It’s Friday again and you know what that means: It’s Remote Controlled Lederhosen Day! Ok, not really, but come on! I needed an excuse to write about this totally meaningless gadget. It’s literally so lame that it’s cool. I mean, just look at it!

The mystical Lederhosen walks and yodels all on its own while being controlled with a frankfurter themed remote control. There are no words. Well, actually there is one: FAIL! If you’re really willing to go there, it’s $7 a pop.

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There has been a metaphorical shit-storm of weird products recently, combining odd branding with some of the most obscure of gadgets. And while dropping a brand name on a box in order to sell a few more products isn’t necessarily rare, some of these branding combos are pretty out of this world. The eight gadgets which follow are not only items which have captured our imaginations, but at times have shocked us, made us laugh, and even drawn a tear of joy or two. Regardless of the oddness of the following, well, oddities, they don’t disappoint in the entertaining compartment. So, pull up an Ikeaâ„¢ lounge chair and take a swig of your favorite Pepsi-Cola® branded beverage and enjoy the show. (more…)

Or so you might be led to believe if you are to take the false advertising of Thanko literally. I mean, we know that they are just trying to show arm movement, but it really looks like the model has some weird arm mutation. While I wouldn’t mind having an extra arm, I really wouldn’t mind having something like the Thanko Vacuum Cleaner Mouse.

While the mouse isn’t some magic wand that will mystically make every item of clutter vanish (or even provide a satisfactory mouse experience with standard three button, USB 1.1 mouse and a 800dpi sensor), it seems like a decent solution for picking up the odd crumb or dust when you need a little refreshing. — Andrew Dobrow

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Not to be confused with the African-American rendition of The Wizard Of Oz, The Whiz is a gadget that allows woman to experience what its like to pee standing up. Being of the male persuasion myself, I never thought there was anything phenomenal about it, except for the apparent speed differences.

Available in a number of colors, The Whiz is said to be anti-bacterial and discrete. Well, as discrete as a piss tube for woman can be. (more…)

So, say your in a situation where you have no choice but to spend a few days near a recent nuclear waste spill. Never mind the third leg and second head you’re sprouting, what about your precious sperm count? These Disposable (I would hope so) Microscope Cards allow you to view your sperm as much as 500 to 1000 times enlarged depending on the lighting conditions.

It’s always about the lighting conditions. At least that’s what I tell my 13 year old Vietnamese boy slave girlfriend. Well as long as it can make sure my super sperm is intact, I guess it’s a good thing. A pack of five will cost you $89. — Andrew Dobrow

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