Hasta La Ideas

All Unitasker Wednesday posts are jokes — we don’t want you to buy these items, we want you to laugh at their ridiculousness. Enjoy!

“Portion control” is one of the latest buzz phrases in the healthful eating movement. You can’t hear a nutritionist speak without the phrase coming up numerous times in the conversation. As the phrase has risen in popularity, so have contraptions and doodads related to portion control. For instance, the 2 pc Olive Oil Measure Dispenser Pump that was recently featured on Dr. Oz:

At first glance, the device seems like it could be useful. However, after thinking about it for a good while, I’ve realized how wonderful of a unitasker candidate it is. For starters, although it says it is just two pieces, it is really five — the oil reservoir, the internal straw, the pump, the measuring head, and the lid. Five pieces are a lot to clean compared to just a traditional measuring spoon, which performs exactly the same task. I imagine that if you don’t clean the device regularly, oil can get caught in crevices in the pump and go rancid. Also, with so many parts made of plastic, it just seems like there are a lot of pieces that could crack, shatter, or simply stop working properly. In my lifetime, I’ve never had a measuring spoon break on me. Finally, if you have one for oil and one for vinegar (as the site suggests), you’re out at least $40. If you keep on using the measuring spoons you already own, you’re not out a dime.

Although, the device does look fun to use … pump, pump, pump!

Thanks to reader Mary for sharing this device with us.

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