OSIM uCrown 2 rubs your head, looks like an electric chair appendage

You know, there are some things in life you never expect to do twice: get divorced, fall into the same puddle, write a post about scalp massagers. But here we are, looking at the OSIM uCrown 2 -- an AA battery-powered "soothing head massager" that will jingle your worries away while using "patented air pressure technology, vibration, magnetic therapy" and heat to make your cranium a warm and cozy place to be. We give it credit for looking less like it came from the set of Spaceballs than your typical fare, but quickly take it back because of the ridiculous asking price of $200 and the fact neither model is brave enough to wear the uCrown with their eyes open.

[galius Posted Dec 21st 2009 3:40PM]

Ah, magnets. Magical parter of fools from their money.

[zioncat Posted Dec 21st 2009 4:11PM]

@galius Was I the only one to have a flash back of Sandra Bullock and Sylvester Stallone in Demolition Man.

[kain77502 Posted Dec 22nd 2009 12:34AM]

@galius the guy on the right looks like the guy on "friends"

[AbhishekVerma Posted Dec 21st 2009 3:42PM]

Ahahahahahaahahahaaaaaa!!

*gasps for breath*


Aaaahhahhahahhahahahahahahahaahaaaa...

[barbtx Posted Dec 21st 2009 3:42PM]

O.O $200 for a battery operated head scratcher... er I mean massager?

[Andir Posted Dec 21st 2009 5:27PM]

@barbtx Seriously... since when did "head massaging" become a common thing? Are people talking so much the jaw muscles that wrap the head are getting sore?

[PeterFnet Posted Dec 21st 2009 3:44PM]

WARNING do not use while driving

[000000 Posted Dec 21st 2009 6:37PM]

@PeterFnet

Who says?

[PeterFnet Posted Dec 21st 2009 8:11PM]

@000000

I do.

[liutui Posted Dec 21st 2009 10:17PM]

@000000 The product manual says so.

[Saja Posted Dec 21st 2009 3:50PM]

that looks like an imperfect cod4 marine helmet

[Saja Posted Dec 21st 2009 3:50PM]

if we had the full bodyshots of these models, i bet there's some fluffing going on. its NOT the helmet

[pankomputerek Posted Dec 21st 2009 3:51PM]

I wouldn't ever put this thing on my head. It looks Like Head Squasher or Something...

[idiot Posted Dec 21st 2009 3:53PM]

i was in brookstone two weeks ago and saw this ridiculous thing. i took one look at that dude and thought "this is an engadget post waiting to happen"

[TikiTeko Posted Dec 21st 2009 3:54PM]

Lies, it is really a device that the Robo-Boy from Japan we saw like 23 posts away is using to start the mind controlling. Robots are taking over !! Grab your children and run in circles.

[TheStupidOne Posted Dec 21st 2009 3:59PM]

Why do both models pictured demonstrating the product above have short hair cuts?

[mbadawy Posted Dec 21st 2009 4:00PM]

Now all it needs is a facepalm cushion and it's good to go.

[Futbolkeeper Posted Dec 21st 2009 4:01PM]

There now the government cannot hear my thoughts!

[Teer1998 Posted Dec 21st 2009 4:04PM]

Devo 2.0 whipping it into shape!

[SteveJobsIsAnAss Posted Dec 21st 2009 4:06PM]

Sure, it is a "massager." That is what my mother called what I found while I was snooping in her closet.

[utjeffc Posted Dec 21st 2009 4:08PM]

This is the first step to a more Demolition Man-like future!

[va jj Posted Dec 21st 2009 4:08PM]

either it plays music or he's doing her telepathically.

[HardToBelieve Posted Dec 21st 2009 5:16PM]

@va jj

How does that work? I mean really?

[HektikLyfe Posted Dec 21st 2009 4:16PM]

Looks like they are getting lobotomized.

[Nzad Posted Dec 21st 2009 4:21PM]

I literally LoLed at the title of the article
I literally LoLed again when I looked at the guy's face XD... just stare at it for a second hahahahahahahahahaha

[phatch Posted Dec 21st 2009 4:22PM]

Saw this at Brookstone this weekend. I couldn't find the setting for dignity reducer, but I'm sure it's there.

[NYNY Posted Dec 21st 2009 5:55PM]

@phatch All you need is a mirror or another person to take advantage of the dignity reducer, no need for settings.

[Bratan Posted Dec 21st 2009 4:32PM]

They should make one look like a facehugger from Aliens...

[GooRaj69 Posted Dec 21st 2009 4:40PM]

More Likely to fry your Brain..

I prefer the old fashioned way..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geLtFCxDs40

[GGG Posted Dec 21st 2009 4:56PM]

MIND CONTROL

[Eternal Density Posted Dec 21st 2009 4:59PM]

My mind put this together with 'Nokia Connecting People' and went to a Bad Place (TM).

[Bernasty Posted Dec 21st 2009 4:59PM]

Whats up with the head gear?!

[MarbleMind Posted Dec 21st 2009 5:02PM]

Don't forget to wet the sponge.

[Philippe Posted Dec 21st 2009 5:43PM]

@MarbleMind I couldn't take it back

[DeanXeL Posted Dec 21st 2009 5:06PM]

no, seriously, it's just a CIA test to read your mind.

[HardToBelieve Posted Dec 21st 2009 5:19PM]

Contents of brain now being sucked out, and sold to the Russian government.

[NYNY Posted Dec 21st 2009 5:53PM]

Its for protection when aliens come to take over our minds... of course they could probably just hack into these and control our minds anyway, so what's the use of this thing anyway?

[Ethan Posted Dec 21st 2009 6:03PM]

I enjoy my treatments.

[goseki Posted Dec 21st 2009 6:10PM]

I nominate this for Crapgadget .. k thx

[HardToBelieve Posted Dec 21st 2009 6:25PM]

@goseki

I second that!

[NavParker Posted Dec 21st 2009 6:29PM]

Nice use of 1986 computer beige plastic.

[iroq d mullet Posted Dec 21st 2009 6:58PM]

and it also stops aliens from getting into your head so you can stop using that eco-UN-friendly aluminum foil

[solarbuddy Posted Dec 21st 2009 10:09PM]

You guys are so mean! I've actually tried its predecessor in a Malaysian mall somewhere and it felt wonderful. I'll admit that anything the thing does to your scalp is insignificant compared with it's ineradicable styling dorkiness. If I had one, I would definitely wear it in my hot-tub, in my massage chair, or in my office with the door firmly bolted.

The magnets are the subject of another rant entirely.

[liutui Posted Dec 21st 2009 10:25PM]

@solarbuddy Agree! Many of those commented without physically experiencing it. This is a fine device imo. I have used it for a few weeks.

[Wills32 Posted Dec 21st 2009 10:23PM]

There was a uCrown 1?

[watercloset Posted Dec 22nd 2009 12:35AM]

Hmm, vibrating head messager. Mine has rabbit ears...

[gimmeadollr Posted Dec 22nd 2009 1:04AM]

Hmm I think I had the previous model of this. It came free with my dad's leg massager. Not sure if it soothed me, but I'm not relaxed by any massage really. However, it was pretty gentle and didn't feel unpleasant by any means.

[psylence Posted Dec 22nd 2009 1:09AM]

That's just gay.