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Things that are not fit for purpose

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TortugaRumCakeQueen · 15/04/2022 09:42

I am finding this increasingly of late, and it's driving me nuts. Is there no product testing any more?

I ordered Tippex with my weekly shop, and they sent me an alternative that looks like a pen. You're meant to squeeze the pen for the tippex to come out. Husbands grip is strong and it works for him. No matter how hard I squeeze, I'm unable to get any liquid to come out. So who is that made for? Just men?

Packets of ham/bacon, where it says "Peel here". Nope, the plastic just rips randomly, so you have to cut the whole thing off.

Milk cartons when you pour, the milk goes everywhere because the spout doesn't work.

Writing on things that is the same colour as the item, so you can't read it. See also, best before dates on eggs - can't read as it's always smeared.

Shredders that get paper jams within minutes.

Public loos - often the bolt doesn't align with the "bolt holder" (?) so you can't lock the door.

Train loos - no water in the taps.

Dog harnesses that dogs can back out of.

Aargh..........

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MyNameIsAngelicaSchuyler · 15/04/2022 09:43

The current government

BeneficiaryMadness · 15/04/2022 09:44

My husband.

Handyweatherstation · 15/04/2022 09:46

One size fits all work gloves. They're massive and completely useless. One size fits men, more like.

shazzer1978 · 15/04/2022 09:47

First two answers made me laugh.

JudgeRindersMinder · 15/04/2022 09:47

@MyNameIsAngelicaSchuyler

The current government
You beat me to it 😂
Ifailed · 15/04/2022 09:48

Everything designed on the assumption everyone is right handed.

Furrbabymama87 · 15/04/2022 09:49

Fray Bentos pies. None of my tin openers can open them. And corned beef tins. In fact all tins should have ring pulls in this day and age.

BeyondMyWits · 15/04/2022 09:50

The "new" pvc free cling film. O. M. G.

lurkingfromhome · 15/04/2022 09:50

Lovely expensive books that have a price sticker on the front that won't peel off easily (or at all). It's just as easy to use the type of glue that does let stickers peel off in one go and not leave any residue so why don't they?

TortugaRumCakeQueen · 15/04/2022 09:54

Oh Clingfilm, the work of the devil. Stupid stupid stuff.

I've often wondered that about stickers. I've bought gifts and not been able to get the price sticker off. Also, some prices are actually ON the item, so you can't give as gifts unless you're happy to cut the corner off or something. Gah!

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GeneLovesJezebel · 15/04/2022 09:54

I ordered tin foil from Tesco, you know - the stuff that you use to roast/bake.
I had two rolls of what I thought was a cheap replacement , no problem, I accepted it. When I came to use it I found that it’s ‘wrapping foil’ so can only be used to wrap cold food, can’t be used in the oven. What’s the point in that ? Two rolls of the stuff that I can only use to wrap cheese and sandwiches 😡

TortugaRumCakeQueen · 15/04/2022 09:57

Dog poo bags that won't open just with the friction of your fingers. So you're stood in the wind, with this bag flapping around furiously that you CANNOT OPEN. I use nappy sacks now.

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TerraNovaTwo · 15/04/2022 09:58

Dinosaurs who run the local parish council and veto every sensible, progressive proposal to uplift my deprived, disadvantaged community from grassroots up. I have so many examples...

TortugaRumCakeQueen · 15/04/2022 09:58

I've never heard of wrapping foil!!

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NewModelArmyMayhem18 · 15/04/2022 09:59

Sellotape and a certain brand of cheap flea treatment !

GeneLovesJezebel · 15/04/2022 09:59

@TortugaRumCakeQueen

I've never heard of wrapping foil!!
Neither had I. I know to look out for it now though !
TortugaRumCakeQueen · 15/04/2022 09:59

Cook at home poppadoms. If you leave them under the grill for more than 2 minutes they catch fire. If you're pissed and forget about them for 15 minutes, you will find that all of your cooker knobs have melted off. Yes, that was me, circa 1995.

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TotalRhubarb · 15/04/2022 10:00

Agree with every item on your list and came on to say the new PVC free cling film, which does not in any way whatsoever fulfil the function it is meant to, on any count. Utterly useless stuff. But I see pps have beaten me to it.

YellowPlant · 15/04/2022 10:01

@GeneLovesJezebel

I ordered tin foil from Tesco, you know - the stuff that you use to roast/bake. I had two rolls of what I thought was a cheap replacement , no problem, I accepted it. When I came to use it I found that it’s ‘wrapping foil’ so can only be used to wrap cold food, can’t be used in the oven. What’s the point in that ? Two rolls of the stuff that I can only use to wrap cheese and sandwiches 😡
I’ve just realised been using this as tin foil?!!?? Omg that’s why it’s SO shit.
Norgie · 15/04/2022 10:02

@Lurkingfromhome I find a hairdryer on a low heat directed at the sticker helps.

YellowPlant · 15/04/2022 10:03

Instead of cling film bees wax wrap sheets are really good (and reusable).

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 15/04/2022 10:04

@MyNameIsAngelicaSchuyler

The current government
That’s what I was going to say! I don’t have any problems with Tippex pens or ham packets though.
NETSRIK · 15/04/2022 10:05

The Prime Minister. He'd be fit for purpose as a children's entertainer though.

Snoopsnoggysnog · 15/04/2022 10:05

Human teeth

JeremiahObadiahJackanoryJonez · 15/04/2022 10:09

HMRC - I spend a ridiculous amount of time trying to navigate their ridiculous systems.

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