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“Would You Have Bought Into It?”: 20 Unsuccessful Product Pitches From Shark Tank
Entertainment,Movies & tvMAR 22, 2026

“Would You Have Bought Into It?”: 20 Unsuccessful Product Pitches From Shark Tank

Armandas Lukoševičius
Erika Saikovskytė
Armandas Lukoševičius and Erika Saikovskytė
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Throughout the years, all kinds of pitches have made it to Shark Tank. From genius inventions to whimsical ideas, the show gave the opportunity to meet real investors to a wide variety of presenters. Some of them made it big, while others… Not so much. We’re here to revisit some of the latter and see if they’re worth another chance!
In this poll, you’ll be reading about 20 unsuccessful pitches from the show Shark Tank and vote on whether you would have supported their product or not! See if your opinion matches the investors' or if you notice something truly special.
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#1 Nootrobox was a package of chewable, coffee-flavored gummies pitched by Geoffrey Woo and Michael Brandt in Season 8 of Shark Tank. They were designed to provide focus without the jitters of liquid coffee.

Nootrobox was a package of chewable, coffee-flavored gummies pitched by Geoffrey Woo and Michael Brandt in Season 8 of Shark Tank. They were designed to provide focus without the jitters of liquid coffee.
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#2 Throx appeared on Season 1 of Shark Tank in 2009, pitched by its founder Edwin Heaven. They’re basically socks in sets of three, so that if one is lost, the customer still has a matching pair. He markets it as “the cure for the missing sock.”

Throx appeared on Season 1 of Shark Tank in 2009, pitched by its founder Edwin Heaven. They’re basically socks in sets of three, so that if one is lost, the customer still has a matching pair. He markets it as “the cure for the missing sock.”
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#3 The Skinny Mirror was a specialized mirror pitched by Belinda Jasmine in Season 7 of Shark Tank. It was designed with a subtle curve in the glass to provide a slimming reflection, aiming to boost the user's body-confidence.

The Skinny Mirror was a specialized mirror pitched by Belinda Jasmine in Season 7 of Shark Tank. It was designed with a subtle curve in the glass to provide a slimming reflection, aiming to boost the user's body-confidence.
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#4 The Ionic Ear was a surgically implanted Bluetooth device pitched by entrepreneur Darrin Johnson in the very first episode of Shark Tank. It would require surgery to use, but it would remove all the hassle of Bluetooth headsets.

The Ionic Ear was a surgically implanted Bluetooth device pitched by entrepreneur Darrin Johnson in the very first episode of Shark Tank. It would require surgery to use, but it would remove all the hassle of Bluetooth headsets.
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#5 Wake 'n Bacon was a novelty alarm clock pitched by Matty Sallin during Season 2 of Shark Tank. The device was designed to wake users with the scent of sizzling bacon instead of a loud buzz. The inventor did not see any downside to the niche product.

Wake 'n Bacon was a novelty alarm clock pitched by Matty Sallin during Season 2 of Shark Tank. The device was designed to wake users with the scent of sizzling bacon instead of a loud buzz. The inventor did not see any downside to the niche product.
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#6 The His and Her Bar was an aphrodisiac-themed snack bar pitched by Jennifer and Michael Gallagher in Season 12. The product was a vegan, gluten-free bar made with ingredients like maca root, cayenne pepper, and chocolate, designed to boost libido and foster connection between couples.

The His and Her Bar was an aphrodisiac-themed snack bar pitched by Jennifer and Michael Gallagher in Season 12. The product was a vegan, gluten-free bar made with ingredients like maca root, cayenne pepper, and chocolate, designed to boost libido and foster connection between couples.
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#7 Pavlok was a wearable habit-changing device pitched by Maneesh Sethi in Season 7 of Shark Tank. It delivered a mild electric shock to train the brain away from bad habits like nail-biting, oversleeping, or smoking. The Sharks were not impressed.

Pavlok was a wearable habit-changing device pitched by Maneesh Sethi in Season 7 of Shark Tank. It delivered a mild electric shock to train the brain away from bad habits like nail-biting, oversleeping, or smoking. The Sharks were not impressed.
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#8 The Sticky Note Holder was a product pitched by Mary Ellen Simonsen in Season 1 of Shark Tank. It was a plastic, three-paneled arm that was attached to the side of a laptop, designed to hold sticky notes and photos, folding inward when the laptop was closed. It aimed to reduce the risk of losing your notes.

The Sticky Note Holder was a product pitched by Mary Ellen Simonsen in Season 1 of Shark Tank. It was a plastic, three-paneled arm that was attached to the side of a laptop, designed to hold sticky notes and photos, folding inward when the laptop was closed. It aimed to reduce the risk of losing your notes.
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#9 The Peanut Butter Pump was a kitchen gadget pitched by Andy Scherer in Season 11 of Shark Tank. It was designed to dispense peanut butter directly from the jar without a knife, aiming to reduce the messiness of the process.

The Peanut Butter Pump was a kitchen gadget pitched by Andy Scherer in Season 11 of Shark Tank. It was designed to dispense peanut butter directly from the jar without a knife, aiming to reduce the messiness of the process.
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#10 The Squirrel Boss is a remote-controlled bird feeder pitched by Michael J. Desanti in Season 4 of Shark Tank. It delivers a mild electric shock to squirrels to deter them from stealing birdseed. The Sharks were unimpressed.

