Weirdest Purchases Made Online: From Fake Hair Beasts to Vanishing Masks

Have you ever made a purchase online that left you saying, 'Was that real?'

Fake Hair and Teeth: A Laughable Mistake

When I was 30, I found myself intrigued by an online advertisement for what was supposedly authentic Saskewatch hair, complete with teeth, and a certificate of authenticity signed by renowned cryptozoologists. The deal seemed too good to be true, and as I later found out, it was too good to be true. The so-called 'Saskewatch' hair was actually dog hair, and the teeth were either cow or another farm animal variety. This purchase cost me about 100 dollars, but as the saying goes, 'There's a sucker born every minute.' I guess I was that sucker that time!

THE Daily Show and the Ted Cruz Coloring Book

Many years ago, while watching The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, I laughed at a segment where they were promoting a unique coloring book titled 'Cruz to the Future.' It featured the image of Texas Senator Ted Cruz in a variety of outlandish scenarios, making him appear like a modern-day superhero or even a mythical creature. I found the whole idea laughable and decided to purchase it to see it for myself.

Avoiding the legal humor, the book was designed to promote Cruz for President and was clearly aimed at appealing to a younger audience, potentially introducing them to the 'magical and whimsical creature' he was. The scenarios included Cruz as a Superman rip-off, pretentiously showing off a fishing coat and gun, and fighting word-snakes, a creative twist on a classic children's book scenario. The disclaimer claims the book is intended as an educational tool to make Cruz seem like a positive role model and a real-life superhero.

The Perils of Online Shopping: A Vanishing Mask

For Halloween, I purchased a spooky, enchanted mask online from Amazon that supposedly gave the wearer magical powers. I intended to use it as a prank at a party. When the mask arrived, I found it creepy but felt it had potential for a good joke. A week before Halloween, I hid it in my closet to ensure it was ready when needed. Halloween night, I went to retrieve the mask for the party, but after a thorough search, it was nowhere to be found. I checked everywhere, but the mask simply vanished. I couldn't believe it – a mask couldn't just walk away on its own, right?

To this day, that mysterious mask remains missing, and it continues to give me the creeps, even just thinking about it. It's a stark reminder of the many unpredictable occurrences that can happen when making online purchases. In my case, it's a testimony to both the excitement and the potential for frustration that comes with online shopping.

For those who have experienced similar online purchases, I invite you to share your weirdest stories in the comments below. If you've had a close encounter with a too-good-to-be-true online product, we want to hear about it! Let's explore the strange and wonderful world of online shopping together.