A Cheese Grater for Your Feet
Bizarre February 20th, 2009My husband Dave loves him a good horror movie. Bring on the gross, the gory and the gruesome.
But what makes him run screaming from the room whenever I take it out and use it?
This.
I’ll spare you any pictures of my dead foot skin. But I will tell you that it looks exactly like finely grated parmagean cheese. Buon appetito!
The fact is the thing works and I’m on my way to smoother, sandal-wearing feet. My piddies are probably the least cared-for part of my body, until now. Hey, if it takes a cheese grater to do it, it’s all good.
Have you eaten breakfast yet? Are you eating it now? Sorry.
Stumble it!
February 20th, 2009 at 6:16 am
I have been waiting for a review on the pedi egg. Now I will have to buy on so I can equally gross my hubby out.I wonder if it works on getting loud children to vacate the room as well.
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February 20th, 2009 at 6:26 am
I totally consider buying one of these every time I step into a Target or CVS. They call my name and tell me I’m just one grate away from perfect feet!
February 20th, 2009 at 6:41 am
I wondered how that thing worked. I should get one because I have some really tough callouses on my feet. Thanks for the info!
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February 20th, 2009 at 6:58 am
You know, the next time I take Mrs C to Carabba’s or Buca di Beppo and they ask if we want grated cheese, I’m going to think of this. Is this payback for the DESNOTILATOR?
By the way, I intoduced some friends to Stone guy and gal yesterday. We are all getting together on Twitter later!
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February 20th, 2009 at 7:06 am
I have a Ped Egg and it just works! It doesn’t hurt, it’s easy and my feet look better! I do it when I’m alone.
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February 20th, 2009 at 7:06 am
Sloughing dead skin from my feet is a transcendental experience for me. It feels that good.
February 20th, 2009 at 7:14 am
Oh, I’m so happy I didn’t scare any of you off (yet!)
Kara — It’s a good bet no one wants to see you there grating your feet. My husband can’t even watch me put my contact lenses in. “You’re touching your eyeball!!! Gross!” He’s got issues.
Singular Girl — Do it! Only ten bucks and it’s a miracle product as far as I’m concerned. I haven’t had any luck in the past with pummas stones. Apparently, my feet need little tiny knives.
Karen — It really works wonders. Doesn’t hurt at all. They only recommend you leave a few days in between each treatment. Don’t want to get carried away.
Chris Casey — My plan has succeeded. I’m glad you found the Lady on the Bench and Creepy Guy. Did you find Windy and The Others?
Tink — See?! It really works! Yes, I do it alone too. Of course, it doesn’t keep me from running around the house after Dave first screaming “Ped Egg! Ped Egg!” He just loves that.
Musing — Seriously. Who knew that something that looks like a torture device could be so good?
February 20th, 2009 at 7:46 am
Anastasia has one of these and swears by it. She thinks its the greatest. I did see one other blogger review it and hate it, claiming it didn’t work. I don’t know what’s up with that.
In any case the whole thing grosses me out. I haven’t had breakfast yet, but now I think I’ll take a pass. Even though my feet could use a good sloughing I can’t bring myself to borrow it. I think that would be akin to borrowing her toothbrush. Kind of a big giant ick factor. I just can’t do it.
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February 20th, 2009 at 7:48 am
That grating sound makes my skin crawl!
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February 20th, 2009 at 8:14 am
What is worse than actually USING that damn thing?
Watching commercials on The Food Network for it (as I pointed out in a recent post). YUCK!
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February 20th, 2009 at 8:31 am
My friends swear by it. I heard a new kind is coming out and I am waiting for it.
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February 20th, 2009 at 8:41 am
I recently skipped buying the egg and bought the refills (call me frugal). Works fine that way.
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February 20th, 2009 at 9:04 am
La, la, la . . . let’s see . . . I believe I will grate some cheese today for a delicious omelet! Yes, that sounds perfect. And, while I’m grating away, I’ll check out Kathy’s post and . . .
