1. Decorate Burrito Pop to look like large tube of chapstick. 2. Fill Burrito Pop with body butter, or similar semi-solid skin product. 3. Go out in public. 4. Casually rub giant chapstick all over lips and face.
They should not have used so specific of a name with burrito. There are a lot of foods that you can push up and eat while walking around, slushies, ice cream, cubed fruit, salami, put any sized can/bottle in it surrounded curshed ice. Then it doesn't have to be washed after every use like a normal drink cup would. Also, some of those Mexican burritos are huge and if you get one from the food truck at work this would probably save your shirt a few stains.
I use a Cool Turtle knockoff. It stops the surgical mask fibers tickling my nose, and if my nose runs, I won’t have a wet mask. The trade off is that it feels steamy, but I can live with that.
So as a truck driver the new ice genie actually works pretty well for me Only complaint is that the insert sometimes doesn’t want to stay down, and I get the hockey puck at the bottom But as I NEED a sealed ice tray it works well
I didn't think about it during the review video, but those Tasty Tabs are a lawsuit waiting to happen. If you are supposed to sniff _while_ swallowing, that's a massive choking hazard, especially considering these are marketed for alcoholic beverages. "How'd you die?" "Oh, I was sniffing a sticker while drinking my hard seltzer and three sheets to the wind, and aspirated on my drink." 🤦🏻♀️
More food for thought: The vanilla scent he scratched and sniffed likely came from artificial vanilla sourced from anal glands of beavers instead of actual vanilla. Scratching and sniffing Beaver butt would not be pleasant
I think the whole point is our normal tasting action is influenced my smell even when we're not actively sniffing? I don't think the goal is to sniff while you drink, rather drink and subconsciously determine some of the taste by smell.
@@boojersey13 the point of the tabs is to trick your mind by incorporating smell, since yes, taste is influenced by smell. However, that doesn't change the fact that people are going to be trying to actively sniff the tabs (especially since they're not very strong, as he stated) _while_ they drink, which will inadvertently least to aspirating the drink. Food and drink that has a strong smell influences the taste, because it typically gets to your nose before you're actively trying to swallow, at which point you block off the passage to your trachea, preventing inhalation of food/drinks. These tabs induce people to try to inhale _as_ they're drinking, whether that was the intention or not, which prevents the default mechanism of blocking off the trachea, since you're breathing. It's a bad design and dangerous for people not regularly thinking about the natural actions of the body.
less than a month ago I almost died when I sucked flavored water into my lungs. I started throwing up and almost passing out and one last throw up managed to clear enough to suck a little air back in and I managed to start breathing again. Was a terrible time
I actually like the mask expander. I got them at the start of the pandemic. It really does help when you have tighter or thicker fabric masks and or are wanting to wear lipstick or gloss without it getting everywhere. While yes it makes your face a little sweaty because of the condensation from your breath, it does really help with air flow so that you're not breathing in the face mask, essentially making it a sleep cocoon for your face. I think you make it a little better is to line the inside with some kind of fabric to help with the moisture and any dents it might put in your face from long periods of wear!
I personally use these in a healthcare setting and it works wonders with the disposable masks. Maybe they are just not ideal for cotton/natural fibres fabric?
I love them because they keep the masks from absorbing the moisture from my lips! I LOVE THEM. I actually use decorative pins to attach them to the mask.
@@EfHaichDee maybe they worked in an office or behind a good plexiglass screen? Idk, I stopped even wearing foundation under my mask cause it sweated off and added to the mascne
As someone who HATES their blanket being anywhere underneath them and compulsively yank the comforter from under me every single time, I would /hate/ the sleep pod.
The cool turtle and other things like it are actually EXTREMELY useful for me, since I find it really hard to see with my breath fogging up my glasses, and it gets really hot without it. That's the only thing I hard disagree on though!
I have a silicon version rip off of the turtle. When a lot of my masks were hand made cloth by friends and family, this helped me on the thicker fabrics. I have ditched it now that proper masks are more available, but allowed me to wear any mask all day early on in pandemic.
the sweaty part could be fix by using a mask with a pocket or a bit of fabric along the rim. the mask pocket would probably help with the heat being trapped around the mouth too.
@@jeffd8465 Without having tried it, I would assume that it also makes breathing easier if you are out in the rain and your mask is getting wet, because it can be rather hard breathing through a wet mask
As a lipbalm/lipgloss wearer, the Cool Turtle and the many similar products, are great for keeping masks from sticking to my lips. I actually like it. And now, when I’m going from mask to no mask and back to mask, it protects my makeup pretty well. That’s been a big battle with masks.
@@Potateornottotate in a completely non stressful situation, yes. Try doing that in a hurry with the house on fire and full of smoke. People do not act rationally in panic situations
@@jemarty666 But, this might actually work great for some people. I had a friend who preferred to sleep in a sleeping bag. She was in her eighties... What's funny, is I would like this, but with a much bigger area for the feet. I like close bed clothes around my shoulders, but I tend to sleep sprawled out and don't like my feet restricted. However, I did get an effect I liked with a cotton knit sheet... no need to pay that much.
Any woman that has worn a long night gown will tell you something like that makes it impossible to turn over during the night and will lead to sleep interuptions.
In my personal opinion have to disagree with the cool turtle, because as someone with asthma, this product actually helps improve my breathing ability while wearing a mask because if I have to inhale sharply, I do not risk inhaling my mask and thereby impacting my airflow even more. Where I work, face shields are not allowed at all, so my alternatives are limited. The cool turtle may not be the greatest, but it does give me what I need.
