Fish...Pen????

Published on July 13, 2007 By MasonM In Misc

Ok, now I know there have been a lot of goofy gadgets and gimmicks sold over the years, but I have just seen a television ad for one that is definitely among the top contenders for the A Sucker Is Born Every Minute Award. It's called, of all things, the FishPen. Yup, that's right, the FIshPen.

I just had to look this one up to make sure it wasn't some sort of joke. Sadly it's a real product and more sadly I am sure there are people out there spending their hard earned money on this thing.

They say it fits in your pocket. Ok that's cool, but ummmm, the reel and assorted other stuff doesn't so what exactly is the point?

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Dr Guy

on Jul 14, 2007

When I was 12 (and dinosaurs roamed the earth), I saw an ad in the back of a comic book for a bunch of Fishing stuff - 3 rods (one a bamboo) and lures and such. So for my Birthday, I told my parents - I WANT THAT! No amount of persuading by them to get me a real rod and reel worked, so I got it.

it was garbage!

So who do you think they are marketing to? Me (and my contemporaries), 40 years ago!

I have seen it. And yea, it is stupid! I wonder if anyone over the age of 12 will buy it for themselves?

MasonM

on Jul 14, 2007

I wonder if anyone over the age of 12 will buy it for themselves?

Sadly, I would imagine many already have.

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