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  • Here are 5 strange products from Amazon with surprisingly good reviews. Today I put them to the test to see how good they really are.
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    0:00 Introduction
    0:20 Shirt Folding Board
    5:20 Reusable Straws
    10:51 Mini Bag Sealer
    16:13 Flexit 2.0
    19:48 Rocketbook Everlast
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  • @alexisyork3398
    @alexisyork3398 Před 4 lety +454

    The shirt folding board is great for people with disabilities who may only have one arm or not be able to use both arms in tandem.

    • @robertmcdonald3101
      @robertmcdonald3101 Před 4 lety +20

      speaking as a stroke survivor, yes it would, however my shirts are larger and not sure it would help fold mine any better

    • @alexisyork3398
      @alexisyork3398 Před 4 lety +25

      Robert Mcdonald they come in larger sizes to fit an array of tshirt sizes. You can also have someone make a custom one for you out if cardboard.

    • @robertmcdonald3101
      @robertmcdonald3101 Před 4 lety +12

      @@alexisyork3398 thanks, good to know.

    • @Losttoanyreason
      @Losttoanyreason Před 4 lety +12

      Takes way too long compared to doing it manually but I totally agree with you on it being great for those disabilities, arthritis or even a broken arm/hand.

    • @jasonggabbott
      @jasonggabbott Před 4 lety +1

      @S Lawson lol

  • @davidclark291
    @davidclark291 Před 4 lety +693

    IM QUARANTINED AT HOME AND IM WATCHING A GUY FOLD HIS LAUNDRY. O GOD, HELP ME!

    • @annamcgee7434
      @annamcgee7434 Před 4 lety +7

      David Clark me too!😂😂😂😅

    • @gphilipc2031
      @gphilipc2031 Před 4 lety

      czcams.com/video/cZGwaoLA4bI/video.html

    • @chinchillamdgamer
      @chinchillamdgamer Před 4 lety +17

      Even worse, you're watching A STRAW REVIEW, lIke, STRAWWWWS for like 5 mins

    • @pjj.5649
      @pjj.5649 Před 4 lety +1

      Lmbo! Too rich! I am with you, help me somebody....

    • @trulygodsgrace
      @trulygodsgrace Před 4 lety +4

      I'm doing the same.... At 1am. 🙄🤔😭

  • @joannjozwiak2442
    @joannjozwiak2442 Před 4 lety +208

    I was watching cow’s hooves being trimmed last week-I think this is a step up.

  • @aldenfox1
    @aldenfox1 Před 4 lety +96

    For some reason, your monotonous voice and honest reviews are so soothing to me. Whether I'm trying to sleep, or am genuinely curious about the products, you get the job done for me. Many thanks, mate!

    • @b1gm0n3y
      @b1gm0n3y Před 2 lety +1

      Usually perfect for sleep, thats why im here lmao

    • @DorisTheChicken3013
      @DorisTheChicken3013 Před 2 lety

      Same.

    • @guy22882
      @guy22882 Před rokem

      i always end up binge watching these at 1 in the morning

    • @cdurkinz
      @cdurkinz Před rokem +8

      If you think his voice is monotonous you've never heard a monotonous voice lol.

    • @user-fb4bf9qs1b
      @user-fb4bf9qs1b Před měsícem

      Pleasant voice for sure! I like these reviews...

  • @chrisgertz8250
    @chrisgertz8250 Před 4 lety +863

    They should make a folding board for fitted sheets! That I would buy.

    • @1purplerose
      @1purplerose Před 4 lety +82

      I'm 55. I've watched several videos folding a fitted sheet and I STILL CAN'T DO IT!!!!!

    • @tanacopple4685
      @tanacopple4685 Před 4 lety +75

      I was told if you can fold a fitted sheet you're a witch lol

    • @andremalibu8479
      @andremalibu8479 Před 4 lety +14

      I use a piece of card board to help it along but honestly so tired of doing that lol

    • @bertdog7639
      @bertdog7639 Před 4 lety +62

      I roll them up . That's the best I can do without going nuts.

    • @1purplerose
      @1purplerose Před 4 lety +37

      @@bertdog7639 Yep, to keep from going postal I just roll 'er up and stuff it in the closet. Out of sight, out of mind!!

  • @MSmith-Photography
    @MSmith-Photography Před 4 lety +125

    "...floppy noodle..."
    There's a pill for that. 🤣

    • @CassieLino
      @CassieLino Před 3 lety +9

      My friend has one of those straws and its unfortunately flesh colored....we make fun of her for it every time 🤣

  • @rmthayer1
    @rmthayer1 Před 4 lety +110

    I have a shirt folding board, my wife thought I was crazy when I bought it (she still does), but I love it. The first time I saw one was on Big Bang Theory being used by Sheldon.

    • @kaylab6832
      @kaylab6832 Před 3 lety +9

      That’s more than good enough reason to buy one 😂👏

    • @Swnsasy
      @Swnsasy Před 3 lety +14

      Omgosh when I saw your comment I thought you were going to say I have a shirt folding board, my wife 🤣🤣🤣

    • @fabricfiend
      @fabricfiend Před 3 lety +1

      I saw that episode too. It actually made me consider getting one. Lol

    • @ozzie908
      @ozzie908 Před 2 lety

      I iron all shirts and fold on the board when done :)

    • @flygirlfly
      @flygirlfly Před 2 lety +4

      @@Swnsasy it's all where you place the comma!!🤣

  • @branright284
    @branright284 Před 4 lety +230

    oh boy, our neighbour is outside with his flashlight collection again..

  • @bonzai08
    @bonzai08 Před 4 lety +198

    Regarding the shirt-folder.. Personally, I just throw my clothes in the closet like it's a garbage room most of the time. So this device would probably do wonders for me.. But then again, since I'm too lazy to even try to fold my clothes now, chances are I won't even do it with this device. (If I even could get my ass to order it in the first place).

