Weird Mail #6: Four Mini-Reviews!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 มิ.ย. 2024
- Today I test out four unsolicited products sent to me to see how they really work.
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"Mandala" by Maiwan
0:00 Introduction
0:23 Burger Buddy
6:32 Groove Belt
11:01 Wonder Shelf
15:18 Sleepband
22:04 Conclusion
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When I watch this channel, I forget that he has over 500k subscribers. It just feels like an old friend is telling me about his experience with a product.
Couldn’t have said it better myself
I love Bailey cameos. She’s so stinkin’ cute!
When he eats a burger it’s like a full body experience. He like lunges forward for it.
It’s because he is enjoying his meal because he only goes there one’s a month
I would use this as a little tray for my toddler to eat in the car with 😂
That’s the most aggressive burger eating I’ve ever seen
@@danielshepherd1366 it's like Jaws for cow eaters.
@@BathBombTheRussians Great idea. Buy some of the adhesive velcro stickers instead. That way you can take the shelf off to wipe it off or use it in the house. The adhesive on the velcro stickers won’t damage your upholstery.
If a product creates more problems then it solves, it shouldn’t be a product.
@@MostlyLost 😂
Now you gotta drive around with a small bowl full of burger drippings all day? Make a towel bib instead ha-ha.
Yeah I don't think the burger one is of much use
groove belt: "you only have to adjust once ever" me after gaining 10lbs in a year: try me
ONLY 10? You're doing better than the rest of us.
@@ferociousgumby I’m actually eating less in quarantine. The problem is that I don’t have my gym/pool. I think the pool being closed is dumb, but whatevs.
@@CynthiaPrice79 pool being closed isn’t dumb 😂 but believe what you what
How about your weight fluctuating all the time?!
I'm up 10 then down 10 every other month it seems so I'd constantly be adjusting.
14:50
For anyone "stuck" in that situation, take a hair dryer and blow it around the areas of the adhesive until the stand gets too hot to touch(grab with a towel or sock to save your fingers) . It will loosen the glue and let it come off. I had this issue with my last apartment move and that really helped.
That shelf would be a great soap dish! There’s 6 people in my house so we have limited bathroom space lol.
That's exactly what I was thinking
Not to sound cheesy, but you're my comfort channel. Thank you
You could probably turn the burger buddy inside out to clean it. That's what I do with my silicone egg poacher cups and it works fine. Silicone is very forgiving. Dunno about burgers, but hot bagels, fry bread, etc. might come in handy.
I have neuralgia and restless leg syndrome; I need to have something to listen to to distract me enough from this to fall asleep. These headphones are really nice for me, and you do get used to which button is which.
anyone who devotes this much time an effort to a dumb product like a burger holder, deserves a lot of thumbs up
Burger buddy might work best for places like McD that serves their burgers in a box... without a paperwrap e.g. Quarter Pounders. I think it supposed to catch the dripping juices... not necessarily make it a touch-free experience.
Good points.
It would definitely catch some of the shredded lettuce filler they like to pile on the burger to make it seem thicker.
I was like hold on! Is he repeating an item?!
Then I saw both burger “gadgets”
Yay finally a longer video! I definitely prefer 10+ minute videos ! Especially when it’s such great quality and the person in the video is So charismatic and enjoyable to watch . ... btw I love how much hour head shines 🥸
I think that he's HOT too 👍
He's pretty good looking for a straight man.
@@DrummerGrrrl - He's straight?
I’ve had the Sleepband for like 2 years now, and I love it!! I use it for both sleep and migraine relief with light music or nature sounds. Solid 10/10 IMO. The only thing weird was adjusting the speakers at first haha
Just turn the Burger Buddy inside out and cleaning is a breeze.
Also makes a nice hand puppet.
Still seems pointless
I find it weird that a snapping noise is a selling point...
It's for the memes, duh. It's the new "Sigh... *unzips*". Now it'll be "Sigh.... *Belt snap*"
Or the ASMR crowd. They (we) love certain repetitive sounds.
I look forward to the click every time
Hells yeah, best way to start a lazy Sunday
Bailey is such an awesome doggo 🐶
Your way of reviewing things and explaining them in detail is awesome..u try so many times n give us different kinds of options for us..they r both informative and entertaining at the same time..keep up the good work james..👍🏻😀. Lots of good luck from India🇮🇳.....
