This Is Why We're Poor

America's economic crisis derives from 30 years of living beyond our means. There are millions of stupid and useless products contributing to the decay of our empire and the destruction of the planet. Here are a few.
May 10
The Shamwow. They even put the word “Sham” in the name.

The Shamwow. They even put the word “Sham” in the name.

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Everything ever sold As Seen On TV(tm)

Everything ever sold As Seen On TV(tm)

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The Sharper Image. Everything they ever sold was useless. Now they’re out of business.

The Sharper Image. Everything they ever sold was useless. Now they’re out of business.

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Yoga Toes. Gandhi wept.

Yoga Toes. Gandhi wept.

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America is drowning under millions of useless and stupid products. Exhibit A) The Slanket.

America is drowning under millions of useless and stupid products. Exhibit A) The Slanket.