This Labor Day weekend, we at Vat19.com wanted to celebrate all of the wonderful products that are produced here in the USA. So many of the things we purchase are made outside our country - the cars we drive, the clothes we wear, the toys our children play with - that it's almost a welcome relief when you can get your hands on something made right here where we live. Vat19.com is proud to carry many products that are made in the USA - many of them by hand. Check 'em out!
Notebook & Pencil Socks
Let's face it, fun socks are, well, fun. These awesome socks that look like a pencil and notebook paper make the reality of going back to school not so harsh.
Big Belly Bank
The creator of this whimsical wooden bank started out by making them for his children. Good thing he continues to make them for us to enjoy.
Kitchen Goodies
Our Microwave Popcorn Popper is made in Vermont, and it pops a seriously delicious batch of popcorn. You can follow that up with some chewy brownies made in the Edge Brownie Pan, and maybe a frozen treat custom-made in the Slush Mug. Hey, sometimes you need a good calorie-fest.
Continue reading for more awesome American-made products.
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Vat19.com is holding one heck of a back-to-school giveaway! These curiously awesome school supplies will turn anyone into the coolest kid in class. The prize package includes:
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A few months ago, I wrote about some products that take out any physical effort that might be required to consume food. Sure, some of the products are just for kids to have fun with, but I can't help but think that lazy, fat people just love 'em. All of the products in this latest batch are definitely made with lazy people in mind.
Precut Brownie Pan Set
I think there is a difference between convenience and utter laziness. If you can't run a knife up and down a pan of brownies a few times, you've got problems.
Musical Cake Slicer
Maybe your excuse for having this singing cake slicer is because you can't sing very well or you thought it was just oh-so-clever. Or, maybe it is because you are too lazy to actually sing a song to someone.
About a month ago, Vat19 released a completely revamped version of its award-winning driver's education program on DVD, Rules of the Road. Needless to say, safe driving is a popular and respected subject around here.
When I saw the Road Rage Cards, I couldn't believe that people actually thought these were a good or humorous idea. Although their legal disclaimer says they aren't intended to be used in cars and are only for entertainment purposes, I have to think they know people are going to use these signs in a car. There's an image on the homepage showing a driver holding up one of the cards! If not, then why even buy them at all? Putting these up in your office isn't entertaining and just doesn't make any sense.
Even if the phrases were clever or funny, these would still be a terrible idea. Holding up a sign of any kind at a driver is weird and probably going to piss that other driver off. Holding up one of these rude cards to express your road rage is practically guaranteed to spark even more road rage in another driver, especially the ones with cursing or a picture of a gun.
There are 43 different phrases written on cards that let you express your road rage in writing. Examples of the clean ones include "Why are you tapping your breaks, freak?", "Blinker?", and "Slower Traffic Keep Right". I bet we've all thought these things silently in our heads or maybe even said them out loud. Holding up a pre-printed sign is way too much. How stupid do you look if you are driving around just waiting for another driver to make you mad so you can hold up your snarky sign?
Each phrase also comes reverse type-written so the car in front of you can read it when looking back at you in their rear view mirror. You thought that was only for ambulances and emergency vehicles? Wrong, now it is available to every raging idiot on the road.
I think these things were invented in 2004, but there is one with a cell phone picture that looks like a circa 1999 Nokia phone that everyone and their brother had. It's absurd that there is a sign with a picture of a cellphone followed by "= Lousy Driver". Instead of reaching over to grab your set of signs, flipping through to find the appropriate phrase, and positioning the sign so the other driver can read it, just concentrate on driving your car properly. Oh sure, the person busy messing with signs isn't a lousy driver, right?
Sure, I might be an occasional blogging rant-aholic, but I'm no promoter of blatant and premeditated road rage.
Just about every day you can hear or read about a study saying how childhood obesity is on the rise, kids don't get enough exercise, and how Americans are viewed as lazy by the rest of the world. Well, could it possibly be because of worthless products like these that promote laziness? Technology and automation is great in most cases, but human brain power should really be used for things more important than figuring out how to avoid stirring your own chocolate milk.
