RanchOnPancakesJul 12, 2023

What is something really stupid you purchased that turned out far better than expected?

https://lemmy.world/post/1400491

What is something really stupid you purchased that turned out far better than expected? - Lemmy.world

I bought a piece of 1.5 inch stiff foam to try to fix a sag in a bet. It didn’t work but having that thick piece of solid foam around has been a life saver. Need something flat to put a laptop on? Throw it on the foam. Going to be doing something that requires you to be on your knees for a while? Get the foam! It went from stupid purchase to something I’d gladly replace if it broke.

Show threadFlying SquidJul 12, 2023

A cheap little green alien soft dog toy. My dog has destroyed every soft toy we’ve ever given her except that one. The head ripped a little at the seam, but we just re-sewed it. She hasn’t made a big hole to pull out the stuffing somehow. And she loves it.

I wanted to get a backup, but the company doesn’t make that toy anymore. I got an alternative from them and it got torn apart within a few days. I guess it was too good of a dog toy.

Show threadno bananaJul 12, 2023
The best dog toys seem to be the children’s plushies att IKEA. They are built to be abused.
Show threadmagic_lobster_partyJul 12, 2023
Quite ironic, considering IKEA popularized cheap disposable furniture.
Show threadno banana
I’m guessing it’s because requirements about children’s toys are pretty strict here in Sweden.
Jul 12, 2023 at 9:37pmWeb