of you who live less than five degrees away from the equator, the Air Conditioner In A Can must be one of those incredibly practical Japanese products you wish you had during the hot summer months. Just spray it on your clothes and you’ll instantly feel cooler. Check out the product’s Web page,… Read More »
If you’ve seen a recent Patek Philippe print ad, you’ll notice the following slogan: “You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the next generation.” Now, if you never actually own something, shouldn’t you consider leasing, rather than buying, it? This way, it might make more sense to amortise the… Read More »