It's a Multi-Post Day....When Twitter Goes Wrong (an EPIC FAIL moment)

Thanks to a friend of mine who is an avid Engadget reader, I was forwarded this link:

http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/puppy-tweets-will-turn-your-pooper-into-a-world-class-twitterer/

Now, I love Twitter, and I love my yorkie...but that doesn't mean that the two should somehow be combined. In case you didn't check out the link, the toy genius company Mattel who brought you the most popular little girl doll (Barbie) have created a new "Twitter-linked" doggie collar that will send updates to the Twitter universe. These updates will be based on what your dog is doing, and thanks to the "smart motion chip" in the collar, we can now know when your special pup is peeing, pooping, licking himself or just scratching behind his ears.

This is a FAIL because:

1. I don't care to know what my dog is doing every second of the day
2. What makes you think everyone else wants to know what your dog is doing every second of the day?

Nice try Mattel, but highly unnecessary!

Great Moments in EPIC FAILure Continued! February Edition!

This was just too funny and messed up to NOT include in my "great moments of EPIC FAILure" piece.

So, for those of you who know, the clothing retailer, Wet Seal markets predominantly to teen girls. Their older version (in price and design) is Arden B. Anywho...Wet Seal tends to have customers anywhere from as young as 10 to anyone older who can fit the clothes. I don't mind Wet Seal. Not only did I use to work there back in the day, but they have some decent items that from time to time, I don't mind getting at a reasonable price.

But that's not why Wet Seal made it onto my EPIC FAIL list! Ok...so, if you market to teen girls, why are you selling garter belts? This isn't the Victorian Age! We don't wear stockings that don't stay up on their own. Garter belts aren't a necessity anymore - it's a sexy accessory meant to be seen by your special someone.

Soooooo...is Wet Seal trying to promote being sexy to impressionable teen girls?! Are they trying to tell these impressionable girls that they should be revealing their unmentionables to people? Even if it's just a special occasion in honor of Valentine's Day, it's still in poor taste & bad judgement!

So, let's welcome Wet Seal to my growing list of "Great Moments in EPIC FAILure"!

Great Moments in EPIC FAILure Continued!

EPIC FAIL strikes again! Yes, I have a snuggie...but what is this ish?!

www.nuddleblanket.com

More Great Moments in EPIC FAILure....

^^Yet again, the Snuggie (or variations of it) makes my list. This is just too funny and comes to us thanks to my favorite vacay spot - Japan. Yes, this guy does look warm...but...practical? I think not! The leg holes and hoodie aspects are a good innovation and reduces the "I look like I'm wearing a robe" feel of the original Snuggie design. But....where are the arm holes? How is he supposed to do anything? If the phone rings, if he wants to change the channel, or if he just wants to eat something, it's utterly impossible!! Unless of course, he unzips the legs (haha) and risks getting his legs and arms cold.

So...this is upgraded to EPIC FAIL for creating great innovation but failing to maintain its practicality. It's also much more expensive than the Snuggie...errrmmm no thanks I'll stick to my felt-y robe. ^_^

Epic Fail Moments Caught on Camera...

^^Seriously?! That reminds me of those Russian dolls where you keep opening them only to find yet a smaller doll inside. Cute when it's a toy, NOT cute when it's food. :-/

































^^Creepy & mutant looking...I posted this on my FB page but I'll say it again because it bears repeating. I have a snuggie & love it...but this snuggie for "Mommy & Me" is disturbing to say the least. Yes, it looks like the scene from Aliens when the mini-alien pops out the dude's stomach. This picture is made extra creepy by the zoned out look on the mom's face and the fact that the "snuggie" seems too tight around the baby - giving the appearance that the baby is trying to escape. :-/

Most Popular Word of 2009 is...

EPIC FAIL - well actually that's a phrase. Yes, Yes, I know...officially "Twitter" was the most popular word. But I couldn't help but notice how this small little phrase started snaking it's way into common conversation much like when people started vocalizing net speak back in '07. (Who can forget hearing someone say, "OMG! TMI man!!!")

Anywho..."Epic Fail" is such a great phrase, and it sums things up so nicely...I will continue to use this little catch phrase in 2010! And to innaugurate 2010 and pay homage to the popular phrase of 2009...the next few posts are about Epic Fail moments. :)