The only one I disagreed with is the Cool Turtle. That thing keeps me from feeling like im suffocating under my masks. But I agree, they do make your face more sweaty. Love your content, James!
I don't have a problem with sweating. I have several good quality, heavy tartan masks from a company in Scotland; two or three layers, plus the tartan layer, so they are thick. My face is small, so the frame keeps them stable. This past summer, in the Ohio Valley, it kept the heavy mask from collapsing on my face! So, I can wear my Tartans and not look like I'm sucking on a plastic bag! 😂😷👵🇺🇸
WhileI haven't used the Coll Turtle, it reminded me a lot of how N95 equivalents generally have this rigid structure to keep a pocket of air between you and the mask (which helps it not get as wet, and thus work more effectively). And, while the feeling of wearing them is far from pleasant, I definitely think it's pretty tolerable
@@vickireynolds4055 Where did you get yours? I got a couple masks from The Tie Bar that makes men's dress shirts and also masks out of the same material. They breathe well but definitely still 'suck in' and make breathing difficult if you get sweaty or start exerting yourself -- not enough structure! I'd be down for some nice tartan masks. :)
Here’s to hoping the ice genie will make a successful 3rd attempt this year. I was excited when I saw version 2. They seemed to really listen to your original critiques. Maybe a third attempt will be the one that works.
Eh, even if they do listen and improve, why? I simply cannot conceive of any improvement they could make (at least not on anything similar enough to be called related) that would even bring it up the the effectiveness nor efficiency of a regular ice cube tray.
So strange with the ice genie... Why wouldn't they just make the insert in a softer material so that you can push it far enough in that it will break apart the cubes easily? Should help with being able to remove it too I reckon. It looks impossible to use as intended for people with smaller hands or weaker hand strength (maybe a rolling pin would do the trick?)
Whenever I see a product that seems unnecessary, I try to think about disability and accessibility. For example, a packet roller (7:24) COULD be useful for someone who lacks the fine motor control to tear open a packet. However, this device looks like it makes things more complicated and more difficult.
if they can't tear a packet open or use scissors to do it, i highly doubt they'll be able to turn that little knob - let alone getting the packet out of there to throw in the trash.
Omg The Burrito 🌯 holder thingy. I thought it was a Retro Drink sipper thingy 😂😂😂 And I was really routing for the ketchup opener when you first reviewed it. 👍
The packet roller I can see some use in for someone with finger motor skills, my friend has something similar because even the simplest action as opening a packet can be frustrating where his similar tool provides alot easier experience. I think people forget that us disabled folk have issues with things, I just wish more people would bare this in mind when reviewing products etc while you might have no use for it, for someone else it could save there bacon. The privilege of being healthy makes us relaxed.
I agree, I can definitely see a need for the kind of product, but I do not think that this particular version was designed with that in mind. The roller/rotator is tiny, not easy to grip, plus the fact that it required multiple tries -- not ideal. So while I 100% agree that the review missed quite a bit, I agree with the reviewer that the Heinz specific cutter seems to be mostly novelty.
While I see your point, I think the ketchup roller is still way overdesigned and awkward. I can't imagine this making a disabled person's life easier considering all the steps needed, along with stable hands, to insert the packet into all the tiny slots. A better design would have a compartment you insert the packet into, that does the cutting rolling and squirting all in one go.
I love the "cool turtle" insert. I have added strips inside all my fabric masks to hook it in easily. I can't breathe at ease, especially when I'm cycling, because otherwise the bafric touches my mouth and I have a feeling of suffocating...
@@beer1for2break3fast4 yes, for a time wearing a mask was mandatory in urban areas here in Belgium. Cycling is done in dedicated lanes, and it gets crowded. No social distancing as such and a lot of people puffing from the physical effort waitibg at red lights etc. Wearing a mask made sense...
Never heard of "cool turtle", but I've been wearing mask brackets since the begining. I love them, and have turned a few people on to them too. They keep your mask in place, you can talk all day without having to pull it up constantly. They also keep your mask from "breathing", it'll keep it's shape. And they help with fogging glasses. If you wear lipstick or lip balm, it'll stay on your lips. I think you had such a problem with it, because you tried it in Vegas, in the summer. I live in Vegas too, it is a bit sweaty, but I added some cloth to mine for the summer.
Someone had never ordered a Sheetz burrito, not a breakfast burrito but the standard one with beans and rice and sautéed onions and peppers and pulled pork, but a burrito for breakfast. It must last through at least seven states over the course of twelve hours. I make this drive four times a year… I’d say eight but there is no adequate burrito in New England available at six AM. This burrito thermos seems to me… useful.
Both my mom and my wife were sucked in by the ID Police advertising... thankfully I showed then your original review before they wasted their money... Thanks for what you do and Happy Holidays to you and your family
Neat suit, dude!! Now, I like my mask inserts! Granted, they are not brand name, but I have a small face, and most cloth masks are so big, they slide off. With the insert, it makes the mask fit firmer on my face. So, I disagree with you on that one! But, I do love your videos and used them to influence some purchases! Thanks!! 👵😷😂😂
I bought a lot of the generic "cool turtles" and I love them; I never knew they were called that I just wanted something so I was not breathing in my mask; for me they help a lot.
😂😂😂😂 the Sleeping bag liner, by the time I get out of it, specially in a tent I would most likely have had an accident after the evening beer by the fire.