    • @danaKaruna
      @danaKaruna Před 4 lety +8

      bonzai08 I’m fucking dying, same

    • @Maybe.Its_You
      @Maybe.Its_You Před 4 lety

      bonzai08 lmao

    • @jessa2666
      @jessa2666 Před 4 lety +3

      I relate so much I’m crying 😂

    • @EM-sz8ft
      @EM-sz8ft Před 4 lety +3

      I dont think us throwers would use this even if he had it

    • @chrisdsilva7114
      @chrisdsilva7114 Před 4 lety +3

      The real question is if your so lazy do you wash your ass or just walk it off?

  • @mariomariojr32
    @mariomariojr32 Před 4 lety +79

    James is liking that rubber straw a little too much lol 🤣

  • @scufflebuggy1259
    @scufflebuggy1259 Před 3 lety +28

    LOL I’m lucky if my clean clothes don’t sit in the laundry basket unfolded for 2 weeks

    • @DraconicDuelist
      @DraconicDuelist Před 3 lety

      Only 2 weeks? I'm lucky if I ever get around to even matching my socks before I put them on.

  • @lawrence.porter
    @lawrence.porter Před 4 lety +39

    I still have my bag sealer from 30 yrs ago. The only change I see here in design is its more rounded. Mines still works and has a magnet on bottom to stick to fridge.

    • @dairyist
      @dairyist Před 4 lety +4

      30 years?! I'm already on my 3rd sealer within 2 years.

    • @lawrence.porter
      @lawrence.porter Před 4 lety +7

      @@dairyist looks like I got a good one then 😊

  • @lankyeric
    @lankyeric Před 4 lety +301

    "its a lil bit floppy, but its in there"

  • @M.Happie
    @M.Happie Před 4 lety +66

    "That was the cutter side!" .. then uses scissors to cut the bag..lol. 😁

  • @keltieem
    @keltieem Před 3 lety +43

    Sometimes I watch for the nice and gentle conversation.
    FR: “What kind of Doritos do you like?”
    Me: “cool ranch 🥺🥺 thank u for asking”

  • @heatherton1919
    @heatherton1919 Před 4 lety +61

    My favorite part of the video was “and there’s bailey. Balieyyyyy”

    • @catreenagreen
      @catreenagreen Před 3 lety +1

      I like your profile picture lol!

    • @jennigee51
      @jennigee51 Před 3 lety +2

      Mine too, I’d love to sit and cuddle her, she’s a sweetheart.

    • @KrisHall7997
      @KrisHall7997 Před 3 lety +1

      💖💖💖💖

  • @juangonzalez9848
    @juangonzalez9848 Před 4 lety +70

    I always roll my shirts, with socks and boxers inside. Makes packing for trips a lot easier. New day, grab a new roll and go shower.

    • @Techlifeandmore
      @Techlifeandmore Před 4 lety +1

      juan gonzalez i’ll try that out.

    • @iamdjsluggo
      @iamdjsluggo Před 4 lety +1

      Dope idea!
      Thanks for the tip.
      No more stumbling around a dark room going through different drawers.

    • @desertflower5724
      @desertflower5724 Před 4 lety +1

      I absolutely do the same thing! It's brilliant, space-saving, time-saving, less confusing, and I just like the way my towels look all rolled in the Bathroom, and it indeed makes packing for a trip simply genius. You can fit twice, 3X as much when you roll your things! Even sheets, jeans, etc... When you live in a small studio, space saving has GOT to be perfected! 🙏😃

    • @blazeandcyrus
      @blazeandcyrus Před 2 lety

      Bro, great idea!

  • @reallife3338
    @reallife3338 Před 4 lety +62

    I would never use the bags sealer I always end up eating the entire bag anyway 🤣🤦‍♂️

    • @mikehooper2188
      @mikehooper2188 Před 4 lety +1

      Someone after my own heart!!

    • @leedress2187
      @leedress2187 Před 4 lety +4

      I use the black binder clips.. they work great

    • @fridayvalentine37
      @fridayvalentine37 Před 4 lety +1

      ditto on binder clips

    • @xaenon
      @xaenon Před 4 lety +1

      @@leedress2187 Those spring-loaded clothes pins in either wood or plastic. Cheap, reliable, no batteries required, can be used for lots of stuff.

    • @davidbgreensmith
      @davidbgreensmith Před 4 lety

      A friend of mine bought me a wine bottle stopper with a beautiful piece of Venetian glass on the top of it. It was designed to re-seal a wine bottle if you didn't drink it all. She said it was meant as a gag gift.

  • @andie_pants
    @andie_pants Před 3 lety +25

    "That was the cutter side!"
    * uses scissors *
    😋

  • @HappiestGirl69
    @HappiestGirl69 Před 4 lety +477

    Then again, if you’re “environmentally conscious” and buying a drink in a plastic cup from Starbucks every day, a floppy straw is the least of your problems.

    • @stevyd
      @stevyd Před 4 lety +25

      This guy doesn't have a clue to how absurd it is using a reusable straw with a non-reusable cup. I've been putting my used straws into the dishwasher for 25 years and haven't bought any new ones since then. Of course, if I go for fast food I tell them "No Straw Please".

    • @stevesimonetti9669
      @stevesimonetti9669 Před 4 lety +8

      Plus the bulky plastic case it comes in.

    • @alexgade4512
      @alexgade4512 Před 4 lety +14

      Uh oh. 404 comment not found?

    • @goldleader6169
      @goldleader6169 Před 4 lety +19

      @@alexgade4512 sick humble brag bro

    • @alexgade4512
      @alexgade4512 Před 4 lety +8

      Oh no. Seems like the comment you've been looking for expired.

  • @RockinRob69
    @RockinRob69 Před 4 lety +45

    *"That was the cutter side" Proceeds to use scissors right after!*

  • @stevenbauer7744
    @stevenbauer7744 Před 4 lety +113

    Sheldon Cooper always uses a folding board for his shirts...

