AIBU to admit I was influenced into buying those popular products?

Notasbigasithink · 2026-05-29T21:09:06+00:00

Okay I'll go first.... Those Norwegian socks Purdy and Fig (caught me on one of those bloody automatic subscriptions too so I paid twice!) The singing cactus toy! (Although I still think its funny 😂)

AccidentallyWesAnderson · 26/06/2026 21:38

Notasbigasithink · 29/05/2026 22:30

Oh I forgot the stuff from the 90s!
I was also the proud owner of the singing cod/fish mounted on the plaque 😂

I got my late father that one year as a joke Christmas present. He loved it. It’s a nice memory.

I was also taken in by the Crimpit (gave it to a colleague).

beigetriangle · 26/06/2026 21:28

JumpLeadsForTwo · 26/06/2026 17:50

I was picturing the underwear equivalent of jelly shoes!

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that sounds increadibly sweaty

JumpLeadsForTwo · 26/06/2026 17:50

Silverbirchleaf · 26/06/2026 15:43

I didn’t know what one was either.

I was picturing the underwear equivalent of jelly shoes!

Silverbirchleaf · 26/06/2026 15:43

I didn’t know what one was either.

hereweareagain33 · 26/06/2026 15:18

Ihatetomatoes · 26/06/2026 07:34

Whats a jelly bra? Does it mean padded with a jelly like substance?

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No I googled and found it’s a brand. Looks comfy without wires and straps that dig in.

I honestly thought it was those bras that had a silicone insert (I had one 30 years ago 😂)

Ihatetomatoes · 26/06/2026 07:34

SisSuffragette · 25/06/2026 12:51

My jelly bras came today, thanks to this thread 😁

Whats a jelly bra? Does it mean padded with a jelly like substance?

Letsgoforaskip · 25/06/2026 14:15

@SisSuffragette I got 2 too inspired by this thread and am really happy with them 😀

Socialclimber12 · 25/06/2026 14:09

@SisSuffragette you must report on how good they are

SisSuffragette · 25/06/2026 12:51

My jelly bras came today, thanks to this thread 😁

bridgetreilly · 05/06/2026 08:59

thinkingofachange · 05/06/2026 08:37

carpet razors/scrapers aren’t for every day use! they’re just to remove a piece of chewing gum or whatever alongside a wet cleaning machine, my dad used to use them in his cleaning business only on the small affected area as yes they remove some fibres

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She isn’t talking about that. It’s like a lint roller alternative, especially for pet hair. I love mine!

thinkingofachange · 05/06/2026 08:37

HiCandles · 29/05/2026 23:22

Silk hair bonnet. Wore it about twice before realising how uncomfortable I was sleeping with something on my head and hair up.

Carpet cleaning gadget, like a metal triangle with a handle that you pull across the carpet and it gets up all the fluff and pet hair. Turns out it does remove all that, but it also removes half your carpet fibres. Oh and you actually have to use it for it to do anything, rather than just chuck it in a cupboard. Why I thought I'd be spending my evenings carpet scraping I don't know.

carpet razors/scrapers aren’t for every day use! they’re just to remove a piece of chewing gum or whatever alongside a wet cleaning machine, my dad used to use them in his cleaning business only on the small affected area as yes they remove some fibres

beigetriangle · 05/06/2026 08:13

wrt air fryer

check that your microwave is a combi with an oven/grill function.
much smaller so heats up almost instantly.

JumpLeadsForTwo · 05/06/2026 06:26

BoysBagsShoes · 04/06/2026 23:28

Love and use:

steam cleaner
whizzy-head cleaner
metal triangle-shaped carpet scraper

Like but won’t rebuy:

Valentte

absolute pants

Gruum toiletries
magnetic lashes

I quite like the Gruum shampoo bars.

BoysBagsShoes · 04/06/2026 23:28

Love and use:

steam cleaner
whizzy-head cleaner
metal triangle-shaped carpet scraper

Like but won’t rebuy:

Valentte

absolute pants

Gruum toiletries
magnetic lashes

Gateappreciation · 04/06/2026 14:52

Iheartlibrarians · 03/06/2026 22:46

Thought people on this thread would appreciate this:

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/ng-interactive/2021/may/29/stephen-collins-on-kitchen-appliances-cartoon

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Love it!

Gateappreciation · 04/06/2026 14:51

TreadSoftlyOnMyDreams · 03/06/2026 14:39

I bought the weird duck toy for my dog. She bloody loves it and for once, hasn't torn it apart. So it's been a win.