An idea for your reviews is Feejays. Sweatpants with feet. I can’t stand covers over my legs and at 6’5”, my feet hang off the edge of the bed. I get cold feet, and before Feejays, I slept with sweatpants and wool socks. Inevitably the gap between the top of the socks and the bottom of the sweats would get wider as I slept due to my moving around. Feejays was an almost perfect solution. My only wish would be that they would make their tall length a little longer and in more sizes (xxl tall would be perfect. I also wish they had a fly, but not an issue without it. These are well made and holding together very well after over one year of use. Thanks for what you do. I love your show!
Dude you're 6'5? Obviously not the only one with too small bed. I'm sure someone makes custom beds for giants. It's gonna cost more but you'll be able to enjoy a nights sleep. Probably change your life. One of things that after you do you can't believe you didn't do it sooner.
I can barely stand sleeping in a sleeping bag, that swaddling cocoon is a nightmare. I don't know if it's a thing but yeah my feet get claustrophobic, lol
I was not surprised by a single thing in this Dishonorable Mentions 2021 Edition. The ice cube deal still gets me. And the Burrito Pop has had me wondering if there are better uses for it. A stack of Pringles would honestly be a better use, but I was trying to think of far less messy things (non food items). I wonder what shenanigans 2022 will bring us. 🤔👀😁 But I am hoping for a Father / Son All things Christmas Review (lights, gadgets...).
The can only thing that the burrito pop could be good for is holding spill-able things before you get home. Like if you make/order 3 drinks, but only have 2 cup holders in your car. Or if you make/order a sub sandwich or burrito, but don’t want to get smushed when driving to somewhere else. Still tho, there are way better items to use for those situations. Non food wise…I truly can’t think of anything besides rolled up ties and socks maybe? But the function of the burrito pop would still seem unnecessary in my opinion.
I just love your reviews. I felt the same way about the icemaker where I had bought a similar brand: too much work for so little ice. I also bought the cool turtle: waste of money.
6:00 I have a similar one like that. But (for me) it works a lot better then that one. The one I have is silicone. It keeps facial hair out of my mouth, and stops the mask from going into my mouth.
I have a mask shield like your "Cool Turtle" (though I've never heard of that specific branding), I really, really like mine. It keeps the fabric off of my lips so it doesn't wick moisture from my mouth and I find it much easier to breathe with a little space between the fabric and my mouth.
Try the rubber broom instead of the magic broom. I really like mine! It can do all that you tried with the magic broom and more. I love it for carpet and cat hair!
I use a face bracket similar to the cool turtle at work and I'm often the only person who can talk without constant tugging at their mask. I also don't get chapped lips from the mask rubbing against my mouth. For anyone who needs to wear a mask for hours at a time i thing a face bracket is very convienient.
I have COPD and that little extra space is a great benefit. I can now wear a mask without suffocation. My neighbor sewed it into the filter pocket and it can be tossed into the washer. I love mine
You must have the cleanest house of all of us, with all the cleaning products you test! :) I love your chanel, thanks! Just FYI, I mentioned in a previous video way back that I have not bought any thing you have reviewed...I have since bought 2 irems after seeing them here, and I'm very happy with my purchases (peanut butter knife and ice cream scoop).
I got my husband the Allet wallet for Christmas after last year’s review and it making the 10 Best list. He claimed he didn’t need a new wallet like that, but he did switch it and hasn’t gone back.
Funny thing about that magic broom. My friend made something similar with an actual hand squigy, a broom stick, and duct tape. And it worked hair out of carpet far better than that thing because of the angle of the squigy. Of course it eventually wore out and he got a vacuum that picked up hair, but at least he only spent about $7 bucks on a hand squigy.
Babies like to be swaddled because they don't yet understand how important it is to be up and in a position of cover with your sidearm after you hear someone braking into your house. The burrito pop looks like it was designed with those ridiculously oversized burritos from Chipotle in mind.
The "Cool Turtle" (or a knock-off) is something I always use, but my wife says that it is perfect for women who wear lipstick. I don't know, it doesn't feel uncomfortable to me.
5:05 Maybe if you filled it with snacks or something and instead of reaching your hand all the way in...you just bring the snacks closer to the top? It's a stretch.
A thing about the ID Police - it's a cheap knockoff of the ID Guard. Don't discount the ink roller _as a concept_ - try the real deal and compare against that!
The Kitchen Cube would have been a good idea if it was a bunch of different measuring spoons that could be assembled into a cube for storage but otherwise be able to be used separately. As it is, it's only a way to make a mess. Unless you wash it after every single use, I guess, but that's just cumbersome.
Most of the items you showed I agree with - but, the cool turtle I did and do like. I do not wear it over the nose( it is too hot) but under my nose, this way the mask is not on my mouth and I found it much more comfy (in the summer, nothing is cool!)
The packet sqeezer is easily replaced by scissors, but as someone that has had to open condiment packages for elementary school students until my fingers hurt there is a niche group that might find it helpful.
The salad sling is the product when I saw it on Shark Tank I decided to learn how to write a patent. I’ve been coming up with ideas for years but none were this stupid. If the creator can make money from that then maybe there’s hope for me..
Lookin spiffy in the suit! Love it. Thanks for another reminder of what not to get. I can't help but laugh when I see something in stores and be like NOPE James reviewed that and it was awful. :)
I had the old ice genie and I couldn’t get it to work. The new one seems better but if he’s having problems cracking the ice there’s no way I could do it as an older female with no upper body strength😳
Just subbed recently after watching a couple of your top 10 of 2021 vids, lovin’ the content! Had to comment on your Volta and Mute Math shirts, my man!
Having lived in San Diego for the last 10 years. We absolutely eat enough burritos to justify it. However The burrito pop is ridiculous because we eat them so often that we absolutely know how to eat it without help and we also are going to finish it no matter what.
