[New Release] Is the end of "You know, that thing!"? Pip launches 'Pip Vocabuban' to improve cerebral blood flow with magnetic force
Pip Corporation has announced a fictional new product called 'Pip Vocabuban' as part of an April Fools' Day campaign. The product is humorously marketed as a magnetic device to cure 'brain stiffness' and help people recall forgotten words. The article concludes by clarifying it is a joke and providing real information about their actual product, Pip Elekiban.
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Pip Corporation (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka; President: Yoshiharu Matsuura) is launching a groundbreaking new product, 'Pip Vocabuban,' from the 'Pip Elekiban' series of magnetic therapeutic devices that improve blood circulation. This product aims to tackle 'brain stiffness,' which is said to be the cause of 'that-and-this conversations' where people struggle to recall nouns.
[Background of the development of 'Pip Vocabuban': Reviving Showa-era memories through improved blood circulation]
"You know, that... that actor! The one who was... you know, in that thing!"
"Oh, that thing, yeah. I've got it right on the tip of my tongue, too..."
These 'that-and-this conversations,' where nouns just won't come to mind, are currently causing serious time loss in households and workplaces for people in their 40s to 60s. We have defined this phenomenon, which everyone is prone to, as 'brain stiffness' caused by poor blood circulation in the brain. By applying the magnetic technology we have cultivated over many years, we have taken on the challenge of retrieving lost memories.
(Comments from the development team)
[Product Features of 'Pip Vocabuban']
- Magnetic force draws out sunken memories
By applying it to the upper part of the neck, the magnetic force improves blood circulation in the brain. It carries the 'name of that person' or 'yesterday's menu' that had been stagnant, smoothly up to your lips via the bloodstream.
- Nostalgic melodies automatically play in the brain
As a side effect of improved blood circulation, it is equipped with a 'Back to the Memory' function that plays 80s hit songs in high-resolution audio within your brain.
- 'That thing' becomes a specific 'proper noun'
Three minutes after application, your vocabulary recovers. 'That' and 'this' disappear from your conversations, making communication at home more efficient.
[Precautions for use]
If your blood circulation becomes too good, there is a possibility that you might vividly recall things like 'the 1,000 yen you borrowed 20 years ago' or 'dark history you want to erase.'
Today is April 1st, April Fools' Day. Thank you for reading.
[About 'Pip Elekiban,' which easily relieves stiffness just by applying it using magnetic force (This part is real.)]
'Pip Elekiban' relieves stiffness at specific points. The magnetism acts on components within the body to improve blood circulation and flush out the waste products that cause stiffness. The effect continues as long as you wear it, so we recommend wearing it for 2 to 5 days. You can even take a bath while wearing it. Since you can choose the strength of the magnetic force, you can use different types depending on the state of your stiffness. Lightly press the area you feel is stiff with your finger, and apply it to the spot where you feel 'a little pain, but it feels good,' or use it in the surrounding area as needed.
[Effects]
Improvement of stiffness and blood circulation at the site of application.
[Recommended usage]
Can be used on 'stiffness points' below the neck, such as the shoulders, lower back, and arms.
Since the magnetic effect continues while worn, we recommend leaving it on for 2 days or more.
[Product Overview] Managed Medical Device
[Contact information for general customers]
Pip Corporation Customer Consultation Office TEL: 06-6945-4427
Pip Product Information Website: https://www.pipjapan.co.jp/products/
Pip Elekiban Brand Site: https://elekiban.pipjapan.co.jp/
Pip Wellness Online Shop: https://shop.pipjapan.co.jp/shop/default.aspx
[SNS]
X Official Account: https://x.com/pip_cp
Instagram Official Account: https://www.instagram.com/
[Background of the development of 'Pip Vocabuban': Reviving Showa-era memories through improved blood circulation]
"You know, that... that actor! The one who was... you know, in that thing!"
"Oh, that thing, yeah. I've got it right on the tip of my tongue, too..."
These 'that-and-this conversations,' where nouns just won't come to mind, are currently causing serious time loss in households and workplaces for people in their 40s to 60s. We have defined this phenomenon, which everyone is prone to, as 'brain stiffness' caused by poor blood circulation in the brain. By applying the magnetic technology we have cultivated over many years, we have taken on the challenge of retrieving lost memories.
(Comments from the development team)
[Product Features of 'Pip Vocabuban']
- Magnetic force draws out sunken memories
By applying it to the upper part of the neck, the magnetic force improves blood circulation in the brain. It carries the 'name of that person' or 'yesterday's menu' that had been stagnant, smoothly up to your lips via the bloodstream.
- Nostalgic melodies automatically play in the brain
As a side effect of improved blood circulation, it is equipped with a 'Back to the Memory' function that plays 80s hit songs in high-resolution audio within your brain.
- 'That thing' becomes a specific 'proper noun'
Three minutes after application, your vocabulary recovers. 'That' and 'this' disappear from your conversations, making communication at home more efficient.
[Precautions for use]
If your blood circulation becomes too good, there is a possibility that you might vividly recall things like 'the 1,000 yen you borrowed 20 years ago' or 'dark history you want to erase.'
Today is April 1st, April Fools' Day. Thank you for reading.
[About 'Pip Elekiban,' which easily relieves stiffness just by applying it using magnetic force (This part is real.)]
'Pip Elekiban' relieves stiffness at specific points. The magnetism acts on components within the body to improve blood circulation and flush out the waste products that cause stiffness. The effect continues as long as you wear it, so we recommend wearing it for 2 to 5 days. You can even take a bath while wearing it. Since you can choose the strength of the magnetic force, you can use different types depending on the state of your stiffness. Lightly press the area you feel is stiff with your finger, and apply it to the spot where you feel 'a little pain, but it feels good,' or use it in the surrounding area as needed.
[Effects]
Improvement of stiffness and blood circulation at the site of application.
[Recommended usage]
Can be used on 'stiffness points' below the neck, such as the shoulders, lower back, and arms.
Since the magnetic effect continues while worn, we recommend leaving it on for 2 days or more.
[Product Overview] Managed Medical Device
[Contact information for general customers]
Pip Corporation Customer Consultation Office TEL: 06-6945-4427
Pip Product Information Website: https://www.pipjapan.co.jp/products/
Pip Elekiban Brand Site: https://elekiban.pipjapan.co.jp/
Pip Wellness Online Shop: https://shop.pipjapan.co.jp/shop/default.aspx
[SNS]
X Official Account: https://x.com/pip_cp
Instagram Official Account: https://www.instagram.com/