    • @kirara2516
      @kirara2516 Před 4 lety +5

      I was thinking the same thing. lol.

    • @spacealienrissley
      @spacealienrissley Před 4 lety +2

      F yes i remember after seeing your comment

    • @retluoc
      @retluoc Před 4 lety

      Same here, I loved that show.
      However, James showed us that if you have skilled hands, it's just a novelty, but it is cool.

    • @nicanonymus2491
      @nicanonymus2491 Před 4 lety +1

      Me too, I love my board! 🙋🏻‍♀️

    • @davidherzog58
      @davidherzog58 Před 4 lety +2

      I think Sheldon using the folding board on The Big Bang Theory, is what has made it popular, and why every one wants one now.

  • @STKRconcepts
    @STKRconcepts Před 4 lety +28

    Great review on the FLEXIT 2.0! Really creative and fair. Bonus points to mentioning the Judas Priest wristbands, ha ha! FYI, we have updated the design! We now have an entirely new battery case, hook, and even stronger magnets!

    • @soupsgord
      @soupsgord Před 2 lety +5

      Good job upgrading based on user feedback!

    • @SeanReevesD
      @SeanReevesD Před rokem

      The reason it didn't stick so well on the fridge is the metal on a fridge door is very thin.

  • @corettaha7855
    @corettaha7855 Před 3 lety +13

    I don’t know why I find it so amusing when he makes blablablabla sounds with the reusable straw

  • @TheMokedoke
    @TheMokedoke Před 4 lety +56

    "and there's Bailey!"
    *proceeds to blind Bailey*
    "Bailey!"

  • @LogicalNiko
    @LogicalNiko Před 4 lety +22

    The shirt jigs are useful when you need to fold hundreds of shirts for retail or the like. The shirts are generally pressed from the print shop/factory so wrinkles rarely happen.
    From experience the easiest way to deal with the sleeves is to repeat the first side flap a second time. (1st side - 2nd side - 1st side - up, usually with a press or a pound of the fist to set the crease)

  • @jenhigh2766
    @jenhigh2766 Před 3 lety +18

    for the issues you initially had with the floppy straw, I recommend looking at telescoping metal ones. They're reusable, resizable (for smaller cups), and sturdy. I have a few and I LOVE them.

  • @somniastan5798
    @somniastan5798 Před 3 lety +8

    I like the notebook, for a person who has had a stroke, writing and rewriting because my writing looks atrocious, the notebook would help immensely. I have subscribed because I like the fact that you post comments about products that you do not have sponsors for and you give your honest opinions that the layman can understand. Keep up the good work! I will continue to watch your reviews!

  • @mydragonhoardisyarn1839
    @mydragonhoardisyarn1839 Před 4 lety +32

    My mom would love that shirt folder, she’s been disabled since a car accident on Christmas Eve and folding shirts has been a challenge

    • @DrummerGrrrl
      @DrummerGrrrl Před 4 lety +3

      I have a horrible back problem and it affects standing up and taking clothes out of the dryer. Folding them is also problematic, that's why I am definitely going to buy that folder.

    • @brendasanderson7538
      @brendasanderson7538 Před 4 lety +6

      You could make one out of card bord and just saying i like free

    • @drewa3597
      @drewa3597 Před 4 lety

      hope she gets better , sorry to hear that

    • @1988dgs
      @1988dgs Před 4 lety

      I have a bad back and got a folding board, what a different it made. About 4 or 5 was my limit previously but I was able to fold my entire wardrobe and they are now all the same size so stack well

  • @petrescuework-difficultcas6581

    Bailey: "Ooh what you got there, buddy?"
    James: "You can't have cereal, Bailey."
    Bailey: "Naaww 😞"

    • @DonnaMSchmid
      @DonnaMSchmid Před 4 lety +4

      I know! How does he resist that FACE!??! **sneaks a treat to Bailey**

    • @thorgrootsweetrabbit2244
      @thorgrootsweetrabbit2244 Před 4 lety +1

      Bailey, he's crazy but he's mine.

    • @norahofmans4280
      @norahofmans4280 Před 4 lety +1

      Poor Bailey. Lol

    • @BewareTheLilyOfTheValley
      @BewareTheLilyOfTheValley Před 4 lety +1

      @@DonnaMSchmid I don't think he does. Bailey looks what I like to call "pluffy" and that's taking into consideration her thick fur. I think James gets weak with her and slips snacks, lol. Or baby needs a walk but wow, Vegas has to be scorching most of the year.

    • @DonnaMSchmid
      @DonnaMSchmid Před 4 lety

      @@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley Pluffy! I love it!!! Hahahahahahahaha...

  • @Sangegarcon
    @Sangegarcon Před 4 lety +5

    As a office supply junkie I have to say I am most intrigued by the Rocketbook Everlast Journal. I take a lot of meeting notes and then upload them to Evernote, so I definitely can see where this would cut down on me buying pads of paper.

  • @BestestFriend49
    @BestestFriend49 Před 4 lety +16

    Okay, for better results folding shirts with the first gadget, grab the hem of the shirt at the two sides and shake it before you put it down. That should eliminate the bunched up front.

    • @tommytoms5445
      @tommytoms5445 Před 3 lety

      Grab it where? What's a two side?

    • @BestestFriend49
      @BestestFriend49 Před 3 lety

      @@tommytoms5445 Lay the shirt flat. Look at the hem of the shirt, this is the lowest edge. Notice the middle portion of the hemmed area, do not clasp this portion. Notice the shirt has side seams, take hold of the hem at these 2 side seams.
      Use google translate in future.

  • @darkholyPL
    @darkholyPL Před 4 lety +72

    Yea, when it's floppy it doesn't really want to go in. How life-like.

  • @leanncabe217
    @leanncabe217 Před 4 lety +17

    When I tore my rotator cuff, I bought the clothes folder thing... it was VERY helpful and quick. My one arm technique was horrible. I rarely use it now.

