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I first posted this over the weekend on our Twitter feed, but this find is so amusing that I had to share it with everyone. Presenting Maximilian, the gladiator nutcracker. I came across this holiday gem in World Market and had to have it.
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Here are the top ten Nerd Approved Gadgets for the week of November 9th-15th, 2009:
Reindeer Toilet Seat Cover And Antlers Set: This is what happens to reindeer that don’t make Santa’s team.
Toilet Sound Blocker: Maintains your dignity.
Santa Pants Wine Bottle Holders: Santa has something in his pants for you.
iPhone Decals: Give your phone a serious downgrade.
Burger Sponge: Rub-a-dub-dub, I’m bathing with burgers in the tub.
Few people know the story of Frank the Reindeer. He tried out for the team, but he lacked “star quality”, and his name was all wrong for the image that Santa was trying to convey to the public. Second, he wasn’t the best flier. He was down on his luck though, and Santa found it in his heart to give him a job anyway. Sometimes Frank wishes he hadn’t.
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There is nothing fun about public toilets, but the embarrassment of every sound you make in there being heard by all the others currently using the same restroom is an uncomfortable situation at best. The Eco-Otome Toilet Sound Blocker saves you that discomfort by giving you up to 25 seconds of toilet flushing sounds to cover any noise you may be emitting. It isn’t the only product on the market with this functionality, but it’s a little more practical and discreet than one shaped like a rose that seems to applaud your bowel movements.
Product Page ($19)
The recipient will love the two bottles of wine you give them but will love the Santa Pants wine bag even more. They may actually pause for two seconds to admire it before tossing it aside to get at the alcohol.
Product Page ($9.99)
So you go out and buy one of the best smartphones out there, then slap a sticker on it that makes it look like a crappy old Nokia or Samsung? Maybe your hardcore friends are calling you a poser or something for owning an iPhone. If that’s the case, I don’t think these decals are going to fool anyone.
Product Page ($2.50 CAD or $2.38 US)
Congrats to Marie Oh, Steve Wampold and Graylee Santi! They will be flushing their way to a brighter future with the Toilet Bank from Outrageous Ventures and Prank Place. Make sure to check them out if you want to put a little weirdness into your gift giving this holiday season.
Nothing lathers up like a burger sponge. It’s a fact. It’s what the Hamburglar uses in prison so he doesn’t have to take risks with bar soap.
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E-readers are cool and everything, but what about all the crazy bookmarks? Reading just wouldn’t be the same without saving your place using a bookmark shaped like a hand tool.
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Romance is a bottle of Red Bull and Champagne in a Dr. Who Tardis Ice bucket.
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