
We've never designed a pool float, nor are we ever likely to in the near future .
If we had to give it a go though we'd cobble something together that resembles a bed that doesn't sink in water.
And we'd definitely try to avoid anything that looks like a sanitary pad.
Unfortunately, that's exactly what one company in America did and it has gone viral.
The picture was originally shared on reddit but it wasn't until the below tweet that it really started to get noticed.
Focus group. This could have been avoided with 1 focus group (of women). https://t.co/C76lv5ji33— Jillian David (@Jillian David) 1499082991
The replies were hilarious.
@JillianDavid13 Please someone buy this and take it to the pool along with a pink inflatable lounger https://t.co/BgWkDLDbJU— Fionna / Jen Davis-Wilson (@Fionna / Jen Davis-Wilson) 1499131959
And it appears that it's not the only product bearing a striking resemblance to other things.
@JillianDavid13 @StealthHillary I said the same thing about the white-on-red Tesla logo that looks like an IUD. https://t.co/oHBVsqdT7x— Lara Willard (@Lara Willard) 1499098507
@JillianDavid13 So it's apparently a thing at big box stores… https://t.co/nT6LWCY4GR— admford (@admford) 1499096979
There's also this ill conceived clothes hanger.
@JillianDavid13 Hey ladies, it could be worse... https://t.co/RU6L763m0f— Dan Sharfin (@Dan Sharfin) 1499104028
However, the comments in response to the idea that a focus group could have prevented this proved to be very interesting.
@jrtaff @joesabin @evilrooster @dotless_i @cstross @JillianDavid13 This is not going to be a hit with their (probab… https://t.co/Tg3elhevwT— Leslie Varney (@Leslie Varney) 1499126732
It's new found popularity has led to people commenting on the product's Amazon page, where it is available to buy for $79.50.
Here are some of the best reviews.
I tried it, but it sucked all the water out of the pool.
I've waited for this for my entire life. I have always dreamed of floating in a pool on a gigantic maxi pad!
Because who wouldn't want to hang at the pool on a giant menstrual pad? You wind up with the entire pool to yourself, which is bonus. I was, however, disappointed that it didn't work like all the commercials and stay dry on top.