  • @karenolvera9194
    @karenolvera9194 Před 4 lety +6

    I would definitely recommend a collapsible metal straw instead of the silicone straws, and if you want to be environmentally friendly I also suggest a reusable “to go” style cup as well

  • @iluvpittys242
    @iluvpittys242 Před 4 lety +9

    Memories, my bf had a couple shirt folders, he loved to buy as seen on tv. He never used it, but he had it just in case! Lol... RIP MTR 💔
    He had the bag sealer too 😁

  • @feline57
    @feline57 Před 4 lety +91

    Do they make a product that can properly fold a fitted bed sheet? I would buy one!

    • @neverstoplearning7214
      @neverstoplearning7214 Před 4 lety +1

      Agreed

    • @Moola868
      @Moola868 Před 4 lety +33

      The only correct answer is to only own one of them (times the number of beds you own) That way you take it off, wash it, and put it back on the bed, you never need to fold it.

    • @Telcomvic
      @Telcomvic Před 4 lety +9

      @@Moola868 That's how I do it. Besides not having much storage, trying to fold a fitted sheet makes me use bad words a lot. :)

    • @marylhere
      @marylhere Před 4 lety +8

      A woman I knew who worked in the bedding department could fold them pretty well but not well enough to be considered "new". I worked in display and always used the patterns I liked so I could buy those "damaged" goods plus my discount. My twin bed was always dressed beautifully.

    • @Trytocookthis
      @Trytocookthis Před 4 lety +6

      My daughter uses her elbows to somehow manipulate those fitted sheets into a perfectly folded square.

  • @bk6555
    @bk6555 Před 4 lety +21

    The notebook is really cool. I'd buy it. I'm a writer myself and having kids now it is hard to even decide when is best time to write in a notebook or to type on computer. Now that the actual writings can be uploaded conveniently, I won't have to shy away with anything getting possibly destroyed or a bunch of notebooks piling up taking space. Never knew something like this existed. New subscriber here! Thanks!

    • @mariojoia1337
      @mariojoia1337 Před 4 lety +1

      Google lens and office lens have a feature that I don't know if the rbook has or not: OCR.
      Also, if I'm not mistaken, Microsoft OneNote has multiple features. Your kids write on the walls? Board it up and turn it into pins/stickers.
      At a meeting and want to save the drawing board for a latter use, and even do direct conversions to publisher, planner or project? Microsoft lens.

  • @cookycutie
    @cookycutie Před 3 lety +4

    The only reviewing channel i love watching this guys really puts efforts in i always say "oh what if he did that or this " and i find out while watching that he thought about it and included it in his video with updates for more accuracy really thank you for making these videos you're saving lives during this quarantine

  • @laurenbeckerle7977
    @laurenbeckerle7977 Před 4 lety +3

    LOL. I'm dying. That's how my husband "folds" shirts. First time I saw it I was like "Dude what are you doing!?!"

  • @hkyt21
    @hkyt21 Před 4 lety +12

    Actually you can make the folding board with Amazon boxes so easily. I was about to buy a folding board but after all I made it with the boxes and I'm totally satisfied with the quality.

  • @adamlatimer9159
    @adamlatimer9159 Před 4 lety +18

    So many... "That's What She Said" moments!! Lol

  • @catboy_tylerr
    @catboy_tylerr Před 4 lety +4

    I originally wanted the same kind of straw that you reviewed, but got a 4-pack of some collapsible metal straws for christmas, and I have to say, the metal straws are very easy to control!

  • @ytubeanon
    @ytubeanon Před 3 lety +3

    that shirt folder looks like it's begging to be hacked together with cardboard squares and tape

  • @DaveTexas
    @DaveTexas Před 4 lety +10

    I have one of those shirt-folding things that I bought years ago. I don’t use it all the time, but I do use it to fold shirts when I’m packing a suitcase. It’s very good at what it does.

  • @cynschaos2
    @cynschaos2 Před 4 lety +34

    For the reusable straws you should review the metal telescopic straws.

    • @cynschaos2
      @cynschaos2 Před 4 lety +1

      @ZaC kWinz thanks. I've been curious.

    • @cynschaos2
      @cynschaos2 Před 4 lety +2

      We've switched at home to stainless but I was eyeing the telescopic for when I'm away from the house.

    • @ItsJustLisa
      @ItsJustLisa Před 4 lety +1

      I got a telescoping straw last spring at an international tournament I worked at. It wasn’t expensive and the organization had the cases printed with their logo. I carry it in my purse and use it when I’m out to eat. Works just fine.

    • @lesliefischer6680
      @lesliefischer6680 Před 4 lety +1

      A friend bought the metal straw. Broke a tooth using it. His wife is disabled, unable to speak, and banged something for his attention....oops.

    • @ItsJustLisa
      @ItsJustLisa Před 4 lety

      Leslie Fischer, I’m going to guess that your friend didn’t have the one that has a soft silicone tip. Ouch.

  • @sectormentor6265
    @sectormentor6265 Před 3 lety +3

    Love how excited you are about these reviews! Thorough work indeed.

  • @Simoncanada
    @Simoncanada Před 4 lety +2

    the issue I see with that chip bag resealer is that chips are packaged in Nitrogen Gas to help preserve them. Resealing the bag with oxygen won't keep them very long. They will still lose flavour and become stale, grant it perhaps 1 or 2 days longer than if you hadn't sealed the bag at all.

  • @GothicKittyMadness
    @GothicKittyMadness Před 4 lety +83

    I don't know if it's the same for everyone else but if you want a reusable straw, you're probably not the kinda person who will be going into Starbucks and getting disposable cups. I tend to stay away from plastic drink cups.

    • @dawnmiller5041
      @dawnmiller5041 Před 4 lety +7

      I also take my own reusable cup to Starbucks.

