SkyMall Bankruptcy: The Top Ten Products We Never Needed
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SkyMall(NEW YORK) — After a long career entertaining those who forgot to bring their own amusement for their flight, the company that owns SkyMall magazine filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Friday.
For those of who have spent countless hours scanning its product line — from the mundane to the infamously ridiculous — this is a sad day, indeed.
To honor the in-flight magazine’s impact on our lives, we’ve taken to Twitter where Americans are mourning the magazine’s passing using the hashtag #RIPSkyMall. Here’s a look at some of the products we would miss the most:
1. SkyRest Travel Pillow ($29.95)
Good night sweet prince: And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. #RIPSkyMall pic.twitter.com/Msh9VhQgrr
— Matt Kirsch (@heymattkirsch) January 23, 2015
So that you can fall asleep instead of reading SkyMall.
2. Wine Enthusiast: Wine Glass holder Necklace ($29.95)
ugh how can i buy this now #RIPskymall pic.twitter.com/YNUCYrisGk
— Melissa Cronin (@melissa_cronin) January 23, 2015
The perfect product for when you want to keep your glass on hand, hands-free!
3. Seabreacher Customized Boat (a very reasonable $85,000)
SkyMall is filing for bankruptcy, so get your $50,000 shark submarine/jet ski while you can. pic.twitter.com/h1jj2KD62n
— Jordan Cwierz (@JayOrDan23) January 23, 2015
A bargain at any price.
4. TowlHub with 4 USB Ports ($49.99-$89.99)
SkyMall is bankrupt? Where will I buy my USB charger/paper towel holder or lifesize #Stormtrooper suit? #RIPskymall pic.twitter.com/SHek8szIzq
— kerryloring (@kerryloring) January 23, 2015
Just what you need, another electronic appliance in the kitchen.
5. Litter Robots ($339.99-$359.99)
What!? #SkyMall files for bankruptcy. Now where will I get a litter robot for only $359.99? http://t.co/dYU35ZYLcM pic.twitter.com/1OeXZIkRoY
— Shannan Siemens (@ShannanSiemens) January 23, 2015
For the high-tech feline in your life.
6. Adult Plush Hopper Ball ($79.99)
“I’m a model. Well, you may have seen me recently dressed as a cowboy in Skymall.” pic.twitter.com/lH5A4U7Orv
— Jim Gaffigan (@JimGaffigan) October 22, 2014
For the kid in all of us…
7. High Waist Control Boxer Brief ($37.00)
@seenigel products like this are what make me love @SkyMall pic.twitter.com/1DA1SXMNuR
— Mathew Katz (@MathewKatz) January 23, 2015
Because men deserve a smooth waistline too!
8. Zombie of Montclaire Moors ($99.95)
So much for my Spring garden decor plans! #RIPSkymall pic.twitter.com/v1w5wrkjH3
— Peter Kohan (@peterkohan) January 23, 2015
A great icebreaker for your neighbors.
9. Boris the Brontosaurus ($1,950.00)
SkyMall filed for bankruptcy? You mean to tell me nobody wanted Boris the Brontosaurus?! #RIPSkyMall pic.twitter.com/V3OLPMdRKZ
— Tieks Girl (@tieks) January 23, 2015
Who wouldn’t want a 7-foot tall prehistoric garden accessory?
10. Nightglow Toilet Seat ($49.99)
How could SkyMall be going bankrupt? pic.twitter.com/J9hBDDGgoB
— Jesse Spector (@jessespector) January 23, 2015
Never again will I fall into the toilet at night.
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