I Bought $37 Crossbow on Wish (Thanksgiving Special)

The World of Wish: A Backpack Adventure

As I stood in front of my desk, gazing at the small, unassuming backpack that had just arrived from the mysterious online retailer Wish, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and trepidation. The backpack itself was a strange sight to behold - 30 liters of space, with compartments for an ID, coins, and even a little tablet, all neatly tucked away in a seemingly impossible configuration. My friend Ev raised an eyebrow as she examined the bag, "Not a bad backpack," she said, "But what could you fit in here?" I shrugged, knowing that Wish's promise of "five Ws" - wants, needs, likes, dislikes, and wishes - was about to be put to the test.

As we delved deeper into the backpack's mysteries, we discovered that it came equipped with a small water bottle, which seemed like an afterthought, but proved to be more than just a novelty. The Camelback, as it came to be known, boasted a clever design that allowed for easy hydration on-the-go. But the real pièce de résistance was yet to come - a crossbow, complete with darts, that would change our lives forever. Or so I thought. As we carefully examined the crossbow's components, we realized that Wish had truly outdone itself in terms of innovation and sheer audacity.

The $37 price tag seemed like a steal for such an unusual item, but I have to admit, I was both thrilled and terrified at the prospect of owning a crossbow. Ev, ever the skeptic, raised a few concerns about safety and practicality, but I was determined to prove her wrong. We decided to test the crossbow's mettle on a small scale - shooting a TNT pillow to see just how far our little friend would fly. The results were nothing short of astonishing, with the dart soaring through the air at alarming speeds, leaving us both in awe and trepidation.

As we continued to explore the depths of Wish's product offerings, we discovered that this was only the tip of the iceberg. Other items, such as a fidget spinner ninja star, seemed almost comical in their sheer strangeness, but proved to be surprisingly impressive in terms of their design and functionality. And yet, despite all these wonders, I couldn't shake the feeling that Wish's true magic lay not just in its products, but in the sense of possibility they embodied.

In a world where online shopping has become an increasingly dominant force, Wish stands out as a shining example of what can be achieved when innovation meets audacity. Whether it's a backpack with a crossbow or a fidget spinner ninja star, Wish is all about pushing boundaries and defying expectations. And yet, for all its craziness, Wish remains strangely compelling - a testament to the power of online shopping to surprise, delight, and sometimes even terrify us.

As I closed the door on our adventure with Wish, I couldn't help but feel grateful for the experience. It had been a wild ride, full of unexpected twists and turns, but ultimately, it was a reminder that even in the most mundane of objects, there lies the potential for surprise and delight. And who knows - maybe next time around, Wish will bring out something truly revolutionary. Until then, I'll be over here, eagerly awaiting the next adventure with my trusty crossbow by my side.

The Crossbow: A Wish's Masterpiece?

As we carefully examined the crossbow, it became clear that Wish had truly outdone itself in terms of innovation and sheer audacity. The $37 price tag seemed like a steal for such an unusual item, but I have to admit, I was both thrilled and terrified at the prospect of owning a crossbow. Ev, ever the skeptic, raised a few concerns about safety and practicality, but I was determined to prove her wrong.

The crossbow itself was surprisingly well-made, with a sturdy design that belied its small size. The darts, too, seemed like a clever touch - sharp enough to cause serious harm, yet light enough to be easily maneuverable. And the safety feature? Top-notch. As we carefully examined the mechanisms, I couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration for Wish's attention to detail.

But it was when we finally decided to test the crossbow's mettle on a small scale that things got really interesting. We set up a makeshift target - a bowl of water, designed to show just how far our little friend would fly. The results were nothing short of astonishing, with the dart soaring through the air at alarming speeds, leaving us both in awe and trepidation.

As we watched the crossbow's darts fly through the air, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and wonder. This was it - the moment we had been waiting for. The moment when Wish's promise of "five Ws" would come to life in all its glory. And yet, as the dart flew towards its target, I couldn't shake the feeling that there was something more to this crossbow than met the eye.

