People shared the big-selling products whose popularity leaves them utterly baffled – 17 top tier mysteries
10.
‘Amber teething necklaces. Stop putting ligatures on babies!’
-Alohomora4140
11.
‘Conservative politics and economic theories.
‘Trickle down, anyone?’
-santaclaws_
12.
‘I have a deep hatred for copper “magnetised bracelets” that are a one stop shop to “cure” dozens of ailments.
‘I take my products to a show that’s supposed to be all homemade gear. This rat of a guy has somehow blagged his way in selling nothing but these bracelets and ring versions. He has them listed between 40gbp regular price but 50% off the show. Online they’re 5gbp across the board.
‘He sells hundreds a day. I’ve seen him flog five to a family whose daughter was in a wheelchair claiming it’ll help her circulation to get walking again, pensioners who have arthritis, insomniacs to get sleep, prevent mobile phone radiation, athletes to perform better or faster. Literally everyone you can think of.
‘People who sell this shit; if hell exists they’ve got a spot waiting for them’
-Goetre
13.
‘People who buy ketones for the keto diet. Ketones doesn’t make you go into ketosis. Ketosis make ketones, but not the other way around. You’re just making expensive pee.
‘Ketones can be helpful if you’re in ketosis and need some extra help for long bike rides and runs, but regular people don’t need it.
‘Source: PhD candidate in Health & Exercise Science’
-UrbanArtifact
14.
‘According to my kids pediatrician, most cold meds. They offer little help and have a lot of extra stuff in it that doesn’t benefit you. He recommended ibuprofen for a fever reducer, Zyrtec for the congestion, and a humidifier for a cough. Honey if their throat is sore/scratchy.’
-tacoslave420
15.
‘French bulldogs. They’re a broken breed. Can’t breathe properly, dodgy legs/knees/hips, need assistance mating, and females often need c-sections. And yet people are spending thousands on them. A guy I used to work with was telling me how he and his partner were buying one for $10k!! I nearly fell over with shock.’
-ComprehensiveFlan638
16.
‘The vast majority of “age-defying” creams and lotions.’
-Kahzgul
17.
‘The pore strips that pull out blackheads. Those little white “plugs” are the oil within the ducts that is produced normally by sebaceous glands. They will just fill right back up. A blackhead is unlikely to be removed with a little bit of adhesive.’
-Stunning_Coffee6624
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