Plastic Package Opener Irony
Once a year, I can count on my mom sending a practical gift or two. This year, one of the mini-presents was a plastic package opener that would allegedly never go dull. Sounded awesome, as I’ve grown weary of opening up water- and adult-proof plastic containers. Ready for the kicker? The plastic package opener comes in a plastic package that’s equally impossible to open.
Now, I’m all for foiling theives and shoplifters, but the industry must adopt a better standard at foolproof protection. If they’re going to pack something in a plastic coating, at least they could provide USEFUL perforations in key locations. I’m waiting to start getting band-aids in plastic containers so that I can cover my cuts quickly after opening the plastic container containing the band-aids.
2 Comments
Shayne S.
December 22nd, 2006
at 10:07pm
I remember back in the day downloading zip programs that were zipped themselves. The irony indeed.
Bruce Simon
December 29th, 2006
at 7:59am
Sure, the Pyranna Plastic Package Opener ironically comes sealed (retailers require it).
So for one last time you’ll have to use a knife or razor. After that you’ll have your Pyranna and no more worries about cutting yourself with a blade or on the plastic package itself.
Enough whining.
For $10 it’s all worth it.