I also bought these huge balloon things for kids to sit on and bounce during lock down. They were the size of a standard balloon when they arrived from China.

Generally I try to find a review site before committing. It has saved me many times from horrible customer service by the sounds of the reviews. Some of the most professional looking sites are just massive scams.

Duck toy inspired by Paddington, the rescued dog not the bear?

GooseCreekandtheRiver · 04/06/2026 14:23

Iheartlibrarians · 03/06/2026 22:46

Thought people on this thread would appreciate this:

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/ng-interactive/2021/may/29/stephen-collins-on-kitchen-appliances-cartoon

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😂 brilliant!

Iheartlibrarians · 03/06/2026 22:46

Thought people on this thread would appreciate this:

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/ng-interactive/2021/may/29/stephen-collins-on-kitchen-appliances-cartoon

Missohnoyoubetterdont · 03/06/2026 17:41

Negroany · 03/06/2026 16:52

I didn't say people didn't have them, not did I suggest it. I said I hadn't seen one for over twenty years. I specifically said I know they exist but I've not seen one in anyone's house.

I won't wait for your apology.

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Please don’t.

Negroany · 03/06/2026 16:52

Missohnoyoubetterdont · 03/06/2026 08:27

I’m pointing out, just because you haven’t experience of it, lots of people do have freestanding ovens. It’s okay to be wrong! 😂

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I didn't say people didn't have them, not did I suggest it. I said I hadn't seen one for over twenty years. I specifically said I know they exist but I've not seen one in anyone's house.

I won't wait for your apology.

TreadSoftlyOnMyDreams · 03/06/2026 14:39

I bought the weird duck toy for my dog. She bloody loves it and for once, hasn't torn it apart. So it's been a win.

I also bought these huge balloon things for kids to sit on and bounce during lock down. They were the size of a standard balloon when they arrived from China.

Generally I try to find a review site before committing. It has saved me many times from horrible customer service by the sounds of the reviews. Some of the most professional looking sites are just massive scams.

HRTQueen · 03/06/2026 14:01

IcedPurple · 02/06/2026 10:54

various creams/serums to help rid my face from dark spots non have worked

I have dark spots mostly on my hands rather than my face but otherwise I agree.

The only thing that works for me is a hydroquinone cream bought online from an Andorran (!) pharmacy!

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Thank you IcedPurlple I shall follow links you further posted and in an order

I did use 2%hydroquinone cream maybe it wasn't strong enough

Fubbs · 03/06/2026 13:25

IcedPurple · 03/06/2026 11:48

There are actually a few Andorran pharmacies who sell online. I think it has to do with the fact that they are not an EU member so not subject to EU legislation on ingredients such as hydroquinone, which is banned in most of Europe.

The one I use is Farmacia Tristaina [email protected]. I've ordered from them several times and found them reliable. They make a lot of products in house and don't advertise them on the website. You have to email them and they will send you a price list. The product I use is tretinoin 0.1% hyaluronic acid 0.2% hidroquinone 4% 30gr which costs 49€. It lasts for months and actually works so I consider it a bargain!

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Brilliant, thank you so much!

IcedPurple · 03/06/2026 11:48

Fubbs · 02/06/2026 19:20

@IcedPurple
Would you mind giving more derails of the cream? The one I'm using is rubbish, even though it was recommeded to me!

I'm also fascinated that you managed to find it in Andorra!!

There are actually a few Andorran pharmacies who sell online. I think it has to do with the fact that they are not an EU member so not subject to EU legislation on ingredients such as hydroquinone, which is banned in most of Europe.

The one I use is Farmacia Tristaina [email protected]. I've ordered from them several times and found them reliable. They make a lot of products in house and don't advertise them on the website. You have to email them and they will send you a price list. The product I use is tretinoin 0.1% hyaluronic acid 0.2% hidroquinone 4% 30gr which costs 49€. It lasts for months and actually works so I consider it a bargain!

Missohnoyoubetterdont · 03/06/2026 08:27

Negroany · 02/06/2026 18:27

I don't think it depends where you live. I think it depends how rich the people are whose houses you visit.

There are loads of old houses like that where I live, in a village full of thatched houses, farms etc. But I don't know any of the people who live in them so I've never been in their kitchens.

The normal houses in the village, where people I know live, have your average fitted kitchen with fitted oven.

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I’m pointing out, just because you haven’t experience of it, lots of people do have freestanding ovens. It’s okay to be wrong! 😂