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"Space saving" is becoming an overused term

By Rain Noe - October 20, 2009

in Object Culture

Hang on a sec, guys. While I think the magnetic spice rack above is cool, it is not, as it's being referred to, a "space-saving design." Is it me, or does it take up just about the same amount of space as it would if it had a lower shelf, and the jars on the bottom were not inverted? What are you saving, half an inch?

Again, this is not to detract from the design; I think the item is neat and I covet one even though I don't cook. But I'm getting tired of people bandying about the term "space saving."

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