Was it a toy? A tool? Or something entirely different? As we watched the crossbow's darts fly through the air, I knew that our adventure with Wish was only just beginning. And I couldn't wait to see what other wonders - or dangers - lay in store for us.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: en(electronic sound effect)- Hey, what's good guys?Welcome back to TechSmarttfor a very special video,kicking it off for seasontwo of Wishbusters.So in this episode, to kickit off with kind of a specialbecause that's what we're doing now.This is gonna become amazing,and thank you guys so muchfor loving Wishbusters season one.Seriously, thank you guysfor dropping the likes,gettin' subscribed, and reallyjust staying in tune with it.Definitely make sure you'refollowing on Instagram,it's just TechSmartt,that's where you'll seethe updates and the behind-the-scenes.But in this video, we'regonna be checking outall the Thanksgiving gadgets and tech.Let's go on Wish.Let's kick this off.So in this video actually, sincewe don't have a turkey,but we do have a Starbucks.- You wanna go to Starbucks?(dog barks excitedly)- Starbucks actually hasthese holiday paninis, but Ev,for Thanksgiving, because we'regiving thanks to you guys,You got your turkey action in there.This is amazing, and by the way this videois not sponsored by Starbucks at all,don't even worry about it.It's the holidays, Ev.Mm.So good.By the way, Strange, the merch.If you guys haven't checked it out,it's just Strange on Instagram.Super easy.So let's get into this video.So I'm on Wish right now, andbasically what we're gonnasearch for justThanksgiving-themed gadgets,and products, with the wholeintent of trying to getthe fastest shipping and get this here.If we can make thathappen and honestly Ev,a miracle's gonna need to go down.We will be thankful, literally thankful.I haven't eaten in like a day.I'm thankful that they had 'em in stock.So let's see what we can kinda find.Let's go to express cause, of course,we're gonna need to getthese products ASAP, Ev.We're going to justsearch up Thanksgiving.See what we got.Ooh, look at these lights.Select size, you get 20, for $3?Alright and by the wayeverything's linked down below,if you guys wanna check itout, and make sure you hit upthat iCard for previousepisodes and last season.If you guys didn't check it out,get caught up before watching this.Or just kind of watch it along.And definitely makesure you're subscribed.We'll be dropping one ofthese almost every week.I'll keep you guys postedon Twitter, just TechSmartt.And here we go.We got some mapleleaves, Ev, that are LED.Okay while we're onhere, it's saying headsetwhen you type up Thanksgiving.75 percent off Ev, you can't beat that.(people screaming)For $8 I'm gettin' a gaming headset.I don't know if you guys know,but I've been gaming hard on the PS4 Pro.Ooh if you guys missedthat Black Friday video,definitely make sure to check that out.It'll be right up there in the iCard,but Red Dead Redemption 2 is amazing.My PSN is just RealTechSmartt.Add it up, play with me.I'll be streaming on Twitch real soon.Blue and white, you never know what colorthey're gonna give ya.12 bucks?Easy.Alright, so, we got two items inwhen we searched for Thanksgiving.Let's search up turkeyand see what happens.Alright, somehow we got a turkey hat?I mean.Alright.It's sold out.(crying)Alright, I'm gonna add it to the wishlist.You never know.Wishes do come true.It's well, Wish.Welcome to Wishbusters.We busting the wishes,we're making the wishes.Ev, happy Thanksgivin', my man.Happy Thanksgivin' to you guys.(lost signal sound effect)What?Whoa.I mean, it makes sense, but, I found it.Ev, a crossbow.Can you believe it?- Do you think one's gonna show up?- For 37 bucks.Crossbow.I mean, just look at howsharp these darts are.(scoffs)Alright, I'm gonna put it in the cart.You never know sometimes.We got three things in there.We got 15 minutes leftbefore the deal expires.We gotta keep, wait, there'sa mini crossbow? (scoffs)Takes toothpicks.Toothpicks.- What in tarnation?