The cool turtle is actually a dust mask, you can see holes for straps by the sides, and a filter pad goes in the center. I tried it once it was super uncomfortable.
I use something like the cool turtle and have for going on two years, it helps keep the mask fibers out of my nose and mouth. It can move and will get oily through the day but I find it immensely more comfortable than a plain mask when wearing it all day.
there is a perfect use case for magic broom (i have a similar product at home)...its good for use in bathrooms without ventilation if you have wet bathroom floor and would like it to dry quickly, its useful to sweep away the excess water...a normal squeegee would be more bacteria-prone and is bulky. a window squeegee is too small (and too short) for the job.
I work in the emergency room and I bought the cool turtle and it’s saved me so much from having the mask up against my lips. So I don’t know what you’re talking about. I would give it 10 out of ten
I love the ice genie. It doesn't replace the ice cube tray. It's a backup you can store and not worry about. The best way to get the liner out is tighten your fist while inside and twist the outside to disconnect it from the ice. You have to have a big hand.
The burrito one cracked me up! When working in construction, many of us made burritos to eat during lunch. The solution to keeping it warm: Wrap it in tin foil and put it inside a metal water bottle. Worked every time. It's as if this company is trying to reinvent the wheel.
Here's another comment disagreeing with your take on the cool turtle. I have been using mine since the beginning of the pandemic. I breathe better WITH it. I also feel I speak better too. Plus it keeps my lip balm from rubbing off. The best one for me is the hard plastic (looks like the turtle). I tried a similar silicone version that I did not like. I ser a lotta folks who disagree.
As someone who used to go get high in W. Cliff in Santa Cruz I think the burrito pop would have come in handy MANY times as we halfway munched then saved our burritos lmao 🤦🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️🥰
I would actually love that sleep pod. I'm autistic and the only way I can get myself to sleep is to be rolled up in a blanket so i have pressure against my whole body. But I can see how that can be super annoying and uncomfortable to others. Many people like to have that freedom of movement when they sleep.
The worst for me was the kitchen cube!! Just does not work and would literally annoy me to even try making it work!! I’d not seen your broom review though and I have to say I’d been interested in those as I have two very fluffy cats that I’d thought it would be helpful on carpets prior to vacuuming. I’ll stick with my rubber bristle broom which does a great job but is kind of hard going for someone with a bad back (hence interest in something lightweight). Great video roundup👌
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1. Decorate Burrito Pop to look like large tube of chapstick.
2. Fill Burrito Pop with body butter, or similar semi-solid skin product.
3. Go out in public.
4. Casually rub giant chapstick all over lips and face.
that's what my daughter just said to me, lol
Genius.
This is so stupid it's ingenious
5. send video to Troom Troom lol
They should not have used so specific of a name with burrito. There are a lot of foods that you can push up and eat while walking around, slushies, ice cream, cubed fruit, salami, put any sized can/bottle in it surrounded curshed ice. Then it doesn't have to be washed after every use like a normal drink cup would. Also, some of those Mexican burritos are huge and if you get one from the food truck at work this would probably save your shirt a few stains.
I use a Cool Turtle knockoff. It stops the surgical mask fibers tickling my nose, and if my nose runs, I won’t have a wet mask. The trade off is that it feels steamy, but I can live with that.
Finally, the Christmas gift list for people I respect enough to get a gift but not quite enough to get them a good one.
Exactly. Thinking of getting something off this list instead of the coal I had planned for the MIL.
The in-laws?
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HAHAHA I LOVE THIS
Lol yup
So as a truck driver the new ice genie actually works pretty well for me
Only complaint is that the insert sometimes doesn’t want to stay down, and I get the hockey puck at the bottom
But as I NEED a sealed ice tray it works well
Aren't there regular ice trays with lids?
my thoughts exactly. I have a skoolie and a chest style fridge. I need something I can throw in and have it stay sealed. definitely gonna buy one
@@AirLancer I… honestly haven’t been to the store to look😂😅😂 but the Ice Genie overall works great for me when I’m not too lazy to use it haha
Yeah our silicone ice trays came with snap on lids. Plus getting ice cubes out of them is a dream.
That blanket tube! (Thats what I call it), all I could think is anxiety, anxiety, anxiety. You are literally trapped and can't untangle yourself!
I didn't think about it during the review video, but those Tasty Tabs are a lawsuit waiting to happen. If you are supposed to sniff _while_ swallowing, that's a massive choking hazard, especially considering these are marketed for alcoholic beverages.
"How'd you die?"
"Oh, I was sniffing a sticker while drinking my hard seltzer and three sheets to the wind, and aspirated on my drink." 🤦🏻♀️
More food for thought: The vanilla scent he scratched and sniffed likely came from artificial vanilla sourced from anal glands of beavers instead of actual vanilla. Scratching and sniffing Beaver butt would not be pleasant
@@RobotacularRoBob artificial vanilla is pretty much all lab made now
I think the whole point is our normal tasting action is influenced my smell even when we're not actively sniffing? I don't think the goal is to sniff while you drink, rather drink and subconsciously determine some of the taste by smell.
@@boojersey13 the point of the tabs is to trick your mind by incorporating smell, since yes, taste is influenced by smell. However, that doesn't change the fact that people are going to be trying to actively sniff the tabs (especially since they're not very strong, as he stated) _while_ they drink, which will inadvertently least to aspirating the drink. Food and drink that has a strong smell influences the taste, because it typically gets to your nose before you're actively trying to swallow, at which point you block off the passage to your trachea, preventing inhalation of food/drinks. These tabs induce people to try to inhale _as_ they're drinking, whether that was the intention or not, which prevents the default mechanism of blocking off the trachea, since you're breathing. It's a bad design and dangerous for people not regularly thinking about the natural actions of the body.
less than a month ago I almost died when I sucked flavored water into my lungs. I started throwing up and almost passing out and one last throw up managed to clear enough to suck a little air back in and I managed to start breathing again. Was a terrible time
The Ice Genie strikes again!
