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Dumbest Products 2007
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What Were They Thinking?
2007 will be remembered for many things, not the least of which were some of the worst and wackiest products to hit store shelves in years.
But, which ones were the worst? Inc. counts down 11 products that are the height of retail stupidity.
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Next: 11. iCarta+More From Inc.com:
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11: iCarta+
There's often a fine line that separates the idiotic from the genius. And this iPod stereo dock from Atech Flash Technology, which doubles as a toilet paper holder, straddles that line. But the iCarta+ runs into trouble when you consider all the possible mishaps surrounding the porcelain throne. Throw in a waterproof iPod, and we might reconsider.
Next: 10. Virtual Visiting RobotMore From Inc.com:
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10: ConnectR Virtual Visiting Robot
This new gadget from iRobot is supposed to let you see your kids when you're away (even though, stupidly, they can't see you back). In reality, all this $500 robot lets you see is their disappointment as they play alone, without Mom or Dad.
Next: 9. NRG Potato ChipsMore From Inc.com:
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Jamie Jackson
9. NRG Potato Chips
Golden Flakes Snack Foods has introduced a new line of energy potato chips, a product so mind-boggling it's giving us a headache. The NRG-brand potato chips, which come in flavors including Phoenix Fury and Overload, are infused with taurine, caffeine, and B-Vitamins to help you NOT relax while you're watching TV.
Next: 8. Windows VistaMore From Inc.com:
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8. Windows Vista
Some people describe Windows Vista as Microsoft's New Coke. You know the operating system has at least a few bugs when people are willing to pay an extra $150 to "downgrade" to Windows XP, Vista's predecessor.
Next: 7. 3-in-1 FlushMore From Inc.com:
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7. First Years 3-in-1 Flush
When toddlers tell their parents "I'm so rumbly in my tummy," they can make their way over to one of these Winnie the Pooh potty training seats from RC2 Corp. But it seems that Pooh Bear isn't all about the honey -- he also has a thing for excessive levels of lead paint on a decorative plaque on the back of the seats, which led to a voluntary recall of 160,000 units.
Next: 6. Blow Energy Drink MixMore From Inc.com:
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6. Blow Energy Drink Mix
Blow offers "pure uncut energy" in white powder form. One vial of the stuff contains 2,000 grams of taurine and 240 grams of caffeine -- or about 4 times the caffeine found in an espresso. In response to criticism of Blow's drug-inspired marketing, company founder Logan Gola said, "Anyone offended by our product needs to lighten up and get a life."
Next: 5. VitaSea ClothingMore From Inc.com:
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Lululemon
5. VitaSea Clothing
Lululemon Athletica claimed its VitaSea clothing line, popular among yoga enthusiasts, was made with seaweed fiber to reduce stress and provide other health benefits. However, a New York Times-commissioned lab test found no evidence of seaweed in the VitaSea fabric. Lululemon's founder did not dispute the findings.
Next: 4. Quadruple Bypass BurgerMore From Inc.com:
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Heart Attack Grill
4.Quadruple Bypass Burger
The newest creation from the Heart Attack Grill in Tempe, Ariz., features 2 pounds of beef, 12 slices of bacon, and 4 layers of cheese. But it's not the 8,000 calories that we really have a problem with. How is anybody supposed to fit that thing in their mouth?
Next: 3. Woof WaterMore From Inc.com:
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Rob Metz
3. Woof Water
Avery Beverages boasts that its Woof Water is the only bottled water that dogs ask for by name. Clever, we admit. But bottled water for dogs? At least the company donates a portion of the proceeds from Woof Water sales (if there are any) to charity.
Next: 2. Facebook BeaconMore From Inc.com:
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2. Facebook Beacon
The disastrous rollout of the controversial advertising program -- which alerts your Facebook friends about various online purchases you make, even when you're not logged on to Facebook -- dumped Beacon onto our list. It took a major public backlash to coerce founder Mark Zuckerberg to allow an across-the-board opt-out function.
Next: 1. Aqua DotsMore From Inc.com:
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1. Aqua Dots
These popular bead toys were primed to be a holiday sensation when they made Wal-Mart's Top 12 Toys of Christmas list. That is, until scientists discovered that the toy's coating contained a chemical that, when swallowed, turns into GHB, the drug more commonly known as the "date rape" drug.
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