(throws out cheese and throws up)</i)
La, la, la . . . I think I will have a delicious bowl of cereal today.
PIDDIES!
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February 20th, 2009 at 9:31 am
I love mine. I have had many things over the years and this one is the best I have tried. I am seriously thinking of buying more though. Everyone in my family steals mine and it kind of grosses me out. James is not disgusted by it at all. Unfortunately he asks me to do it for him while we watch tv. No loving, “hunny will you rub my feet”. Now it is more like, “hunny will you grate the dead skin off of my feet”. I guess that is a sign of being together for years. That goes together with the, “hunny will you shave the back of my neck”.
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February 20th, 2009 at 9:39 am
Just the commercial for that thing sends me running out of the room. But you really like it, huh? Maybe I’ll consider trying it…
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February 20th, 2009 at 10:03 am
hahaha.
It is gross, but nice feet are WORTH it.
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February 20th, 2009 at 10:06 am
HAHA! I’ve seen the ads as well. If JD made a LOT of headway to ensure that I never have a foot fetish – well, you’ve sealed the deal! I was thinking of developing one so this works out well – messy business really. On an only somewhat related note – due to a conversation that I’ve eavesdropped on in Twitter, I’ve got my best people working on a bacon doughnut as we speak. CHEERS!
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February 20th, 2009 at 10:15 am
Ugh, I hate those commercials. I ordered the glasses once and they instead of one pair free and one pair for 19.95 plus shipping it came to $94.00.
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February 20th, 2009 at 10:29 am
Actually I think my hubby would LOVE this thing.
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February 20th, 2009 at 10:34 am
Now I think I need to buy one of these. I like the idea of a nifty little collection cup to catch all my dead cells. that’s what I don’t like about pummas stones. It ends up looking like a winter wonderland on your carpet when you’re done.
-aud
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February 20th, 2009 at 10:45 am
I had no idea this actually worked. Damn, I’ll have to check it out.
I’m harder to gross out than that.
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February 20th, 2009 at 11:14 am
I have been using something similar for erm… ages ;O) It works a treat too! First I grate them and then rub emollient cream in ;O)
Where does piddies come from?
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February 20th, 2009 at 11:14 am
So it doesn’t hurt? Or tickle? I’m not very good with the foot-touching thing, even when it’s me doing the touching. They’re just too ticklish. The feet could probably use a bit of work before sandal weather, though.
Btw, I thought I was the only person in the world who calls toes “piddies.” I’ve never heard anyone else say it!
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February 20th, 2009 at 11:28 am
I was eating blueberry pancakes with almond slivers. The important word here is “was” because now those almonds look kind of like layers of skin….
Ugh…
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February 20th, 2009 at 11:51 am
hey Kathy,
Bizarre is the perfect category for this post indeed. Ughhh… how many different ways can I say “disgusting”. Some things I just don’t understand. ~ Steve, the grossed-out trade show guru
PS. What is the “miracle foot repair cream” that the package mentions. Is that like bond-o for the feet?
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February 20th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Now I finally understand where grated Parmesan comes from.
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February 20th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
And THIS coming from the woman who once had, like, three or four different containers of grated parmesan cheese in her fridge…
Or WAS it?
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February 20th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Looks like a good way to get the hubby out of the room and gain control of the remote!
February 20th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
I have one a Ped Egg and I love it. Much better than the Pedipaw. I’m amazed at the amount of parmesan my feet can produce but like you I will have beautiful tootsies come summer, whenever that might be.
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February 20th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Finely grated parmageon cheese, huh?
Gag, yuck, ick.
I could have done without that imagery…
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February 20th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Would that be “freshly grated” or the stuff in the green can? There’s a huge difference!
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February 20th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
I’m sorry, but I can’t believe you actually use this thing. How could you even want to TRY it with those commercials?? I mean, those commercials have scarred me for life. Does it actually work?
