The biggest bust in NFL history; #2 overall pick by the Chargers in 1998; 4-17 record; 36 interceptions to 14 touchdowns
Schwetty Balls
Alec Baldwin played entrepreneur Pete Schwetty on Saturday Night Live’s 24th season in 1998.
Chest Wig
Vintage Halloween costume hairy chest wig; self adhesive made in England in 1991.
Honest Tea
Decline in ready-to-drink tea sales in favor of cold brew coffees and antioxidant waters led to it’s demise in 2022.
Boston Market
After distinguishing itself in the 1990s as a cut above fast food and peaking at 1200 stores, it attempted to compete with those brands by holding its costs down – a move that ultimately led to a reduction in quality.
Grocery stores, too, ate Boston Market’s lunch as they began adding rotisserie chickens to their expanding prepared-meal aisles. Essentially, Boston Market became a victim of its own success. After helping to popularize the roasted, whole chickens – in some cases, introducing the concept to consumers – the chain eventually saw the likes of Costco serve up the same things, for far cheaper leading to its demise in 1998.
Pepsi Blue
Discontinued in 2004 due to controversy surrounding use of a food dye banned in some countries.
Coca-Cola Blak
Coffee- flavored soft drink failed after only 2 years in 2008; tried to split the difference in calories between diet and regular soda.
Mission Impossible – Ethan Hunt
In 1996, the mask scared children.
Crazy Eddie
In 1987, engaged in fraud, over-reported profits, inflated inventory, duped auditors, and had aggressive sales tactics.
Laser Gun Alarm Clock
In 2008, roommates will wake up and beat you until you can shoot straight.