MetaFilter posts tagged with suckers

Cramer vs. Cramer

ryoshu — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:54:14 -0800

Superstring Backswing

chuckdarwin — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 15:22:06 -0800

The hucksters behind the QLink Pendant claim that it "utilises Sympathetic Resonance Technology to rebalance the energetic systems of the body". Apparently, some scientists and engineers think £69.99 is a fair price for a necklace consisting of a copper coil and a zero-ohm resistor [neither of which are actually connected to anything]. The inventor claims that the QLink does not use electronics components “in a conventional electronic way” yet it "increases your capacity to function in EMF saturated environments."I guess golfers will buy anything that promises an improved score. It's the perfect accessory for my new Faraday suit.

"remember the shopping season, to keep it holy..."

all-seeing eye dog — Fri, 09 Dec 2005 11:04:58 -0800

Liberal conspiracy to take away school children's right to sing cherished Christmas song... ...Or simple misunderstanding? Another hard-hitting battlefield report from the frontlines of the Culture Wars, from the same stalwart news organization who brought us John Stossel's seminal treatise on the hidden virtues of greed. (Yes, both links are to a mainstream news outlet, but this story's an exclusive, so there aren't any alternatives.)

Barnum was right

jonson — Tue, 22 Nov 2005 18:11:52 -0800

Breath Capture is a patent pending method and apparatus for collecting human breath as a keepsake display. Bonus: if your loved one can't be near you because you are surrounded by Vampires, the BreathCapture pendant can be worn as a crucifix. Before you mock this product, take this simple test.

Scams

viama — Wed, 09 Feb 2005 00:03:07 -0800

Scams. There's always someone trying to get what's yours. They take advantage of the misery of others, and if you're labeled a sucker, then you could end up being deluged. Can you tell what is real?

McBain — Fri, 15 Mar 2002 00:28:54 -0800

Miss Cleo Part II Who calls these hucksters? This is simultaneously hilarious and sad. Be sure to listen to the audio.