And the prize for the most pointless gadget of 2017 goes to....

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And the prize for the most pointless gadget of 2017 goes to....

How many times have you been having dinner with friends and thought damn, this is fun, but what would really make the evening would be some kind of interactive bluetooth salt dispenser which also plays music? 
 
Well your search ends here. Introducing SMALT:
 

 
Why, you can even dispense the salt from your smartphone, if you literally have nothing else going on in your life. 
 
The sad thing is that Millennials actually are spending money on junk like this. I have in my client base young Millennial couples and when I go in their homes I see a ton of this kind of garbage. Oftentimes it sits in the countertop in the box for weeks untouched until they eventually get around to returning it to Amazon. God knows how much time and resources are wasted manufacturing, shipping and returning crap like this because young people these days are so hopelessly whimsical. 
 
 

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    BobF
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    Re: And the prize for the most pointless gadget of 2017 goes to.... 2017/09/05 15:48:03 (permalink)
    wow ...

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    Re: And the prize for the most pointless gadget of 2017 goes to.... 2017/09/05 15:55:28 (permalink)
    Is there a BOGO offer?
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    Re: And the prize for the most pointless gadget of 2017 goes to.... 2017/09/05 16:38:22 (permalink)
    Shh!!!  I sell this type of stuff for the very reasons you mentioned! 

     
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    Re: And the prize for the most pointless gadget of 2017 goes to.... 2017/09/05 16:44:07 (permalink)
    craigb
    Shh!!!  I sell this type of stuff for the very reasons you mentioned! 




    Can you get me a deal on a cloud-enabled salad spinner? 

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    Re: And the prize for the most pointless gadget of 2017 goes to.... 2017/09/05 17:14:17 (permalink)
    How about a 16 GB fake candle/speaker/media hub that creates a Bluetooth LAN with napkin rings?  All your guests will be able to IM each other throughout the meal.

     
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    Re: And the prize for the most pointless gadget of 2017 goes to.... 2017/09/05 17:29:10 (permalink)
     
     
    BRILLYANT!!!!
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    Re: And the prize for the most pointless gadget of 2017 goes to.... 2017/09/05 18:40:59 (permalink)
    And you can all of this for $99 - that's HALF OFF the list price.
     
    I ain't joking - here is the ad from their web site
     
       SMALT Super Early Bird Special
       Save 50% off retail (MSRP $199) and get one (1) SMALT Interactive Centerpiece in White.
       This Super Early Bird Special is only available while supplies last!
       SMALT is a fun and flavorful experience, so don't miss this deal.
       Ships March 2018. See details for shipping information.
    https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/smalt-the-world-s-first-interactive-centerpiece-health#/
     
     

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    Re: And the prize for the most pointless gadget of 2017 goes to.... 2017/09/05 18:48:29 (permalink)
    You know, this unnatural desire to link EVERYTHING to the internet and the smartphone almost reminds me of the 1950/60s, when everything was atomic energy and rockets. Just like now, everything from kitchen appliances to cars had to have the look of the atom or a rocket ship. Looking back on the pictures from that time period, I can't help but think the same will be happening 20-30 years from now and how future generations will laugh at the craziness we are now going through!

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    Re: And the prize for the most pointless gadget of 2017 goes to.... 2017/09/05 19:09:44 (permalink)

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    Re: And the prize for the most pointless gadget of 2017 goes to.... 2017/09/05 19:11:51 (permalink)
    sharke
    How many times have you been having dinner with friends and thought damn, this is fun, but what would really make the evening would be some kind of interactive bluetooth salt dispenser which also plays music? 
     
    Well your search ends here. Introducing SMALT:
     

     
    Why, you can even dispense the salt from your smartphone, if you literally have nothing else going on in your life. 
     
    The sad thing is that Millennials actually are spending money on junk like this. I have in my client base young Millennial couples and when I go in their homes I see a ton of this kind of garbage. Oftentimes it sits in the countertop in the box for weeks untouched until they eventually get around to returning it to Amazon. God knows how much time and resources are wasted manufacturing, shipping and returning crap like this because young people these days are so hopelessly whimsical. 
     
     




    LOL! I thought that had to be a piss take so I had to go and look it up. I'm still not convinced that it isn't.
     
    They forgot something though........where's the  SMEPPER?
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    Re: And the prize for the most pointless gadget of 2017 goes to.... 2017/09/05 19:45:31 (permalink)
    Honestly, I'm speechless 

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    Re: And the prize for the most pointless gadget of 2017 goes to.... 2017/09/05 20:54:35 (permalink)
    At my store, we have outdoor strings of lights that are also Bluetooth speakers.
    May be useful if you do a lot of outdoor cooking or entertaining.

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    Re: And the prize for the most pointless gadget of 2017 goes to.... 2017/09/05 21:07:31 (permalink)
    MandolinPicker
    And you can all of this for $99 - that's HALF OFF the list price.
     
    I ain't joking - here is the ad from their web site
     
       SMALT Super Early Bird Special
      Save 50% off retail (MSRP $199) and get one (1) SMALT Interactive Centerpiece in White.
       This Super Early Bird Special is only available while supplies last!
       SMALT is a fun and flavorful experience, so don't miss this deal.
       Ships March 2018. See details for shipping information.
    https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/smalt-the-world-s-first-interactive-centerpiece-health#/
     
     




    Judging by what I can get from my wholesaler, they probably cost the company about $9 each.

     
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    Re: And the prize for the most pointless gadget of 2017 goes to.... 2017/09/06 00:54:42 (permalink)
    Those hot looking girls in the video look way to happy and excited over what appears to a smart salt shaker .
     
    SMALT is looking a little to Beefy there for just being an internet connected salt dispenser with Music .
     
    I wonder if he doubles down as a smart personal "Electric Zucchini " that plays tunes and dispenses lube in his spare time .
     
    Bad Kenny for saying that . Somebody had to . I know I'm not the only one around here that may have thought that. 
    I guess I'm the only one around here dumb enough to say it

                       
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    Re: And the prize for the most pointless gadget of 2017 goes to.... 2017/09/06 01:20:16 (permalink)
    Kenny is getting SMALT confused with SMUTZ. 

     
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    Re: And the prize for the most pointless gadget of 2017 goes to.... 2017/09/06 01:31:07 (permalink)
    craigb
    Kenny is getting SMALT confused with SMUTZ. 



     
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    Re: And the prize for the most pointless gadget of 2017 goes to.... 2017/09/06 01:50:41 (permalink)
    Darn it James. I thought you were trying to pull one over us with a SNL parody commercial. But no...this had to be for real. Good grief!

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