Originally published at: http://boingboing.net/2017/08/11/heres-the-salt-shaker-with-b.html
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just add a salt and batteries.
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I don’t know which is more depressing: that this thing does not appear to be satire, or that it’s already raised $9,000 on indiegogo.
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0:54. That’s how long it took me to realize it wasn’t an SNL-type parody commercial. Even the name sounds like a joke.
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It’s missing the rotating video cam on top.
It also could use a mildly painful laser to zap your hand when you’re over your limit on wine.
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Is this real, or what? It’s satire, right? A leftover April Fools joke?
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Still can’t tell if parody. Every individual element screams satire. I mean, who on Earth would want a ginormous salt shaker that’s ridiculous to use?
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Is this real, or what? It’s satire, right? A leftover April Fools joke?
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that’s the bluetooth deCAN’Ter.
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have you met people?
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Sort of a missed opportunity, isn’t it? It should just be able to run salt and water with some cleverly placed metal plates.
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I’m pretty sure this is all a scam. I know I’ve seen it on crowdsourcing sites before, and the most recent campaign appears to have had all its backing almost immediately on launch.
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Well played. Bravo.
Pretty sure the poster’s account has been hijacked by an AI.
How much does the DRM salt cost?
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On the plus side I think there’s been a bit of a backlash against this stuff - clearly with the juicero and stuff like it the tech went way too far and people are starting to make fun of it more.
at least, that’s what I tell myself. To stay sane.
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What the actual fuck…
I’m almost certain that this is a very elaborate joke.
Almost.
I googled “list of most ridiculous internet of things” and the first hit was this. I mean, you can’t make this shit up (although someone did). I mean, really – a smart tortilla maker? A smart floss dispenser??? Who needs this shit? Jeez. The salt shaker is pretty tame in comparison.
