Things We Think Are Worth Your Money
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Fried Ocean Recommends is our short shelf of things actually worth the money — no sponsored placements, no forty-item roundups padded with junk to hit a word count. Each guide is a short list, chosen because we own the things or wish we did, and written by people who would rather tell you the truth than sell you an upgrade. Everything below is an affiliate link; the commission keeps the newsletter free and changes nothing about what earns a spot on the list.
Stuff to Buy Before You’re the Guy Who Brought a Candle
Ten white elephant gifts under $25, ranked by how fast they get stolen. The candle is not on this list. The candle has never been on any list.
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Stuff to Buy Before Everything Goes to Shit
You are not going to be the guy with the bunker. You’re going to be the guy with a phone at four percent. Eight fixes, ranked by how you die without them.
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Stuff to Buy Before Anyone Sees Your Kitchen
Nine spatulas, all slightly melted, and a knife that turns a tomato into a crime scene. Eight fixes, ranked by what they say about you.
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