junk

Over the weekend, I visited a big fair in Munich called Auer Dult.  Part flea market, part carnival, part crafts fair, the most fascinating part by far was the “As-seen-on-TV” goods.  It slices! It dices!  It juliennes!  It cleans all types of grease marks off glass!  Wait, maybe that last one was a different product.  But anyways, I have long loved those amazing products you see on TV, so it was even better seeing them demonstrated in person.  Aisle upon aisle of enthusiastic promoters cleaning windows, vacuuming rugs, and frying potatoes.  Although I had to talk the German out of buying various magical car cleaning chemicals, he also had to get me away from a personal vacuum sealer by distracting me with some XXL fries.

Among my all-time favorite as-seen-on-tv products are:

1.  The Magic Bullet.  Who doesn’t want one of these?  The idea of making your own sauces, smoothies, and nachos in just 3, 2, 1 seconds!  Plus, with assorted covers so you can identify individual glasses, microwave the contents, or save extra chopped onions for tomorrow’s soup!

2.  The Garment steamer.  Not only will you never have to iron again, it takes the wrinkles out FIVE times faster than traditional ironing!!

3.  Any Tupperware product with interchangeable lids and containers.  Especially that one with a handy rotating storage tray.  Every lid goes with every box!  No more rummaging through the cupboards to find the right lid!  It’s a beautiful thing.