    • @mayle2010
      @mayle2010 Před 4 lety +4

      I'm trying to do that but I tend to forget cups, but my straw is in a clip on case so I never forget it lol

    • @sagichdirdochnicht4653
      @sagichdirdochnicht4653 Před 4 lety +2

      Yep. Almost no one who wants to live Green will drive(!) to the next XYZ to get a disposebale Cup and get back. It's more for home usage or maybe when you go out, get a cocktail, and would get a disposable Straw in your reusable Glass or something.
      And after all... if you didn't have a problem with disposable cups, you wouldn't give a single Shit about Straws anyways. The plastic lid is propably more Plastic anyway, plus the Cup itself out of Paper (or even more Plastic...)
      Plus for Citizens of the EU, including myself, desposable plastic Straws will be forbidden in 2021. So either you won't get a straw at all or you can (propably) only get one reusable in the Bar or whatever that you need to give em Back.

    • @DOMAPOI
      @DOMAPOI Před 4 lety +6

      Straw would be nice in places like the San Diego Zoo and other places that have banned straws and lids. If you're there with your little kids and they spill a lot when the drink is not covered, so they need a straw and for you to hold the cup. I don't blame the zoo, I blame all the lazy a$$ people that couldn't walk a few extra steps to a trash can to put the straws and lids into, so they don't end up in with the animals.

    • @juliamelone8109
      @juliamelone8109 Před 4 lety +6

      I actually carry a reusable straw, not because I'm necessarily trying to be green, but because none of my local restaurants offer straws anymore, and the cold bothers my teeth.

  • @jimmyispromo
    @jimmyispromo Před 4 lety +152

    i did that shirt folder for years in retail. haha. ours was smaller and did better

    • @d_no_allyn_86
      @d_no_allyn_86 Před 3 lety +13

      And you can also just do that technique by hand without a folder. It's pretty easy actually.

    • @Ice_Solid
      @Ice_Solid Před 3 lety +20

      Board folding was a great way to not interact with customers

    • @TahtahmesDiary
      @TahtahmesDiary Před 3 lety +6

      Seriously, I mastered this technique at Old Navy, no board needed!

    • @slurpyfn1010
      @slurpyfn1010 Před 3 lety +3

      Cool?

    • @beesleystreet
      @beesleystreet Před 3 lety +4

      I did too and I still use one at home years later. 👍🏻

  • @shaneb1313
    @shaneb1313 Před 3 lety +1

    I’m definitely getting that rocket book, that thing is really cool! I’m always grabbing for paper to doodle ideas down and this would be perfect!!! I love it!

  • @zappawench6048
    @zappawench6048 Před 4 lety +4

    Regarding that gadget for folding shirts, you could make something similar out of an old cardboard box.

  • @davidszakacs6888
    @davidszakacs6888 Před 4 lety +64

    Box Legend, John's less musically-talented brother.

    • @reneemulherin2899
      @reneemulherin2899 Před 4 lety

      You have my sense of humor.

    • @ItsJustLisa
      @ItsJustLisa Před 4 lety

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @Alexlfm
      @Alexlfm Před 4 lety

      Ha. I have one of those and literally thought the exact same thing when I got mine. I don’t understand how they came up with the name and the logo on it is a crest with BL. Strange.

  • @shorttimer874
    @shorttimer874 Před 4 lety +44

    After watching this, I ordered the Rocketbook. My boss likes constant meetings and I never remember where my notes are.

    • @jnrs9512
      @jnrs9512 Před 4 lety +5

      Just take a picture of your notes after taking them. It's virtually the same thing.

    • @fightingfaerie
      @fightingfaerie Před 4 lety +2

      @@jnrs9512 You don't get a reusable notebook. This is saving the trees

    • @SmallSpoonBrigade
      @SmallSpoonBrigade Před 4 lety +2

      @@fightingfaerie Not just that, but you don't have to worry about having the right notebook for what you're doing. You can have a notepad at work and at home. Or one that lives on your desk and one that lives in your bag.
      Personally, I wind up with tons of notebooks that wind up only being partially used, so this would clear a lot of clutter very quickly.

    • @fightingfaerie
      @fightingfaerie Před 4 lety +1

      Chris L personally I think the biggest selling point is that you can search for something and it will find the notes where you had written about that thing. Rather than having to look through possibly hundreds of pictures of notes for the one you want, it will find it for you.

    • @iWhacko
      @iWhacko Před 4 lety

      I would buy one too, but I'd like something a little sturdier, and maybe a form factor that fits the inside jacket pocket of my suit.

  • @patriciabajcer8930
    @patriciabajcer8930 Před 3 lety +2

    Re:shirt folder. . .gimme a hanger, Hal.

  • @alexandra109
    @alexandra109 Před 2 lety +9

    I love my Rocketbook. My favorite part is the transcription, it isn’t perfect, but then when I want to find a specific note it is much easier to search for based on keywords I knew were in the note. I use mine for business and find this the only useful note taking I’ve done in the business world, because I can easily access the notes at a later time (even without remembering exactly when I wrote it down - thanks to the transcription.).

  • @GuyWhoReviewsStuff
    @GuyWhoReviewsStuff Před 4 lety +62

    The rocket book is great however I did find a flaw, so here in Florida we can get very humid. After a long day of class and note taking in a AC building we all went outside for lunch and the temperature change and outdoor humidity caused all the notes to almost melt and some become unreadable. So now I make sure I capture the images via the app before I leave lolI think they have another version that you put in the microwave to heat up to remove the ink.

    • @pmduk69
      @pmduk69 Před 4 lety +1

      I believe that was the original version, I'm not sure if it's still available.

    • @mszoomy
      @mszoomy Před 4 lety +2

      I'm in florida too, freaking humidity will kill anything!

    • @melaneykk5986
      @melaneykk5986 Před 4 lety +7

      Those pens are actually erasable with friction. That's why they have a rubber end. I didn't know water would work I have some write in the rain paper I used for scoring bicycle racing in the rain. I am going to give it a try.

