Welcome to Edition 12 of What Is This Thing?, a photographic feature of a product whose purpose isn't obvious at first glance. This week, I'm adding a lemon twist to the game...

The magic in Magic Milk Straws comes from their unique ability to convince kids to drink their milk without any added incentives other than a fun drinking straw...

These Alien Plush Toys are made of non-allergenic and non-toxic materials. I mean, on the outside. On the inside they probably have stores and stores of radioactive outer space goo and mind-controlling gases they'll start...

I hope RoboSoccer the game is as cool as RoboSoccer the name. I mean, minus 1 point right away for being tabletop rather than lifesize, but I guess I can forgive that given the space limitations of my condo...

Pumpkin Pie Soda is another reminder of how easy it is to combine two things you really love to form one thing that makes you really want to vomit. Possibly out of both ends...

With the Mighty Carver, you can go from carving up the neighbors on Halloween to carving up the turkey on Thanksgiving without even taking a beat to swap tools! Really!...

I notice DJI is careful to call their new Mavic Mini a "flycam" instead of a "drone." Just like how that Netflix documentary The Game Changers goes for "plant-based diet" over "vegetarian" and "vegan." Too many negative...

Come to the Helion Flip Side. We have G10, carbon fiber, and Kirinite cookies. The Helion Flip is the latest utility folding knife from Ronin Energetics, another stunner with more than just pretty cookies to offer...

Nothing communicates strength and confidence better than a firm handshake. Except, perhaps, a weak handshake administered by a hand wearing one of these stun gun gloves. Holy BZZZZZZT! Batman! I thought I'd seen my #1...

What's inside The I'm-So-Hungover Cookbook? Carbs. Author Jack Campbell believes the only cure for a night of a couple beers leading to a few more bad decisions leading to an alarming blood alcohol content is hundreds...

The SLUG pry bar is one of JHO Knives' latest. It joins this 3-year-old metal art shop's small collection of blades and EDC items that stand out even amongst the seemingly infinite tool and carry options available today...

The EpochAir RC car is ready to take an epic spin from the living room to the kitchen...by way of the walls and ceilings between them. Piloting this remote control toy, your kids (and you know you'll want at least one...

More neck speakers? Oraolo's Neckband Bluetooth Speakers are the second neck speakers I've seen in the past 2 months. They must be the new hot neck trend. Taking over for neckties. Necklaces. Turtlenecks. Neck beards...

Torpedo GB Pens have one thing to say: Ready! Aim! Fire!...off a note letting your wife know you ate all the rest of the chicken parm. Sorry, She-Ra. :( :( Or maybe it's a letter of complaint to the last airline you flew...

Yes, The Fart That Got Away is a book about farts. But at its heart, at the heart of its fart, it's a book about friendship. The camaraderie, the respect, and the admiration between a man (OK, pubescent boy) and the gas...

Give the tire pressure gauge in your glove box a little company with this tire tread depth gauge, color-coded to let you know if your tires are safe for cruising, snow- and rain-questionable, or ready to put you on a...

Deck the halls with strands of Wookiees, falalalala lalala. I know, I know still too early for Christmas. But no matter. The Star Wars Chewbacca Light Set from Kurt Adler is the all-season tire of home decor: you can...

The Duex Pro portable monitor can almost double the size of your laptop screen. Know what that means? You're gonna need a bigger lap...

Eau de toilette meets eau de toilet with No. 2 ASSence, The Fragrance. It's a prank perfume not only in name and packaging, but also, uh on the nose, with a scent seller Gagster describes as "a fart, the smell of a skunk...

Welcome to Edition 11 of What Is This Thing?, a photographic feature of a product whose purpose isn't obvious at first glance. I'll include some hints below to help you take a shot or two - or a hundred - at the answer...

The Havenshield Door Barricade is a home security device for quickly blocking interior access to intruders. It installs over any standard door in your home (or office or classroom) like a wreath. Not exactly a bearer...

A personalized fart-thwarting candle. I know one household who needs this burning good scent blanket for the vile and death-dealing ones. Mine...

Oh boy, slid, stuck, and spun-out season is upon us! TreadReady's Adirondack Strap emergency traction device could help you avoid the situation I found myself in a couple weeks ago: Toyota Prius in a blizzard...