- Alright, definitely for another video,you let me know in the commentsif you want me to do like amini weapons kinda Wish video,I don't know, drop a like,maybe if we hit like 25,000,we'll do a specific video for it.Make sure you guys vote up in the iCardwhich is your favorite item.I think that's my clear winner,and we got a lot more to find.So, also when you'rethinkin' about Thanksgiving,a ghillie suit.Honestly, everything here is sold out.Added it to the wishlist,but, a ghillie suit.Can we even find another one?To spell ghillie.Boom.There we go.Alright, $15.Ghillie suit.You never know what shows up.Camouflage is the only colorway, Ev.Go figure, right?Ghillie suit.Camouflage.Makes sense.Checks out.$15, boom, addin' that in.We got a lot ofThanksgiving stuff, I mean,you're covered if you're huntin',you're covered if you're gamin',you're covered for the house.We have four things in.What else?Just want the iPhone cases, gimme some,a laser projector.Makes sense.Also for the house, boom.Got your maple leaves, nowyou got your projector.Select a size?US.Comes fast.Black, 19 bucks.Lasers?I'mma buy it.You?So this video's taking an odd turn,we got ghillie suits, we'rebasically going hunting.Let's see if we can find a headlamp.Gets dark out there, Ev.You gotta find the, whoa.Boom.It's verified so youknow it's comin' fast.For 15 bucks.Yeah, gimme it, gimme it in red.Whoa, whoa, whoa.What'd the other shoppers say?William, came sooner thanI thought, looks good.Allan, love the bright light,just what I need for night fishing.He gets it!Allan, you get it, dude.KD.- But who is KD?- Kevin Durant?Is that you?Better without the middleman.Everything that was mentioned,and two days early delivery.I found was true to the product.Sounds promising, KD.The Wish gods are finally recommending meexactly what I need, theyknow I'm going camping,possibly hunting, we need a backpack.Basic nylon outdoor backpack,Ayana, I mean, you know I lovebuying with the other shoppers.Sold by Harry.That just seems like, Ican't really trust it.I gotta find a backpack.Outdoor backpack?Boom.Let's get it in camouflage.30 liter, 14 bucks.I trust it.I trust it, Ev, do you trust it?Orlando, good color, goodmaterial, just came in time.Toua, fast shipping feelsgreat, gonna buy another one.She's gonna buy another one, Ev.Smaller than expected, but big enough.Looks great, quality is good.We're set.We're set, these reviews are looking good,I'm feelin' good about this Wish video.This Wishbusters, Ev,it's gonna be the greatestWish Thanksgiving ever.You gotta get crafty withyour searches on Wish,I mean, it's like, Thanksgiving gadgets,then it's Thanksgiving tech.I came across a lamp.This isa moon lamp, Ev.It looks like the moon.Thoughts?What do you think?Ev would get it.For eight bucks, you can't go wrong.It's definitely a different piece.Select size.Gimme the moon.Gimme that 12 centimeter moon.12 bucks, 13 bucks.Buy it with Milli, 11.70.I'm takin' it up on this one.Yeah, Ev, I'm only savin'a dollar and 30 cents,but it was better thanthe dollar, 40 cents.I make no sense.Honestly, no sense at all.Quality's great, nine days ago,exactly as advertised,my sweetie will love it,perfect Christmas present.Came in a nice box as well.Mady, that was a little TMI there.Don't need to know that much.Brad, just perfect,exactly as I envisioned,packaged really well,daughter's Xmas present.We're shoppin' this early?You guys know how to do it.You gotta buy it early, it's gonnatake a few weeks, it's Wish.And then it's gonna show up.Will probably buyanother for someone else.Alright, everyone's buyin' another,I just wanna buy one.13 bucks, added to the cart,we got nine things in here.218 bucks, let's shop a little bit more,and of course, you know,I've got some familycomin' over for Thanksgivin',I wanna get some good Wish tech.So I'm gonna get a bubble maker.Make that a bubble machine.Gimme somethin' cool.Alright, we're goin' with the 36 one,just 'cause it has two reviews.Ev, these better be good reviews.My daughter loved it.Thanks, Robbie.