Top 10 WORST Named As Seen on TV Items
#10: Aspray
Yes, it’s actually pronounced “A” Spray. Adam Jay– better known by his infomercial alias Doc Bottoms– created this lovely little anti-smell spray. When you have a product that deals with something that’s blatantly smelly, you have a small excuse to give it a stinky name to match. But why call it “A-Spray”? Our guess is that Doc Bottoms probably wanted another “s” in the title, but had to make it more family friendly. But the more you look at the word, the more confusing it seems. With an infomercial so funny, you’d think he’d spend a little more time on the product’s name.
#9: Lady Elegance P EZ Travel Urinal For Women
When we hear the word elegance, we think chandeliers, silk gowns, and… public urination, apparently. This product apparently is for anyone who’s been in a restroom and thought: “I wish I had a handy purple and extremely classy tube I could use for my business”. As functional as this product may seem, where exactly is the tube supposed to go when you’re done? The answer to that is almost as baffling as the name. The title is trying way too hard to make it seem fancy instead of gross. Plus, it’s a mouthful to say. P-EZ looks more like “PEZ” than “pee easy.” And what a mess it would be if you confused this product for a PEZ dispenser.
#8: Talking TP
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Wait… you didn’t want a recording device hidden in your toilet paper roll? Well, sorry for ruining your birthday! Talking TP is designed to surprise unsuspecting bathroom-goers with pre-recorded messages as they unspool the TP. If you were wondering, this product isn’t just extremely odd– it’s also incredibly bulky. That’s a two for one special if there ever was one! Although this product name does describe what the product does, we’re thinking that it should’ve been a little more inventive. A pun like recording roll or commode communications might’ve fit here. Talking TP just seems like a lame alternative.
#7: UroClub
Joining the UroClub sounds like you’re applying for an organization that might span a continent. However, it actually suggests something far different. The product asks users to use golf clubs as portable urinals. Imagine you’re on the green with your buddies, and you’re so excited to brag that you don’t have to leave the course to find a bathroom. You pull out your UroClub and suddenly… you need new golf friends. Outside of the ridiculous purpose of this product, the Uroclub name just sounds far too classy for the basic function it was constructed for. Overall, it’s a total bogey of a name.
#6: The Broccoli Wad
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Inspired by a mafia documentary, entrepreneurs Johnny Gennaro and Vinny Pastore invented something never seen before– a rubber band. Not just any rubber band, one that is designed to hold your money just like the Mafiosos do! Why is it called The Broccoli Wad? Gennaro and Pastore claim that real mafia men use the bands from vegetables to hold their dough. In theory, it kind of makes sense. But in reality, it’s unlikely anyone will hear the name The Broccoli Wad and think that it’s the solution to binding together all the loose dollars they’ve got in their pocket. What’s the use of capitalizing on cool slang if most people will have no idea what you’re selling by hearing the name alone?
#5: Tiddy Bear
This product isn’t meant for children’s playrooms. In fact, the Tiddy Bear should make a home in your car! This stuffed animal is meant to be hooked onto your seatbelt to rest comfortably on your chest or shoulder. Because clearly, the only solution to an uncomfortable seat belt is to get a stuffed bear. While this product’s name seems totally inappropriate, it’s actually quite innocent and could even provide comfort to its users. But the creators of the Tiddy Bear thought it would be a great idea to make their car safety doohickey sound like something you need to show ID to buy.
#4: Fridge Balls
Keep your produce fresh, and your mind out of the gutter. Fridge Balls are meant to be a gadget that insulates fruits and veggies. Supposedly, they’ll make your fridge smell fresh as a daisy. And everyone knows that the quickest way to eliminate odor is to cover your stuff in balls! This is another case where it doesn’t matter if the product works as intended. With a name this horrendous, it’s hard not to reject it instantly. Luckily, there’s a simple way around ever needing this badly named product. All you have to do is throw away your rotten food in a timely manner. It’s much better than explaining what fridge balls are to whoever opens your fridge.
#3: Booty Pop
Booty Pop is padded underwear to give your butt extra definition. So, it definitely does what it suggests on the tin. But the creators could have called it pretty much anything else. For a product meant to give you a boost of confidence, it’s a bit counterproductive to give it a name like this. And using balloons as part of the marketing campaign makes it all the more confusing. Is Booty Pop going to literally make the users’ booty pop? Where is it going to go? We have so many questions, Booty Pop. All of them could’ve been cleared up with literally any other name.
#2: Slob Stopper
If it’s not embarrassing enough to have to wear an adult bib while you drive, let’s add insult to injury and give it a horrible name. The Slob Stopper is a product apparently intended for commuters who eat on the go. However, the name already seems to insult its own customer base. Calling people slobs for doing something that they probably shouldn’t be doing in a car to begin with is just not the way to go. It doesn’t help that the product is so long that it looks like a full body smock. Save yourself the embarrassment of ever needing to use this product by just waiting to drink your hot coffee when the car is parked. Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
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#1: Dump Meals
Nothing is more appetizing when talking about food than the word “dump.” If you need dinner on the go and want to scare off guests by the name of your cookbook, then “Dump Meals” is the product for you! While the idea is that these recipes are all as easy as “dumping” them into a pan, it’s impossible not to visualize… something else. What if you have a sweet tooth and a strong stomach? Rest assured– creator Cathy Mitchell sells a collection of “Dump Cakes” as well. Even with one of the worst product names ever, “Dump Meals” is still a popular cookbook on the market today. While the funny name is good advertising for some, we’ll stick to our own recipes.
