Andrex's ‘On the Go' toilet tissue
Yes, it's loo paper without the pesky hollow paper tube in the middle. Perhaps the greatest innovation to cleanliness since the Romans introduced a sponge on a stick to our green and pleasant land. Is there a genuine marketing need for loo roll on the go? We remain sceptical.
But don't think that just because Andrex On the Go lacks a hollow tube, that it's not convenient. By following the origami-style instructions on the back, the packing can be turned into a portable loo-roll dispenser. And it's an affordable luxury in the credit crunch. The 55 sheets cost 99p, versus four standard rolls of Andrex for £2.18.
Oakland Farm Eggs' Egg In An Instant
For those who find it too challenging to crack open an egg, they can now buy fresh liquid eggs in a carton. There are an average of 10 whole eggs per half litre, which will last up to 21 days unopened and three days after first opening. Just don't drink it accidentally.
Tesco ready meal: 2 Baked Potatoes with Cheese
If the idea of crossing a potato and shoving a chunk of cheese is too much of a fuss, this Tesco ready meal might be a bargain at £1.84. But then again this is from the supermarket that served up Toad In the Hole as part of its Valentine's Dine in for two offer.
Pancake in a bottle
Not a true convenience product for the culinary challenged. The single-use plastic bottle does contain pancake mix, but requires the consumer to fill it up water to the correct line on the bottle, shake it, put oil in a pan and then heat. You can't go wrong. (You can actually, pancake tossing is a drag.)
Marks & Spencer Ready-Made Jam Sandwich
This isn't just any jam sandwich - it's an M&S jam sandwich that comes in a cardboard box. Look, they may have buttered the bread and spread the strawberry jam, but for 75p we want Sir Stuart Rose to come and feed it to us.
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