Brent and Mark Gregory are two of the most creative and hilarious people I know. Coming up with insanely unique ideas is definitely their forte. Recently, one of their crazy ideas has become a reality!
I introduce to you: The ButtleOpener! : The World’s Hottest Bottle Opener
A few years ago, Greg and Mark, after a round of golf, ended up at the local bar. This is where the dream was born. Somehow the thought of a life-size butt than can open your beer bottle was brilliant in their minds, so they took off running. After patents, drawings, prototypes, and business plans… and a tremendous amount of time… the ButtleOpener became a reality. In early September, the first shipment arrived!
Since its arrival, the brothers, along with friends and family, have been traveling to colleges, NASCAR races, and various other events to push the product. They have even rigged up a ButtleOpener on their truck to promote it while driving. From what they tell me, they get some hilarious looks and comments.
In early November, my fiance and I will be traveling with them to Tuscaloosa to help promote! My beloved Crimson Tide will be playing LSU, so I know it will be an incredible weekend!
This “dream” becoming a reality goes to show that creativity is not a lost cause. They took their idea and made it happen! Sometimes I come with awesome ideas, but someone else is always one step ahead of me. The thing I admire most about the Gregory brothers is that they wholeheartedly pursued creating this product, even though it people laughed it off and said it was crazy. Creativity IS crazy sometimes; that what makes it so fun!
Do you have any ideas that you’d actually like to pursue? What are you waiting for?
The ButtleOpener is now for sale on their website– it will make a hilarious gift or the perfect decoration for your basement, poker room, etc. Take their advice and “Man Up And Getcha One!”
Growing up I know I had a lot of crazy ideas that I thought I would invent and become rich and never had to go to school again. But sadly that did not happen. The guys’ idea that you wrote about is indeed unique. Not something I would get it for my very religious father but it does look like it would be a good conversation piece at a party. I know the younger generations will have more ideas like this that I am positive will make them a lot of money. I enjoyed reading your blog and there are a lot other crazy inventions out there.
ReplyDelete.....Well if you're selling to a person who has already been through a few bottles in the past hour it might make sense.
ReplyDeleteThis is a novelty that could catch on quick in college towns, so the tour is a good move for them! I think is is both misogynistic and brilliant, so I love/hate it. I wonder what the investors on Shark Tank would say about the one-time purchase aspect of this item. I mean a gag-gift is limited because repeating customers are non existent. Have fun in Tuscaloosa though! You're going to garner a lot of attention.
ReplyDeleteI think this is probably one of the funniest thing that I have ever seen. That should make the Bama and LSU game more fun! Roll Tide!!! :) I love the fact you mentioned that this was a dream come true for the inventors of this.... product. It inspires me to know that if a person can make a butt bottle opener, then I can endeavor to pursue my dreams as well. Thanks for posting!
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