The perfect bug killer

Written By Allen Shaw

A while back I read about a fellow who placed ads in magazines advertising the perfect bug killer.

It offered some amazing claims, all of which were true:

  • Safe to use around children and pets

  • No harmful chemicals

  • So simple a child could use it

  • Guaranteed 100% effective

  • Delivered to your door for the low cost of $15

Here's what was delivered:

Two blocks of wood, one marked with an X. Printed Instructions: “Place bug on X; strike bug firmly with second block.”

That bug killer is perfect. 100% effective, and very inexpensive.

Of course, if you want something that's going to work in the real world, you’re going to have to make some trade offs.

All the best,
A.

Allen Shaw
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