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Why Does This Exist

Season 1
From strange foreign snacks & gadgets, to goofy "As Seen on TV" products, to unnecessary items you can only find on the internet, our expert panel of kids try weird stuff and attempt to figure out why grown-ups decided to make it in the first place!
201518 episodes
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  1. S1 E1 - Japanese USB Head Massager
    June 12, 2015
    4min
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    The USB buru-buru helmet head massager is supposed to help you relax while using the computer, but does it actually do what it it's supposed to? Find out when these kids try this crazy Japanese product for the first time!
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  2. S1 E2 - Embarrassing Lie Detector for Kids
    June 17, 2015
    5min
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    The Kokoro Scanner Lie Detector Headset can tell if you're lying or if you're telling the truth! At least, that's what it claims... but does it really work? Find out when these kids try this crazy Japanese product for the first time!
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  3. S1 E3 - Messy Condiment Gun Gone Wrong!
    October 1, 2017
    5min
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    The JustMustard Condiment Gun is built to shoot yummy, messy, ketchup & mustard all over your favorite cooked meats! But can these kids figure what it is, how it works, or why it exists in the first place?
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  4. S1 E4 - Snuggie + Sleeping Bag = Japanese Futon Suit
    July 1, 2015
    5min
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    This is the King Jim Wearable Futon Air Mat Set, which is a mix between a snuggie and a sleeping bag! But can these kids figure what it is, how it works, or why it exists in the first place?
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  5. S1 E5 - Toilet Candy
    July 8, 2015
    5min
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    DIY Mokomoko Toilet Candy from Japan is on the menu today as the Why Does This Exist kids try a strange foaming candy from a tiny toilet!
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  6. S1 E6 - Alarm Clock Gun & Grenade
    July 15, 2015
    4min
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    The Lock N' load Gun alarm clock and the Grenade Throwing Alarm Clock from Toyo Trading are two action packed ways to start your day. But are they really any better than a normal alarm clock? Find out here!
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  7. S1 E7 - Kids Try Necomimi Brainwave Reading Cat Ears
    September 27, 2015
    5min
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    This Necomimi Cat Ear headband claims to read your mind and react to your thoughts! But does it really do that? And why the heck would anyone want that in the first place?! Our expert panel of kids investigates.
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  8. S1 E8 - Kids Try Ultimate Self Switching Off Robot
    October 4, 2015
    5min
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    The Nico Nico Douga Self-Switching-Off Robot only does 1 thing when you turn it on: turn itself off! Why on Earth would anyone make this thing? Our expert panel of kids tests out this strange Japanese toy & reviews it.
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  9. S1 E9 - Kids Try Weird Japanese Kit Kat Flavors
    October 11, 2015
    9min
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    Green Tea, Rasberry, & Creme Brulee are on the menu as our expert panel of kids tries these crazy Japanese Kit Kat flavors -- even when they need to be baked first???
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  10. S1 E10 - Kids Try a Remote Control Trash Can?
    January 30, 2016
    5min
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    Today we're trying the Gomiba Go! RC Trash can -- the only trash can faster than a car!
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  11. S1 E11 - Kids Play the Electric Kazoo
    January 30, 2016
    5min
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    Get ready to rock out with this loud, crazy Electric Kazoo. Who would build this? Who would want one? DTV's panel of experts breaks it down.
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  12. S1 E12 - Crazy Bubble Ball Suit for Kids
    January 30, 2016
    5min
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    This wearable bubble ball suit is the craziest toy in the yard! Our expert panel of reviewers try it on and *attempt* to run around and play.
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  13. S1 E13 - Kids Try Weird Face Lift Beauty Mask
    January 9, 2016
    6min
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    The men's face lift up belt is designed to give you a strong jawline, but when our panel of experts tries it out, it's time for this strange beauty accessory to face the music!
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  14. S1 E14 - Weird Musical Piano Gloves for Kids
    March 17, 2016
    5min
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    These piano gloves let you take a classical concert on-the-go! So when our panel of kid experts takes them for a spin, the music soars!
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  15. S1 E15 - Kids Try a Toilet Paper Music Speaker
    October 1, 2017
    5min
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    The Toilet Paper bathroom speaker lets you take your tunes on the go while you go! But who would really want something like this? We check in with our panel of kid experts.
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  16. S1 E16 - Kids Try Self Spinning Spaghetti Fork
    January 18, 2016
    5min
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    Do you have trouble eating spaghetti? Well this automatic pasta twirling fork is here to help! But if you already know how to eat using a fork, you might react like our expert panel of kids when they try this useless utensil!
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  17. S1 E17 - Cat Paw Selfie Stick from Japan Tested by Kids!
    September 27, 2015
    4min
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    Make your selfies great again with this Japanese cat paw selfie stick -- by far the most practical picture taking invention ever invented!
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  18. S1 E18 - Kids Taste Ramen Noodle Flavored Candy for the First Time
    July 8, 2015
    7min
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    These brave kids make and eat real Ramen Noodle flavored Candy from Japan! It totally tastes like noodles and it's totally weird!
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Subtitles
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Directors
DreamWorks TV
Producers
Alexander L. HoffmanSamuel Limor
Starring
Masha MalininaMika LewisGarrett Johnson
Studio
DreamWorks TV
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