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February 20th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
I LOVE my ped egg. I asked for one for Christmas and my husband got me a ped pumice stone. NOT THE SAME!!! I bought myself the ped egg a week or so ago and my feet have never been smoother. Great product!!
February 20th, 2009 at 4:52 pm
I love my Pedegg! The dead skin looks like Kosher Salt to me.
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February 20th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
Nice to know it works! I just think they could have named the product better.
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February 20th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
Does it work on Parmesan as well?
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February 20th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
Good to know. I have wondering about that thing. I must have one now.
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February 20th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
Mrs. Rambler doesn’t mind the callous filing process. What sends here fleeing for the hills is when I have to use the hedge trimmers on my toenails. Just doesn’t want to know about that.
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February 20th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
Lola — Before buying one I checked out some reviews. One was a video and the woman showed how to use it and what came out of it. I was satisfied based on that and it worked like a charm for me. Way sorry to gross you out!
Daisy the Curly Cat — I’m sorry, my dear Daisy. It really doesn’t make much noise when it’s scraping, so it’s not so scary.
Maureen — Ha! I remember that post now. Yeah, I can’t think of a more inappropriate commercial to run on a food network. Doesn’t anyone vet them?
ettarose — Oooo! What new kind? A bigger one for giant flipper feet? Colored ones? Ones that play music while you work? They could call it an iPed!
Prefers Her Fantasy Life — That’s a very good idea. I can see how you really only need the blade part. The egg does fit nicely in my hand, though, for easier scraping. (Yes, I know how disgusting that sounds.)
JD at I Do Things — Oh, dear. I’m sorry I made you sick. But then again, you wrote about your bunion today. So maybe we’re Even Steven? PIDDIES!
Melissa — Hilarious! “The family that scrapes together stays together.” I think it says that in the bible.
3carnations — Yeah, I know. It’s weird and gross, but it does the job. It’s so inexpensive, it really is worth it. I bought mine at a Walgreen’s. Don’t bother buying online or from the TV call-in number. I read that they kill you with shipping charges.
Canucklehead — Sorry, buddy. You got an eyeful of at least two feet posts today. Are you OK? My God. Bacon donuts. Is there such a thing? There must be. The world needs bacon donuts.
grannyann — I do, too. I’ve only seen the PedEgg one a couple times. I generally fly by commercials because I watch almost not television “live.” Any time you can buy “As Seen on TV” products in stores, go for it. Otherwise, you have to take another mortgage out to afford the shipping.
Sandi — Does he have a birthday coming up? You could get it as a gag gift. And I do mean gag.
Audrey — Yep, the little egg thing does a great job of catching most, if not all of it. They do recommend you use it over a towel or something. A little bit of the shavings do fall out.
Stephanie Barr — Yes, do check it out. It’s only 10 bucks, so no big shakes if you don’t like it. Need to be grossed out worse than that? I didn’t show you my feet.
Babs Beetle — You’re right. Some of the reviews I read suggested being generous afterward with lotion. “Piddies” is another word for toes. I don’t know where I first heard that. It’s not well-known, but now you know!
absepa — Nope. It’s gentle enough not to hurt, but not so gentle that it’s tickly. You sound like my husband when he sees me put in my contact lenses. He wouldn’t be able to touch an eyeball, even if it was his own. LITTLE PIDDIES!
Lisa — Oops. I’m very sorry about that. I hope I didn’t ruin almonds for you forever.
Grossed-Out Trade Show Guru Steve — That’s OK. You don’t have to understand it. Some things are better left a mystery. The one I bought at the store did not contain the “miracle cream” so I’ll just have to make do with regular non-miracle stuff. I was scammed!
Sean Donland — Um. Yeah. And I was gonna say something about the aroma, but I won’t. I think I grossed everyone out enough today.
Jenn Thorson – Oh, man. You have a good memory. I will go on record and say that, YES, the cheese in my fridge was really cheese!