Automatic Sucker Spinners
How in the world is twirling a sucker in your mouth so strenuous that a battery-powered sucker spinner is needed!? Ridiculous! Besides, when you press the sucker too hard against the roof of your mouth or tongue, it stops spinning. Even if it did work well, it would still be a waste of money. If you can't turn your own lollipop, then you don't deserve to have a lollipop to begin with!
Microwave S'mores Maker
Someone must have been completely off their rocker when this was invented. As if making s'mores in the microwave isn't lazy enough already, this little s'mores maker will set the graham cracker on top for you. Place your graham cracker on the arms and then lower the arms down on top of the marshmallow. Right, because it is soooo difficult to place a graham cracker on top yourself. The arms can also hold down the graham cracker on top of the marshmallow in case squeezing the s'more together is too strenuous for you.
Commercials. Ugh! We try so hard to avoid them. But sometimes, you just can't. Some get so drilled into your brain, you can't think of a product without singing its jingle or blurting out its catch phrase. Or sometimes you start using the phrase as part of everyday life with no association with the product, "I'm loving it" (No? Maybe it's just me). Even if you're not buying the product, they've got you hooked on something.
See if you can name the product that goes with the following slogans. If you get stumped, click on the video below it to reveal the answer and to watch the awesomely dated commercial.
1. "You've got the right one, baby. Uh-Huh!"
2. "Roll that beautiful bean footage."
Okay, that one might have been a little easy. But I just had to pay tribute to the cute/creepy talking dog.
3. "Where's the beef?"
Double feature!
4. "Don't leave home without it."
Bonus: It's got a nice Halloween feel to it!
5. "Sometimes you feel like a nut. Sometimes you don't."
My favorite is the guy in the principle's office.
6. "Have it your way."
Umm, check out the lady's face when the painter tells her she'll get used to it.
The list could go on. Got a good one? Leave a comment and tell us about it.
When I was a kid and would go trick-or-treating, I would always go back to the house that gave out full-size candy bars for a second round. Getting candy that is bigger than expected is awesome. I can't even imagine how I would've reacted if someone handed out candy that is downright enormous.
I realize that America is practically eating itself to death, but I couldn't help but point out these ridiculously huge candies and treats. I am in no way recommending that anyone be a glutton and eat one of these in one sitting or eat them on a regular basis. Besides, you wouldn't want to. These are all so big that you'd surely get sick before you could finish. Although, I love Rice Krispie Treats so much I think I might be able to finish that one off if I really wanted to!
All of us here at Vat19 were totally stoked to get the Giant Gummy Bears in stock, which spurred the idea for this post. If you haven't seen these yet, you have to check them out. Watch the video, too!
Giant PEZ Dispenser
PEZ is cool to begin with, so Giant PEZ Dispensers are automatically super cool. Seriously, PEZ is delicious and the dispenser is genius. I guess the PEZ people had to give all of those PEZ dispenser collectors something new to collect.
Giant Gummy Bear on a Stick
OMG. A Giant Gummy Bear...on a stick! This Giant Gummy Bear is equal to 88 regular-sized gummy bears. They are available in blue raspberry, red cherry, and green apple. Walk around chomping on one of these and you'll be the envy of every man, woman, and child in the neighborhood.
Giant Rice Krispie Treats
I don't care if they are store-bought or home-made. Either way, Rice Krispie Treats are delicious. These Giant Rice Krispie Treats sheets are 32 ounces! Insane. And by insane I mean fantastic.
On a recent peruse around the Internet, I came across something I thought I'd never in my life see: A Fart Pad. Or if you want to be PC about it, Subtle Butt: Disposable Gas Neutralizer. It's pretty much exactly what it sounds like. According to its seller, it "effectively filters the odor caused by flatulence; Simply stick it in the right place and you're ready for a chili cook-off".
Do I think it's ridiculous? Yes! Do I know someone(s) who could use one (or thousands)? Yes, again! Just within my immediate family, I can count two gentlemen who can clear a room with just one blow. Seriously, I'm talking barf-inducing kind of gas.
Another man, who goes by the name Jose Cruz, may also have a necessity for some Subtle Butt. If this young lad had only inserted one of these bad boys in his trousers before going out for a night of drinking, maybe he wouldn't be facing an additional charge along with his DUI.
Hear the story yourself:
Fart Pads. Who woulda thunk it? But then again, who would have thought you could get charged with BATTERY for farting?