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I thought the ice thing was pretty cool
I bought one…it totally sucked!!
I actually like the mask expander. I got them at the start of the pandemic. It really does help when you have tighter or thicker fabric masks and or are wanting to wear lipstick or gloss without it getting everywhere. While yes it makes your face a little sweaty because of the condensation from your breath, it does really help with air flow so that you're not breathing in the face mask, essentially making it a sleep cocoon for your face.
I think you make it a little better is to line the inside with some kind of fabric to help with the moisture and any dents it might put in your face from long periods of wear!
I agree. I use these because they keep my lipstick on my lips and not all over the inside of my mask.
I personally use these in a healthcare setting and it works wonders with the disposable masks. Maybe they are just not ideal for cotton/natural fibres fabric?
I love them because they keep the masks from absorbing the moisture from my lips! I LOVE THEM. I actually use decorative pins to attach them to the mask.
Why on earth would you wear lipstick under a mask?
@@EfHaichDee maybe they worked in an office or behind a good plexiglass screen? Idk, I stopped even wearing foundation under my mask cause it sweated off and added to the mascne
I am just curious how often you get nasty emails from products that make your shitlist lol
As someone who HATES their blanket being anywhere underneath them and compulsively yank the comforter from under me every single time, I would /hate/ the sleep pod.
"One man's swaddle is another man's tangle." No truer words have been spoken, James .
The cool turtle and other things like it are actually EXTREMELY useful for me, since I find it really hard to see with my breath fogging up my glasses, and it gets really hot without it. That's the only thing I hard disagree on though!
Totally agree with you. Far less panic attacks, my friend wears lipstick and works perfectly for this.
Also for some people with deformed nose.
I have a silicon version rip off of the turtle. When a lot of my masks were hand made cloth by friends and family, this helped me on the thicker fabrics. I have ditched it now that proper masks are more available, but allowed me to wear any mask all day early on in pandemic.
the sweaty part could be fix by using a mask with a pocket or a bit of fabric along the rim. the mask pocket would probably help with the heat being trapped around the mouth too.
@@jeffd8465 Without having tried it, I would assume that it also makes breathing easier if you are out in the rain and your mask is getting wet, because it can be rather hard breathing through a wet mask
As a lipbalm/lipgloss wearer, the Cool Turtle and the many similar products, are great for keeping masks from sticking to my lips. I actually like it. And now, when I’m going from mask to no mask and back to mask, it protects my makeup pretty well. That’s been a big battle with masks.
The sleep pod would be a death trap if there was a fire.
@@Potateornottotate in a completely non stressful situation, yes. Try doing that in a hurry with the house on fire and full of smoke. People do not act rationally in panic situations
Well plus side is no need for a body bag 🤣
Spot on shane 👍🤣
@@jemarty666 But, this might actually work great for some people. I had a friend who preferred to sleep in a sleeping bag. She was in her eighties...
What's funny, is I would like this, but with a much bigger area for the feet. I like close bed clothes around my shoulders, but I tend to sleep sprawled out and don't like my feet restricted. However, I did get an effect I liked with a cotton knit sheet... no need to pay that much.
Any woman that has worn a long night gown will tell you something like that makes it impossible to turn over during the night and will lead to sleep interuptions.
When you said, "The blueberry smells like blueberry", I was one step ahead of you with the snozzberries. Thank you for the giggle.
I love the annual compilation videos! I also really like your new filming apartment and you in a suit. Great job!
In my personal opinion have to disagree with the cool turtle, because as someone with asthma, this product actually helps improve my breathing ability while wearing a mask because if I have to inhale sharply, I do not risk inhaling my mask and thereby impacting my airflow even more. Where I work, face shields are not allowed at all, so my alternatives are limited. The cool turtle may not be the greatest, but it does give me what I need.
The only one I disagreed with is the Cool Turtle. That thing keeps me from feeling like im suffocating under my masks. But I agree, they do make your face more sweaty. Love your content, James!
I don't have a problem with sweating. I have several good quality, heavy tartan masks from a company in Scotland; two or three layers, plus the tartan layer, so they are thick. My face is small, so the frame keeps them stable. This past summer, in the Ohio Valley, it kept the heavy mask from collapsing on my face! So, I can wear my Tartans and not look like I'm sucking on a plastic bag! 😂😷👵🇺🇸
The cool turtle helps for people who, like me, have a small nose- it keeps cloth masks away from my lips.
WhileI haven't used the Coll Turtle, it reminded me a lot of how N95 equivalents generally have this rigid structure to keep a pocket of air between you and the mask (which helps it not get as wet, and thus work more effectively). And, while the feeling of wearing them is far from pleasant, I definitely think it's pretty tolerable
@@vickireynolds4055 Where did you get yours? I got a couple masks from The Tie Bar that makes men's dress shirts and also masks out of the same material. They breathe well but definitely still 'suck in' and make breathing difficult if you get sweaty or start exerting yourself -- not enough structure! I'd be down for some nice tartan masks. :)
i liked the cool turtle. i was able to breathe, talk and wear lipstick again! i was not constantly tugging at the mask to keep from inhaling it.
Here’s to hoping the ice genie will make a successful 3rd attempt this year. I was excited when I saw version 2. They seemed to really listen to your original critiques. Maybe a third attempt will be the one that works.
