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 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.
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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….