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What will they think of next?, or the lengths marketers will go to…

16th July 2008
by Michael

What will they think of next?, or the lengths marketers will go to…


Balla PowderAs you’ve probably noticed, I don’t post as much as Scottie does, but every once in a while I see something that I just have to share.

First there was Vulva (totally not safe for work, but truly a must-see website.  Don’t skip the video) the original scent of a woman… and now we’ve got Bálla powder, on sale at, of all places, Amazon.com (you know, the online bookstore?)  This talc powder is designed to keep your scrotum silky-dry, smooth, and fresh-smelling.  Really.  Now I’m a fan of a dry, smooth, aromatic scortum as much as the next guy, but I’m not sure if a special powder is needed to do the job.  Here are a couple of excerpts from the product features list on its Amazon page:

  • For “nether region” freshness
  • Also great for sweaty buttocks, armpits and feet

Better yet, here’s the product description from Amazon:

Balla Powder for Men is the ideal anti-chafing and anti-wetness solution for clammy sacks. Guaranteed to prevent the dreaded “bat wing” syndrome, Balla Powder for Men is lightly scented with a masculine fragrance, for anyone else who plans to work in your close quarters. Can be sprinkled into your fudgies for all-day-long comfort and dryness. A fabulous post-workout treatment, Balla Powder for Men can also be used between your cheeks, as well as on fetid feet and aromatic armpits.

Tell me truly, do you spend a lot of time worrying about the dreaded “bat wing” syndrome?  And what’s the matter with good old baby powder if this is really an issue?  Of course, this product does come in original, fragrance free and “tingle” formula.  Hmmm.  Well, Scottie’s birthday is coming up in August, and I’ve been trying to think of something unique to get for him (and it’s only $15).  This just might do the trick.

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  1. 1 On July 27th, 2008, Tony said:

    We first bought Balla Powder over to the United Kingdom earlier this year (after I’d tried it out of course!) I had not used any talc since probably being buffed with it by my mother as a child. I was pleasantly surprised at the difference it made.

    In the UK I don’t honestly recall ever having heard of the bat-wing syndrome! Trying to market Bálla Powder both as a serious grooming product but also with some humour has been difficult and I’m not sure if we’re anywhere near getting it right.

    Another difficult product to market we’ve brought over is Nature Calls, this is a small bottle of toilet deodorising drops. It does work but it’s proving very difficult to get across!

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