# Stupid Amazon.com items **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [January 25, 2014, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-amazon-com-items/679658 "2014-01-25T01:40:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Artemis\_Tardis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4bbf92/32.png) [@Artemis\_Tardis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Artemis_Tardis)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2014, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-amazon-com-items/679658/1 "2014-01-25T01:40:41Z")
well, I was browsing amazon and found some curious items. Some of them are just wacky or funny. Others are plain ridiculous, such as a [laptop table that you use on your steering wheel.](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E1D1GY6/ref=s9_simh_gw_p263_d3_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0VGX0KA9VQNHY4W1X9EN&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200382&pf_rd_i=507846) But what puzzled me is… [this.](http://www.amazon.com/Passion-Natural-Water-Based-Lubricant-Gallon/dp/B005MR3IVO/ref=pd_sim_sbs_t_3) who the f\*\*\* uses 55 galons of lube? I mean, someone is actually buying that, otherwise Amazon would not really care for listing it… right? Is there an obscure market for huge amounts of lube? ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2014, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-amazon-com-items/679658/2 "2014-01-25T01:57:17Z")
I would imagine a brothel would need a bulk supply. ---
**Author:** ![CookingWithGas](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cookingwithgas/32/485_2.png) [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2014, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-amazon-com-items/679658/3 "2014-01-25T02:17:11Z")
Well, the description sez: > [@](#): > > Wrestling match? Biggest adult party ever? ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2014, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-amazon-com-items/679658/4 "2014-01-25T03:00:37Z")
The movie industry uses quite a lot of K-Y Jelly, to which this stuff sounds similar. It’s good for creature effects. ---
**Author:** ![Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e4f/32.png) [@Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Digital_is_the_new_Analog)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2014, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-amazon-com-items/679658/5 "2014-01-25T03:29:59Z")
12 new? I certainly wouldn’t be interested in the used options! ---
**Author:** ![zoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zoid/32/336_2.png) [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2014, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-amazon-com-items/679658/6 "2014-01-25T03:35:32Z")
Do yourself a favor and don’t Google “Japanese lotion play” (rōshon purei). Really, don’t. ---
**Author:** ![boytyperanma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4491bb/32.png) [@boytyperanma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boytyperanma)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2014, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-amazon-com-items/679658/7 "2014-01-25T03:38:30Z")
Provided I don’t violate Amazons terms I can create a listing for just about anything at whatever price I want. Doesn’t mean I’ll ever sell my 55 gallon of lube. I’ll have to work my way through it on my own or hopefully with the help of friends. ---
**Author:** ![Duckster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duckster/32/1244_2.png) [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2014, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-amazon-com-items/679658/8 "2014-01-25T03:42:38Z")
[ul] [li][Infant Circumcision Trainer, White](http://www.amazon.com/Life-Form-LF00904U-Circumcision-Trainer/dp/B0083Y0W26)[/li][li] [Canned Unicorn Meat](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004CRYE2C/?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&ref=as_li_ss_tl&creative=390957)[/li][li] [Fake Poop Stress Toy](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0054QV2A2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0054QV2A2&linkCode=as2&tag=wtfamazon00-20)[/li][li] [Fun Runny Nose Shower Gel Dispenser](http://www.amazon.com/Fun-Runny-Nose-Shower-Dispenser/dp/B004E4EQOY/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hg_2)[/li][li] [Design Sense Generic Weener Kleener Soap](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000SPHPWI/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000SPHPWI&linkCode=as2&tag=film9-20)[/li][li] [Dolly The Sexy Inflatable Sheep](http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dolly-The-Sexy-Inflatable-Sheep/dp/B00114V44K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=toys&qid=1233316458&sr=8-1)[/li][li] [Deer Rear with Bottle Opener](http://www.amazon.com/Deer-Rear-with-Bottle-Opener/dp/B004DNIXEK/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hg_1)[/li][/ul] ---
**Author:** ![pkbites](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pkbites/32/204_2.png) [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2014, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-amazon-com-items/679658/9 "2014-01-25T03:54:40Z")
> [@demian\_travis](#): > > well, I was browsing amazon and found some curious items. Some of them are just wacky or funny. Others are plain ridiculous, such as a [laptop table that you use on your steering wheel.](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E1D1GY6/ref=s9_simh_gw_p263_d3_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0VGX0KA9VQNHY4W1X9EN&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200382&pf_rd_i=507846) Actually I use a lap top to type out reports in a squad car and they are equipped with a tray similar to that. I can imagine people who travel for their employment (sales, etc) do a lot of paper work abd business reports and such in their car and this comes in handy, let me tell you. ---
**Author:** ![Artemis\_Tardis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4bbf92/32.png) [@Artemis\_Tardis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Artemis_Tardis)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2014, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-amazon-com-items/679658/10 "2014-01-25T21:37:58Z")
> [@pkbites](#): > > Actually I use a lap top to type out reports in a squad car and they are equipped with a tray similar to that. I can imagine people who travel for their employment (sales, etc) do a lot of paper work abd business reports and such in their car and this comes in handy, let me tell you. Please tell me you dont use that driving, hahaha! What would you do if you caught someone driving and using one of those? ---
**Author:** ![Tangent](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tangent/32/3098_2.png) [@Tangent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tangent)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2014, 9:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-amazon-com-items/679658/11 "2014-01-26T09:03:41Z")
> [@demian\_travis](#): > > But what puzzled me is… [this.](http://www.amazon.com/Passion-Natural-Water-Based-Lubricant-Gallon/dp/B005MR3IVO/ref=pd_sim_sbs_t_3) who the f\*\*\* uses 55 galons of lube? _adds to wish list_ From the Q&A: Q: Is it kosher? A: No, it is used for porking. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![hellasketchy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/f17d59/32.png) [@hellasketchy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hellasketchy)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2014, 11:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-amazon-com-items/679658/12 "2014-01-26T11:50:52Z")
This blog post made that 55 gallon tub of lube famous: [How I became Amazon’s pitchman for a 55-gallon drum of personal lubricant on Facebook – Nick Bergus](http://nbergus.com/2012/02/how-i-became-amazons-pitchman-for-a-55-gallon-drum-of-personal-lubricant-on-facebook/) ---
**Author:** ![Ann\_Hedonia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ann_hedonia/32/319_2.png) [@Ann\_Hedonia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ann_Hedonia)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2014, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-amazon-com-items/679658/13 "2014-01-26T15:47:47Z")
Some of the reviews are hysterical I did get rather concerned when I saw that purchases were linked to this: Large Vinyl Gender Neutral Asian > **[Amazon.com: Get Ready Kids Vinyl Baby Doll, Asian 17.5"", Gender Neutral (856) :...](https://www.amazon.com/Get-Ready-Kids-856-Fashion/dp/B0015K8YP2)** > > Large 17.5" infant doll is the size of a real baby, has poseable limbs and head, full vinyl body and life-like details. Doll includes diaper cover, clothes sold separately. Can also be used to teach baby sitting skills and is safe for ages 1+ for... * * * Last year when I bought her a Costco container of condoms for Xmas she said I wasn’t romantic enough… Wait till she see’s her gift this year!!! * * * As UPS discretely unloaded my 55 gallon drum, the driver accidentally spilled it into my driveway. Any amount of cars can now fit into the garage. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2014, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-amazon-com-items/679658/14 "2014-01-26T16:28:07Z")
Our horse vet uses lube by the gallon, for equine rectal exams and such.