    • @baustintex7893
      @baustintex7893 Před 4 lety +5

      The ink in the pens turns to a milky gray mess if it gets too hot. Such as leaving them in your vehicle on a hot day.

    • @emilychb6621
      @emilychb6621 Před 4 lety +3

      @@melaneykk5986 It's the heat causes by friction.
      If you accidentally heat the page too much the writing will disappear.
      There's one easy trick to revive it though: Just pop it in a freezer for an hour, and EVERYTHING ever written with frixxion pens will reappear.

  • @seouljah760
    @seouljah760 Před 4 lety +30

    I had the Eurosealer almost 25 years ago. I'm pretty sure It was free with another purchase. The OG chip bag sealer was much better than that one you got there.

    • @vh6307
      @vh6307 Před 4 lety +2

      4 real I STILL have mine🙋

  • @ChozoSR388
    @ChozoSR388 Před 4 lety

    Oh, man, we used to use those flip folds back when worked at Steve & Barry's. Didn't last long, as it was just a little seasonal job, but, I love those things to bits!

  • @nicolettefrazey2703
    @nicolettefrazey2703 Před 4 lety +3

    When I used to work retail I used them. They work well! Good job!

  • @itsmommy100
    @itsmommy100 Před 4 lety +59

    I have two adult sons, a son-in-law, a step-father, and three brothers I have a hard time finding Christmas gifts for. Unless you outdo yourself between now and when I start my Christmas shopping for 2020, they are all getting a Flex-it 2.0. Thanks!!

    • @noddlecak3279
      @noddlecak3279 Před 4 lety +2

      Lol

    • @marg4229
      @marg4229 Před 4 lety +5

      I only buy one gift for each of my grandchildren. Adults get checks. I got tired of giving and receiving useless gifts that we would designate to a box somewhere until we finally donated to a thrift shop. We buy too much crap! Christmas shouldn't be a buying spree. It has been so easy to enjoy the holidays now without the commercialism. Every year people feel they have to buy more and go deeper into debt. Time to make new rules for your family.
      edit: I forgot to mention that 1. only have one grandchild born at this time (one on the way) but still send money for preparation. 2. the one grandchild already born gets a check in with the one for his parents.

    • @daisybutinhertennisoutfit
      @daisybutinhertennisoutfit Před 3 lety +1

      I was thinking about picking one up for my dad, as he’s a long distance truck driver :)

    • @Anthony-413
      @Anthony-413 Před 3 lety

      @@marg4229 id hate to be your grandson or granddaughter.

    • @Anthony-413
      @Anthony-413 Před 3 lety

      @@marg4229 never said I feel bad lmaoooo

  • @postalinVT
    @postalinVT Před 4 lety +161

    Am I the only person that rolls my t-shirts so they aren't wrinkled?

    • @Firsona
      @Firsona Před 4 lety +19

      Nah, I do that to save space.

    • @darthraider450
      @darthraider450 Před 4 lety +16

      Life hack for suitcases on holidays

    • @juangonzalez9848
      @juangonzalez9848 Před 4 lety +3

      Roll all into that one roll. Socks and boxers too.

    • @youarehere0
      @youarehere0 Před 4 lety +7

      @@juangonzalez9848 Got carried away and added my condoms to the mix. Not recommended 😖

    • @linphillips8331
      @linphillips8331 Před 4 lety +2

      I'm super lazy and hang them up.

  • @wendynash8499
    @wendynash8499 Před 4 lety

    Haha. “I digress!” You crack me up .

  • @cruzsandoval7855
    @cruzsandoval7855 Před 3 lety +4

    I’m glad I watched this video! My partner is very hard to shop for lol. The flexit flashlight would make a perfect gift! He works for UPS and I think the product would make his life a little easier. Wonder if the flashlight will stick to the inside of the truck walls? 🧐

  • @danielnishikata4559
    @danielnishikata4559 Před 4 lety +23

    When your plastic cup has more plastic then your straw would’ve had 🤦‍♂️

  • @permeus2nd
    @permeus2nd Před 4 lety +14

    the only time i have ever seen tees folded like 3:02 is when i was working retail.

    • @ItsJustLisa
      @ItsJustLisa Před 4 lety +1

      That’s what I was go I g to say. Department and clothing stores have those on rolling carts for folding clothes on displays. As someone commented above, if you had a shoulder or arm injury and are operating in “handicapped” mode, it’s pretty helpful. Also might get your kids more inclined to properly fold their shirts.

  • @TechGirl84
    @TechGirl84 Před 3 lety +2

    I have that exact cutter/sealer tool. I love it! My cutter works fine. You have to make sure you are using the slanted edge of the blade, or it doesn’t cut right. So you have to make sure you’re moving it in the right direction.

    • @elementalist1984
      @elementalist1984 Před 2 lety

      What do you use it for? Most of the food I buy in bags is a single serving for me. As in I eat the entire bag.

  • @Kick60
    @Kick60 Před 4 lety +3

    Great way to fold for packing clothes when going on vacation.

  • @Seemyshorts
    @Seemyshorts Před 4 lety +17

    I'm always impressed at how real you are with the reviews - even when you didn't realize that clip came off on the bag sealer. Thanks for being authentic.
    If I had to choose which product, it would be the sealer.

  • @Loveally1000
    @Loveally1000 Před 4 lety +94

    The time it takes to fiddle with a shirt u can just manually fold it

    • @sarahd1250
      @sarahd1250 Před 4 lety +7

      Allyson Phillip i could see it being used for stores, disabled people, or those who are lazy. Personally I worked retail for a few years and currently have to do lots of laundry at work so I’m fast and good at folding so this thing would slow me down but for people who can’t fully move their arms to fold a shirt this might be good

    • @mikehooper2188
      @mikehooper2188 Před 4 lety

      Probably most people BUT being old I've been trying to fold a shirt for 60 years with that board I just MIGHT be able to do a fair to middlin' job!!👍👍

    • @Barkugou420
      @Barkugou420 Před 4 lety

      Sarah D oh their a mainstay in clothing stores for sure

    • @robertgoff6479
      @robertgoff6479 Před 4 lety +3

      Better, make one out of tape and cardboard.

