Ten Things To Buy Instead Of A Hoverboard | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

Ten Things To Buy Instead Of A Hoverboard

Thinking about buying a hoverboard? Think again

1.2k
Ten Things To Buy Instead Of A Hoverboard
Comingsoon.net

This Christmas, the “hoverboard” stole the spotlight as the most infamous present under many families’ trees. Throughout all of 2015, hoverboards have been popping up all over our Instagram and Facebook feeds, showing celebrities and athletes effortlessly gliding through life. Christmas, the holy holiday dedicated to baby Jesus and the consumers, saw the hoverboard growing in popularity for the every day person.

For those who got their hopes up, imagining a Back to the Future inspired anti-gravity skateboard, don’t be confused by the version growing in popularity today. This hoverboard is basically a glorified hands-free Segway that is operated by applied pressure from the person riding it. As simple as that sounds, these hoverboards have sparked hundreds of viral videos of users crashing and injuring themselves attempting to use their new toys. According to CNN, there have been at least 22 reports of hoverboards bursting into flames and at least 70 reports of hoverboard-induced emergency room visits.

So, before you go running to the store to either buy a new hoverboard or return an existing one, I have compiled this list of alternative items as a public service for those who need a little assistance. This list is based on Bed Bath and Beyond’s ROAM Hoverboard, which is $499.99. Although, it seems as if an alternative to walking is the right direction for the human race in 2016, here are 10 other things you should buy instead of a hoverboard.

1. 5 Pairs of Nike Free 5.0 Running Shoes: According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of U.S. adults are obese. This is clearly a problem, so maybe anti-walking adult toys are not the best decision. For the cost of one hoverboard, a person could purchase five pairs of the sleekest Nikes on the market. And if you’re not into working out, you’ll look cute and casual in a Kylie Jenner meets Zendaya type of way.

2. 16 packs of Kylie Jenner’s Lip Kit:You’re lying to yourself if you claim to not want to try Kylie’s collection of lipsticks and lip liners. No matter what you have to say about her lips, I think we can all admit that her lip colors are always on point. If you ditch your wannabe Back to the Future gadget, you can have enough lipstick to last a few years. Or if you have lips as big as mine, or Kylie’s, it’ll last you a few months.

via">http://giphy.com/gifs/parks-and-rec-treat-yo-self-... GIPHY

3. 41 Copies of Kim Kardashian’s Selfish: Surprisingly, there have been exactly zero reports of Kim Kardashian’s selfie book spontaneously bursting into flames. Buying enough copies for all your friends, family and coworkers is technically a better investment than buying a hoverboard and risking a hospital visit.

4. 6 Months of Netflix: This is kind of a no brainer, because Netflix is one of the best inventions of the century. So, maybe instead of mooching off your ex boyfriend’s account, you could save enough money for six months of guilt free streaming. Just enough time to watch every episode of The Office and Parks and Rec.

5. 37 Large Cheese Pizzas from Papa Johns: If you already have your own Netflix account, you can enhance your Netflix and chill game by ordering a large cheese pizza every night for 37 days. Basically, you can be a walking Tumblr post for over a month.

via">http://giphy.com/gifs/freshman-year-college-NBau8I... GIPHY

6. 101 Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes: As a Starbucks barista, I see the ridiculous amount of money people spend on their daily caffeine fix. Also, since I work on a college campus I see first hand what Pumpkin Spice addiction does to the college girl’s bank account. That being said, instead of buying a hoverboard, you can indulge in the sickeningly sweet comfort of the PSL for 101 days.

7. 33 Copies of Purpose by Justin Bieber: IS IT TOO LATE NOW TO SAY SORRY? Well, it will be too late to say sorry to your credit card bills when you swipe for a $500 hoverboard. A true Belieber would never waste money on an injury inducing hands free Segway when Justin’s best album to date is available for purchase.

via">http://giphy.com/gifs/samantha-justin-bieber-sorry... GIPHY

8. 76 Chicken Burritos from Chipotle: How many times have you scraped together all the quarters in your purse to get that Chipotle burrito you’ve been craving all day? Probably more times then you’d like to admit. I would much rather forgo getting a hoverboard and get two and a half months worth of burritos.

9. 16 Pairs of Apple Headphones: One of my biggest pet peeves is listening to my music through cheap convenience store ear buds. But, I’m also way too cheap to go to the Apple store to buy a replacement every time I clumsily step on my sacred iPhone headphones. I would so much rather stock up on 16 pairs of amazing headphones than hoverboard my way to class.

10. 5 percent of Kent State’s in-state Tuition: Most importantly, we could all make our parents proud and help pay for our higher education. If a Kent State student, from Ohio, saved $500 they could pay off 5% of one years tuition. The moral of this story? Spend responsibly.

via">http://giphy.com/gifs/black-lives-matter-excellenc... GIPHY


Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

69947
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

3705
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less
Health and Wellness

10 Hygiene Tips For All College Athletes

College athletes, it's time we talk about sports hygiene.

7786
Woman doing pull-ups on bars with sun shining behind her.

I got a request to talk about college athletes hygiene so here it is.

College athletes, I get it, you are busy! From class, to morning workouts, to study table, to practice, and more. But that does not excuse the fact that your hygiene comes first! Here are some tips when it comes to taking care of your self.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments