Katamco
Katamco The Original Toilet Timer (Classic), As Seen on Shark Tank
A classic Shark Tank-featured bathroom timer, played for laughs.
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Where it ranks in our guides
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Pros and cons
What we like
- Instantly understood joke that needs no explanation
- Works as a stocking filler or add-on to a bigger present
- Fits white-elephant and roommate exchanges
- Gets a laugh at the unwrapping
What may bother
- One-joke gift with little use once the laugh has passed
- Bathroom humor is not for every recipient or family
- Better as an add-on than as a standalone present
Our verdict
83 / 100Think of it as a punchline, not a main present. It works on Father's Day or at a gift swap when the group shares the joke. Skip it for a recipient who wants something useful, or for a gathering where bathroom humor would fall flat.
Frequently asked questions
Does it actually work as a timer?
Yes, it is a functioning sand-timer style device, not just a joke object.
Is this the original Shark Tank product?
Yes, it is described as the original, classic version.
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How we score
The CTG score out of 100 is the weighted average of five criteria rated for every product: proven reliability (36%), perceived value (18%), bond and memory (18%), originality (14%) and novelty (14%). Each criterion has its own published scale, identical for every product: it rates generously, because every product in our selection is already good. The score does not depend on the guide. 60 to 69: average gift. 70 to 77: good pick. 78 to 85: safe bet. 86 to 89: favorite. 90 and above: the perfect gift, a label reserved for excellent products that customers like, one winner per occasion. In a guide, the score for the recipient combines this score with the place in the ranking. The budget is an indicative range: the exact price is shown by the store at checkout. Read our full selection method →