It was Christmas morning/eve. It was the best night of Hanukkah. There was that one gift, the thing you received from your mom/dad/sister/brother/spouse/whoever, that stood out from all the rest as the best thing you could have ever gotten. [More]
The Best Things In Life Are Free, Including Our Weekly Newsletter
By 12.11.14
Imagine your pockets are bulging, full of cash and gold pieces like the kind Scrooge McDuck has in his vault/swimming pool. Now imagine you’ve just read Consumerist’s weekly newsletter, and enjoyed the heck out of it… and those pockets are still flush with riches. It’s a win-win. [More]
The New Bright Spot In Your Week Is Totally Going To Be The Consumerist Newsletter
By 11.20.14
When it comes to the work week, Friday pretty much has Favorite Day locked down. But according to sources inside Consumerist, that happy day could get even better with one simple step: Signing up for the weekly Consumerist newsletter, delivered fresh to your email inbox every Friday. [More]
We Found The Thing You Were Looking For — Sign Up For Consumerist’s Newsletter
By 10.9.14
Isn’t it just so funny how you always find the thing you were looking for in the last place you look? No, because you don’t keep looking after, but in this case, we are the last place and we have the thing you were searching for — sign up for Consumerist’s newsletter and cease your restless hunting. [More]
Today’s Exercise In Productivity: Sign Up For The Consumerist Newsletter
By 7.15.14
We know, Tuesdays can be tough. But we’re not asking you to jump through hoops or cross every last item on your to-do list. Nope. You can be productive enough just by signing up for our weekly newsletter. [More]
Attention, Austin: Consumerist Is Hiring Technology Folks
By 6.30.14
You’re reading this site right now, if these words are beaming through your eyeballs into your brain — and you could be working for it, if you’ve got the technological savvy and happen to live in Austin, Texas. [More]
Calling All Health & Electronics Editors: Consumer Reports Is Hiring
By 6.16.14
Are you all about electronics? Or maybe you’re in the trenches of health reporting, and seeking a change to your career. If so, today could be the day you find the job you want. Consumer Reports is hiring a Deputy Content Editor for Electronics, and an Investigative Editor and Editor in its Health department. [More]
Let’s Be Best Consumerist Newsletter Friends And Braid Hair, Watch Movies
By 6.12.14
Here we are, standing on the cusp of true, everlasting friendship. But how can we progress to sleepovers, marathon hair-braiding sessions and a line-by-line recitation of Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead? We’re right on top of that — just sign up for our weekly Consumerist newsletter. [More]
Do You Remember The Time You Signed Up For The Consumerist Newsletter?
By 5.29.14
Reminiscing is such a delight, isn’t it? Perhaps you don’t have anything special to dwell on in your recent past, a nostalgic treat to snack upon in days to come. How about that time you subscribed to the Consumerist newsletter, which is right now? You’re welcome. [More]
Everyone Who’s Anyone Knows Today Is The Cool Day To Sign Up For Our Newsletter
By 4.10.14
We’re not saying life is a popularity contest, or even that we’re you know, “cool.” But if all your friends were signing up for the Consumerist newsletter, wouldn’t you want to, too? You wouldn’t want to be the only one not in the know. [More]
Cross “Subscribe To Consumerist’s Newsletter” Off Your Bucket List
By 3.20.14
Life is meant to be lived, guys. And if there’s one thing we’ve learned about living that life is that it’s much better when there’s good reading material. Here’s where the Consumerist newsletter comes in. [More]
This Weekend, Think About That Most-Coveted Of Golden Awards: The Worst Company In America Trophy
By 2.28.14
This weekend, all of Hollywood — and really, all of the nation — will be thinking about who will take home the most sought-after trophy in the world: The Golden Poo. That’s right, it’s time to start sending in nominations for the annual Worst Company in America tournament! [More]
The Consumerist Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Fortune 500 Companies?
By 2.28.14
While lists like the Fortune 500 are chock-full of companies and brands that are familiar to just about everyone — Walmart, Exxon, Apple, Coca-Cola, IBM — there are plenty of businesses that don’t have that same level of name recognition, even if they have thousands of employees and bring in billions of dollars. [More]
It’s Not Too Late To Save Yourself: Subscribe To Consumerist’s Newsletter Today
By 1.30.14
The zombies/robots/aliens/other villainous beings are probably on their way right now, this very minute, to become our cruel overlords. And while signing up to receive Consumerist’s newsletter every week won’t save you from certain extinction, at least you’ll know a bit more about the world before you depart it. [More]
Tests Show High Level Of Possible Carcinogen In Pepsi One
By 1.23.14
As recently as last summer, Pepsi was called out (by the Center for Environmental Health) for continuing to use a controversial caramel coloring — one that can contain a possible carcinogen and is included under hazard label regulation in California — in spite of calls for an end to its use. New tests from our coworkers at Consumer Reports confirm that Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, and Pepsi One all contain significant levels of the ingredient. [More]
That Feeling Like You Forgot Something Can Be Fixed By Signing Up For Our Newsletter
By 12.12.13
Here at Consumerist we are nothing if not helpful when it comes to To Do lists. It’s so annoying to have that tickly feeling in the back of your brain like you had something you definitely, totally wanted to do, but just can’t remember it. We’ve got the answer: Signing up for our newsletter. [More]
A Whole Bunch Of Stuff To Make With Your Inevitable Thanksgiving Leftovers
By 11.27.13
Unless you are celebrating Thanksgiving with a group of ravenous piranhas, you’ll likely have food left over from your Turkey Day feast. Sure, you can spend the next week making delicious turkey and stuffing sandwiches, but there’s a lot of variety to be had from those ingredients stored in plastic containers in your fridge. [More]
Oh Hey — Consumerist Has An Awesome Newsletter & We Want You To Get It
By 11.14.13
Newsletters are all the rage these days, just like [insert thing that is cool that we don’t know about], did you know? And lookee here, we just happen to have one we send out to all our subscribers every week. You should probably hop on this thing, it’s a blast. [More]
