Segway
I think people forget that tech bros, including Jeff Bezos, were pushing Segways super hard in 2001. There were negative reviews at the time, but less than you’d think. “A device that reduces the need for walking, one of the healthiest activities known to man, may strike many people as the last thing our culture needs,” wrote Time. “Three grand may strike many others as an awful lot to pay for something they’ve managed so far to live happily without.” Ultimately, the Segway sold horribly — I would argue people should have been more skeptical. These days, the company still sells its Segways which are more likely to be seen carrying a mall cop around, but for everyone else, it offers a line of electronic scooters and go-karts.
