Worst Appliance Innovation Ever

"Sit right down and rest your elbows on these convenient patented elbow warmers."

No idea why this great idea did not catch on.

Original ad here.

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Posted By: Paul - Sat Nov 18, 2017
Category: Business | Advertising | Appliances | 1950s | Pain, Self-inflicted and Otherwise

Comments

Let's you keep your eye on the kids while they do their homework, in case the flames get out of hand.

Posted by PupTentacle on 11/18/17 at 11:17 AM

Westinghouse is dead. Although not for innovations like this, Westinghouse died like a sinking ship where no one could get off.

Posted by KDP on 11/20/17 at 08:54 AM

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