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    In 2006 a major US magazine launched an award for the product with the most frustrating, time-consuming and dangerous to open packaging. What were the names of the magazine, the award and the product and just how difficult is it to liberate the winner from its offending packaging?

    Question #74514. Asked by gmackematix. (Jan 14 07 10:01 AM)


    peasypod

    		Well, this must be the Consumer Report's 'Oyster' Award, and the value of 'Wrap-Rage' emerging into daily life.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrap_rage

    Jan 14 07, 10:13 AM
    peasypod

    		And the winner is....

    http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/personal-finance/hardtoopen-packages-306/the-winners/the-hardplastic-clamshell/index.htm

    Jan 14 07, 10:16 AM
    gmackematix

    		Yay, Peasy! You soon got at that without excessive tearing, cracking, screaming, etc.

    According to the "Toys" link from your second site, American Idol Barbie (cringe) took an impressive 15 minutes and 10 seconds to open - and that was with tools.

    Jan 14 07, 11:48 AM

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