You know when you’re watching TV at 3am while trying to concentrate on finishing up an essay and all of a sudden an infomercial comes on? Before you realize it, your computer is on the floor and you can’t take your eyes off of the too-chipper spokesperson and the ridiculous invention they’re hawking.

Although we make fun of those commercials like it’s our job, you have to admit, sometimes they come up with pretty good ideas. I mean, the Snuggie? Hello, Mr. Genius! So, as embarrassing as it is to admit, I’m going to lay out the 10 as-seen-on-TV products that I really, really want but won’t get out of fear the UPS guy will judge me.

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Presenting: Snuggie 2.0.

Thanks to the Snuggie and its family of unnecessary-but-ridiculously-popular-useless-items, get rich quick schemes are appearing everywhere.  Potheads in dorm rooms all over the country swear that their invention is the “next big thing” and have no idea how the country has functioned thus far without the “Condomizer 3000” which dispenses condoms 1 at a time like PEZ.

The latest invention: the Bottle Betty.  The bikini that opens beers.

OK, I agree, it DOES sound cool – you can pop open a beer while building sandcastles. And it does make for a great party trick. But has this inventor never heard of… a key chain?  I mean, is there a college student out there who doesn’t have a bottle opener hanging from their keys? And when are you really ever going to be in a bikini, with a closed beer, and your key chain nowhere in sight? Unless you find a floating Corona in the ocean…probably never.

What’s next – a bikini with a hood? Oh wait….

I wonder what Thomas Edison would say if he were alive.

I am a huge sucker for, well, lack of a better word, stuff. I’m not A&E “Hoarders” bad, but I love to shop and I love fun, innovative products, even if they don’t really benefit me in any way. Neti Pot anyone?

2009 was a great year for awesome products; God knows everyone had to be creative this year and recession-proof any product launch. But which products were best?

Here’s a rundown of the best stuff we got to call our own in 2009. If we were lucky. And if not, fingers crossed the prices will drop on this ish in 2010!

Snuggie
Now available in leopard! If there was any kind of product phenomenon last year it was definitely the Snuggie. I sadly did not get one and I immediately turned Christmas-tree green with envy when I saw anyone’s status onFacebook reading “Just got a zebra print Snuggie from Grandma!” A blanket, with sleeves? If that’s not bringing brilliance, laziness and amazingness to a whole new level, well, I’m just not sure how it could be anymore American. Oh yes it can. Because now? You can get a Snuggie for your pooch! My Yorkie is totally getting hooked up for her birthday. Read More »

Yeah, he’s a tad shady. Can we move on?

Damn, QVC has a lot of great shiz.

Is that a Snuggie, Jessica Simpson?

So that’s what makes for bad sex.

Everyone wants to see Lady Gaga.

Is loneliness contagious?

This fall weather is quickly beginning to feel a lot like winter. Sweaters and tights are being traded in for winter fleeces and long-johns. You may think you’re good to go with your new crochet Uggs and long, puffy North Face jacket, but there’s a lot more out there this winter when it comes to accessories. Things that will not only make that walk to class a little more cozy and a little less frozen-snotsicles-dangling-over-your-upper-lip, but accessories that will make your life a whole lot easier.

And more fun.
And festive.
Basically, winter might be somewhat bearable this time around. Read More »

Regardless of whether you are majoring in computer science or can’t even figure out how to type on an iPhone (guilty), you gotta admit that technology is pretty cool.  One recurring downside, however, is that most techie products require lots and lots of electricity which, in turn, requires lots and lots of oil.

Now, I’m not asking to start lighting candles in lieu of your desklamp, but there are lots of options that are sleek, convenient, and help make the change towards a greener lifestyle.  Here are some of my top picks:

IKEA solar desk lamp:  I was pretty sure before, but now I am absolutely certain, IKEA sells pretty much everything you could ever want.  Looking for a solar-powered desk lamp?  They got it.  Want some LED lights that consume 70% less energy than normal light bulbs?  Yep, they’re included.  But these babies aren’t just eco-friendly, they’re also super cute and come in every color of the rainbow.  Stick one on your desk and instantly feel the academic juices flow.

Belkin’s Conserve Surge Protector:  Recently I discovered something known as “phantom” power (who gave it that name, I don’t know.)  Phantom power is the standby power used when you keep your appliances plugged in after you’re done using them.  This “phantom” is estimated to take up as much as 15% of your overall energy use.  Eliminate your phantom by turning to this Belkin surge protector.  It comes with a remote so that you can turn off the surge protector (without having to crawl behind your TV stand) when you’re no longer using your appliances.  For those of us that need the essentials (i.e. blackberry and laptop) to be charged at all times, there are 2 “always on” outlets for your convenience. Read More »

We’ve all seen these products advertised in the wee hours of the morning when we’re still awake for some odd reason and the idea of a rotisserie chicken or some tall hair sounds too good to pass up. Most of us have probably even bought a few. They sound too good to be true, and they probably are, but we just can’t resist trying them out. Especially at such great bargains. (“You mean for only 3 payments of $19.95 I can get FOUR random useless pieces of crap!? OMG where’s my telephone!?!” Sound familiar?)

Infomercials take advantage of sleep-deprivation induced errors in judgment, but can we blame them? After all, they are fun to watch and some of the do offer pretty cool stuff. Below are my 7 all-time favorites, in no specific order. Read More »

Lady Gaga really doesn’t like clothes.

The claws are off for Gwyneth and Scarlett. Rawr!

You snooze, you lose….weight.

T.I.’s road to redemption a whole lot shorter than expected.

The Snuggie alternatives.

A look we’re totally loving.

He’s sorry. Well, that’s good to know.

Is Salma Hayek married?

Get help paying for college without going broke.

M.I.A. has a little boy.

The Jonas Brothers’ promise rings were bullsh*t!

Who is “that guy“?!

Kate Hudson adds a little something special to her bathroom.

It’s still cold out there. Ideas for cute winter outfits.

Obama and Lincoln have never looked so…delicious.

Add a little color to your drab winter wardrobe.

Is Patrick Swayze smoking??

Our latest obsession: Snuggie Sightings.