10 Weird Things You Didn't Know Were on Sale for Black Friday
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Black Friday: The day after you say thanks for everything you have, you buy everything you don’t.
This Black Friday, and the days leading up to it, get amazing deals on countless strange things you didn’t know existed. Hurry though—these deals are only available for a limited time and we can’t guarantee you’ll get them before they’re gone. And you’ll want to.
1. mind Torture for Your cat
You know what is more fun than playing with your cat using a laser pointer? Having a machine do it for you. It’s kind of like an exercise machine only your cat never gets the satisfaction of a job well done in the end. With three settings—fast, slow, and random—your cat will be constantly perplexed by the elusive dot on the floor. See a diagram of how it works (cats included) here.
2. Peace of Mind… Sort of
We don’t know what is more unsettling—that this exists or that we live in a world where it may be good to have. This "Anti Spy Detector” works to detect hidden audio bugs or cameras in your home, work, or hotel room. After a full combing of your location, you can have peace of mind knowing that you are not being followed, listened to, or watched. (Paranoia sold separately.) At this price who can resist?
3. Two Words: Vac Pack
We know what you are thinking: “why has it never occurred to me to get a commercial grade vacuum backpack before?” That’s a great question, especially at these prices. Now, instead of letting the floor take on the weight of your heavy hoover, you can put it on your shoulders with the rest of your worries and concerns. Get one now before your chiropractor tells you otherwise!
4. A New Hobby
We would first like to point out that we did not go looking for this magical manual—it came to us, in a list of suggested Black Friday deals. This leads us to believe that “Cane Topper Woodcarvers” is not as much of a niche market as we thought. This book is marketed towards beginner whittlers, though one commenter stated, “It's not as easy as I initially thought.” It’s only one of many similar instruction booklets on Amazon.
5. Square Shoulders
Remember the good old days when women wore corsets, had books balanced on their heads, and were tied to their chairs so they sat up straight? Well, the good old days are back. And now—in the name of equality—everyone can have good posture, thanks to this wonder of a posture corrector. In all seriousness though, we should probably all have one of these as we hunch over our phones like trolls. It’s a great idea. Did we mention it’s a steal for Black Friday?
6. No More Flossing (ish)
You may or may not have heard by now but flossing has reached the 21st century in the form of tiny high-powered fire hoses. Water shoots through the spaces in your teeth to blast out any food that has made camp in your mouth. See a graphic graphic of the floss pick in action.
7. Early Military Training
They say it’s good to start your kids off early. Reading, musical instruments, language, military strategy—all of these things are best learned from a young age. That’s why this Tactical Nerf Vest exists, to equip your young children to be the best they can be. Unfortunately, it is only available in one color. Plan for your own kid’s future here.
8. Music at the Tips of Your Fingers
These devices are so strange we almost don’t know how to explain. The basic concept is this: you download an app, put sensors on your hands, tap on different colors around you, and make music. Wherever you are you can tap on random things to make sounds. Aimed at both kids and adults, the makers claim you can, “Jam on your own or with friends, anytime and anywhere.” Sounds fun? See it to believe it.
9. Hot Tea from a sea cow
We can all get behind a good pun, and this one is tea-frific. Pour your tea leaves into the belly of this ocean creature, stick it in hotter water than it is probably used to, and in a few minutes you will have a lovely cup of tea. Whoever thought that the world needed this product was right. Get one for each of your friends.
10. Unicorn tAcos
Yesterday, I would have told you Unicorn Taco Holders don’t exist. But now, I believe. If you think single-use kitchen items just take up wasted space, think again. Reviews call this beauty “surprisingly useful” and “a great conversation piece.” Best of all are the use instructions, which repeatedly indicate to remove the horn, mane, and tail while eating. Check out what this thing looks like bald here.
Last Updated 11/18/2020
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