The Ridiculous Things I Bought from Instagram Ads

TLDRI bought a belt that's made of military webbing, a weird back pain relief bundle, a posture corrector, a mesh backpack with pockets, a hand on a stick for basketball, and 'healthy' cereal. Let's see if any of it actually works.

Key insights

🤑I spent a ridiculous amount of money on random products from Instagram ads.

🤔Some of the products were questionable in their claims and usefulness.

🚀The belt and backpack were sturdy and well-made, but the hand for basketball was just silly.

💼The posture corrector and back pain relief bundle provided some relief, but their effectiveness varied.

🥣The 'healthy' cereal was overpriced and didn't taste as good as the classic brands.

Q&A

Did any of the products actually work?

Some of the products provided relief and were well-made, but others were disappointments.

Was it worth the money spent?

For some products, yes. But overall, it was mostly a waste of money.

Would you recommend buying products from Instagram ads?

It depends on the specific product and your needs. Do thorough research before making a purchase.

Was the 'healthy' cereal worth the price?

No, the 'healthy' cereal was overpriced and didn't taste as good as cheaper options.

Did you feel silly wearing/using some of the products?

Definitely. The hand for basketball and the posture corrector felt particularly silly to use.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction and motivation for buying random products from Instagram ads.

02:35Review of a military-style belt made of webbing.

04:23Review of a back pain relief bundle and posture corrector.

06:02Review of a mesh backpack with multiple pockets.

10:04Review of a hand on a stick for basketball training.

12:01Review of 'healthy' cereal marketed as a Froot Loops alternative.

12:27Summary and reflection on the purchased products.