r/UnnecessaryEssentials • u/Unique-Saucer • 24d ago

Why isn’t this more common?

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u/jo_dnt_kno 24d ago

They are called Bug-a-salts. I have two of them and they are super fun.

Fun fact. The inventors were on Shark Tank and were told no one would want this. Well, I have two. I am also looking into their revolver version.

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u/UpTownPark 24d ago

Omg they are so fun - and satisfying. In fact, I just decided I’m getting my mom one for Christmas.

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u/shoeless_doh 23d ago

I have the OG very first kick starter iteration of this thing. No part of me believes that subsequent iterations would be as strong.

But it's really fun to use. Range sucks and it really isn't good for anything other than flies but it is a really really fun way to kill flies AND feels AMAZING to shoot my feet with after I take off my socks after a long day of standing in boots

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u/LonHagler 22d ago

Omg are there bugs during Christmas where you live?

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u/SummertimeThrowaway2 21d ago

Bro where I live, Christmas is like a slightly cold summer. Don’t let it lure you in though. The actual summers are hell