One lump or two?

by Mir | Mar 8, 2007 | Hot Hot Hot!, Retail gone wrong

I have to say that, in general, I really like the stuff offered at the Improvements Deal of the Day. They have some great bargains in there. But go check out today’s offerings, and look closely at that toilet tissue canister that’s on special today. Is it...

The price does not offset my terror

by Mir | Feb 27, 2007 | Hot Hot Hot!, Retail gone wrong

I don’t care how much you like Johnny Depp or Pirates of the Caribbean, some things are just so scary I have to wonder what in the world the marketing execs were thinking.

Only a deal if you really hate someone

by Mir | Feb 20, 2007 | Retail gone wrong

When I have a little too much time on my hands, I discover that you really can buy absolutely everything online. In the market for an alarm clock?

You can get a “pleasure extender” for it, too

by Mir | Feb 4, 2007 | Retail gone wrong

On this Superbowl Sunday, I think it only fitting that I draw your attention to this fine item. Sure, it’s too late to get one for the big game today, but with a bit of careful planning, you could be ready to go in time for the World Series. Oh! Or, you could...

Honestly, “wrong” doesn’t even cover it

by Mir | Jan 31, 2007 | Retail gone wrong

I’m just not even sure what to say about this generous offer. (I don’t care if you believe Valentine’s Day to be a tool of the evil corporate marketing machine, this is still twenty different kinds of wrong.)

Hello, McFly

by Mir | Jan 22, 2007 | Hot Hot Hot!, Retail gone wrong

I know it’s really wrong, but I kind of like it anyway. My favorite is this part: It would make a great gift for that person who loves to cook and listen to music. Right. Because I often need a bit of mood music when I’m making the extremely complicated...