What's the weirdest bit of merchandising you've ever heard of?

I nominate the Montreal Canadiens Slow Cooker that I got for Christmas.

I don't blame you if you think this was Photoshopped. Here ya go: http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/crock-pot-nhl-6qt-manual-cook-carry-slow-cooker-montral-canadiens/6000195091495

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cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

That company is marketing them for regional teams....I think the tailgate or football parties or whatever.

ImperialAerosolKidFromEP · 46-50, M

Now that you mention it, it does seem a bit less inane for a football party

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@ImperialAerosolKidFromEP: I don't know why a regular old Crock Pot wouldn't work for that but you know people who are sports fans, they like to buy team merchandise.