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hey there... (Reply to this comment)
by sleeper54
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hey p-d. After all this time I find the infamous egg-wave review...:-) (midknight2k3 is pimping your stuff big-time...:-)
Every bit as enjoyable as hinted in the past veiled references to it I have seen...:-)
...tom...
"I'm frightened of eggs, worse than frightened, they revolt me. That white round thing without any holes have you ever seen anything more revolting than an egg yolk breaking and spilling its yellow liquid? Blood is jolly, red. But egg yolk is yellow, revolting. I've never tasted it." —Alfred Hitchcock
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Jan 25 '03
7:49 pm PST
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How did I ever miss this review Andrea? (Reply to this comment)
by sgentile
It would have saved ME the $17 I spent! I must have been away when you wrote this. I must say you and I are VERY much alike in our thinking on this one (the Egg Wave)... Man, it looked so easy & useful on that darn commercial! lol.
Susan :)
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Aug 07 '01
7:00 am PDT
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I've seen it on tv... (Reply to this comment)
by kcc8898
...and the local news station proved that it was a lemon! They do these consumer alerts and test products that are advertised, this was one of their features. Sorry you had to find out the hard way!
Very well written review though, I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Happy writing!
Kathleen
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Apr 05 '01
1:54 pm PDT
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I saw that commercial (Reply to this comment)
by puter
I saw the Egg Wave commercial on TV, but--sorry--I laughed my head off. I couldn't figure out why anyone would spend so much money on a product that looked like it was essentially a plastic bowl with a lid. The "special" scrambler attachment looked like it could be simulated by beating the eggs with a fork.
Unfortunately, commercials are more effective at persuasion than we might like to think.
Have you tried microwaving your eggs in a glass or plastic bowl? As long as you use low power, it's possible to at least make scrambled eggs in the microwave. I haven't tried fried eggs, but if it's possible with the [not-so] magical Egg Wave, I'm sure it's possible with regular microwave-safe containers.
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Mar 13 '01
2:17 am PST
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Thank you for saving the rest of us! (Reply to this comment)
by smiles33
Judging from the comments, a number of people were also lusting after this "As Seen on TV" product. Your hilarious review has saved us all! I hope you eventually recoup the $16 here, though it will probably take some years! =)
Thanks for bravely sacrificing yourself for Epinions in the confrontation with the exploding eggs!
Sincerely,
Anna
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Mar 09 '01
9:05 pm PST
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heh (Reply to this comment)
by Roark_8
your review read like a good book that I wanted to get to the end of. Thanks.
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Mar 07 '01
10:35 am PST
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andrea, (Reply to this comment)
by flak-attak
Very entertaining review -- I appreciate finding humor wherever possible on this site -- otherwise they'd have to call it YellowPages.com.
thanks for a fun read!
Sam
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Mar 04 '01
6:08 pm PST
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Very good review (Reply to this comment)
by Suzer
but I could feel your frustration. I tried to
highlight the link and copy/paste, but couldn't do it. Maybe it's for the best. so I assume the
egg wave is the wave of the past?
Suzi
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Feb 25 '01
9:57 am PST
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I loved it! (Reply to this comment)
by Lark729_89
It wasn't a chuckle, it was a hearty laugh. Your review was a pleasure to read...thank you.
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Feb 11 '01
9:03 am PST
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DING DING DING! Dear IS guardians, please listen up! (Reply to this comment)
by tipu
Trying to be a fair as possible to the product, I've sat and contemplated who, if anyone, could benefit from owning an Egg Wave, but come up stone dry.
That must've been 'cos I was outta the country.
This is perfect! No more simple microwaving water for kicks, we can get double the fun and triple the mess microwaving the Egg Wave! A packaged lesson in heat transfer, chemistry, biology, thermoacoustics, explosion dynamics, electronics, wave transmission, Newtonian mechanics and epistemology!!! I don't thnk I'll even need to call my contact in the NSF to get the grant money for this project!
Thank you so much! I'll try to name our first discovery after you, though I can't promise much here—'the pluckyduck theorem' might not be accepted by my colleagues.