Karen — A-ha! A new weapon in my room-scattering arsenal. I like the way you think!
Jen — Oh, wait. Is the Pedipaw that thing to clip your pets’ toenails? TOOTSIES!
The Hawg! — I’m sorry, but hey, I think you saw JD’s bunion today. So which post was worse?
Mama O — Well, it is freshly grated from my feet, but no worries. It gets done as far away from the kitchen as possible.
Regan — I have to admit, I was intrigued by the commercial, though I only saw it a couple times. It totally works. If you want, I can give you a demonstration when I see you tomorrow. But I’m guessing you’ll pass?
Roxanne — Another satisfied customer! Yeah, the stones never did anything for me, even if I used it right out of the shower. In fact, you’re not supposed to use the PedEgg whe your skin is soft. It’s really a neat little thing, does exactly what’s advertised.
Angelika — Kosher salt! Yes, I can see that! It’s very fine and all the same consistency. I have to admit I was a little freaked out the first time I looked at it. I was really curious what came off my foot.
Jessica — Yeah, maybe if it didn’t have a food in the name it might seem more appealing. No matter what they name it, I’m sold!
Tiggy — OMG. If I tried, I’d have to throw the egg AND the cheese away. The little grooves are so slight, which is why you get such a fine collection of skin. Any bigger and I’d be shaving off entire toes.
Sara Bonds — You must. And, really, it’s so inexpensive you won’t feel like you wasted your hard-earned money on it if you don’t care for it. Let me know if you get one and like it.
Lee — Hedge trimmers. Har! Guess what? I hate the sound of Dave clipping his toenails. Clip. Clip. Clip. Why is that? It’s just a toe nail!
February 20th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
An As Seen On TV product that actually works? Holy foot flakes!
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February 20th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
Although it sounds gross, but I could so use this! My feet are not one of my strong features!
Jen
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February 20th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
Say it ain’t so! I saw it on TV and would have never thought it work. I am going to get one if nothing more then to gross the Hubster out! LoL
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February 20th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
Kathy: I am having trouble getting blog catalog to update and show recent posts. you also have a blog.com like me and I was wondering if you can tell me what your settings under
site feed url and site feed path. I don’t have anything in those two areas and think maybe that is why my recent posts are not showing up. Thanks if you can help me.
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February 20th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
Need to be grossed out worse than that? I didn’t show you my feet.
It might be a challenge. I’m still changing diapers.
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February 20th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
I definitely need something like that for that area on the backs of my ankles where that long tendon thingy is. I can scrape off large chucks of dead skin back there at will at any given time. Aren’t you glad you brought this up?
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February 20th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
So glad to hear it works. I bought one while in FL but was afraid they wouldn’t let me take it on the plane so mom is going to mail it to me with a few other things.
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February 21st, 2009 at 5:28 am
I love the pedi egg – the problem is the commercials, you know the one where they demonstrate by using it on an orange? I came out out to the living room the other day and found 3 grated oranges and one ruined pedi-egg. Kids are a pain in the ass.
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February 21st, 2009 at 5:33 am
Don’t worry, you’ve grossed me… you’ve also given my a neat-o idea for a story.
Shall I show you when I’m done?
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February 21st, 2009 at 7:12 am
Margaret (Nanny Goats) — Thanks for the Stumble!
Jen — Me neither. I barely let my husband look at them. Hell, I don’t even like looking at them!
The Mind of a Mom — Do it! I’m sold on the product. It can’t not work unless you’re doing it wrong.
grannyann — It appears you haven’t created a feed for your blog. I use FeedBurner (run by Google) for mine. I know there are other ways, but if you want to use them, go here and set it up http://feedburner.google.com/. Once done, you’ll get a feed URL, which you can supply to BlogCatalog.
