We all have bottom drawers stacked full of useless gadgets from our past and a new survey today has compiled a list of Britain's 20 most useless gadgets.
Electric nail files were found to be the most pointless household gadget of all time in the poll of 4,500 Brits, closely followed by Laser guided scissors, which claim to help you cut a perfect straight line. But don’t, because the laser merely shakes in line with your hand shaking.
Electric or battery operated candles are the third most pointless item on the list.
Here is the full list of top twenty post pointless gadgets, according to Brits:
1. Electric nail files
2. Laser guided scissors
3. Electric candles
4. Soda stream
5. Foot spas
6. Fondue set
7. Hair crimpers
8. Egg boiler
9. Electric fluff remover
10. Electric carving knife
11. Trouser press
12. Face steamers
13. Teasmaid
14. Mini disk player
15. Facial tanners
16. Egg slicer
17. Electric tin openers
18. Yoghurt makers
19. Towel warmer
20. Back scratcher
The survey was commissioned by reevoo.com, “the website which gives customers the opportunity to read reviews of thousands of products, written by real shoppers,” but hasn't answered our question as to whether it is 'teasmaid' or 'teasmade'.
Answers on a postcard please...
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smellyhands
May 1st 2008
9. I used to love the farting noise Sodastreams made if you pressed the gas button too many times. I still do that now. Only without the Sodastream.
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nicolasmerritt
April 30th 2008
8. Soda stream was horrid. Fake coke and a casing that required endless cleaning in order to remove horrifying amounts of mold.
I actually discussed buying a Teasmade with my wife the other day, which is a sign of impending middle age if ever there was one.
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robertjamespaul
April 30th 2008
7. soda stream is legendary - WHY IS IT HERE?!
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nicolasmerritt
April 30th 2008
6. This list is rubbish. My list would include Spot watches, those little speakers that go in greetings cards, Robosapien, lights that go inside PCs (sorry modders - but really...) and almost everything that goes into a stocking at Xmas, except for the peanuts.
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calcio
April 30th 2008
5. Teasmaid - a maid who brings you tea in the morning
Your 'teasmade' works as well.
I always thought number one was right but it's contentious.
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castaway666
April 30th 2008
4. I have got a minidisc player built into my car and on my mini hi-fi.. damn you sony..why couldn't you include a slot on my PS3 to bring a legend back!?
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yellowbelly
April 30th 2008
3. Surely it's "Teasmade"?
And Soda Stream? Sure, the Soda Stream might be an outdated gadget by today's standards. But back in the 80s, DIY carbonated drinks were as cool as skateboards, peashooters and Action Man.
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zoydwheeler
April 30th 2008
2. Embarrassingly I have wanted or owned most of these items.... :(
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zoydwheeler
April 30th 2008
1. Embarrassingly I have wanted or owned most of these items.... :(
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