TH-cam needs such good people..Thank you ..🙏🏻...
I’m sorry but I laughed way to hard when the shelf still had parts of your wall stuck to it.😅🤣
The headband is available for less than $15. There are loads of them on Amazon, all the same just branded differently. DO NOT pay more than $20 for them.
Thank you.
Yeah I have one that I paid way less than the Sleepband goes for. The battery life isn't as good, granted, but I don't use it every night either so I don't really mind.
@@steffaneecaiola613 Nice but i was actually referring to this sleepband. Grey with the light blue panel. I found 5 different brands when i bought mine a while ago. They ranged from $16 to $50 but they are all exactly the same.
the sandwich holder would be good for sloppy joes
Woooooo a new video, I know what I’m watching today during my lunch break. Love the channel keep up the great work and stay safe
I use the sleep band. I had to add extra padding into the front. The box was so uncomfortable.
Much better now with extra foam
Couldn't it be worn "backwards" with the controls on the back of the head?
Thing about large/thick burger is the patty moves away from the bun. So you get a beefy patty with no bun later. So this seems fun. Like you said, in n out comes with a paper, others don’t.
I got my groove belt for Christmas and past the first day of adjustment, it's been my go to! If it's ever on sale I would recommend it to a friend.
At 6:18: Baily (or however it is spelt) seems real confused. lol
I have the sleep band and I LOVE it. I was trying to use all kinds of corded speakers which didn't allow for a very good night's sleep. I even tried the under the pillow speakers - they didn't work well for me either. This was the perfect solution for me. I wear it every night. Love your videos!
I’m obsessed with this channel. I couldn’t stop watching all night. I LOVE products that make life easier and I LOVE being able to see how things actually work.
Lol. Fell into your rabbit hole, again. 2 hours later, time well spent. Thank you. Please feature Bailey more. Keep up the fun.
I'm a lingerer, it's my happy quiet space. But I can't imagine needing a shelf there.
Did you ever find a cheaper alternative to command strips?
Nail
Dollar tree has a great knockoff @Gadget Addict
Cell phone holder
I’ve got a soft velvety type version of that sleep band which has nose shaping so stays in place all night. Love it. From Amazon uk about £20
About the sleep band and belt: There are beanies you can buy online that also have bluetooth speakers inside the fabric. You commented about wanting to wear a hat with the sleep band outside. One of those beanies would solve that issue. Maybe review one in the future?
Also I've really enjoyed the no-belt (I think that's what it's called?). It's a buckle-less, stretchy belt that attaches with snaps to the front-facing belt loops of your pants, meaning there's no buckle to dig into your gut when sitting, or to undo when it's time to pull off your pants. Just unbutton your pants as normal. I can even leave it attached to my jeans if I'm needing to wear the same pair the next day.
I believe he had a no belt review in one of the previous videos.
I have the headband for sleep sounds, I love it! Great for when the tinnitus is screaming!
I got one of the unbelts for after my spine surgery. My scar was on my waistline, but I still needed a belt. I turned the belt so it hooked on the loops to the side. Held up my pants great, no pressure on the healing area! I would have to pop one snap off to open my pants, but it was fine, easy to hook back up. I recommended it to my ortho surgeon in case any of his other patients needed to know.
I have one of those beanies! I never wear it because 1, it's too tight on my large head, and 2, it's really really warm, like too warm, so it's only good if I'm outside in the cold. I have a feeling James would hate the one I have, since he also has a big head and lives in a warmer climate.
I have one of those too! I really like it
I got two sleep bands in October and they were both broken within a month. On both, the wires connecting the speakers to the control panel broke off at the panel.
Version two of the headband should have an alarm you can set to wake you at a higher volume...because the major downside in anything you cover your ears with, especially music may defeat your alarm. I can see it as a lifesaver for peaceful sleep in noisy cities or around someone who snores. And I was so hoping you would try that shelf in the shower...
This is the downside of this videos sometimes you wanna know more, although for the headband you just have to check if it works are a regular headset because if it does you can take calls and alarms would go off too, if you are interested you just have to check the details on the product.