(cheering sound effect)Very descriptive, ya sold me.So for 264 dollars, wehave everything in cart.Says it's gonna come by December.Alright, let's wait a littlebit, we gotta order this stuff.Hopefully it comes in time.So it took about two weeks.Everything actually did show up.It's crazy how magic works.Well you're thankful, right?So here's everything, all11 items actually came,which is crazy and kindof like a Wish first.It's great to start the secondseason off on a great note.Ev, all the items came.I can't believe it.So, we're just gonna jump in and start,I guess with this, so,this is the turkey hat.Some of the things you see online,you don't actually knowif it's photoshopped or a real product.That was what I was thinking,I didn't think this was real.But that's why there's reviews.So what we're doin' is starting offa brand new rating scale,wish or dish, out of five Ws.The turkey hat, for $14.Ev says it's a must.I'm givin' it three Ws, so, it's a wish,barely, barely, it almost became a dish.It's expensive.You can really only wear itonce, maybe twice a year.I mean obviously Thanksgiving,you have that entire week,but really after November,if it's not Halloween, it's just not cool.So for item two, it's the moon lamp,this goes for 13 bucks.Ev, you and I both said we'd grab this.Let's see if it reallylooks like the moon.I haven't been there.Maybe we'll get there.Okay, the stand.Just the noise of styrofoam.Ev, do you like the noise?He's cringin', I can seehim squirmin' back there.So this is the moon.USB cable.Pretty easy, so you,I've never said these words in my life.You basically need to plugyour moon in, (laughing) so,plug your moon in like that.I imagine it sits,you run the cable through,sits on that stand.Just like that, you cankinda see some of the detail,some of the pores of the moon.It's really detailed, for $13.What?Is it on, is it working?It's too hard to say.Is there an on or off switch on the moon?Wait, it's already charged?- You tap it and it turns it on.- No way.- Tap it again and it changes color.And then you tap it, it turns off.- Dude, thank you so much, helpful Josh.- Yeah, I heard it, and...- So, your moon is already charged?That just makes it 10 times more fun.You don't need to show a cord.So check this out, to turn it on you just,tap the bottom.Ev, check that out.It's a moon.You want a new color?It's October, it's November, boom.It looks like it's justbasically 3D printed.Look at all that detail.Yeah, it definitely looks like the moon.5 Ws, all day, every day,this thing is a total wish, not a dish.Putting this in your room,anywhere in your house,it just works, and the wood stand?It's kinda minimal.That's really cool.Obviously you guys areprobably wondering, item three,we know it's the laser light show.Whew, didn't think thiswas actually gonna show up.But what's goin' on with the crossbow?We're gonna check the crossbow out last.It's the most dangerous.I need supervision.- Adult supervision is required. (laughs)- This is so scary, it actually showed up.We'll open it up at the end.Here we go with the laserlight show, so, item three,very mini laser projector, okay.It's got a little bit of setup,gotta put this arm on it, so.Oh, whoa, that's sweet, youcan screw it in somewhere?Dang, Wish has got you covered,from the screws, to the mounts.It's like they want you to put thison everyday objects thatdon't need a laser light show,but would look reallycool if there was one.Dude, what if you put alaser light show on your car?That would be a really bad idea.So for 19 bucks, let's see howthis mini laser projectors,just got a DC port on the back.Oh.Don't make eye contact.(girl screams)Ev, can you see it?It's hittin' me in the eye.You can kinda just prop it up.I see why there's a bunchaholes to mount it somewhere.You need to put itsomewhere, it just doesn't,doesn't feel welcome just on the table.Does this stand up?Whoa.Check it out.So you guys can get a little bitof a sneak peek on the table.Imagine this just projecting.Let's turn it.You guys let me know what you think.Let me know in thecomments, make sure you voteup in the iCard with yourfavorite item from this video.We've gotten a lottagood stuff this episode.So the mini laserprojector, out of five Ws,this is gettin' a four,so it's an automatic wish.For 19 bucks, it works.Not bad.Whoa, ow.Item four are the mapleleaves, they were $3,basically they're a mustor a bust for Thanksgiving.This is either gonna be awesome,or there's no point, this isthe biggest waste of $3 ever.So, has kind of a long cord.You can pick the length.So, LED maple leaves for $3, okay.They work.You can kinda put 'em places.Let's put 'em somewhere.Oh, that's kinda cool.That's actually really cool.They're so simple,they're battery powered.You could really hide 'em, but, I mean,they're not really hidden,'cause they have a light, you know?Yeah, I mean, aesthetic.