Stephanie Barr — I don’t know if I’m prepared for that challenge. The only thing off-limits on Junk Drawer is a picture of my feet. I may post one of my feet when I was a kid, because they’re not so knobby then. Diapers? I think you’d win no matter how gnarly my toes are.
Jeff — For some reason, yours was the only comment here that grossed me out. Kudos. You win.
Lauren — Yeah, a foot scraper makes a fine terrorist weapon, I’ve heard. I wouldn’t doubt that security would stop its entry. Glad you’re getting one. You’ll love it!
Sheila Sultani — Well, hand them a real cheese grater next time and make a meal out of it. Might as well put their shenanigans to work for ya.
Ken Armstrong — Oh, by all means! You can post a link back here or I’ll find it when I’m dropping ECs. Can’t wait!
February 21st, 2009 at 9:09 am
You were the first thing I thought of when I saw one of those things in a grocery store yesterday.
Maybe I need to take a break from blogging? Nah — it’s too much fun.
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February 21st, 2009 at 9:46 am
looks like it would work to me. And I’ve never seen a round cheese grated before!
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February 21st, 2009 at 10:18 am
LOL, I’m with your husband on this one.
Oh, and why does it seem to me so many women’s products come in egg form?
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February 21st, 2009 at 10:56 am
Those things work? Great! I have tried the pumice stone, some sort of emory board on steroids, and nothing really works. As for what it looks like, my husband said grated Parmesan cheese smells like feet anyway…..
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February 21st, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Kathy, thanks for the info. I had already created a feed in feedburner so that doesn’t seem to be my problem.
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February 21st, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Kathy if I get any more forgetful I won’t be able to find my feet…lol!!! I have seen this on t.v. and wondered if it worked?
I may get on and try it. when you grow up in the south, going barefoot all summer, on hot pavement, leaves your feet in pretty bad shape when you get older.
Don’t tell but mine could be used right now as sandpaper. Oh yes I forgot to tell you why I say am getting forgetful.
I forgot that I hadn’t already commented on this. Who knows maybe I’ll forget again and be back later. such is life as middle aged woman!!:-)))))
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February 21st, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Oh yes I am also apparently losing all ability to remember proper grammar and spelling.
I hope you are having a marvelous weekend!!:-)
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February 21st, 2009 at 4:38 pm
http://www.kenwriting.com/2009/02/flash-fiction-grated.html
Here’s that little story.
you’ll figure it out quicker than most, I think.
Thanks.
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February 21st, 2009 at 4:48 pm
I’ve been thinking about getting one of these things, but honestly, I was a little afraid of it. I’ve got some hot sandals to show off when it warms up though, so I think I might reconsider now….
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February 21st, 2009 at 6:48 pm
GROSS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
But better than seeing gross feet in the summer. Some people should NOT wear sandals.
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February 21st, 2009 at 6:56 pm
A man of my age has different needs. Now, now, before your imagination runs away with you (and your shaved feet), do you think they have a larger one for my back? Ahhhh…
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February 21st, 2009 at 7:20 pm
I love the ped egg. They really work. I really enjoy your blog. I have nominated you for an award. Come by and see.
http://goalforthegreen.com/2009/02/lets-have-some-more-lemonade/
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February 21st, 2009 at 7:37 pm
Kathy:
My dear, you have caused me to conjur up the image of a huge, hard, scaly dinosaur foot. How charming. Good luck with the cheese grater.
Happy trails.
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February 21st, 2009 at 9:11 pm
Oh my goodness. I have seen these on my TV and I remember the girl emptying it. It was full of dead skin , yuck … but it did look like it was sand being tipped out
Please no photos.
February 22nd, 2009 at 12:43 am
Luckily I had already eaten before I read this…lol
Seriously, I need to get the little woman one of these. She loves wearing sandals, and I have a thing for sandals, so her having smooth feet is not an option. As it is right now, she uses one of those pumice stone thingys and it makes a big mess. This would save on some cleanup, I would imagine.
