Sure, everybody dreams of a kitchen that makes your food solely by itself. Well, maybe with the help of some innovative, high-tech kitchen gadgets, but definitely without your own manual labor. Knowing this, kitchen appliance makers sure do try their best to make our kitchens more autonomic and to make the drudgery of cooking less time-consuming. And some of the new gadgets they come up with are just awesome! Take, for instance, the frother - how did we ever survive without frothing our powdered shakes or morning lattes before it? Or, think about the omnipotent air fryer - this baby sure makes our lives easier. But it doesn’t stop at the kitchen, either! Smart home appliances like Roombas and window-cleaning robots have won our hearts and made our lives easier. However, not all home appliances are made equal, and there are some that are, well, completely useless. Then, of course, they make awesome entries to our worst home appliances list, which is even more hilarious than you would’ve thought.
This glorious list of bad appliances includes, but is not limited to, a smartphone-controlled kitty water fountain (very effective at scaring your cat sh*tless). Then, we have something called the Porkfolio, which is simply a glorified piggy bank. And then there’s the Star Trek borg cube fridge; don’t even ask about it because we’re also lost on this one. So, plenty of hilariously bad appliances we’re sure glad we haven’t bought!
Right-o, ready to check which things made it to our inglorious worst home appliances list? If so, you know what to do! Once you’re done reading, be sure to rank the gadgets from worst to dubiously best or vice versa and share this article with your friends!
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#1 LED Tap
Why wash your hands with boring old water when it can glow like an incredible E.T.!
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134points
#2 Smart Kettle
Yeah, because locating your phone, downloading the app, and setting up your parameters is much easier than just flipping the on/off switch!
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128points
#3 Pie Bird
If you know what a pie bird is, chances are good that you already own one. So here is a little explanation for the pie newbies: These tiny ceramic birds can aid in steam venting while your pie bakes and keep the filling from bubbling over. The majority of home bakers still produce delectable pies without pie birds, though owners acknowledge that they serve more as a cute kitchen ornament than a necessary baking aid.
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111points
#4 Star Trek Borg Cube Fridge
Can you appreciate an icy cold beverage if it hasn't been sitting in green light inside a mini-fridge modeled after a mythical spaceship, says this dorm-worthy refrigerator? The answer is yes, and it makes this product completely useless.
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#5 Breakfast Station
The breakfast station, which commonly combines a toaster oven, griddle, and coffee maker, is then, by all means, something you should buy.
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99points
#6 Baseball Bat Pepper Grinder
For those who like their pepper as aggressive as possible.
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96points
#7 Countertop Pizza Oven
Even though pizza-only countertop ovens advertise that they use less energy and cook more evenly, they aren't really compact and will occupy a lot of cabinet or counter space for something you might only use once a week. Also, you could just use the oven you already have.
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#8 Warming Ice Cream Scoop
Enter the self-warming ice cream scoop, which claims to use some sort of thermodynamic magic to melt even the toughest ice cream quickly. Cool concept, but we'll stick to the tried-and-true techniques of letting that pint of frozen goodness soften on the counter for a few minutes or running a conventional ice cream scoop under warm water.
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74points
#9 Magic Tap
Poof! It's magic: When you purchased the Magic Tap, your $21 suddenly vanished into thin air. Thanks to this drink dispenser, we no longer have to lift and pour juice, milk, soda, or other beverage containers. We advise you to continue building your upper-body strength by pouring your favorite beverage in the traditional manner.
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#10 Monogrammed Barbecue Branding Iron
Regardless of how good your steaks are, we won't eat anything that has your initials on it.
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70points
#11 Musical Toilet Roll Device
Relieving yourself is not an act that requires a title track. Well, usually.
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#12 Cookie Dippers
The creators of cookie dippers kindly request that you STOP DOING THIS NOW if you are dipping your Oreos in your milk with your fingers. They insist that there is a better way. The cookie doesn't crumble when dipped because the dipper "cradles the cookie by the cream." So long as you're ready to spend valuable money and drawer space on this exact small gadget, there won't be any more cookie search and rescue operations.
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61points
#13 Electric Martini Maker
When Bond, James Bond asked for his martinis to be "shaken, not stirred," he absolutely did not have in mind a machine doing it.
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60points
#14 Meat-Shredding Claws
Not going to lie: These items appear to be fantastic for channeling your inner carnivore or for acting like Wolverine. However, unless you frequently host barbecues or whole roast hogs in your backyard, these are probably unnecessary. Use just a few forks for your most recent crockpot dish.
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59points
#15 Soft Pretzel Makes With Cheese Dip Warmer
Is there anything more frustrating than preparing a pretzel and then realizing you forgot to reheat the cheese dip? There is. Literally, anything else that might occur in your life is what it is called.
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58points
#16 Runny Nose Shower Gel Dispenser
Because who wouldn't want to slather themselves with snot? (except for toddlers, maybe)
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58points
#17 Microwavable Bacon Cooker
Don't have an oven, a grill, or even a stove? Then a microwaveable bacon cooker might be the right choice for you.
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58points
#18 Waffle Bowl Maker
Waffles bowls are terrifying. There's not much to add to describe this scary device.
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56points
#19 Electric Salt And Pepper Grinders
Again, if you have arthritic hands or another condition that makes it difficult to turn a handle, you might be able to justify using electric salt and pepper grinders. If not, it's difficult to defend these automatic devices with motors and batteries that fail, leaving your food tragically unseasoned. (Yes, many of them have LED lights, but they're probably not worth the extra money unless you're cooking supper in the dark.)
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#20 Egg Counter
Well, using your eyes or your hands to count the eggs would also work just fine!
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