(crowd yells)So, on the wish or dish scale,these are gettin' like, a three,eh, they're cool, but for $3,I mean, it's $3.So the gaming headset,for $12, did it work?So it didn't work, actually.This would work for aPC, but for PS4, PS3,this is not happening, and the reason is,I mean, there's a mic,there's a headphone jack,and then there's a USB port.On a PS4 controller, there's none of that,there's really only oneport for headphones.So, not working, didn't eventransmit audio through it.They're comfortable, for $12 they're cool,but, two out of four Ws.It's a dish, Ev.(interviewer laughs)(boy laughs)(boy cries)- Aw, don't cry, are you--- If you weren't soldon the $3 maple leaves,or the laser projector,you still want somethin',you're still wantin'somethin' for the house,boom, or the apartment, yougot your bubble machine.$36 for this.It better have bubbles inside.No, there's no bubbles.No.No, I should've expectedit, but I didn't believe it.- No, god, please, no.No.No.(shouting) No!- With the bubble maker,didn't think I wasactually gonna get bubble,bubble liquid, bubble solution,but just with the power of a switch,you have a bubble maker.Wish or dish?I'd say it's definitelylike 4 Ws, it's pretty cool.But, I think it's just a little too bigfor it to be practical,it works, it's worth it.It's definitely a wish.Look at that fan.It's like an industrial bubble machine.- Wow.- This looks to be the ghillie suit.So this was $15.You guys know the Wish prices,they're always changing,goin' up and down.It's linked down below,you guys know where it is.But a ghillie suit, we arefully becoming a hunter.Is that the shirt, or the pants?That's, that's the hat.We got the full dang thing.All on Wish.Imagine just buying this, ortrying to find this in-store?You'd have to go to, likea few different (laughs).Whoa, alright, definitely the pants.We have the jacket and then the hat.And that's the crossbow.(lost signal sound effect)Whoa, you get everything with this.See, this is the rarefinds you find on Wish.That's why we make this, that's whyyou guys wanted a second season.What, no way.No way, Ev.I can breathe.That's the most importantpart, I can breathe.But, like.Alright, if I was laying in the grass, Ev,totally honest with me,here, it's a yes or a no.Do you think you would see me?- Ev's sayin' no.I don't know if you guys arejust hearing a voice right now,or if you can see anything,but, I'm still here.This is the greatest $15 ever spent.Wish, dish, absolute wish.Five Ws, too.I'm gonna wear the ghilliesuit for the rest of the video.You won't find me. (laughs)Next up is a headlamp,so you're startin' to seethe whole Thanksgivingvibe, if you wanna blend in,you gotta go get somefood for Thanksgiving.It makes sense, ithappened one point in time.You're gonna need aheadlamp, so this is $15.Seems like a pretty heavyduty industrial headlamp.Look at that, three bulbs.That's three separate people, Ev.And then, it's just, does it charge?Oh, that's so sweet.Boom, charges up, there's a USB cord too?Wow, they've got you covered.Is there battery, though?I just pushed the batteries in.Oh, those are some big batteries too, Ev.Those are the big ones.I feel like a scubadiver, for some reason,I'm gettin' mixed emotions.I can't tell if I'm on land,or if I'm in the water.I'm goin' somewhere.Alright, so the headlamp.Oh, that's actually really comfortable.Just sits against the forehead.It's nice.It articulates, you can move it down,if it goes above youreyebrows you're good,on your eyebrows, it's all comfortable.It's accurate, too, I mean,it's on your head, so wherever you look,it'll follow. (laughs)Okay, I feel like a lotta youguys are just gonna hate me.It works, wow, I'm really shocked.For $15, five Ws, absolute wish, no dish.This is the backpack.Took a little bit to findone, happy it showed up.Whoa, we got a prettydecent sized backpack,I mean, if you're runnin' aroundin, like, an airsoft fight.Man, this would've been amazing,if Wish was around when I was young, whew.Man, Ev, even sayin' that sounds old.