- September 27, 2011 • 11:00 am PDT
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Timid eaters may scatter at the sight of a glob of mayo or the sound of a whizz of Sriracha. But for many lunch-lovers, sandwiches are just a means of delivering condiments to their rightful resting place. If you fall into the latter category of eater, it's possible that traditional condiment dispensers—bottles, jars, plastic packets—aren't getting the job done. Ketchup bottles require too much slapping. Mayonnaise jars involve soiling a knife. Mustard packets are entirely too small for your purposes.
In honor of sandwich week, here's a look at the extreme lengths some inventors have gone to revolutionize the condiment dispensing experience. As you frantically drizzle, dollop, smear or slather your next sandwich, consider reaching for the syringe. The Ranch syringe, that is.
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