Eh, even if they do listen and improve, why? I simply cannot conceive of any improvement they could make (at least not on anything similar enough to be called related) that would even bring it up the the effectiveness nor efficiency of a regular ice cube tray.
@@scaper8 couldn't agree move, the ice genie needs to retire, and give it up!
That's why they make refrigerators with ice makers! 😂😂👵
So strange with the ice genie... Why wouldn't they just make the insert in a softer material so that you can push it far enough in that it will break apart the cubes easily? Should help with being able to remove it too I reckon. It looks impossible to use as intended for people with smaller hands or weaker hand strength (maybe a rolling pin would do the trick?)
The Ice Genie needs to be redesigned as an ice-wrapped cup, to keep your drink cold without watering it down.
Whenever I see a product that seems unnecessary, I try to think about disability and accessibility. For example, a packet roller (7:24) COULD be useful for someone who lacks the fine motor control to tear open a packet. However, this device looks like it makes things more complicated and more difficult.
if they can't tear a packet open or use scissors to do it, i highly doubt they'll be able to turn that little knob - let alone getting the packet out of there to throw in the trash.
Omg The Burrito 🌯 holder thingy. I thought it was a Retro Drink sipper thingy 😂😂😂
And I was really routing for the ketchup opener when you first reviewed it. 👍
The packet roller I can see some use in for someone with finger motor skills, my friend has something similar because even the simplest action as opening a packet can be frustrating where his similar tool provides alot easier experience.
I think people forget that us disabled folk have issues with things, I just wish more people would bare this in mind when reviewing products etc while you might have no use for it, for someone else it could save there bacon. The privilege of being healthy makes us relaxed.
I agree, I can definitely see a need for the kind of product, but I do not think that this particular version was designed with that in mind. The roller/rotator is tiny, not easy to grip, plus the fact that it required multiple tries -- not ideal. So while I 100% agree that the review missed quite a bit, I agree with the reviewer that the Heinz specific cutter seems to be mostly novelty.
While I see your point, I think the ketchup roller is still way overdesigned and awkward. I can't imagine this making a disabled person's life easier considering all the steps needed, along with stable hands, to insert the packet into all the tiny slots. A better design would have a compartment you insert the packet into, that does the cutting rolling and squirting all in one go.
I love the "cool turtle" insert. I have added strips inside all my fabric masks to hook it in easily. I can't breathe at ease, especially when I'm cycling, because otherwise the bafric touches my mouth and I have a feeling of suffocating...
Cycling? As in riding a bicycle outdoors? Why would you use a mask to do that in the first place?
@@beer1for2break3fast4 yes, for a time wearing a mask was mandatory in urban areas here in Belgium. Cycling is done in dedicated lanes, and it gets crowded. No social distancing as such and a lot of people puffing from the physical effort waitibg at red lights etc. Wearing a mask made sense...
Holy hell your production has gotten so much better. I love your videos and style and am happy to see you improve.
Never heard of "cool turtle", but I've been wearing mask brackets since the begining. I love them, and have turned a few people on to them too. They keep your mask in place, you can talk all day without having to pull it up constantly. They also keep your mask from "breathing", it'll keep it's shape. And they help with fogging glasses.
If you wear lipstick or lip balm, it'll stay on your lips.
I think you had such a problem with it, because you tried it in Vegas, in the summer. I live in Vegas too, it is a bit sweaty, but I added some cloth to mine for the summer.
I wait all year for this! Thanks for taking one for the team so often!
I use a generic brand cool turtle for when I teach spin. It keeps the mask from collapsing on my face. It actually helps a lot.
Someone had never ordered a Sheetz burrito, not a breakfast burrito but the standard one with beans and rice and sautéed onions and peppers and pulled pork, but a burrito for breakfast. It must last through at least seven states over the course of twelve hours. I make this drive four times a year… I’d say eight but there is no adequate burrito in New England available at six AM. This burrito thermos seems to me… useful.
Now for the real event, the one and only worst of list. This shall be enjoyed for years to come
Comedy gold!
Both my mom and my wife were sucked in by the ID Police advertising... thankfully I showed then your original review before they wasted their money... Thanks for what you do and Happy Holidays to you and your family
john egbert
Neat suit, dude!! Now, I like my mask inserts! Granted, they are not brand name, but I have a small face, and most cloth masks are so big, they slide off. With the insert, it makes the mask fit firmer on my face. So, I disagree with you on that one! But, I do love your videos and used them to influence some purchases! Thanks!! 👵😷😂😂
I bought a lot of the generic "cool turtles" and I love them; I never knew they were called that I just wanted something so I was not breathing in my mask; for me they help a lot.
looking sharp in the suit!
Hahahahah your tube top😁😂🤣! You did look sharp in a suit though! I always look forward to watching you Sundays! Happy holidays to you and yours❤
😂😂😂😂 the Sleeping bag liner, by the time I get out of it, specially in a tent I would most likely have had an accident after the evening beer by the fire.
Same couldn't use the cool turtle. Felt suffocated n extra hot, inhaling my exhaled air more than normal.
An idea for your reviews is Feejays. Sweatpants with feet. I can’t stand covers over my legs and at 6’5”, my feet hang off the edge of the bed. I get cold feet, and before Feejays, I slept with sweatpants and wool socks. Inevitably the gap between the top of the socks and the bottom of the sweats would get wider as I slept due to my moving around. Feejays was an almost perfect solution. My only wish would be that they would make their tall length a little longer and in more sizes (xxl tall would be perfect. I also wish they had a fly, but not an issue without it. These are well made and holding together very well after over one year of use. Thanks for what you do. I love your show!