They say the Bible has everything needed for the Good Life. But where's the 11th Commandment:
Thou shalt not covet As Seen on TV products under any circumstances...
... verily, I say, it is an abomination unto my eyes.
But you may purchase it for relatives who have found displeasure in my eyes.
I enjoyed the shifting timeframes.
Thanks Andrea! ...t-þoo
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Feb 07 '01
10:49 pm PST
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Absolutely hysterical... (Reply to this comment)
by owling
And every word of it useful and interesting, besides. The best review I've read in a while!
Heather
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Jan 31 '01
1:35 pm PST
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Eggspecting nothing less from you. (Reply to this comment)
by wickedgood
Your eggstravagant eggspenditure has led to a review of eggcellent eggstent. I am eggstolling your eggstra-ordinary abilities as a writer.
smiling, Shari
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Jan 26 '01
2:02 pm PST
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Eggcelent epinion (Reply to this comment)
by Lisa_J
Thank you for the great epinion, I was wondering about this product!
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Jan 25 '01
10:37 pm PST
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Thanks (Reply to this comment)
by anderclayton
I had always wondered if these things actually worked. I have seen the commercials on TV and was kinda curious. It would be cool if they did but glad to hear about them before buying one (probably wouldn't but...)
Glad you could test this thing out. Sounds like a real lemon.
Ander
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Jan 25 '01
9:57 pm PST
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Still laughing at this.. (Reply to this comment)
by Kalynda
My husband told me to read this one for a great laugh, and he was right! ( As usual!)
I believe the actual words he used were, "Plucky was channeling Erma Bombeck that day. Ya gotta read it!" I'm glad I did, and I wish I could read it twice to help you recoup the money you wast.. er, spent on the darned thing.
One question, though. Did you check Epinions before you bought it?
::ducking the thrown egg::
Thanks for a great story!
Joan
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Jan 08 '01
10:39 am PST
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I'm going to write the wonderful folks... (Reply to this comment)
by hadassahchana
...who made this product a fan letter- because I loved this review! I was just howling.
However, I do have a question. Fortunately, we don't watch TV at my house, so I haven't seen any of these products advertised. But, I want to know: was the remark about Hair Orgami a joke? And if the answer is no, please, tell me that at least it doesn't involve the use of a microwave.
Cindy, now seriously concerned for a friend's health...
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Jan 08 '01
10:07 am PST
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I don't like eggs... (Reply to this comment)
by CurtisEdmonds
so I wouldn't be in the market for this anyway, but gee, it did look like a convenient thingy on the TV commercial. Very nicely done.
(Also, I hate the New York Giants, too, almost as much as I hate eggs.)
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Jan 07 '01
8:31 pm PST
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Re: Egg on my face (Reply to this comment)
by Sloucho
I'd have to agree with the tenor of Taurusmoon's comment. I'm glad you shelled out your $17 so that you could end up churning out such an uproariously funny review, but I'm having a hard time reconciling the fact that the same person who is intelligent enough to craft such hilarious prose could have fallen for buying such a product. It definitely looked to me like the kind of thing that would end up coated with egg and in need of disassembly and recleaning after each use. (At least you don't have to take a skillet apart.)
I laughed hardest at the idea of the egg-stuffed dog burying egg bits in the couch. Our dog used to do the same sort of thing with other foods. We never caught on about the buried goodies (often in potted plants)until the smell overwhelmed us. With eggs, I can't imagine how terrible the odor would be.
Anyway, a review this amusing should definitely go some way towards helping you to recoup your $17.
C-ya,
Sloucho
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Jan 05 '01
1:21 pm PST
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You've completely crushed me. (Reply to this comment)
by tanster
Every time the Egg Wave commercial would come on TV, I'd look over to my Beau and whisper in a trance-like stupor, "I want it. I want it! I want the Egg Wave!"
Of course, Beau would just roll his eyes and grab the remote.
Your review was devastating. You mean, it didn't do everything it promised? No scrambled eggs? No soft-boiled eggs? But it looked so cool! Oh well.
I think your review will save many people from shelling out $16.99. Excellent job, Plucky!
:) tanster
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Jan 04 '01
11:01 pm PST
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Is This Review Available In Video? (Reply to this comment)
by RichBoston
Andrea,
If you have a video of your experience I'll gladly pay $29.95 pus shipping! ;-)
Rich
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Jan 04 '01
1:53 pm PST
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Time to wave bye-bye! (Reply to this comment)
by theeye
Hilarious!!!! I'm glad I have a husband who can cook eggs -- and even *enjoys* wasing the pan. (No, you can't have him.)
Confession time: I own -- and have used -- The Buttoniere. Recently, even. My little plastic thingies are transparent, though.
(Running off to hang my head in shame.)
Thanks for a wonderfully funny read!
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Jan 04 '01
5:12 am PST
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hahaha (Reply to this comment)
by jankp
This was a scream! Loved it. Please experiment more. :-)
Jan
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Jan 04 '01
5:10 am PST
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The Memories... (Reply to this comment)
by Prepoia
You took me down memory lane with your Buttoniere mention. I think that we still have one laying around. My husband is a real sucker for these kinds of infomercial things and he's ALWAYS easy to fool if you are a phone solicitor too. :) Thanks for the great review. (Now, when are you going to vaccuum?)
Sandy
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Jan 03 '01
7:35 pm PST
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Re: The four most dreaded words known to mankind... (Reply to this comment)
by amykhar
there should be a whole category for these infomercial items. My husband could get advisor status there no sweat <g>
Amy
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Jan 03 '01
7:08 pm PST
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:( (Reply to this comment)
by amykhar
Andrea! Dadblast it! I was sitting here at my pc minding my own business, chuckling at your masterpiece when Bob asked my why I was laughing.
I told him that I was reading your Epinion on the egg wave (he secretly thinks they're cool). So, he says "Read it to me."
Next thing I know, I am reading an egg wave epinion to my entire family. The boy child says to say hi to the duck by the way.
I didn't see the Pulp Fiction reference, but then again, I couldn't savor the review as I wanted to cause I had to share this little secret treasure with the family.
Amy
p.s. Bob ordered TWO of the hairigami things <g>
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Jan 03 '01
7:05 pm PST
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The four most dreaded words known to mankind... (Reply to this comment)
by diverpam
As Seen on TV! This was an absolutely priceless review. Best laugh I have had all day.
We actually found an official "As Seen on TV" store in Aruba. Being the idiots we are, my husband and I had to go in and browse.
It was hilarious ... just like your review!
Pam
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Jan 03 '01
5:33 pm PST
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Your husband and I are on the same track.... (Reply to this comment)
by NFP
...God created diners for a reason, and that reason was starting off the day with a good breakfast that doesn't require work....on our parts. Hey, you live in Jersey .. you ought to know all about diners!
Amusing, litany of kitchen horrors. You're a much more patient person than I would be.
cheers, and Happy New Year Andrea.
nick
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Jan 03 '01
8:13 am PST
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Egg on my face (Reply to this comment)
by taurusmoon
I have a confession to make. Just a few days ago, I was wandering through a shopping mall and came upon an "as seen on tv" product kiosk.
I had to stop. It was like watching a car crash. When I spotted the egg wave I burst out laughing. Who, but who, would be dumb enough to buy that? Um, I swear Andrea, I didn't know. I apologize. You know I love you. <g>
I have another confession...
I was really, really tempted with the Hairigami. If my hair was longer I probably would have bought one.
Sara
Who's glad you got sucked into the egg wave so she could be entertained in grand style
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Jan 03 '01
3:40 am PST
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Don't feel bad. We had the explosion this season, too. (Reply to this comment)
by pipet
My husband loves eggs and, sadly, bought one of those stupid things, too. He just thought it was really neat way to scramble. I don't know why that stupid thing explodes cause I micro eggs for bagels all the time w/o any problems...
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Jan 02 '01
10:53 pm PST
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Maybe Gallager could find a use for it (Reply to this comment)
by Hypotenuse
And you still wouldn't have to take the time to wash it. Just send it to him as is.
Thanks Andrea! Most hilarious! ;-)
Lynne
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Jan 02 '01
10:50 pm PST
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