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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2017 14:17:49 GMT
No, not the game show: I'm talking about things that seem to serve little or no purpose, yet which people still buy. I'm sometimes baffled by how people are convinced to part with money for things that appear to add no value.
The latest candidate is one I'm seeing when I go out for walks. Now I'm not talking about off-road trecks here. I'm talking about country roads and footpaths, nothing too steep and all pretty well maintained.
Suddenly there has been a huge influx of people with pairs of what look like ski poles with rubber tips, just like walking sticks. Not a single one of the people using them is visibly infirm of limping. Nobody has been significantly overweight and most users have been under 40.
What the feck are people using these things for? Has the human race been needing them in order to walk properly for millennia and it's only been discovered now? They look ridiculous prodding the ground with every step and it actually appears harder to carry and utilise these things than it does to walk without them.
Somebody is obviously marketing these things and succeeding in convincing people that serve a purpose (other than making you look a complete tit).
Anyone know what they are meant to achieve? Anyone actually admit to buying them? Im genuinely fascinated and puzzled. I bet they aren't cheap either. Maybe I should try selling them. There appears to be a market for them!
Anyine else want to share their take on things that appear "pointless"?
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 12, 2017 15:29:26 GMT
Think I saw a reason that seemed *possible*. Certainly good for those very few with dodgy balance. Most likely to be great marketing and very useful presents for the person who has everything  To add to the list, so many gadgets. Almost everything on The Gadget Show I still don't use a mobile phone. |
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Post by Tim on Dec 12, 2017 15:49:17 GMT
Not pointless at all, if you are referring to Nordic Walking poles? Compared to regular walking, Nordic walking (also called pole walking) involves applying force to the poles with each stride. Nordic walkers use more of their entire body (with greater intensity) and receive fitness building stimulation not present in normal walking for the chest, latissimus dorsi muscle, triceps, biceps, shoulder, abdominals, spinal and other core muscles that may result in significant increases in heart rate at a given pace. Nordic walking has been estimated as producing up to a 46% increase in energy consumption, compared to walking without poles. Source |
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Post by MartinT on Dec 12, 2017 16:48:13 GMT
Salad spinners
Smart watches
Fish knives
Under-bonnet socks (you should see some of my fellow Honda nuts' cars)
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2017 17:06:23 GMT
So they actually DO take more effort to use! Thanks for explaining. It looks so silly, but I guess it's just another exercise fad thing. Come to think of it, almost everyone I've seen has been dressed like knobs with all the berghaus kit on and the little pom Pom hats in 20 degree heat, so they are obviously taking it seriously! Maybe they could put spikes on the bottom instead of rubber caps and pick up litter whilst they are at it  Have I just invented another contender for the gadget show? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2017 17:09:50 GMT
Salad spinners Smart watches Fish knives Under-bonnet socks (you should see some of my fellow Honda nuts' cars) "Under bonnet socks"? Keeping engine parts warm? I tried googling it but I just got pictures of hats. |
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Post by MartinT on Dec 12, 2017 17:11:36 GMT
They're just for decoration around the tops of brake cylinders and such. Completely sad.
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Post by ChrisB on Dec 12, 2017 19:15:39 GMT
Motorway gantry signs that state "Sign not in use".
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Post by pinkie on Dec 12, 2017 19:35:46 GMT
We have a variation on that. Typical would be "for the château of Arques- follow <<Arques>>" No shit Sherlock |
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 12, 2017 20:06:26 GMT
A reason then.
Never seen anyone using them properly though
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Post by julesd68 on Dec 13, 2017 12:32:33 GMT
I notice John Lewis are offering a voice-activated bin for £230.
= pointless.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2017 12:39:09 GMT
I notice John Lewis are offering a voice-activated bin for £230. = pointless. You could probably employ somebody to stand beside your bin and open it for less than that in some parts of the world! I must admit I find this while voice activated AI stuff immensely irritating. Siri has only been activated once and I ended up shouting at the thing because it completely misunderstood a simple request. If it ever reaches the level of KITT in knight Rider, I will change my mind. Until then I'm avoiding it like the plague. |
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Post by julesd68 on Dec 13, 2017 12:41:58 GMT
I notice John Lewis are offering a voice-activated bin for £230. = pointless. You could probably employ somebody to stand beside your bin and open it for less than that in some parts of the world!  Priceless. |
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Post by Tim on Dec 13, 2017 12:44:50 GMT
Q - Alexa, Spica finds you irritating? A - Sorry, I don't know that one 
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2017 12:56:21 GMT
Hahah and she never will! I'll hold out for the talking, crime-solving car |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2017 16:33:58 GMT
Amplifiers that are in more than two boxes although i see two just pointless unless your a show off  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2017 16:35:52 GMT
People feel the impulse to buy a Turntable with a Power supply, If it aint for electronically changing speed why?
Infact save it im not strong enough today
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Post by julesd68 on Dec 13, 2017 17:32:16 GMT
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Post by Chris on Dec 13, 2017 18:10:25 GMT
Gym memberships.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2017 18:20:26 GMT
There's a big flash gym near us. Loads of people drive a few hundred yards to it, then come out and go next door to the Kiosk to buy cigarettes and booze before driving home. You see them running or walking on treadmills in the window when it's lovely outside. It's a great place to walk or run, so why pay to do it inside? I used to live about 50 yards from a gym on the UK at one time. I bought a 3 month membership and never went in after the first week. Never again. |
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Have I just invented another contender for the gadget show? 
Priceless. 
