Earlier this week I spent about 45 minutes on the Delta Business Shuttle waiting to take off so I could return to Boston. Since I could not turn on my laptop, I picked up the Delta Sky Mall magazine. Like 99% of those who flip through this waste of paper, I had no intention to buy anything – I was just killing time.
I was astounded by how much crap was jammed into the magazine. The crazy products are only part of what had me giggling. The ad copy is enough to make any copywriter break out into peels of laughter.
Check out these gems…
The ad copy exclaims “You’ll stay warm but look so cool” The fleece poncho with pillow all-in-one comes in “cool” colors like candy pink and royal blue. Don’t these kids epitomize “cool”?
The “Beard Cap” which sells for $19.95 is both one piece (cap, mustache and beard) as well as one size. I cannot think of something more ugly or strange looking to wear, but it must make for one hell of a gag gift.
I assume the “Porch Potty” is perfect for the couch potato or obese. After all could be bothered with taking man’s best friend out for a 5 minute walk? The Porch Potty comes with “plush synthetic grass…and self drainage.” Gross!
BosGuy 
i MUST have the beard cap!!!! must must must.
I have an array of embarrassing hats and such, which I don’t mind, but also don’t mind wearing when going out and meeting others, who will then pretend to not know me. This would be perfect.
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They’ve been selling the Porch Potty by one name or another for almost 2 years in most doggie stores. I’m sure many use this instead of a walkie but it’s really for dogs that are left alone for long periods of time (over 6 hours) or older dogs.
I don’t have one but it looks like a lot more work to clean than walk the dog if you can.
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I absolutely love skymall – it cracks me up. I am dying to be something for a laugh but have a fear I will be no their mailing list for the rest of my life!
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I always enjoy the $15,000 “magical” excercise machine where you can work out in just 4 minutes a day. Has anyone ever bought one of these?…http://www.fastexercise.com/
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