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Jeff Chenkus

table-works

After fighting your way through construction zones to get back home, the last thing you probably want to see on the dining room table is traffic cones. The one advantage to these is that rather than choking off much needed traffic lanes, they steer each person to the correct seat. These also have the advantage of not being large enough for the drunkards to wear them as a hat after a few too many.

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man-card-holder

Without even reading your business card, people will get the sense that you are a force to be reckoned with. Either that, or you have a thing for muscular 1920s strongmen.

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cloud-lamp

A bright sunny day may be the best weather you can hope for, but there is something to be said for the great feeling when the sun just begins to emerge after a lengthy period of cloudiness. This cloud wall lamp has the light bulb positioned so that it always appears that the sun is just breaking through. The gentle, diffuse light provided is perfect for any room you want to use as a peaceful getaway.

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voodoo-pen-holder

The Voodoo Pen Holder is not quite as frightening as the Voodoo Knife Holder, but you may have a tough time convincing your HR rep that you have a good reason to keep a set of sharp knives in your cube. Even without the knives, this Voodoo holder should give anyone who is thinking about stealing a pen good reason to prey on someone other than you. Whether they are afraid of a possible Voodoo curse or the mental image of a pen through their head gives them the idea you get violent if your stuff gets stolen, it should push potential thieves to look elsewhere in their search for a proper victim. The holder comes complete with six pens and the stab wounds to hold them.

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undercover-cat-teaser

If you are purchasing toys like this Undercover Cat Teaser then it is no wonder that your cat hates you. The supposed mouse under the sheet moves randomly with just his tail sticking out. The ability for the cat to get exercise is one of its selling points, but I am not sure sacrificing his sanity in order to tone his flabby legs and provide you with simple entertainment is a proper trade off.

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dinosauria-egg-ornament

Your Christmas tree ornaments don’t have to be all about snowmen and angels. A dinosaur egg that is in the middle of hatching gives the holiday a whole different feeling. Think about how much more fun all of the Christmas specials would be if there were raptors running loose in all of them.

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zipper-tape

Use this masking tape to seal any box but make it look like it is held together with a zipper, though one whose teeth are popped. The photorealistic picture will have everyone wondering whether the package is sealed tightly or about to spill its contents.

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smiley-face-timer

Set the timer for any period up to 60 minutes and as soon as you see a big smile on the face you know it is time to eat. This happy looking guy will also give you a polite little bell sound to let you know the time has expired in case you are not within viewing distance.

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hand-candle-holders

Either of these disembodied hands will do a fine job holding your candles, allowing you to have your candlelight without hot wax dripping onto your skin. And when no candles are around, you have a nice thumbs up decoration with one hand, while the other looks like it is doing something a bit more risque.

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enterprise-lamp

Let this Star Trek lamp welcome you to space, the final frontier any time you choose. A button on the base will turn the Star Trek theme song on, complete with the spoken prologue as the Enterprise on the base spins. The four color changing LED’s on the starship’s sensor array platform give it that look of a starship first being unveiled. Put it on your bedside table and talk like Captain Kirk to give your mate an experience they won’t forget.

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