Officer Fart-Face (what he might of said): "How dare you break wind before me?" Jose Cruz (what he should have said): "Excuse me, Officer. But whoever smelt it, dealt it!"
It is practically October, which is breast cancer awareness month. If you are going to buy something and you like pink, why not buy the one that is going to do some good. It is a win-win!
There are lots of bags, purses, totes, containers, etc that are "pink" so it would be nearly impossible to compile them all. Below are 10 bags that promote breast cancer awareness and research that are affordable, useful, and of course, pink.
Unfortunately, there aren't images and it looks like the bags are sold out. There are one-of-a-kind bags lined in pink with inspirational messages inside. 15% of proceeds go to breast cancer research. Hopefully, Fluffy J makes more of these bags soon! To find products that give proceeds to charity, you can visit Uptown Liz. You can even search by cause.
Giant-sized stuff can be really cool, such as a Jumbo Lighter or a Giant Wine Glass. Other giant things are stupid, ugly, and useless to most human beings. I mean, when was the last time you needed or wanted a giant corn on the cob hat? Even if it was Halloween, having a corn cob on your head still doesn't make much sense. These hats aren't full costumes, so when will these be worn!?
Giant Ice Cream Cone Hat
As if this kid doesn't look ridiculous enough with an upside down giant ice cream cone hat, the photographer decided to have him make a silly face like he's trying to lick the fake ice cream that sits atop his head. I imagine if you are in the market for a hat like this you probably don't care what the hat model looks like.
Giant Lobster Hat
This giant lobster hat reminds me of the scene in My Best Friend's Wedding where the entire family is singing "I Say a Little Prayer for You" and there is a guy with lobster claws in the background. Unless you work at a seafood restaurant that went crazy on the themed uniforms, you shouldn't own this hat or even want to.
"Mink Hershey Kiss Hat 1950s"
While looking for a giant chocolate hat, I came across an eBay listing for the little gem you see above. This is a vintage mink fur hat that supposedly resembles a Hershey Kiss. Act quickly, as the Buy It Now price is a mere $79.00. Not to get all PETA on you guys on anything, but how many minks died to make this hideous hat that looks more like a pile of mink poo than a hat? Unfortunately, no photos were found of a human wearing this.
Giant Corn on the Cob Hat
Will someone please tell me when you would wear this hat? Even the store selling this hat struggled to come up with examples of when it would be used! What backwoods haystack did this "model" crawl out of? I guess they figured with a product this awful, the person modeling it couldn't make things any worse. They were wrong.
Giant Hot Dog Hat
There's nothing like a seeing a guy with a giant hot dog hat on his head and a smirk on his face. It would be in good taste to not have the commentary on this one go on any further.
Giant Cheese Wedge Hat
Of course I can't forget about the popular Giant Cheese Hat! I'm not a Packers fan, and even if I was, I still don't think I would wear one of these. But for the superfans that sport the cheese wedge hat, good for you for caring about showing your team spirit more than you care about not looking stupid.
Giant Birthday Cake Hat
If you bought this Giant Birthday Cake Hat for yourself, you deserve to get slapped. If someone bought you this hat as your birthday gift, they deserve to get slapped. No matter how you acquired this ridiculous hat, someone deserves to get slapped.
When I first saw this teddy bear holding a puffy red heart that reads "SHIT BITCH YOU IS FINE" I thought it was a joke. Then I found out you can actually purchase one for only $12.99 and you can choose between white or brown. This is good news because I hate when you find a product that isn't available for sale. No one likes a tease.
It might not read the standard "I Love You" or "Be Mine", but a compliment is a compliment no matter how ghetto it sounds or how poor the grammar.
The website says "Give One and Get Some". If you don't believe it, check out the pie chart (the results are undoubtedly from authentic scientific research) showing how much more action you'll get if you give the SHIT BITCH YOU IS FINE bear instead of a typical, boring Valentine's Day gift. Really, this bear could be given year-round. Why wait until February 14 to give this gem to the fine bitch in your life?
Check out the website and read the hilariousness that is written about the Shit Bitch Bear. If you think this bear is offensive or rude, then chances are you aren't going to laugh at the sales pitch either. In that case, maybe you should stick with the cutesy standard "I Love You" bear.