Of course, there is always the cheese grater downstairs that never gets used…hehehe
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February 22nd, 2009 at 1:09 am
never heard of this until today. Natch, I’m a guy. Looks like something Mrs. Goose would appreciate. Maybe I’ll buy her one for the upcoming March 14th festivities.
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February 22nd, 2009 at 3:53 am
My GF loves her Ped-Egg. She keeps suggesting I try it. Apparently, the callouses on my feet are several inches deep. And yet, try and I might, I can’t bring myself to care. I’m too busy with other body neuroses to worry about my feet. Perk of being a guy, I guess.
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February 22nd, 2009 at 6:51 am
feefifoto — I consider it a high honor to be thought of when you saw a foot care item. For a while there, people told me they thought of me when they saw bacon. I don’t want to get typecast for bacon, so it’s all good.
storybeader — Yep, it works great! They ought to make round cheese graters. So much easier to hold and control than the stand-up metal kind that slip all over.
Angry Max — I don’t know. Must be the whole “mother/ova” thing.
Shadowsrider — Yeah, I thought I hit the jackpot with pumice, but I wasn’t impressed. This device does the job so much better with not even half the effort. Um. I think your husband is right!
grannyann — I wish I could be more help. I know when I visited your blog, my browser doesn’t detect a feed. I’m sorry I don’t know what to do about that.
Shinade — I agree, I think all my walkin’ around barefoot contributed to my problem. I didn’t listen to my mother. Oh, and I’m forgetful too. I’ve come to accept it and find it hilarious. Grammar, spelling? I didn’t even notice.
Ken Armstrong — I love the story you weaved from this! And, yes, I think you beat me on the gross factor!
Rachel S — Oh, don’t be afraid of it. You will quickly get past the weirdness and love how it makes your skin so smooth. Tonight I’m giving my feet a “Round 2″ treatment.
Alan — Got that right. The worst are people who wear flip-flops and you can see all the calluses. I prefer a closed sandal for that reason. I like to spare others the horror.
nonamedufus — Ewwwwwww! You know they make wax for that? Go ahead, I dare you.
Barbara — Another satisfied customer. Thanks for the award, too.
Swubird — Well, it’s not all that bad, but I won’t show my feet in public. They scare small children. For the record, it’s really only my big toes that need the most work. Moisturizer would probably cure the rest of my problems. I know. Too much information.
Grace — Yep, it looks like finely-granulated sand. Very light in color. Don’t worry. I know if I had put up pictures, it would have sent everyone running for the hills.
Mystery Man — Yes, the egg does keep everything neatly collected. A tiny bit can fall out, but it’s not at all like what happens when you use a pumice stone. Definitely buy her one. Only ten bucks. Can’t go wrong.
marvelgoose — Um, I’m not going to suggest here what March 14th is. Is it what I think it is?
Cromely — Oh, you need to try it out anyway. It won’t take much of your time away from your other neuroses, I promise. And you just might find it fascinating. I swear it’ll work on very thick calluses. In fact, you’ll notice a difference immediately. Try it!
February 22nd, 2009 at 9:45 am
Maybe you could video one of your sessions, and show it to us!
February 22nd, 2009 at 11:40 am
I’ve seen this thing so many times, but figured a pumice stone would be just as effective. So does the egg work better? Sounds kind of painful.
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February 22nd, 2009 at 12:14 pm
Brilliant I was thinking of getting one of these before I get feet like a hobbit, I was waiting for a review.Thanks.
February 22nd, 2009 at 1:53 pm
I have that it works quite well.
February 22nd, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Our mommy uses one of those. She said it works great.
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February 22nd, 2009 at 3:45 pm
I want you to come over and clean up this mess. That was gross. Bwahahahahahaha.
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February 22nd, 2009 at 4:26 pm
Oh man, I was eating my dinner when I read this. However, I’m not easily grossed out, I think I’ll look into getting one, I love it!
