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SkyMall Monday: Is the tugo rolling luggage drink holder clever or idiotic?

by Mike Barish (RSS feed) on Nov 14th 2011 at 1:00PM

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I typically have very firm feelings about a SkyMall product. I either love it with all of my heart or hate it with a fiery passion. We're not shy with our opinions here at SkyMall Monday headquarters. So, you can imagine how I feel this week when, well, I'm not sure what to think about the featured product. My gut tells me that it's horrible. Heck, my mind tells me that, too. But, some other part of me, as small as it might be (please save your penis jokes for the comments), feels like some people my like it. Or even love it. As much as I want to despise it and question its existence, I'm actually shocked that I've never seen it being used before. It strikes me as the kind of thing that hordes of people might actually enjoy. And that's why I need you, dear readers. Help me decide whether to believe my gut or that other little part of me. What do you think of the tugo rolling luggage drink holder?

Meandering around the airport is no easy task. You have to keep track of your boarding pass, ID, luggage, kids, Cinnabon, etc. Your luggage will take up at least one hand (unless you're towing it behind you with a body harness). That leaves you with one free hand for all of those other necessities. In theory, any device that helps you free up your hands is a good thing (except for Bluetooth headsets, which make you look like a massive douchebag). And yet, the tugo seems so wrong.

Perhaps the product description will help us decide:

No more fumbling with your drink when pulling your rolling luggage. Tugo securely nestles coffee cups, water bottles, baby bottles and more, keeping them stable and level.

Provides a handy and secure place for your drink while walking the concourse or sitting at the gate.

Would you rather fumble with your drink while you're walking (presuming that you've yet to master drinking, in which case, perhaps you should consider using a sippy cup) or have your beverage perched precariously above your moving luggage? Are those the only two choices? In this scenario, it would appear so.

Well, what say you, SkyMall Monday readers? Is the tugo rolling luggage drink holder brilliant or moronic? Vote below and share your thoughts in the comments. Oh, and if you need some help deciding how to cast your vote, there's a video of the tugo for you below, as well.

What do you think of the tugo rolling luggage drink holder?
It's really clever!	4319 (68.3%)
It's so idiotic!	2007 (31.7%)

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

Mare Nov 14th 2011 2:15PM

It's so idiotic that the inventor will be laughing all the way to the bank!

Dmitry Nov 14th 2011 2:32PM

I agree with Mare. It is a great invention. One of those ideas that you wish you thought of since there will be folks spending quite a bit on it. Though the usefulness of it seems to be equivalent to leaving your cup of joe on the roof of your car. Yes it may arrive safely, keyword is may, and yes it frees up your hands. But more likely than not you will forget about, it will get cold, and good chance it will spill :)

Barbara Roberts Nov 14th 2011 2:42PM

Having just spilled a canned soda that was resting on my suitcase, I am really interested in this new gadget. It would be wonderful to have something that helps you through the airport, and being a Starbucks lover, I would love to have a gadget that really works with the hot cup of coffee!!

Mikeachim Nov 14th 2011 3:03PM

In this instance, I believe quantum physics has the metaphorical answer. It states that The Very Stuff Of Stuff can exist in both a wave and a particle state, at the same time, in ways we can't really get our heads around without instantly dying. This is similar. It's both sublimely magnificent and unspeakably awful. It simultaneously makes you look admirably practical and a complete and utter tool.

Now, if they made one that held a book, so you could read while you walked, that would be a great idea, with the added value of being incredibly dangerous. I'd be there in a shot.

Mike Barish Nov 14th 2011 3:03PM

I'd invest in that product, Mike!

Midwicket Nov 14th 2011 9:56PM

Yep - it's called audio-books for your ipod or mp3 player - it's not heavy, bulky or awkward to carry and has worked very well for me :)

Ellen Nov 14th 2011 3:18PM

I wish someone would make that for shopping carts.

Hattie Crabtree Nov 14th 2011 4:41PM

Some food store shopping carts have them for drinks.Those are usually the ones where you put 2 kids in a seat with the cart.

Brian Workman Nov 15th 2011 12:37AM

Most retail store's don't want food or drink being consumed inside they're premisses.

George Nov 14th 2011 3:24PM

Have you ever tried to tow your luggage through an airport with your left hand something in your right and wishing you could hold a cup of coffee? I have. I think its a great idea, and it doesn't appear to cost an arm and a leg.

CM Nov 14th 2011 3:27PM

Best thing I've ever seen. As a 31 year veteran flight attendant, I can't wait to try it. Although It is another 'thing' to have to take on and off consistently and I would probably lose it. Would prefer it be something that hooked to the cart permanently. Whatever....good idea. You'd think I would have thought of it after flying ninefuckingmillion miles! But no.......

cm Nov 14th 2011 3:31PM

How much does it cost, George?

Larry W. Bruce Nov 14th 2011 4:10PM

Just one more thing that the idiot in front of me in the TSA line has to deal with. It's not bad enough that most people don't know or read the TSA requirements and have to dig through their purse or carry-on for tickets, metal objects or pull out oversized liquids and no-regulation luggage. half the people have several carry-on items. Doesn't anyone, (other than me) know and read the travel regulations ??? This cup holder is idiotic. Just one more slow-down in the security check line.

MBCRC Nov 14th 2011 5:26PM

Can't carry drinks through security check. Thought you knew that. Must buy drink afterward.

Ray Nov 14th 2011 4:11PM

WOW.. I made similar things for my girls when they were in cheer leading. All the traveling and stuff, kept their cups from spilling. (chocolate, not coffee)
made theirs out those stretchy hair ties, so it just hung there, not nearly as "finished" as these are.
missed the boat on this one!!
who knew...

Vig Nov 14th 2011 5:58PM

I hate how clever it is.

I travel a lot, but have never had a problem holding my beverage. It is one of those things that you wonder why it wasn't invented before though.

penny Nov 14th 2011 5:37PM

I am a flight attendant who travels almost daily. I think the product is brilliant in it's simplicity and it's usefulness will override the weirdness factor. As a final note, I don't quite know what the size of your penis has to do with this article, but just a comparison, there's a really "massive douchebag" out there with one even smaller. His name is Wade E. Johnson...how's that for irony? So, seriously, don't give it a second thought. Nobody else does. Good article though.