It's officially back to school time, and all of the stores are pushing their dorm room gear. Most of the "dorm stuff" you will see is way too themed and hippie-inspired to be in the room of a college student who owns and can actually use the product below.
"Turning on the red light" is literally coming to a campus near you. Can you imagine seeing this red "Sex in Progress" lamp lit up while walking down the hallway or street? I can't decide if this is promiscuously funny or tragically lame. I think I'd want to laugh, but I would have to refrain because I'll know that a major douchebag (and probably a desperate, easy freshman girl) is just behind the door.
In college, it is still funny to know (or be made to think) that people are getting it on. Freshman with their first taste of freedom, think it's super cool to be broadcast it to every passerby. With this lamp, a large crowd is practically being invited to wait for and witness "the walk of shame".
No matter how blatantly tacky the Sex in Progress lamp is, it's a modern upgrade to the scarf tied around the doorknob a la Dirty Dancing. Besides, seeing how it's the 21st century and all, most doors have locks on them, thus there's no need for the ol' scarf. Naive people might not know what a scarf around a doorknob means, but it would be pretty difficult to mistake what "Sex in Progress" means.
Who are the people buying and using this lamp? How serious is the purchaser taking it? Is it like, "Hey babe, wait a sec, I gotta turn this lamp on"? Afterwards, do you have to immediately update your status and turn off the lamp? I really wouldn't doubt it seeing how obsessed people are with constantly updating Twitter and MySpace.
What is Liquid ASS? According to their website, it is a "power-packed, super-concentrated liquid [that] begins to evaporate filling the air with a genuine, foul butt-crack smell with hints of dead animal and fresh poo." By the way, I'm not capitalizing the ASS for no reason; that's how they do it.
When I first saw Liquid ASS, I didn't think people were actually buying this and that if they were that they'd be high school kids spraying the stuff in class.
I was totally wrong. There are a few videos posted on their website, and all of them are from adults. As immature and gross as it is, it would be really funny to spray this stuff and watch people have disgusted reactions.
I've never smelled it, but apparently it is incredibly gross. Even though I know it will make me gag, I want to smell it to see just how bad it is.
Here's a video from a guy who gets a bunch of Liquid ASS and sprays it around the bathroom at his office. Two of his co-workers end up gagging over a toilet because it smells so awful! I think it'd be funnier if he would just let people discover the stench on their own rather than prompting them, but it's still kind of funny.
If you want more where that came from, check out his YouTube channel. I don't even think this guy works for or sells Liquid ASS, and yet he spends all of this time video taping his Liquid ASS pranks! That's quite a devoted customer.
The guys at Liquid ASSets Novelties will send you 25 free bottles of this stuff if you send them a video and they post it. Seeing how Vat19 has awesome video skills, I'm pretty sure we could earn the free bottles. However, with all of the new product videos we've been adding I don't think we have time for prank videos. Boo hoo.
We've all probably seen interesting products that open alcohol, such as hats, belt buckles, and sandals that have bottle openers. This summer, take it up a notch and get something that can store and conceal your alcohol. And no, I'm not talking about a traditional flask that can fit in your pocket.
You might be wondering where or why you would need to use any of the products I'm about to mention. Let me tell you a true story.
I know someone who purchased a large bottle of water, dumped it out, filled it up with vodka and Sprite and then re-sealed the bottle cap with super glue. Where did this happen? At an outdoor concert venue with security sweeps at the entrance. Why did this happen? An unwillingness to pay $9.00 per beer.
If this person would've had one of these products, the hassle and taste of super glue could've been avoided.
Flask Flip Flops
These flip flops from Reef have a flask (or "canteen" as they call it) and a bottle opener. I can deal with the bottle opener on a shoe because maybe the glass part won't actually come into contact with the shoe. I don't think I'm willing to drink anything dispensed from a shoe. It would be hot since it's been walked on all day and it might taste like plastic, not to mention dealing with the fact that it came out of a germy sandal. Smuggling a couple shots can't be worth this.
Seat Cushion Flask
The Seat Cushion Flask (it also has a cutesy name, Sippin' Seat) actually makes sense. You don't have to wear it and it isn't very gross. Sporting events are notorious for having overpriced beverages. You might have to pay $5.00 for a bottle of Coke, but you'll be adding that Jack for free!