    • @nowonmetube
      @nowonmetube Před 4 lety

      @@sarahd1250 maybe it would speed you up if you were used to doing it WITH the device???

  • @SwearMY
    @SwearMY Před 2 lety

    Love your reviews. I've been looking at the Rocketbook for awhile, and it would be a great replacement for taking notes on regular paper pads. I go through so many of those in a year. (The bending straw is interesting, might have to try that. Wonder how easy it is to clean?)

  • @MattSwift1988
    @MattSwift1988 Před rokem

    Definitely showing my wife the reusable straw segment. So many of your points validate what I have been telling her for YEARS, especially "it's a viable option".

  • @StephMichelleXx
    @StephMichelleXx Před 4 lety +60

    It’s best to hold the shirt upside down by the seams to help realign the shirt. It will help reduce wrinkles.

    • @IowaKim
      @IowaKim Před 4 lety +1

      I was thinking that too.

    • @killerlalu1
      @killerlalu1 Před 3 lety

      Yeah, you have to properly align and shake out your clothing before folding, hanging, etc.

  • @Screamingtut
    @Screamingtut Před 4 lety +16

    the fridge steel has more Stainless Steel in it which is not magnetic enough. I'll take the rocket book

  • @katherinegrice4415
    @katherinegrice4415 Před 2 lety

    A while back, I used to work at the Disney Store in the mall. I used the shirt folding item. I LOVED IT!!!!! It made folding shirts so much easier, since I had to fold 2 boxes of unfolded shirts at a time. GREAT PRODUCT!!!!!

  • @suzan1mal
    @suzan1mal Před 3 lety +1

    I used to use a folding board when I worked at a women’s clothing store. I loved it! Made it much neater and faster. The version of rocket book of which I’m familiar is the kind that when you nuke it, the pages come clean. Hmmm....this one is different! May need to check it out.

  • @juliencecire4652
    @juliencecire4652 Před 4 lety +3

    Cool Ranch in Amsterdam are called Cool American. Makes me giggle Everytime I think of it.

  • @steveandjenny149
    @steveandjenny149 Před 4 lety +18

    Fridge is stainless steel that's why. Also,who needs a battery powered light on the fridge door?

    • @NotUrLlamaMama
      @NotUrLlamaMama Před 4 lety +2

      Steve and Jenny power outages lol

    • @NymphArme
      @NymphArme Před 4 lety +2

      Who needs a light on the Fridge Door....Anyone having a midnight Snack....that's who :)

    • @PongoXBongo
      @PongoXBongo Před 4 lety +1

      Stainless steel is still steel. The issue was the rotation not the sliding. The heavy part (the light-pad) is always going to what to work its way to the bottom, hence it rotating downward. The base didn't slide an inch. When he bent the light-pad outward it became centered over the base, hence no more rotation.

    • @hiknfo
      @hiknfo Před 4 lety +4

      PongoXBongo the highest quality stainless will not hold a magnet. People complained about not being able to hang their children’s pictures and stuff on the fridge so they use a cheaper stainless now and make more money.

    • @PongoXBongo
      @PongoXBongo Před 4 lety +2

      @@hiknfo/videos/videos Considering the stainless covering on a fridge is largely cosmetic and not structural, I'd rather have one that magnets actually stick too. It's a fridge, not a tank. As long as it stays cold and the doors don't fall off, what more do you need?

  • @imamadsoul3327
    @imamadsoul3327 Před 4 lety +1

    The shirt folder seems good to teach kids to fold and give them more responsibility. Id have fun using it lol

  • @smuckerst8355
    @smuckerst8355 Před 3 lety +1

    7:33 "oh and it keeps going because its so floppy in the bottom it doesn't really stop at the bottom"

  • @DrummerGrrrl
    @DrummerGrrrl Před 4 lety +16

    Did anyone say "Nice hiss!" when James opened the notebook package?! LOL.

  • @SirusShea
    @SirusShea Před 4 lety +75

    the last time i was this early the products were two rocks banged together.

  • @tonynathanson7843
    @tonynathanson7843 Před 4 lety +1

    LOL - "I don't know why I keep doing that."

  • @charmh.422
    @charmh.422 Před 4 lety +3

    'Guy low end folding technique'
    Me: So thats what you call it

  • @loustandards2827
    @loustandards2827 Před 4 lety +47

    "It's like when you'e a kid eating your cereal in the morning and you had the bendy straw". Dude, it must've been tough growing up in your house. My Mom would usually put a spoon on the table.

  • @freshbloominclothing
    @freshbloominclothing Před 4 lety +8

    I adore silicone straws! My favorites are the slightly wider straws than you've shown but I also have those exact straws and they work well.
    Due to my health, I am in bed often. The "bendiness" helps me sip from a laying position and the silicone does not hurt my teeth (I sometimes have muscle spasms and metal against teeth is quite awful). They are easy to clean with any straw brush and don't mold easily.
    If you often eat out, you can buy silicone straws with metal bottoms that will easily poke through disposable lids.

    • @mjc0961
      @mjc0961 Před 4 lety

      Buying silicone straws to use with disposable cups and lids 🤦🏼‍♂️

    • @freshbloominclothing
      @freshbloominclothing Před 4 lety

      @@mjc0961 I don't eat out at all (health) and so I never use disposable containers. But I'm not going to judge someone that eats out as most fast food eateries (and most restaurants in general) won't allow you to bring in outside containers.

