Stupid.com
Stupid.com is a website that was founded in 1997 by Gary Apple. According to the site, it is the "best source of Stupid Gifts, Stupid Toys, Stupid Candy, and pointless useless, weird, and funny stuff." It also has games and cartoons, which the site also labels as "stupid".
History
Stupid.com was originally "StupidCandy.com" and offered only weird candy. But it soon changed its name to Stupid.com. Gary Aple, a former sitcom and animation writer, provides all the product descriptions on the site. He considers Stupid.com to be a unique BLEND of "comedy and commerce." Stupid.com is owned by Lotus Internet Corp.
Products
Stupid.com sells various low-priced novelty gifts. These include food items, such as gummi soldiers and fighter planes, toys such as wind-up walking sushi, and seasonal items (including a love-detecting rat for Valentine's Day). all which the site labels as "Stupid".
References
- Holiday from hell ; Send Santa a thank you note Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Ill.: Dec 27, 2002. pg. 40
- "Freud Action Figure? Yeah, We've Got That" John Biggs, New York Times. Mar 3, 2005. pg. G.3
- "Sick of tasteful gifts? Try this site, stupid." Samantha Miller. People Weekly. New York: Jun 5, 2000.Vol.53, Iss. 22; pg. 24
- Gary Apple Bio
External links
- Official site
- A Special Video featuring Stupid Candy (Please Note that some of the Candies featured in the video have been discontinued)