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If a tree falls in the woods and nobody is there to hear it did it really make a sound? If i post a blog and nobody reads it was there really any point? You have entered the random thinking space of Morgan Bell . . . These are my musings . . . things about my life written off the top of my head . . . written in an informal disjointed style almost completely devoid of punctuation, this is where i flesh out writing ideas, discuss my life, and generally be self indulgent . . . it is also the bargain bin for articles which do not fit in with the film or arts themes of my other blogs . . . so have a wander around my mind, have a laugh, have a think, be nice, and humour me!

disappointed with my toilet bloo

June 6th 2008 12:02
i bought a Jeyes Bloo Long Life Cistern (100g) about 5 weeks ago and it has already run out . . . it claimed to last 5 MONTHS . . . what a rort!

ive been actively monitoring the toilet in question as the claim of 5 MONTHS seemed amazing, i felt like i had got a real bargain, but i was a little cynical about the magical powers of the toilet bloo . . .

could it stand up to the amazing claims on the packet?

short answer: NO!

false advertising!




although with all consumer products these days the key to the amazing claims is in those two little words "UP TO" . . . i guess in a lab somewhere under some extraordinary conditions the cistern block could last the distance, but certainly not at my house

its a bit like red hair dye . . . UP TO 24 WASHES . . . amazing right?

but in reality most likely 90% washed out in under 2 weeks lol

its a disappointing business going to the supermarket, nothing lasts and all the products lie

oh well . . .






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Comment by Cheryl J

June 6th 2008 13:03
Oh Morgan, I could so go with the "it's because you're full of shit" with this hahahahaha. You walked into that one!

But in all seriousness, I hate when they make claims on products that are so false. the hair dye one is a sticking point for me too!!

Poo to the blue loo goo

Comment by Morgan Bell

June 6th 2008 13:09
haha hello my lovely cheryl
i was expecting someone to tell me to put the bloo in my hair and the red in the loo LOL
i think id rather be told the average lasting time than the upper limit . . . but i guess if everyones doing it poor old toilet bloo needs to get in on the action to be competitive
i love your puns as usual!
nice to see you

Comment by Cheryl J

June 6th 2008 13:32
It's a bit of a lurk when they say it will last for months but is lucky to last a few days. False advertising!!

How cute you would look with bloo hair

Comment by Morgan Bell

June 6th 2008 13:40
dont give me idea cheryl, dont give me ideas!
haha

Comment by RubySoho

June 6th 2008 16:00
Waxing products are the worst.

"silky smooth legs for up to six weeks!"

Yeah right. You'd be lucky to get six days.

Ah advertising. Love those guys.



Comment by Morgan Bell

June 6th 2008 16:16
hey Ruby,
haha that is so true!
i also find that continental side dishes (like packet pasta or rice) greatly overestimate the amount of serving per packet . . . actually dont even get me started on serving sizes! lol

Comment by RubySoho

June 6th 2008 16:21
Breakfast cereals! If you actually only ate their "suggested serving size" it wouldn't fill an espresso coffee cup.

Comment by Morgan Bell

June 6th 2008 16:31
i could dedicate a whole blog just to complaining about things that dont last long enough!

i could call it the whingy old hag blog!

Comment by slacko

June 10th 2008 06:12
I hate the suggested servings!!! Those dam rice packets saying it is for a family! I have a pack as a snack some times... maybe that's why im on my stepper machine as I write this.

I once had blue hair, I looked a lot like Colin 'funky' Miller, I didn't use loo bloo though...

Comment by Morgan Bell

June 10th 2008 07:38
haha hi slacko,
no you wouldnt want to use loo bloo, it doesnt last nearly long enough!
sometimes a person just wants to look like a smurf or a cookie monster and get some value for money dammit!

Comment by Thoraiya Dyer

June 12th 2008 07:50
HMMMM

Morgan, do you mind if I borrow the Bloo for a Demented World investigation?

I'd like to attempt to prove that trying to make it last for 5 months will make your bladder explode

Just say the word!

Comment by Morgan Bell

June 12th 2008 09:01
hi Thoraiya,
that sounds like a fantastic idea!
i think the product really does require more investigation! haha
make sure you post me the link when youve written it so i can check it out!

Comment by slacko

June 12th 2008 11:42
All this toilet talk made me realise I need to fix mine still...

Atleast this time its only the inlet valve...

Anyhow, thanks for the reminder, carry on

Comment by Morgan Bell

June 12th 2008 11:48
hi slacko,
i find the little things sometimes provide a sigh of relief from always thinking about the big things!
good luck with the toilet repairs . . . it is an essential system to have out of order!

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