Beer Belly Fatso Flask
How desperate are you if you'd rather strap on a big fat belly and carry around extra unattractive "weight" than pay for alcohol? Do you just get skinnier and skinnier throughout the day as you drink the contents of your strap-on belly flask? The Beer Belly stupid and I'll leave it at that.
Hopefully all of you readers love your dad and want to give him something awesome for Father's Day that he will like and actually use. But, if you aren't so fond of Pops, buy him one of these gifts and you won't even have to say "I hate you, Dad"....the crappy present will say it for you.
Bottle of Brut (or any other cheap cologne)
If you dislike your dad and want him to smell like and old man who shops at Walgreens, go ahead and buy him a bottle of the classic green stuff. Hey, no one said all classics are good. If your dad actually likes and wears Brut in the year 2008, then your gift will not be considered bad. Proceed on down this list.
Anything that says "#1 Dad" or "World's Greatest Dad" on it
Dad's do not want to wear anything this cheesy. And no man wants to carry around a wussy canvas tote bag with camo writing. If you're the type of guy that likes camo, I doubt you also like tote bags. Unless you are are under the age of 7, giving your dad a gift like this is a blatant way of saying you put zero thought into his gift and have no regard for his style. Hopefully this shirt isn't a step up from your dad's current style.
The Uro Club
Yes, friends, the Uro Club is a golf club that you pee in. Call me old fashioned, but I'm not going to freak out if a golfer walks to the edge of the green and pees in the woods. I'd rather have that happen than a guy hooking a towel to his belt loops as a privacy screen and just brazenly standing there in the wide open. What golfer holds a towel like that over his club? This is in no way discreet. Lose the towel, and the stance looks normal. But, the towel can't exactly be eliminated. I hope the cap is ultra leak-proof since golf clubs are stored upside down. Give your dad one of these, and he'll be wishing he never played a part in your existence.
A tacky tie
Nothing says "I don't have the slightest care in the world" like a gift that is intentionally tacky. If you give Dad a flamboyant themed tie, be prepared for him to strangle you with it. Although the silly-tie-as-a-present gig is totally played out, do it if you must in order to anger your dad.
Mini guitar MP3 player on a lanyard
You could trick Dad into thinking this uRock Guitar MP3 Player is actually cool. With the success of Guitar Hero, Rock Band, and the appearance of contestants with guitars on the 2008 season of American Idol, guitars are having a pretty great year. Make him look like an idiot when he wears the mini guitar (available with flames on it) around his neck with the included lanyard. Rocking out while on the move has never looked so lame.
I will openly admit that I have a really nice bike that has been sitting in my garage since Christmas 2006. It's been up and down my street once. Unfortunately, I don't get that many opportunities to ride my bike (I also use too hot or too cold weather as an excuse!) and I definitely cannot bike to work.
But if I could bike to work and it happened to be raining that day, I would not throw on the Hands Free Cockpit Umbrella and get pedaling. Either all of me is getting soaked or none of me is getting soaked.
Is someone seriously paying $60 for this thing? If you or someone you know has wasted money on this product, please leave a comment and explain why.
It is keeping your hair, head, and shoulders dry, but what about the rest of your body? You can't show up to work soaking wet. Well, unless you are a lifeguard. And seeing how most suits are dry clean only, this thing should be covering the entire bike and also have something to prevent gross rainwater from splashing up from the ground.
If they had an athlete modeling this product, I could tolerate it a tiny bit more. Who cares if spandex gets wet? But a suit is absurd. This is just another example of a horrible catalog photo.
Why only show a cyclist? Why not a pedestrian walking? Or someone at a bus stop? A skateboarder? Why only sport this catastrophe while on a bike?
Why are only the back panels black? Why aren't all of them clear? Or why couldn't they have them be white so they blend in a little better? Or since the wearer is already looking like a total douchebag idiot, why not offer them in crazy patterns and colors? Apparently these black panels are made of breathable fabric. You can't have humidity in there fogging up your view!
Here's an interesting feature: a "rubber grip pops open the cockpit at the push of a button". Uh, can we say "Go Go Gadget Hands Free Cockpit Umbrella!" Ooooo, and it comes with a carrying case! While waiting for it to dry off do people carry this thing around all proud like some bikers do with their helmets?
