Pop It Pal is a “fun pimple-popping simulator” that “satisfies a unique obsession.” It’s a silicone toy that comes with an all natural pus that simulates the popping of a huge pimple. Pop It Pal®, which comes with 16 pimples ready to be picked, is marketed as a stress relief toy, a great fidget solution. It retails for $19.99 online, and is available in three different colors: peach, brown and glitter. Pop It Pal Pimple Pus Refill is $5.99.
The Southern family of entrepreneurs behind Pop It Pal — Summer Pierce, Billy Pierce and Kayla Roof – are pitching it on Shark Tank on December 9.
Who in their right mind would want this? One demographic is the thousands of people who watch the popular TV show Dr. Pimple Popper starring dermatological surgeon Sandra Lee, MD, aka Dr. Pimple Popper.
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There’s also a popular new family board game called Dr. Pimple Popper Pimple Pete Board Game. The challenge is to pop as many pimples as you can on Pete’s face without bursting “the mega zit.” Pop It Pal is a registered trademark of Unique Obsessions LLC — just imagine what else this family has up their sleeve! New episodes of Shark Tank air Sundays at 9 pm on ABC.