Dude you're 6'5? Obviously not the only one with too small bed. I'm sure someone makes custom beds for giants. It's gonna cost more but you'll be able to enjoy a nights sleep. Probably change your life. One of things that after you do you can't believe you didn't do it sooner.
Since so many of the products aren't worth it and/or really bad, it must be harder to pick out the 10 worst then the 10 best.
I can barely stand sleeping in a sleeping bag, that swaddling cocoon is a nightmare. I don't know if it's a thing but yeah my feet get claustrophobic, lol
I was not surprised by a single thing in this Dishonorable Mentions 2021 Edition. The ice cube deal still gets me. And the Burrito Pop has had me wondering if there are better uses for it. A stack of Pringles would honestly be a better use, but I was trying to think of far less messy things (non food items). I wonder what shenanigans 2022 will bring us. 🤔👀😁 But I am hoping for a Father / Son All things Christmas Review (lights, gadgets...).
The can only thing that the burrito pop could be good for is holding spill-able things before you get home. Like if you make/order 3 drinks, but only have 2 cup holders in your car. Or if you make/order a sub sandwich or burrito, but don’t want to get smushed when driving to somewhere else. Still tho, there are way better items to use for those situations.
Non food wise…I truly can’t think of anything besides rolled up ties and socks maybe? But the function of the burrito pop would still seem unnecessary in my opinion.
I just love your reviews. I felt the same way about the icemaker where I had bought a similar brand: too much work for so little ice. I also bought the cool turtle: waste of money.
6:00 I have a similar one like that.
But (for me) it works a lot better then that one. The one I have is silicone.
It keeps facial hair out of my mouth, and stops the mask from going into my mouth.
I have a mask shield like your "Cool Turtle" (though I've never heard of that specific branding), I really, really like mine. It keeps the fabric off of my lips so it doesn't wick moisture from my mouth and I find it much easier to breathe with a little space between the fabric and my mouth.
@Tobi Ayodele Keeney You could try not wearing lipstick. 🤷🏻♀️
Try the rubber broom instead of the magic broom. I really like mine! It can do all that you tried with the magic broom and more. I love it for carpet and cat hair!
I love your reviews. I have purchased some of your recommendations and have never been disappointed. Thank you!
I use a face bracket similar to the cool turtle at work and I'm often the only person who can talk without constant tugging at their mask. I also don't get chapped lips from the mask rubbing against my mouth. For anyone who needs to wear a mask for hours at a time i thing a face bracket is very convienient.
I have COPD and that little extra space is a great benefit. I can now wear a mask without suffocation. My neighbor sewed it into the filter pocket and it can be tossed into the washer. I love mine
I agree with you! I tell everyone how much I love these! I got mine on Amazon for 8$ for a pack of 10. I really can’t wear a mask without one now lol
I LOVED my cool turtle while I was required to wear a mask.
You must have the cleanest house of all of us, with all the cleaning products you test! :) I love your chanel, thanks! Just FYI, I mentioned in a previous video way back that I have not bought any thing you have reviewed...I have since bought 2 irems after seeing them here, and I'm very happy with my purchases (peanut butter knife and ice cream scoop).
I got my husband the Allet wallet for Christmas after last year’s review and it making the 10 Best list. He claimed he didn’t need a new wallet like that, but he did switch it and hasn’t gone back.
Chalk it up to my being Goth, but the sleep pod looks WAY more like a bodybag!
Funny thing about that magic broom. My friend made something similar with an actual hand squigy, a broom stick, and duct tape. And it worked hair out of carpet far better than that thing because of the angle of the squigy. Of course it eventually wore out and he got a vacuum that picked up hair, but at least he only spent about $7 bucks on a hand squigy.
Babies like to be swaddled because they don't yet understand how important it is to be up and in a position of cover with your sidearm after you hear someone braking into your house.
The burrito pop looks like it was designed with those ridiculously oversized burritos from Chipotle in mind.
The "Cool Turtle" (or a knock-off) is something I always use, but my wife says that it is perfect for women who wear lipstick. I don't know, it doesn't feel uncomfortable to me.
I have claustrophobia, but this helps allay my problem for the length of time I MUST wear a mask!
It’s only for some people
Will never understand women who can't go without makeup. Plus, if you're wearing a mask, there is no point.
5:05 Maybe if you filled it with snacks or something and instead of reaching your hand all the way in...you just bring the snacks closer to the top? It's a stretch.
Pringles
Ooh I like that
Not for $40 bucks though!!!
You do this so well and I've always enjoyed your channel, thank you.
Love that he wore a suit for this, I’ve been subscribed for years, love this guy. Keep it up !! Love your content.
I'm loving this channel
Keep up the good work
A thing about the ID Police - it's a cheap knockoff of the ID Guard. Don't discount the ink roller _as a concept_ - try the real deal and compare against that!
The Kitchen Cube would have been a good idea if it was a bunch of different measuring spoons that could be assembled into a cube for storage but otherwise be able to be used separately. As it is, it's only a way to make a mess. Unless you wash it after every single use, I guess, but that's just cumbersome.
JosephJoseph makes a measuring cup n spoon set that snaps together.
so in other words, you're saying to just use measuring spoons and not use the cube. lol
Glad to see you keeping it going and keeping it real. Thanks for the reviews.
Most of the items you showed I agree with - but, the cool turtle I did and do like. I do not wear it over the nose( it is too hot) but under my nose, this way the mask is not on my mouth and I found it much more comfy (in the summer, nothing is cool!)
