Endless fun. Endless frustration.
Written: May 19 '00
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Pros: Right up there with Ouija Boards for kitsch, make you wonder, kind of fun.
Cons: A poorly balanced ball can ruin the illusion.
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| DudeFace's Full Review: Magic 8 Ball |
Everyone knows the magic 8-ball. Ask it a question, shake it, turn it over, and all of your wishy-washyness disappears. Right? Wrong.
The basic product, that hasn't really changed since its release, does have a flaw. Roughly two out of three of them don't give you an answer. When you turn the ball over, the floating answer talisman doesn't flatten out against the porthole. This can put a major damper on the fun, or make your head want to explode (depending on the importance of the question). I've noticed this flaw in the two Magic 8-balls that I own, and in roughly two out of three that I encounter belonging to others. It seems more pronounced in older balls, and in the novelty versions like the Magic 8-ball key-chain.
The Goods: Right up there with Ouija Boards for kitsch, make you wonder, kind of fun.
The Bads: A poorly balanced ball can ruin the illusion.
Buyer beware. If you get a flawed one, it's six bucks down the drain.
Recommended:
Yes
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DudeFace
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Location: Miami Lakes, Florida
Reviews written: 9
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