In this vast compendium of knowledge that is the Internet, that business spans a wide spectrum. Stocks, services, auctions, bartering are conducted with lightning speed. Here, you can live the American dream, build a better mousetrap and invent the next great technological wonder that alters the way billions live their lives and propels mankind into an unimagined and brighter furture.
Or maybe you could just be the mind behind the Cracker Whacker.
All you need is a little web page construction savvy and a brainstorm to launch whatever your fevered mind can hatch.So while the following nifty items may pale next to the Mars Rover, they do serve to point out the extent to which some of us will go to promote our fanciful inventions, and perhaps have a little fun at the same time.
It's said there's a fine line between genius and madness, so let's laugh if we must, but remember - maybe we're just jealous because we didn't come up with the idea first. It's a mad, mad, mad, mad world wide web....
Pitch that bathing suit, some marketing guru has discovered a new use for all those unwanted AOL disks that clutter your mailbox. The CD Bikini is made of recycled CD-Rom disks, held with silver straps and silver bikini panties that sport their own spinning CD. Bottoms come in your choice of three sizes, while the top is limited to "One size barely fits all" Yow!
Sticks and squeak toys are as good as next week's trash, as is that old excuse that it's too dark outside to play catch with rover. Glo-Fetchtakes it's business to the dogs with its ridged, glow-in-the-dark ball. Non-toxic and washable, and only $7.95. Turn your mutt into a glo-den retriever.
Ever notice those annoying telephone calls that always happen just when you're in the middle of the puree cycle while using the blender? Never again! with the Blenderphone you can yack to your heart's content while still perfecting your culinary talents. The ringer is the blenders motor. Just grab the pitcher from its base and hold it to your ear. Mr. Bell would be proud.
Best selling writer Dave Barry has described the Cracker Whacker as "The world's fastest hors d'oeuvre server." It's been featured on Good Morning America and The Late Show With David Letterman. Able to fling any round, Ritz-style snack cracker an average of 60 yards with just a flick of the wrist. Simple in design, yet stunning in its strangeness.
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