Traveler Makes Better Movie Than Avatar While Stranded In Airport
You’re stuck in a almost-vacant airport overnight during a blizzard — What are you going to do to entertain yourself? The answer was simple for one young potential victim of boredom… Turn the empty...
View ArticleVIDEO: Obama Gets Advice In Middle Of The Night From Former/Dead Presidents
While Barack Obama stresses out at night in the White House, he’s visited by former Presidents George and George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan… all of whom seem to...
View ArticleThis Chipotle Gift Card Is Kinda Chuckle-Worthy
You can say what you want about Chipotle’s food, but whoever put together the legalese on the back of their gift cards has a pretty good sense of humor. Consumerist reader Sara Jo happened to give the...
View ArticleCostco Shopper Writes Insane Fake Shopping Lists For The Amusement Of Others
Over at Reddit, a contributor says they have discovered a new way to amuse themselves — and hopefully others — while shopping at Costco. “My new hobby is making creepy shopping lists and dropping them...
View ArticleNew Yorker Finds Out What People Will Do For A Free Cab Ride
Many of you may remember comedian Mark Malkoff as the guy who raced — and beat — a New York City bus while riding a big wheel or the man who tested the limits of Apple Store employees’ hospitality...
View ArticleThis Tasty Looking Breakfast Is Actually Dessert
Sometimes it doesn’t matter what the clock says — you just want dessert. Well here’s a plate of delectable treats that won’t have people asking you why you’re eating dessert for breakfast. Vicky from...
View ArticleThis Power Strip Is Ideal For Outdoor Use, Just Maybe Don't Use It Outdoors
Consumerist reader Fred was strolling through his local Home Depot in Connecticut when he checked out this Belkin power strip, which says right on the front of the package that it is “ideal” for...
View ArticleWaitress Gets Crafty, Creates Sippy Cup For Adult Who Spilled Drink
(Reddit) Anyone who has ever spilled a large drink at a restaurant knows how humiliating it can be as everyone flees the spill and then dives in to mop up the mess. But is it a good or bad thing when...
View ArticleRite-Aid Sells Your Favorite Celebrity Colons At Clearance Prices
Now you can bathe with your favorite singers’ colon — at a discount.Have you ever been ogling Usher, or Faith Hill, or Beyonce, Halle Berry, Celine Dion, or Britney Spears and thought, “I would just...
View ArticleTarget Sells Most Awesome Router Ever For Only $29.99
There is something off about this Weekly WOW… Consumerist reader Cameron was recently looking for a router at his local Target when he was intrigued by the “Weekly WOW” sale on a Belkin model. But when...
View ArticleKmart, Where A $75 Pair Of Socks Now Only Costs 37 Cents
Someone at Kmart needs a refresher course on the difference between dollars and cents.You know those pricey $75 socks you’ve been saving up to buy from Kmart? Consumerist reader Jon found them on sale...
View ArticleSleeping In This Guy’s Car For $1,800/Night Might Be A Better Deal Than Other...
We would not be shocked if someone took this person up on their offer to rent out their Subaru for $1,800/night.Though this year’s Super Bowl is irrelevant because of its lack of Eagles, there are...
View ArticleCoffee Shop Paraphrases Jay-Z To Explain Why You Should Stop Talking On Your...
(reddit)Among the complaints we hear from people on the other side of the foodservice counter is that there are always some customers who won’t stop talking on the phone when it’s their time to order....
View ArticlePetco Really Wants Me To Visit My Brand New Local Store… 850 Miles Away
Petco may not understand that all the states beginning with “M” are located near each other.At first, Consumerist reader Steven was pleasantly surprised to get a 10% coupon from the folks at Petco to...
View ArticleTarget, Where You’ll Pay Just A Little More For A Repackaged Xbox Accessory
Maybe someone dropped a few pennies in the box when it was being repackaged? Consumerist reader Christopher was strolling through the video game section of his local Target in Connecticut when he...
View ArticleYou Could Steal A Lot In The Time It Takes To Read This 7-Eleven...
(Reddit)Usually, the signs you see posted at stores intended to identify, shame and/or deter known shoplifters are nothing more than a Polaroid with a name, maybe height and age. But this poster at a...
View ArticleDomino’s Has A Very Limited Notion Of What “All Your Favorite Toppings” Means
Given that Domino’s has around two dozen toppings to choose from, and that some folks love to layer their pizza with multiple toppings, a franchisee could lose big by offering a pizza with “all your...
View ArticleWhen UPS Teams Up With USPS, Your Package Magically Travels To 29 States And...
Finally, an opportunity to use one of the many Doctor Who pics in our Flickr pool (Photo: Great Beyond)Consumerist Reader Jocelyn went online today to check on the shipping status of her Shutterfly...
View ArticleHere’s Another Dose Of Chuckleworthy Amazon Reviews From The Reader Hall Of Fame
So simple, and so perfect. If there’s one thing we know about or Consumerist readers, it’s that you like to make yourselves laugh, and by extension, the rest of us. Last week’s call for more hilarious...
View ArticleYelpers Divided On Recent Management Change At Los Pollos Hermanos
Another happy customer!As you may have heard, Albuquerque-based fried chicken chain Los Pollos Hermanos has recently undergone a change in management after the departure of longtime company figurehead...
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