    • @freshbloominclothing
      @freshbloominclothing Před 4 lety

      @zerotoeleven I freaking adore my bed so I'm happy to answer. I needed the most comfortable, soft bed to absorb my body and, after a dozens of mattress shops, I found the Serta iComfort Wellbeing Refined. I've made everyone who stays with us try it and they cannot believe how soft it is. It is like sleeping on the most pressure relieving cloud mixed with the gravity free feeling of a hammock. It isn't for everyone but I adore it. After almost 5 years of owning it, I'm still so thankful on a regular basis that I own this mattress. That all sounds dramatic but it has made a huge difference. (A trick for shopping for soft mattresses is to go to a local mattress store and ask to see their most soft mattress. I was in a reclining wheelchair full-time and so my husband did this with stores by himself. And then he narrowed it down to a few and I made the trip to see "the winners". It wasn't any competition; this bed won easily and immediately.)

  • @maryjanegibson7743
    @maryjanegibson7743 Před 4 měsíci

    I made a folding device like this from cardboard for my kids after I taught them how to do their own laundry. They loved it. And by the way, teaching kids to take care of their own clothes was one of the smartest things I ever did. My friends who were buried under family laundry were wildly envious -- and I asked them why they were doing their kids laundry when they were perfectly capable of doing their own.

  • @isappbag4111
    @isappbag4111 Před 3 lety

    I love the Rocket book, actually have 3. A regular notebook, a clipboard one and a small one for my purse. Different places for different uses. Awesome product!

  • @Jim_woods
    @Jim_woods Před 4 lety +9

    That flashlight is really cool I would put it in my jeep so I could do repairs on the trails night and stuff like that

    • @xaenon
      @xaenon Před 4 lety +1

      To be honest, the lights I use the most are those cheap $4 things you can get at Harbor Freight.
      www.harborfreight.com/ultra-bright-led-portable-worklightflashlight-64005.html?cid=paid_google|||64005&mkwid=s|pcrid|385445407385|pkw||pmt||pdv|c|slid||product|64005|&pgrid=78980064419&ptaid=pla-850218376724&pcid=6551308223&intent=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIw6K2nY6p5wIVtR-tBh2iZgGIEAQYAyABEgLzR_D_BwE
      They come with batteries, but those are just cheap zinc-carbons. Upgrade to some decent alkaline types and these are actually kinda bad-ass.

    • @dagkirk
      @dagkirk Před 4 lety +1

      I use mine all the time....most of the time as a BBQ light.

  • @benis5148
    @benis5148 Před 4 lety +7

    I’d like that Flexit! Looks like a great item to have in the car or garage!

  • @henmich
    @henmich Před 4 lety +4

    I have to say, I was pretty surprised and impressed that you just belted out a legitimate Invader Zim. Who Knew?

    • @callen9623
      @callen9623 Před 3 lety +2

      I think that was his daughter’s handiwork. Very impressive 👍🏻

  • @CoroaEntertainment
    @CoroaEntertainment Před 4 lety +6

    14:32 I believe you have to cut it in the other direction... right to left.

  • @ruthbygrave4695
    @ruthbygrave4695 Před 4 lety +19

    Reusable straws may be worth it for disabled people who actually need straws if their preferred drinking-place goes for the Green option.

    • @darthraider450
      @darthraider450 Před 4 lety +5

      Paper straws suck (pardon the pun)

    • @mayle2010
      @mayle2010 Před 4 lety

      @ihatescreennames89 yes they do have them! I have a few, just look up "smoothie reusable straws" .

    • @RabbitsInBlack
      @RabbitsInBlack Před 4 lety +1

      Straws are not going away. Only the shitty cities takeaways straws.

  • @JustSayErin37
    @JustSayErin37 Před 4 lety +13

    Stores have had the clothes folder for ages! When I worked at Target, we had those to use, but it took too long, so I always folded the clothes manually. Not quite as pretty, but way faster.

    • @ailinos
      @ailinos Před 4 lety

      Same with H&M. It was just a single flat board though. We never used it

    • @TheCowboy4000
      @TheCowboy4000 Před 4 lety

      I needed one when I'd have to organize the art isle at Walmart when I worked there. I hated folding the damn shirts.

  • @ETC_Rohaly_USCG
    @ETC_Rohaly_USCG Před 5 měsíci +1

    7:56 😂😂😂😂 “environmentally conscious”, while drinking out of a huge plastic cup with a plastic lid! 😂😂😂😂

  • @zhanaortiz6787
    @zhanaortiz6787 Před 4 lety +2

    I like the steel retractable straw, fits on my key chain! I purchased one for all our county volunteers at the animal shelters, libraries and other sites. I also use the everlast EVERY DAY and I love it. Just don't forget it somewhere hot, the ink will go clear and you'll have to stick it in the freezer and hope it comes back 🤣

    • @annnoyez
      @annnoyez Před 3 lety

      First of all I don't like straws anyway... I am an adult I can drink out of a cup. Plus I don't take drinks on the go, I have my own drinks with me.
      I tried once the metallic straw. Eeks... when it touches your teeth... now input the lid of and drink lake an adult...

  • @wandarichardson4213
    @wandarichardson4213 Před 4 lety +16

    •Try the environmental straw with an icee.
    •The big red flashlight looks like an old school hot water bottle😂
    •You should of tested the ink on the 16 minute mark to test if it's really smudge proof.

  • @Ostro1980
    @Ostro1980 Před 4 lety +16

    I doubt you opened three bags of chips and didn't have at least one. The magic of video editing. 👌🏽

  • @VanessaLoveCounselor
    @VanessaLoveCounselor Před 4 lety +1

    I'm surprised that you are reviewing the rocketbook. I have to say that it's amazing and I have been using one since last September. I'm very happy with it. The reviews recommend getting a second cloth for wiping it-- and I did end up getting that. Also, lately, I've been using a soft sponge on it to wipe it down (and using the cloth to dry it off) since I usually end up with a lot of pages that I need to scan and then wipe down at one time.

  • @kaceybetley2471
    @kaceybetley2471 Před 4 lety

    I got the biggest laugh watching you seal the bags of chips. My dogs heard the sound and ACCOSTED ME!!!! Needless to say...I then had to go give them said chips!!!