What’s the biggest gimmick product you’ve seen blow up?
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I’m talking about the stuff that looks amazing on Instagram or TikTok but turns out to be a total letdown once you actually use it. Could be beauty gadgets, trendy kitchen tools, or even those “miracle” supplements everyone swears by. Which ones are all hype and zero substance, and what made you realize it wasn’t worth the money?
Temu is the definition of “too good to be true.” It’s like the Shein of random gadgets and knockoffs, and somehow it’s everywhere. The app promises you $2 air fryers and “free” mystery boxes if you invite half your contact list, but what you actually get (if it even arrives) is dollar-store quality stuff that breaks after one use.
I ordered a few things just to see what the hype was about, and wow… the packaging looked sketchy, the materials felt flimsy, and half the items didn’t even work. It’s basically built on FOMO and viral marketing — they make you feel like you’re missing out if you don’t click. I swear their entire strategy is to get you addicted to the “spin to win” game while you slowly realize you’re just stockpiling junk you’ll throw away in a month.
Honestly, Temu is the perfect example of a gimmick that blew up even though the quality is garbage. I can’t believe how many people (myself included) are falling for it.
I'm guilty of falling for the Youtube shorts ad but was pleasantly surprised by it.
I bought the Slap Chop as kind of a joke — like one of those “As Seen on TV” impulse buys you fully expect to regret. But no lie, I actually use it all the time now. I thought it would be a flimsy gadget that would break after one onion, but it’s surprisingly solid.
It’s perfect for when you don’t want to dirty the knife for little things — garlic, nuts, herbs, onions (especially when you don’t want to cry over dicing). You just toss it in, give it a few satisfying slaps, and boom — evenly chopped. Is it gimmicky? 100%. But it’s also become a weirdly indispensable kitchen tool in my house.
What’s the biggest gimmick product you’ve seen blow up?
I’m talking about the stuff that looks amazing on Instagram or TikTok but turns out to be a total letdown once you actually use it. Could be beauty gadgets, trendy kitchen tools, or even those “miracle” supplements everyone swears by. Which ones are all hype and zero substance, and what made you realize it wasn’t worth the money?
Temu is the definition of “too good to be true.” It’s like the Shein of random gadgets and knockoffs, and somehow it’s everywhere. The app promises you $2 air fryers and “free” mystery boxes if you invite half your contact list, but what you actually get (if it even arrives) is dollar-store quality stuff that breaks after one use.
I ordered a few things just to see what the hype was about, and wow… the packaging looked sketchy, the materials felt flimsy, and half the items didn’t even work. It’s basically built on FOMO and viral marketing — they make you feel like you’re missing out if you don’t click. I swear their entire strategy is to get you addicted to the “spin to win” game while you slowly realize you’re just stockpiling junk you’ll throw away in a month.
Honestly, Temu is the perfect example of a gimmick that blew up even though the quality is garbage. I can’t believe how many people (myself included) are falling for it.
Slap chop.
I'm guilty of falling for the Youtube shorts ad but was pleasantly surprised by it.
I bought the Slap Chop as kind of a joke — like one of those “As Seen on TV” impulse buys you fully expect to regret. But no lie, I actually use it all the time now. I thought it would be a flimsy gadget that would break after one onion, but it’s surprisingly solid.
It’s perfect for when you don’t want to dirty the knife for little things — garlic, nuts, herbs, onions (especially when you don’t want to cry over dicing). You just toss it in, give it a few satisfying slaps, and boom — evenly chopped. Is it gimmicky? 100%. But it’s also become a weirdly indispensable kitchen tool in my house.