The Squirrel Boss is a remote-controlled bird feeder pitched by Michael J. Desanti in Season 4 of Shark Tank. It delivers a mild electric shock to squirrels to deter them from stealing birdseed. The Sharks were unimpressed.
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#11 PetPaint was a temporary color hairspray for dogs pitched by Abe Geary in Season 5 of Shark Tank. It was a veterinarian-approved product, designed for creative pet grooming.

PetPaint was a temporary color hairspray for dogs pitched by Abe Geary in Season 5 of Shark Tank. It was a veterinarian-approved product, designed for creative pet grooming.
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#12 The Amber Charging Station was a public charging station pitched by Bill Shuey and Kyle Byrd in Season 6 of Shark Tank. It was designed for venues like bars, gyms, and airports, keeping your phone safe with a fingerprint scanning lock.

The Amber Charging Station was a public charging station pitched by Bill Shuey and Kyle Byrd in Season 6 of Shark Tank. It was designed for venues like bars, gyms, and airports, keeping your phone safe with a fingerprint scanning lock.
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#13 Vestpakz were hybrid vest-backpacks pitched by Michael Wooley and Arthur Grayer in Season 6 of Shark Tank. They were designed for children to distribute the weight of school supplies more evenly across the torso, reducing back and shoulder strain. The Sharks were not impressed.

Vestpakz were hybrid vest-backpacks pitched by Michael Wooley and Arthur Grayer in Season 6 of Shark Tank. They were designed for children to distribute the weight of school supplies more evenly across the torso, reducing back and shoulder strain. The Sharks were not impressed.
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#14 Morninghead was a reusable, absorbent cap designed to cure bed head pitched by Max Valverde in Season 5 of Shark Tank. It worked by quickly wetting hair without the need for a full shower, thus helping tame hair that may have become messy overnight.

Morninghead was a reusable, absorbent cap designed to cure bed head pitched by Max Valverde in Season 5 of Shark Tank. It worked by quickly wetting hair without the need for a full shower, thus helping tame hair that may have become messy overnight.
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#15 The CarSik Bib was a niche product pitched by Les Cookson on Season 2 of Shark Tank. It was a specialized bib attached around a child’s neck featuring a barf bag designed for young children who suffer from motion sickness in cars but are too young to hold a traditional bag.

The CarSik Bib was a niche product pitched by Les Cookson on Season 2 of Shark Tank. It was a specialized bib attached around a child’s neck featuring a barf bag designed for young children who suffer from motion sickness in cars but are too young to hold a traditional bag.
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#16 The LICKI Brush was a silicone, tongue-shaped grooming tool pitched by Tara and Jason O'Mara of PDX Pet Design in Season 8 of Shark Tank. It was designed to help cat owners join their cats in a form of social bonding familiar to their pets. The user would place the silicone tongue-shaped brush in their mouth and “lick” their cat.

The LICKI Brush was a silicone, tongue-shaped grooming tool pitched by Tara and Jason O'Mara of PDX Pet Design in Season 8 of Shark Tank. It was designed to help cat owners join their cats in a form of social bonding familiar to their pets. The user would place the silicone tongue-shaped brush in their mouth and “lick” their cat.
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#17 The NoPhone was a rectangular piece of plastic pitched by Van Gould and Chris Sheldon. It was designed to look and feel like a smartphone, but act as a "cure for phone addiction." It functions as a technology-free placebo for people who feel the need to hold a device at all times. The Sharks were not interested.

The NoPhone was a rectangular piece of plastic pitched by Van Gould and Chris Sheldon. It was designed to look and feel like a smartphone, but act as a "cure for phone addiction." It functions as a technology-free placebo for people who feel the need to hold a device at all times. The Sharks were not interested.
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#18 Elephant Chat was a plush toy pitched by Jason and Amanda Adams in Season 6 of Shark Tank. It is designed to facilitate difficult conversations between couples by serving as a visual representation of the "elephant in the room," only coming out of its metal box, when one of the people feels like a conversation should be held.

Elephant Chat was a plush toy pitched by Jason and Amanda Adams in Season 6 of Shark Tank. It is designed to facilitate difficult conversations between couples by serving as a visual representation of the "elephant in the room," only coming out of its metal box, when one of the people feels like a conversation should be held.
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#19 Charcoal Underwear was a specialized garment pitched by Buck and Arlene Weimer in Season 1 of Shark Tank. It was designed to filter and neutralize flatulence odors using a replaceable activated carbon filter. The Sharks were uninterested in the product.

Charcoal Underwear was a specialized garment pitched by Buck and Arlene Weimer in Season 1 of Shark Tank. It was designed to filter and neutralize flatulence odors using a replaceable activated carbon filter. The Sharks were uninterested in the product.
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#20 The Man Candles were a line of novelty candles featuring unconventional "manly" scents pitched by Johnson Bailey in Season 2 of Shark Tank. The candles’ fragrances featured smells like bacon, beer, golf course, and most famously, flatulence.

The Man Candles were a line of novelty candles featuring unconventional "manly" scents pitched by Johnson Bailey in Season 2 of Shark Tank. The candles’ fragrances featured smells like bacon, beer, golf course, and most famously, flatulence.
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