infojunk 

An item presented on an infomercial that has multiple, seemingly unrelated, and usually worthless uses.

TV Infomercial: "Don't you hate when shredded cheese needs to be shredded finer? Don't you also hate when vomit from a sick family member clogs a drain? Not any longer. The VomieShredder get's the job done. Just 5 easy payments of $19.99 plus $17 for shipping and handling"

Wife: "That's amazing! We need one of those."

Husband: "Are you nuts. That's Infojunk."

infojunk by SabreFreek January 15, 2011