I have a similar version of those sleep headphones (basically the same but different company) and it's basically a normal bluetooth headset. It connects from your phone and it has a mic so you can pick up calls directly on it. If you were to set an alarm on your phone it would ring through the headphones. What I personally do is put a sleep timer for the music I play so that when I'm asleep the music doesn't play continuously for the whole night. That way the music doesn't overlap the alarm.
@@zenmo8013 A music sleep timer is a good idea. Wouldn't matter for me though as my brain adapts to most alarms like the Borg and they become ineffective haha. My alarm is so ungodly loud and annoying even Tool or AC/DC wouldn't phase it. Akin to a car alarm.
I just set my alarm on the same device that is playing my music/videos into the band which, for me, is my iPad. On the iPad, the alarm is plenty loud.
i kickstarted the groove belt and i absolutely love mine! fits perfectly and works flawlessly
Great review as always :-) this weekend I saw a new product for the first time and one of the recommend you to review the "fur buddy. Supposed to be some ultrasonic vibrating motorized with a light hair pet hair removal brush!
I have shaky hands and always spill everything especially sandwiches and burgers. I need that lol!
I just had lunch, and still am drooling over In n Out!
Also - I LOVE the sleep band! It's pretty comfortable and works fine for me as an actual sleep mask as well. I've used mine for over a year. The battery is pretty good too. I set my music to play for 20-45 minutes and then the band goes into "sleep mode" for the rest of the night meaning it is on, but in "conserving battery" mode where if I wake up I can just hit play again and not have to turn the mask back on. I get an average of 3-4 night's use out of it before I have to recharge.
The sleep band has a sibling beanie with speakers and the controls are on one of the ears. That would be a better option for working out.
Bought the Kore Essential belt May 2020 on your recommendation. My boyfriend will never use any other belt! THANKS for your reviews
the shelf in the bathroom...maybe try a package of wet wipes.
If anyone remembers and played a game called Lumines on PS2 in the late 2000s, the tracks James picks are total throw back to the techno jams from Lumines! Such a welcome throwback that i dig so much! Watch this channel all the time. ❤👌🏼
I could never see myself buying a burger buddy, like, am I supposed to carry it around everywhere if I feel like getting a burger when I'm out? And then have a "dirty dish" in my backpack? And to solve that I have to carry plastic bags to put it in unless I want burger residue in my backpack.
At the end of the burger you're most likely to use your hand anyway..
+after a use you just have you spend time washing it.
Another product trying to solve a problem that doesn't exist and only causing more problems.
Kinda like the burger buddy because I hate when they don't wrap my burger in paper but agree with his point that it's not easy to finish it all the way without touching it.
I watched another video regarding the command strips and someone used dental floss to take it off the wall that might have had less damage for the one that you were trying
that shelf looks like a soap dish for the shower, i live in an old building and i could use it for that
The best product reviewer EVER!! Thank you
Love the channel. I live in Scotland and its always cool to see the weird and cool things you try. Keep up the great work and stay safe.
Hands down, my favorite belts are the Levi's Men's Casual Web Belts. Web Belts are sooooo awesome and easy to adjust. The Levi's ones are just a great deal.
my thought on the burger holder is it might be good for something extremely messy like an Arby's beef and cheddar. this leaves the wrapper for your lap. and it looks flexible enough that i'm wondering if you can turn it inside out and put it in the dishwasher.
Love the respect for waluigi!
Buddy's, friends and acquaintances only getting the way when I want to eat burgers 😆😆😆
I’m so confused, what does this say, I’m probably just stupid lol
@@janine8140 nah i think the poster is
@@Desecrator6 no you both are
@@janine8140 I believe Matt forgot the, 'in', between "getting the"
@@chrishansen456 ooooooooh okay, thanks!
Bailey ALWAYS get's the Upvote!
She deserves a burger!!!
Always love your videos! It is a pleasure to take a few minutes and live vicariously though you as you try out ALL the things I wish to try out 😂
Keep it up! And I hope the "shorts" bring in some more viewers for you too!
A mess-free burger experience is a dish + fork + knife.