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February 22nd, 2009 at 4:42 pm
Would it work to make my personality smoother?
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February 22nd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
You’re so kind in not showing us feet photos. I just don’t have the adult restraint…I would have had some gross picture of somebodies feet that were so dry it would make rice cakes look moist!
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February 22nd, 2009 at 8:40 pm
I saw the commercial for the PedEgg, and the foot shavings do look kind of unsightly. (They are only visible for a brief moment on the ad, but I get the point.) But I’m sure the smooth feet are worth the moment of gross-out when you have to empty the egg.
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February 22nd, 2009 at 9:36 pm
Hey, if you mix enough feet shavings with water, can you make another foot?
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February 22nd, 2009 at 10:23 pm
I’ve heard some pretty good things about this – I’d like to see some results there missus.
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February 23rd, 2009 at 10:59 am
I have several in case I can’t find one. My soft little feet have turned into alligator feet!
February 23rd, 2009 at 1:52 pm
The new one they’re coming out with has a HANDLE! Magnificent! I can’t wait. I’m having a hard time finding the refill blades, though. And you do have to be careful not to get too carried away–it makes for some red, tender piddies! (Which is the “baby” way to say “piggies”, as in “this little piggie went to market”—the more you know!) You also have to keep a close eye on your piddies, because within about a month, mine were hardening back up. Time to break out the Ped Egg again!
February 23rd, 2009 at 3:34 pm
I *heart* the ped-egg. But I hate scary movies!
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February 23rd, 2009 at 4:10 pm
By far the grossest part of these commercials is when they empty the skin shavings into the garbage can.
February 23rd, 2009 at 5:00 pm
PaulsHealthBlog — I would if you would accept a foot double. There is no way I’m video taping my own feet. I’d like people to keep coming back here. You understand, right?
My Autism Insights — Yes, it works WAY better than pumice stones. Those don’t do a thing. The egg takes just minutes and it’s painless. (I sound like a commercial, don’t I?)
Janice — Like a hobbit…. Oh, boy. We must have been separated at birth.
brooke — Yeah, but you have young, unblemished feet. Must be your mom’s, right?
LOL Cats — I heard there’s a special kind of device to clip kitties’ claws. I’m thinking of getting one for my cats instead of using the regular clippers, which they hate.
Comedy Plus — I know, I’m sorry. But the mess is no where near what it would be if the egg didn’t catch the funk that fell out, eh?
Lauren — I’m in the camp who can’t eat when viewing or reading gross things. That’s why I gave up watching CSI during dinner.
John J Savo, the Authoring Auctioneer — Har! Yeah, but then you wouldn’t have such a great blog. I think you need to keep your edginess.
VE — Jeff from View from the Cloud once posted the most disgusting foot picture ever. Lemme see if I can find it. Oh, yeah. Here it is. Nice, huh?
Little Scarf Girl — Yes, emptying the receptacle is cake. It’s the shaving that’s the grossest part.
Angry Max — Ewwwwww!! OMG. You got me.
fragileheart — I can’t. I just can’t. Even when I’m all done sculpting my toes and heels, I can’t post a picture. My toes are unsightly and scary. I would if I could, really.
Data Entry Services — I suppose the last time I had decent feet was when I was five. But I hated wearing shoes, so they started spreading and gettin’ all gnarly. Alligator feet? Join the club.
mlm — I think I remember seeing a refill package on the shelf next to the egg. I probably should snap those up now before I can’t get them anymore. PIDDIES! PIGGIES! It’s too bad it has to be an ongoing maintenance thing. But, still, it’s so nice to feel smoothness on my feet now, especially my big toes. I don’t care how many times I need to use it.
meleah rebeccah — Ah, you have one? Yeah, I’m not into scary stuff like I used to be. TV shows have also gotten grosser over time. I can do without all the realism.
Acorn King — And if memory serves me, they throw a ton of it out. Trust me, it’d take 100 feet to make that much.
