metamoses:a blog from dave donahue

the list of bad ideas.

It should be pointed out that this list is not intended to be the list of the worst ideas ever- just a collection of middle-of-the road-bad stuff that just oughtn’t come to be.

1. Steakdough.

This product would come in 5 pound tubs and be available in the freezer section at Sam’s. You just scoop out as much as you like, rolling pin to a steak-like shape and throw it on the grill. Magical.

2. M.O.O.N.

This clever evengelical tool would really reel ‘em in by hosting non-intrusive events like volleyball at the church or in the neighborhood. What’s the acronym? Members Only Outreach Nite. Sweet- you can only come if you’re a church member already.

3. “Scene It” DVD Game: ‘That 80’s Show’ Edition

We were having ice cream with friends and i asked, “What’s the show that lasted less than one season and deserved to run even less than that?” It took Zach like 2 seconds to come up with, “That 80’s Show.”

4. What would you call this disc?

A CD collection of the 10 most popular/best-selling video game theme songs. It would be sung by chickens. Consider my favorite so far:  the Super Mario Bros. theme… bok-bok-bok, bubububok-bok-bok-bok-bubok.

5. The Deli Claw

The classic claw game- but with sandwich ingredients for prizes! Build your own deli style sandwich by manipulating the claw to select your favorite items- everyone’s a winner! 25cents per ingredient/attempt. For further amusement, imagine Jim Belushi attempting to operate this machine.

9 Comments »

  1. i actually can’t wait for this list…

    Comment by Mike Ash — May 21, 2007 @ 6:54 pm

  2. I like the 2nd one. You gotta hit your numbers, man…can’t do that when people are uncomfortable.

    Comment by jesse — September 21, 2007 @ 1:33 pm

  3. bad idea made worse: steakdough - of course, i would still burn it. M.O.O.N. - i think some churches are already mooning people … did you trademark this yet?!

    Comment by brad — December 9, 2007 @ 11:49 am

  4. You know, that version IS the worst. I personally think it’s the worst because I was a baby-toddler-child in the 80s and here’s what I recall from tv in this era:
    Little House
    Fraggle Rock
    Punky Brewster
    Nick at Night (Donna Reed mostly)
    She-Ra
    Chipmunks (and Chipettes)
    Mr. Wizard

    That is all(for now!).

    Comment by "huntress" — January 30, 2008 @ 3:12 pm

  5. I feel like i should stick up for mr. wizard… but i’m not sure what i would say.

    Comment by metamoses — March 10, 2008 @ 2:36 pm

  6. No, I seriously loved those shows, hence my great memory for/of/to them. I’m saying these mems are most likely NOT the answers to the game’s questions. The game is rigged against babies of the 80s!

    Comment by jesse — March 10, 2008 @ 9:17 pm

  7. Josh’ll have to show you the theme someone made using the Microsoft jingle (when the PC goes on and off). It’s pretty good.

    Comment by jesse — March 10, 2008 @ 9:18 pm

  8. #4: “the skies revolt is falling”

    Comment by blogenspiel — March 10, 2008 @ 10:29 pm

  9. You mean I have to WORK for my FOOD? No deal.

    Comment by joshnjesse — April 3, 2008 @ 9:23 am

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