Weirdest Stuff You Bought on Amazon
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Y'all are weird. Well, maybe not all of you. But you in the back there? Yeah, you're weird. But that's OK - we're pretty weird too :) Dollar Shave Club link (NOTICE OF DEAL CHANGE: Offer expired, sorry for any confusion!): dollarshaveclub.com Cooler Master Store link: bit.ly Buy Medieval Chain Mail Shirt and Coif Armor Set on Amazon: geni.us Buy The Empire Striketh Back on Amazon: geni.us Buy Astor CB1000 Bidet on Amazon: geni.us Buy Microfiber Cloth 50-pack on Amazon: geni.us Buy MTM Ammo Can on Amazon: geni.us Buy Cold Steel Cutlass Machete on Amazon: geni.us Buy Coavas White Board Sticker on Amazon: geni.us Buy Squatty Potty on Amazon: geni.us Buy bKblades Big Mouth DIY Back Shaver on Amazon: geni.us Buy "Do You Want To Play With My Balls" on Amazon: geni.us Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com Our Affiliates, Referral Programs, and Sponsors: linustechtips.com
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The video opens with Linus recounting a playful experiment in which he ordered ten non-tech items that his community suggested, all purchased through Amazon links in the video description. He quickly lists the broad variety of items, noting that some were genuinely awesome while others were a bit lame, yet all shared the common thread of being weird or unusual purchases from the community. Early on, he highlights a Shakespearean parody titled The Empire Striketh Back as a gag gift that doubles as a bookshelf conversation piece, explaining its poetic yet impractical nature and shelf-dressing value more than practical use. The narrative then transitions to practical curiosities and novelty buys, including a high value for cleaning and organization, such as a bidet seat, microfiber cloths, and rugged ammo cans, each described with price points, basic features, and potential everyday applications. Linus also connects these items to everyday humor, showing how some purchases lean into novelty or cosplay while others serve quirky functional needs, like a whiteboard sticker that simplifies a home office upgrade at a modest cost. Throughout the middle section, the host guides viewers through the rationale for each pick, explaining ease of installation, performance notes, and what the item says about consumer behavior when shopping online. The video culminates in a mix of cosplay-ready armor, a door-to-door razor club promo, and a reflective call to the audience to consider how their own strange Amazon finds fit into a broader culture of online shopping, memes, and community sharing. By the end, the host invites viewers to explore the linked products, join the community forum, and look forward to future installments that continue to celebrate oddball, sometimes useful, sometimes merely entertaining purchases from the expansive Amazon catalog.
Topics · entertainment · technology · shopping · pop_culture
Questions answered
- What is the Shakespeare book mentioned, and how is it billed in the video?
- The Empire Striketh Back, a $10 retelling of Star Wars in Amic pentameter, described as a shelf dressing piece more than a practical read.
- Which item is identified as the best value for cleaning or bathroom use, and what are its basic features?
- The Astor CB1000 Bidet is highlighted as an affordable option at around $25 that installs easily, requires no power, and aims to improve bathroom hygiene.