George Foreman Grill

The George Foreman Grill isn’t funny. It isn’t weird. It just worked—and that’s exactly why it might win this whole thing.

While everything else in this league was trying to grab your attention, this thing quietly took over kitchens. People actually used it. A lot.

Put it up against the Showtime Rotisserie and it’s not even close. One promised a lifestyle. The other made dinner in ten minutes. Guess which one didn’t end up in the garage.

If you’re voting for spectacle, this loses. If you’re voting for impact, it’s probably already your winner.