I don't have a big face, & that's how I wear it too. It makes make a lot more comfortable
The best and worst lists are my favorite vids of the year!
Pro tip: if you really want to ditch measuring cups, get a scale and bake by weight and not volume. It really reduces the dishes you need!
I like the idea of the ice genie but it looks like a pain to use
Any product that has the word "magic" in it means it's about to play a disappearing money act.
Except for the magic eraser or magic mushrooms
@@ZakkandtheJ Yeah. The magic eraser is the only one I know that actually works.
Magic bullet blender
@@greasler6135 Case in point. Total junk.
The list seems to come faster and faster each year. Always fun to get a reminder of awful products.
Man i remember when you're at 90k! Time flies!
The packet sqeezer is easily replaced by scissors, but as someone that has had to open condiment packages for elementary school students until my fingers hurt there is a niche group that might find it helpful.
The sleep pod thing looks like being swallowed by a python.
Man I forgot about the burrito pop. I just stick my lunch burritos in a Thermos. Has a double advantage of keeping them as hot as when they went in.
The salad sling is the product when I saw it on Shark Tank I decided to learn how to write a patent. I’ve been coming up with ideas for years but none were this stupid. If the creator can make money from that then maybe there’s hope for me..
Lookin spiffy in the suit! Love it. Thanks for another reminder of what not to get. I can't help but laugh when I see something in stores and be like NOPE James reviewed that and it was awful. :)
Good content man keep it up my brother
the tie is BEAUTIFUL it looks like my grandmothers silk skirt lol not the one on top, but the one underneath she would only show the people she liked.
I had the old ice genie and I couldn’t get it to work. The new one seems better but if he’s having problems cracking the ice there’s no way I could do it as an older female with no upper body strength😳
Drop it on the ground.
Just subbed recently after watching a couple of your top 10 of 2021 vids, lovin’ the content! Had to comment on your Volta and Mute Math shirts, my man!
Having lived in San Diego for the last 10 years. We absolutely eat enough burritos to justify it. However The burrito pop is ridiculous because we eat them so often that we absolutely know how to eat it without help and we also are going to finish it no matter what.
Omgggg you reviewed the sleep straight jacket! (Sleep pod)
The burrito pop would be good for eating taco bell and driving. Just saying.
Imagine being robbed while you’re in the sleep pod 😂😂😂
The cool turtle is actually a dust mask, you can see holes for straps by the sides, and a filter pad goes in the center. I tried it once it was super uncomfortable.
I use something like the cool turtle and have for going on two years, it helps keep the mask fibers out of my nose and mouth. It can move and will get oily through the day but I find it immensely more comfortable than a plain mask when wearing it all day.
The burrito pop inventor is NOT from New Mexico. We often smother the burrito in Greenchile and cheeses. So that would not work
there is a perfect use case for magic broom (i have a similar product at home)...its good for use in bathrooms without ventilation
if you have wet bathroom floor and would like it to dry quickly, its useful to sweep away the excess water...a normal squeegee would be more bacteria-prone and is bulky. a window squeegee is too small (and too short) for the job.
I'd love to see a worst products all stars video some day which looks at the worst products from each year to find the ultimate worst product.
I work in the emergency room and I bought the cool turtle and it’s saved me so much from having the mask up against my lips. So I don’t know what you’re talking about. I would give it 10 out of ten
I love the ice genie. It doesn't replace the ice cube tray. It's a backup you can store and not worry about. The best way to get the liner out is tighten your fist while inside and twist the outside to disconnect it from the ice. You have to have a big hand.
Can’t wait to see the ice genie on the 2022 list!
It always looks like a good idea, but it never works. I got a refund for the first version.
The burrito one cracked me up! When working in construction, many of us made burritos to eat during lunch. The solution to keeping it warm: Wrap it in tin foil and put it inside a metal water bottle. Worked every time. It's as if this company is trying to reinvent the wheel.
Here's another comment disagreeing with your take on the cool turtle. I have been using mine since the beginning of the pandemic. I breathe better WITH it. I also feel I speak better too. Plus it keeps my lip balm from rubbing off. The best one for me is the hard plastic (looks like the turtle). I tried a similar silicone version that I did not like. I ser a lotta folks who disagree.
These videos are the highlight of my year, especially when I spot an item that a family member has!
This list is starting to be a reminder that time is flying
Usually if you moiston suction cups they suction alot better
Every girl’s crazy ‘bout a sharp dressed man.
As someone who used to go get high in W. Cliff in Santa Cruz I think the burrito pop would have come in handy MANY times as we halfway munched then saved our burritos lmao 🤦🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️🥰
I’m really wondering if James is wearing pants with the suit or if he’s wearing something else!!
I would actually love that sleep pod. I'm autistic and the only way I can get myself to sleep is to be rolled up in a blanket so i have pressure against my whole body. But I can see how that can be super annoying and uncomfortable to others. Many people like to have that freedom of movement when they sleep.
17:08 More like dishonorable mentions hahaha
How does James not have over a million subs? He is simply the best reviewer on YT.
You do great reviews. Keep it up. ❤👍
The worst for me was the kitchen cube!! Just does not work and would literally annoy me to even try making it work!! I’d not seen your broom review though and I have to say I’d been interested in those as I have two very fluffy cats that I’d thought it would be helpful on carpets prior to vacuuming. I’ll stick with my rubber bristle broom which does a great job but is kind of hard going for someone with a bad back (hence interest in something lightweight). Great video roundup👌
It makes me happy knowing I didn't buy an ice cube mould of the Ice Genie type and a pair of regular silicone moulds instead.
Love the tie choice for the “worst of” video. Perfect! 😄👍