I actually have a groove belt, for about 6 months now and I love it! I do the one hand thing with it all the time. Once you set it that's it though. I would say 10/10 for what they market it as and how it works
Re: Burger -- Very weird, because most drive-through sandwiches that I purchase come wrapped up. If you unwrap it as you eat, you don't need something like this. But, I only buy non-meat sandwiches, so my samples aren't representative. Most of these gadgets might be useful for someone with mobility issues but I'm not sure if that's true for this one. Unwrapping requires some finger dexterity, but so does eating the sandwich in the burger holder once it's half-gone. If you shake a lot and tend to spill, the buddy doesn't seem like it would necessarily prevent that well.
I like meat burgers, and their wrappers keep them tidy while eating, and no dishes to take into the house!
@@sandrastreifel6452 Yup - And it doesn't save paper, either, because I'm pretty sure health regulations require the burger to be wrapped instead of handed to you by an employee without a napkin...
From what I understand, that the vast majority of 'As Seen on TV' or 'Weird' products generally start out as ones for those with mobility issues or the elderly, and are then repurposed to be sold on TV.
The weight of the belt makes a difference too. Lighter is better, heavy belts end up working against you pulling down on your pants.
Command shelves are nearly the same price, better looking, and come in several sizes and styles.
I have 2 groove belts, which I purchased through their kick starter campaign since I had the groove rings. It is by far the best belt I have ever owned. It’s extremely comfortable, and you don’t need to adjust it once you have it set up. It’s not for everyone but i barely notice that it’s there anymore.
Damn, I wish we had In-N-Out here in Maryland.
I love your reviews, they are informative and entertaining. I wish we had In N Out burger's in the Midwest." I'm getting a free show with my meal today, can't go wrong". LOL Great reviews, James. I like the Sleep Band, it would be good for using when I walk the dog.
Burger Buddy, necessary?...lol!!
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I love the Sleep Band!!!!
I use it every night.
Excellent product!
I love coming to your Freakin Reviews because when I am interested in particular products you actually put links to them.. And I do appreciate the fact that you actually read and view video instructions on said products... Much better than that crazy Russian... Still cool dude but yeah....
You are just so entertaining to watch, always! 😀 Thanks for the video! So whats the name of the puerto rico metal band again? 🤟
I use the CozyPhones headband which is similar to the SleepBand but has a woven cord instead of bluetooth. I am an extremely light sleeper and it has made my nights soooo much better.
I have a regular cloth belt. Easy adjustments. It does slowly loosen over several hours, but pulling it back takes 1 second. I never wear regular leather belts because they're too stiff and they dig into my stomach.
I got the sleepband (cheaper different brand) after spending a few days in hospital under suicide watch where they wouldn't let me turn off the lights as they needed to keep and eye on me, and as its a hospital it was really noisy. They were literally life saving during my subsequent hospitalisations. Used them a lot even when at home as well.
If you often go places where you don't have much control about the sounds or light levels, they're a must.
I have a cheaper sleep band call *Enjoying* it was $16 on Amazon and I love it
I have one too and highly recommend.
Thanks alot i just got the enjoying skull one for $19 because of this post
@@Otep35Otep happy to hear that.
I had the original “sleep phones” like 5 years ago and loved those things, biggest difference was the control panel was soft and rubber so it wasn’t a hard piece on hard
I like my sleep band. I bought it for travel because I need sound while I sleep, or else I can’t sleep. I usually travel with my sister and share a double room.
The sleep band allows me to listen to my iPhone or iPad without disturbing others. I don’t use it over my eyes except when trying to sleep on a plane.
For us ladies...I would like the Sleepband as as headband while working out and have a variety of colors.😁 Maybe the developers of the Sleepband can have a "hat" option with Velcro hat with visor that fits over the band and has an opening for the controls.
I love the groove belt. It's super comfortable and they give you plenty of extra loop so if you're plus sized you should be able to wear this belt no problem. It also works pretty well with holsters. One downside is it can be a little tight getting it through some belt loops.
Love that "Wa Ha Ha" shirt at 1:27 - and of course, BAILEY at 6:02.
Should've tried the Sleepband overtop your hat when outside. Speakers probably still would've reached just fine. Although it would depend on how comfortable your hat is, since it would press it against your head as well.
6:01 Bailey is thinking, "Dood, really?"
I lost it when you pulled the Wonder Shelf off the wall! Haha! Your reaction was so funny!