(laughs shrilly)Dang.Not a bad backpack.What could you fit in here?You could fit your bubblemaker, fit your headset,you're going hunting after all, right?Gotta blend in, Ev.If you forgot your ghilliesuit hat, no worries.You'll still blend right on in.Put that in the bag.I mean, this is like 40, 30 liters?It's hard to measure with Wish, but,it's not bad, littlecompartment for an ID,maybe some coins, no laptop sleeve.No tablet sleeve.A little tablet, maybe?A little tablet, Ev?What would you put in here?- Camelback.Nice little water bottle, boom.Stay hydrated, alright, backpack,four out of five Ws, that's a wish.These things work.And now, the moment you'veall been waiting for.The crossbow, it's here,even the darts showed up.So, $8 for a pack of, pack of darts,it's kinda hard to tellhow many there are,I think it's just a 20 pack.$37 for the crossbow.I can't believe it actually showed up.- Yeet!- So, here it is.The crossbow.What do you think?It's not loaded, don't worry.The safety's right there.Look at these darts,look how sharp that is.So to cock it back,you press down on this,it's actually difficult,but, I mean, it's a crossbow.So once it is cocked back,and it takes forever to do it,you have to just push down on this leverafter you've held thebutton, and make sureit's pulled all the way back.You have your sights, not bad at all,I mean, $37, did you thinkanything was gonna show up?I didn't.Disengage the safety.(spring-loaded bang)And just like that.Imagine this on top ofthis, flying that fast.My heart, I am scared, Idon't know if you guys sawthe fidget spinner ninja star video,I'll leave it linked in thedescription or in the iCard.They don't spin as,ow, that hurts so much.That was cool, but you canthrow that and control it.This, if you pull thetrigger, will launch this.Okay, sounds cool.So here we go, the $37crossbow with the darts.Now I just gotta say it now,be extremely careful with this.So we're gonna shoot the TNTpillow first, see what happens.Safety's on, safety's off.(spring-loaded bang)(Grand Theft Auto death sound effect)Where'd the dart go?The tip is right here, so,I'm gonna say it went in the pillow.We had this bowl though, and I thinkif it makes contact with the bowl,it should basically bustopen all these caps,make everything go flyin'.(spring-loaded bang)So you guys can get an idea of how fastthis sharp dart is traveling.Like, look at that.Look at all this damage.My plan didn't even work.The real Red Dead Redemption.(spring-loaded bang)Here's, obviously,the shaft of the dart.Here's where it made contact,this was the entry point.Actually I think went over andthrough, 'cause of the angle.I mean I'm not here totell you guys aerodynamics,but I am here to say, this $37 crossbow.Wish, dish?Five Ws all day, thisis the greatest thingI have ever bought on Wish,but the scariest thing.So that's it for episode oneof Wishbusters, Thanksgiving edition.Let me know in the iCardwhat your favorite item was.For me, I gotta say it was the crossbow.Safety is on, just gotta remind myself.This thing is crazy.I never thought you couldactually get a crossbow from Wishthat would work, thatdefinitely could do some damage.It is a crazy, crazy product.Everything in this is waycrazier than I actually thought,and that's just Thanksgiving for ya.So that's it for thisvideo, if you guys liked it,make sure to drop alike and get subscribedby clicking that button right there.Make sure you follow onInstagram, it's just TechSmartt,so you guys see the behind-the-scenes,there's a lotta shows comin' up,workin' really hard, thisis your favorite seriesso thank you guys so much.I'm actually really gratefulfor you, on this episode.And make sure you guyscheck out two other videosright after this, it'ssome older episodes,and I'll see you guys next time.Goodbye.(electronic sound effect)\n"