The Robo Stirรขโยข is the new way to make kitchen work quick and easy. It’s the tool that let’s you stir your food without actually having to stir.
Stirring food is such a chore! Obviously I need a Robo Stir.
The commercial for Robo Stir really makes it look like it is something that rotates in a whisk-like motion, so I was a little surprised when I got my Robo Stir in the mail and found that it really just vibrates.
Vibrates in a circular motion.
I was sure that it would be MUCH better in a pan and solve all my stirring needs, so I gathered a little help (Jana & Andrea) and we prepared to make white sauce to test out the Robo Stir.
We melted the butter.
We added the flour.
We set the Robo Stir in the pan to relieve us from the strenuous stirring duties.
I grabbed my camera and took the picture above and then grabbed my video camera to accurately demonstrate the rotational component:
Despite the missing ability to stir, the Robo Stir continued to jiggle and jump in one portion of my pan for a few more moments until…
…all three of the Robo Stir feet fell off as well.
So, if you are satisfied with a product that will give you 45 seconds of marginally helpful use, then Robo Stir is for you.
As for us, we have found a better use for the Robo Stir.
It delivers a mildly effective back massage.
File under “sounded like a good idea at the time…”. I love that it was supposed to free you up from stirring, but instead you spend your time “babysitting” it to make sure nothing is burning. While you could have been stirring and moving on to something else. Someone in China is laughing all the way to the bank.
Great post!!!!
I totally wanted one…until you posted that video! #failsauce
That is so funny! haha, what an awful product.
I am so sorry it didn’t work out for you – but I am glad you found a way to deal with it! ๐
Oh, too bad it didn’t work properly!
That looks like fun! Hope this is an As Seen on TV product that works. ๐
Boy, aren’t they going to be sorry you bought that! And aren’t they even going to be sorrier that it’s a piece…. My husband and I saw that commercial together a few nights ago and had very different reactions. He (who can make pancakes. And sometimes pancakes. And of course, instant coffee) “That looks AMAZING! Think about all the other things YOU could be doing while it’s stirring for YOU!! I think that might be in your stocking” All the while grinning away like he’s come up with the best-present-ever. Me “That thing is lame! Think of all the ingredients I’ll waste when something burns, sticks or seperates. And on top of that, it won’t last long around here, when YOU end up putting it in the dishwasher with the batteries in…”
I’m sorry it was a dud for you, but to be honest I can’t wait to tell him I was right ๐
So funny! Thanks for the blog. I love when people debunk “as seen on tv” items. Too bad it was at your expense!
I love the alternate use for the Robo Stir! let me know when the little one is available, i’d like to book an appointment!
Love your new use! Seems like a much better one to me!