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What business plan seemed so dumb to you but actually worked out? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 months ago by TehBamski@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] kometes@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

A. They were always more of a novelty gift rather than a child's gift.
B. I was 12 when the trend hit and I had no desire to get one. Neither did my younger siblings.
C. N/A as my parents didn't get me one.
D. The novelty of a gag gift that was pre-packaged.
E. That's the million dollar question.