Maybe they'll come out with a hard, durable version for motorcyclists in time for Christmas. I'm sure bikers would love to wear this. I think I would pay money to see a group of Harley riders all wearing the Hands Free Cockpit Umbrella.
When was the last time in your adult life that you thought "Oh no, I can't possibly finish this banana. I cannot waste it and I wish I had a protective clip that looked like a weird beak so I could save it for later". If you've actually had that exact thought, then I am in the wrong career and should be a psychic.
The Nana Saver is a little plastic cap/clip that keeps a half-eaten banana fresh. I can't vouch for how "fresh", seeing as I'm not cool enough to have tested the Nana Saver out. In my opinion, unless you are a small child, you should be able to finish off an entire banana in one sitting. I'm not trying to encourage people to eat more than they should, but come on, saving half of a banana? Ludicrous. You should have 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables a day, according to the USDA Food Guide Pyramid, so eat up the rest of that banana.
Even funnier is that you have to make the decision ahead of time that you are only going to eat half of the banana since you have to leave the peel intact. Premeditated wussiness.
For those of you who enjoy eating bananas (whole bananas), may I recommend the Banana Bunker? There's no slicing or saving involved. It simply protects your banana wherever you decide you need to bring a banana along. If you don't eat the entire banana, don't even think about putting it back in the Banana Bunker, as its exposed end will certainly get brown and gross. The Banana Bunker is not suited for those who can't handle a banana in its entirety.
As you can see, the Banana Bunker has a very mature style. (Oh please, like you didn't already think something dirty about its ribbing and the word "banana".)
Obviously, the Banana Bunker is much cooler than the Nana Saver and also serves a better function. Plus, the Nana Saver folks didn't make a video of someone playing the drums with bananas while wearing a Viking helmet now did they?
If I gave you a list of product names, without photos or descriptions, would you be able to correctly determine which ones are children's toys and which ones are sex toys?
Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/voteprime/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/thevoicewithin/
Have you ever walked into a store and noticed a sign that says "No Heelys"? The fact that stores even have to put up signs for this is ridiculous. Kids need to stop shoe-skating around in public places where it isn't appropriate because it is really annoying for everyone else.
I've seen kids slam into racks of clothing, fall because they don't know how to use their "cool" shoes, and run into other shoppers or pedestrians. I'm cool with kids having and using Heelys, but their parents need to teach them when they can and cannot use them. If they can't follow those rules, then bye-bye Heelys. Furthermore, kids that are so immature that they are "skating" around the mall shouldn't be unattended at the mall to begin with.
The other day I saw a sign next to an escalator warning people to use caution when wearing Crocs sandals. Are you joking? How many feet have been mutilated by an escalator to warrant a sign like this? How stupid are people? The fact that this particular brand and style of shoe was singled out is pretty crazy. Then again, the amount of kids (ugh, and adults) that I've seen wearing Crocs is huge so it's no wonder something stupid happened to someone.
What makes parents think that a chunk of whole-punched plastic is appropriate daily footwear for a child? Kids are always running around and climbing, and I wouldn't think these are the safest choice. Playing at the beach or a place where you'll want to hose them off - fine. Running around - you're asking for a fall and a possible injury. Those things don't even stay on feet securely, they start to smell despite the ventilation, and they are clunky and pretty ugly.
Crocs are everywhere. They are even sold in Hallmark stores. Why does a card/stationary/gift store sell shoes?
I know kids like things that are colorful, but I'm getting sick of seeing all those little charms that fit in the holes of the Crocs. But, I'll give that a break since I'm from the generation that drilled holes in dice to put them on the strings of our Adidas jackets.
Adults who wear Crocs is a whole other issue. Unless you have a job where your shoes are likely to get gross and need to be washed frequently, then you probably shouldn't be wearing bright, plastic clogs. I just don't get the fascination with them. What's wrong with a pair of flip flops? Are they worried they'll stub a toe? Are these things that comfortable that they'll disregard the hideous style?
I was shopping for birthday presents for my little niece the other day, and I happened to stumble upon these grotesque products offered online. I can't even begin to imagine who came up with these, but then again, there's always "that one guy" in every family that would absolutely love these items. Take a gander and see if you think these products are as repulsive as I do.
