weird commerce

Weird Commerce: All You Can Arcade
October 10, 2016

Remember the first arcade game you ever played? Perhaps it was “Pac-Man,” “Frogger” or “Space Invaders.” “The first game I ever played was Missile Command, and even now, when I put my hand on that oversized track ball, I’m 10 years old again, just for...

No More Thanksgiving Fights: Synthetic Wishbones
October 03, 2016

If you have siblings, you may remember the fights over the wishbones at Thanksgiving. Despite all hopes and wishes of any family, there’s typically a delta between the number of people you’re inviting to Thanksgiving and how many can tug to break and make a...

Weird Commerce: Feeling Clucky? Try Chicken Renting
September 26, 2016

Feeling like the “farm-to-table” restaurant concept is erring on becoming overused? Here’s another menu option: When it comes to getting fresh eggs, it doesn’t get much better than having chickens in the backyard. Chicken renting is quickly becoming a growing trend across the United States...

One Potato, Two Potato, Sent To You
September 19, 2016

Sick of sending birthday cards in the mail? Send a potato. “The potato is such a versatile product, and there’s a lot of puns related to potato, which makes this whole thing work,” said Riad Bekhit, chief potato officer and owner of Potato Parcel. Potato...

Has The Call For Payphones Dropped Entirely?
September 13, 2016

Think hard: When was the last time you made a call using a payphone? We’ll give you a moment here. It’s likely it’s been so long that you can’t even remember. Give up? We do, too. Payphones are just one of those things that seem...