February 23rd, 2009 at 5:28 pm
You just reminded me that I have that crazy Ped Egg sitting around here somewhere unopened!
February 24th, 2009 at 11:16 am
I heard that they work well but also heard that there was some type of recall on them recently.
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February 24th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
Elizabeth — Go get it right now! I used it again this morning. Heavenly.
Grog — Oh, no. Are you kidding? Will the blades fall off and cut off my toes?
February 24th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
This really does work! I have the worst feet in the world and their baby bottom smooth when I’m done using this thing!
February 25th, 2009 at 5:54 am
This looks great, and only $10!! thanks for the tip, i wonder if you can get them in Europe.
February 25th, 2009 at 7:14 am
I saw these for sale in the stores for around $5-$10 which is cheap but there is an advert on TV and they have them for some crazy price of $60!!
February 25th, 2009 at 8:34 am
I’ve seen these in CVS and also have seen some reviews for them ~ somehow I just can’t see myself using it ~ and besides, my feet are ticklish! Think I’ll stick with the Salon & pro’s and get my pedi’s!
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February 26th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
My daughter told me just yesterday to get one. I too think they look like cheese graters. I’ll save my self a few bucks, and use the cheese grater in the kitchen, we never use. :0
February 26th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
No its mine, sadly. My mom uses it to.
February 26th, 2009 at 11:07 pm
I love my pedi-egg!
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February 27th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
I need one of these! My feet are so calloused from not wearing shoes outside for years. The bottoms are real tough and icky.
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February 28th, 2009 at 5:36 am
brooke — That is sad. If you’re using it already at your age, you’re going to have alligator feet by the time you’re twenty. We are sisters of the gross feet.
Crista — Me too. So glad someone out there with bad feet invented it.
Tracy — Make them un-icky and get an egg! I swear, you’ll wish you used it sooner. It’s a miracle.
March 7th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
OMG – this post is hysterical.
The commercial does kind of gross me out and make me want to buy one at the same time.
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March 8th, 2009 at 6:16 am
MaryBeth — Try to ignore the gross stuff and imagine your feet nice and smooth! Go get one! If you have a Walgreens, you can buy one there in the “As Seen on TV” section, and save yourself the shipping costs.
March 11th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
Love my foot grater!!!
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March 13th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Never heard of these down under in NZ, will investigate further, as a change from scraping my feet on concrete or using pumice rocks….
March 14th, 2009 at 5:11 am
Half-Past Kissin Time — What’s not to love? Just used it the other day. My feet love it, too!
Michael — Trust me, this is so much better. You’ll get much faster results and it doesn’t hurt at all. Good luck!
March 15th, 2009 at 2:53 am
I guess just washing your tootsies is not enough?
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March 20th, 2009 at 5:00 am
Dwacon — Nope. Now, if I never had to walk on my tootsies, whole other story.
March 20th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
My friend Jenn has a Ped Egg, its always just sort of randomly in the living room. I would really like to tear into my dead fleshy footskin.
March 21st, 2009 at 7:29 pm
rusty — Do it! You can always buy her new blade afterward.
March 22nd, 2009 at 10:18 am
omg my mom has that. one day she was finished using it and was going to throw the shit inside out and i accidentally bumped into her and got all of her dead skin and shit on me *shudders* god that was disgusting….
April 22nd, 2009 at 11:32 am
Not only does the dead skin look like finely grated Parmesan cheese, it also tastes like it. Try it on your favourite pasta! I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
April 25th, 2009 at 6:08 am
Ohm — No doubt. I’m sure you needed a shower after that.
Carlsberg von Trangen — Or thoroughly disgusted.
June 4th, 2009 at 1:24 am
Heard about this for the very first time.
December 14th, 2009 at 11:47 am
Anyone know if I can get one of these delivered to Ireland? The perfect xmas pressie for one of my housemates with something of a feet problem
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