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Things the Internet Convinced Me to Buy

Direct to Consumer --> Direct to Landfill

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Totally Recommend
Jun 05, 2026
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Instagram loves introducing you to problems you didn’t even know existed. I didn’t even know what marionette lines were until someone told me I should hate them. Now I can’t unsee them.

The people informing me of these flaws also have answers. The only thing is their solutions usually cost $48 plus shipping.

Every so often I ask readers and friends to review the things the internet convinced them to buy. These are not influencers or people pushing products. They're just regular people who got targeted and took the bait.

Today we are talking to Liz, a yoga and Pilates teacher who isn't affiliated with any brands. Here's what she's tried.

MELLO CLIPS ($25 each)

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