Thanks for all your work. I find your videos very entertaining and informative :)
You should start a freakin Bailey channel
I bought a rachet belt you reviewed on your channel and I was surprised how easy it was to adjust. I bought on Amazon and very pleased with it.
The mail in reviews are the best
I use the sleepband literally EVERY night. I'm a side sleeper, and the ear buds never hurt my ears. And I love that I can cover my face with it when I do want to try and pass out but am able to still listen to w/e. It helps me fall asleep so fast. My husband likes dead silence, and even wears ear plugs to bed every night. I'm the exact opposite and have to have noise. Takes 2 hours to charge and lasts multiple nights (But I still like to charge it 2 hours every day so it stays fully charged) . I swear by that headband. and, crazy thing is, I listen to Freakin' Reviews channel a lot b/c it's just a relaxing channel to listen to. :P
Sleepbands are awesome! I use one every night, no problems. Except mine is unbranded from Amazon at a third of the price.
@@jae1der what brand is yours?
Same (but I have a knockoff version)! Watching Freaking Reviews to wind down, and then GentleWispering to fall asleep. Absolutely love them!
@@wrinklesandsprinkles I don't know, it says the word "enjoying" on the front, maybe that's the brand?
Am wondering if there's a difference in speaker/sound quality between the SleepBand and the knock offs sold for so much less $ on Amazon. @Freakin' Reviews should do a comparison so we know if the ones he reviewed here are truly any different from the less expensive bands being sold on Amazon. He's a musician so I would totally trust his judgement when it comes to sound quality.
I've been using the groove belt for a while now and I love it
I ❤my burger diapers!! You had it right. When you get down to the silicon, turn it. A lot of burgers are waaay messier than that one too. *cough Big-Mac cough*
Another great video!
I wrap my hamburger in a paper towel or two to catch everything that would normally fall out. Keep ziplock baggies in your car to put empty burger buddy in when finished.
The belt looked ok.
I would have put the shelf next to the tp holder to make it easier to change the roll.
The sleep band looks like it would be amazing! You could put a square of gauze or folded up cloth where it digs in.
Surprisingly burger buddy is helpful for seniors or anyone with limited hand articulation.
That sleep band though.... Wow!!
I can see the sleep band being useful on airplanes
We still have a foot of snow here in Illinois (Missouri border) but it's finally supposed to be in the double digits this week, so hopefully my roofer hubby can get back to work, he's been home for two weeks already. Surprisingly we're not at each other's throats... Yet.. lololol!! Have fun in your warmth and prayers for Texas, hopefully it warms up there too and everyone can have clean fresh water and electricity
I don't even think it's very hygienic to encourage people to linger at their commode... but I do think every restaurant should have the wonder shelf in their stalls. I'm always having to put my phone somewhere unsanitary in public restrooms... so not just restaurants but public restrooms in general. Great review! Smiles and blessings...
I own the belt, got it via kickstarter and it’s nearly the only belt I use. Very great product. Good quality and after nearly 1 year of use, still holds its shape.
You can also answer calls with the Sleepband. There is a microphone in the control module I believe. I used mine the other day while getting gas and realized that the person I was talking to could still hear me perfectly even though the phone itself was still in the car with the door shut.
I’m also a bald man and my head sweats like a faucet when I exercise. That sleep band looks like what I need for something to keep the sweat out of my eyes and let me listen to music at the same time.... as long as the speakers are waterproof because they will get sweat soaked
For cleaning the grooved holder, just turn it inside out. I wouldn't bother with it because most burgers come in a bag which I just tear the sides down to finish eating.
The Groove Belt is the only one I would use.
best way to remove the wonder shelf would be to use a hairdryer and heat up the wall so the sticky glue melts a bit. you can even put a small weight on the top of the shelf so it helps pull it away slowly.
Thanks for the review. I love the burger buddy. I would use it at home because with mayo and mustard and tomatoes, the dang things always slide apart and soak the paper towel- which is So gross! I'm def getting these !! Btw, I really enjoy when you go to In N Out- I haven't been since I lived in Vegas back in the 90's :( miss them so much!
I had the headphones headband. I love it for watch TV while the little one is napping near me. It's not very loud but decent and comfortable to sleep with.