The Stupidest Thing I've Ever Seen

[Trekker4747]

The products they sell on those infomercialish commercials are many times just plain silly and humorous. I mean there's the overly excited Oxy-Clean guy, the newest "going to use it for the first 6-months and then it's going to take up space in the cabinet for the rest of time" gadget from Ron Popeil so on and so on.

Well, last night I saw something that takes the cake in the realm of stupidity.

Ever sit on your chair or couch covered under a blanket? Ever had trouble staying covered in it while reading a book, answering the phone, using the remote? (Try picturing in your mind the black-and-white/sepia toned over-acting actors acting out these situations)

Frustrating isn't it?

Well what if you could wear your blanket?

Introducing the Snuggie!!

Now, maybe I'm just jaded.

But does it look, to you, like these people are wearing backwards housecoats?

 

[JonathonWally]

I got one of these for christmas, and while yes, it's the dumbest thing ever to look at it, it's pretty damned comfortable.

 

[SPOCKED]

We call it the Cultie

 

[Trekker4747]

I got one of these for christmas, and while yes, it's the dumbest thing ever to look at it, it's pretty damned comfortable.

Wouldn't a housecoat serve the same purpose and function, though?

Granted, it'd have to be a long housecoat to cover all of your legs and feet, but I'd think a housecoat and warm slippers would be just as effective and less silly looking.

I mean, functionally, they're the same thing.

 

[JonathonWally]

I got one of these for christmas, and while yes, it's the dumbest thing ever to look at it, it's pretty damned comfortable.

Wouldn't a housecoat serve the same purpose and function, though?

Granted, it'd have to be a long housecoat to cover all of your legs and feet, but I'd think a housecoat and warm slippers would be just as effective and less silly looking.

I mean, functionally, they're the same thing.

I don't wear a house coat, I'm not an old man. plus, the one i have is more of a big blanket than a coat.

 

[Unicron]

I thought it kind of looked like a shower robe, or a monk's robe. Everyone in the commercial is dressed like a monk.

 

[paudemge]

Looked like an over sized bathrobe worn backwards.

Its the kinda thing you give as a gift. Too silly to buy for yourself, but good enough for friends or family.

 

[Gertch]

I thought it kind of looked like a shower robe, or a monk's robe. Everyone in the commercial is dressed like a monk.

Yeah, reminds me of Exidor.

My daughter wants one. I told her I'll buy her one if I see her ever use her existing bathrobe.

 

[StarTrek1701]

I got one of these for christmas, and while yes, it's the dumbest thing ever to look at it, it's pretty damned comfortable.

Wouldn't a housecoat serve the same purpose and function, though?

Granted, it'd have to be a long housecoat to cover all of your legs and feet, but I'd think a housecoat and warm slippers would be just as effective and less silly looking.

I mean, functionally, they're the same thing.

Yes but a housecoat opens up from the front and you have to constantly cover yourself from the front. This actually looks more comfortable than a blanket!

 

[Crusher Disciple]

And in related news, the First Baptist Church of Glenlawn, Georgia reported that their entire supply of choir robes went missing just prior to Christmas.

 

[Trekker4747]

I got one of these for christmas, and while yes, it's the dumbest thing ever to look at it, it's pretty damned comfortable.

Wouldn't a housecoat serve the same purpose and function, though?

Granted, it'd have to be a long housecoat to cover all of your legs and feet, but I'd think a housecoat and warm slippers would be just as effective and less silly looking.

I mean, functionally, they're the same thing.

Yes but a housecoat opens up from the front and you have to constantly cover yourself from the front. This actually looks more comfortable than a blanket!

Wear the housecoat backwards. (Or tie it closed)

 

[Aragorn]

I can't find it online, but there was an ad for an item that Jay Leno showed on his Headlines segment. The item in question basically turned your pet into luggage by giving it a handle you could pick up like luggage. However, it was basically a clamp that went in... uh... both ends.

 

[Trekker4747]

I can't find it online, but there was an ad for an item that Jay Leno showed on his Headlines segment. The item in question basically turned your pet into luggage by giving it a handle you could pick up like luggage. However, it was basically a clamp that went in... uh... both ends.

....

 

[StarTrek1701]

I can't find it online, but there was an ad for an item that Jay Leno showed on his Headlines segment. The item in question basically turned your pet into luggage by giving it a handle you could pick up like luggage. However, it was basically a clamp that went in... uh... both ends.

....

...

 

[Trekker4747]

Couldn't find that thing. But I did find this:

Dog: "Look, she's hot, so, you deal with it."

 

[Balrog]

When I see the guy wearing the red Snuggie in the commercial, I always think of Mel Brook's singing, "The Inquisition, let's begin. The Inquisition, look out sin..."

 

[Trekker4747]

When I see the guy wearing the red Snuggie in the commercial, I always think of Mel Brook's singing, "The Inquisition, let's begin. The Inquisition, look out sin..."

 

[John Picard]

These are actually clever and it's one of those, "why didn't anyone think of this before?" I like being wrapped up in my recliner and don't like to open up when I'm nice and toasty to grab either the remote of my drink.

Score +1 for the Snuggie.

 

[McCoy]

They look comfortable to me, even if they do look like monk's robes. But I don't think anyone would be foolish enough to wear it outside the house like the "sporting event" suggestion in the commercial.

 

[Brian]