Ideas for quirky holiday gifts
Grow Your Own 1up Mushroom Kit
I haven’t found anyone who has actually eaten this thing, but this mushroom will grant “immortal life beyond dreams of man.” That’s what the packet says. Of course, the packet also says, “Do not put in face,” so whether or not you choose to eat it is really up to you. It might kill you. Note that this isn’t the same mushroom that will make you grow 10 feet…in every direction.
*While this is a great gift idea, it’s only an April Fool’s Joke. Thanks to Bret Walker for the correction.
An extremely addicting and glittery talking calculator mat is a perfect gift for anyone who wants to crunch numbers in style. The calculator is about the size of a piece of paper. You could be blind and still use this thing. Not that there’s anything wrong with being blind. I love blind people.
Table tennis is tops. You’ll feel so much better about smashing that little white ball into your opponent’s shocked face with a smiling paddle leading the way.
Strawberry Shortcake Corded Phone with Caller ID
This is, apparently, pirate-teeth-proof (according to the ad campaign). Nothing will make a computer hotter (and, by extension, the recipient) than this USB Hub. Just click on the link and enjoy the Engurish that ensues.
For tough guys and rough dolls who love the dark knight more than life.
This tree grows crystallized tufts of green for your holiday amusement. Unlike the 1up Mushroom Kit, this is something you definitely shouldn’t eat. I mean, you can. You can eat anything if you put your mind to it. You can also smoke anything if you put your mind to it.
“Can the Communist Unicorn’s horn of classless social structure hold up against the Freedom Unicorn’s hooves of capitalist opportunity?” You decide, dear readers!
Now this is just plain saccharine-scary. It’s Monopoly, but you customize it with pictures and events involving your sweetheart. And unlike Monopoly, it probably won’t last hours and hours because you’ll get bored with renting, buying or trading honeymoon destinations and have wind up having sex instead (with cards like “Get Lucky”).
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I actually bought the Cold War unicorns before this went up- awesome! They will fight to the death over winter break…
Dagny Salas
November 29, 2006 at 8:55 pm
Nice, except you forgot the Marie Antoinette doll with the ejector head: http://www.mcphee.com/items/11563.html
Paul Schrodt
November 30, 2006 at 2:22 am
The mushroom is an April Fool’s joke.
Bret
November 30, 2006 at 3:06 pm
False!
Adrienne Shon
November 30, 2006 at 4:17 pm
Quoted from Joystiq:
Disclaimer: Just in case it is not blatantly obvious, this is a joke.
Tommy Rousse
December 1, 2006 at 11:15 am
If you don’t believe me, try to add it to your cart at Think Geek.
Bret
December 1, 2006 at 1:53 pm
Ok, ok…you caught me. I saw disclaimers and whatnot, but I wanted it to be real so badly. Can you blame me? ;)
Adrienne Shon
December 1, 2006 at 1:57 pm
It would be pretty cool.
Bret
December 1, 2006 at 2:58 pm
Nice collection of cheap and somewhat interesting gifts. But what really caught my attention is the “Lovopoly”.. It surely is a lot more interesting than “Monopoly”. Thanks for featuring this. Btw, the “Strawberry Shortcake Corded Phone with Caller ID” is i think unavailable or is no longer on their database. Anyway, Thanks you for this.
Shopper Reviews
March 23, 2008 at 9:28 pm
The Grow Your Own 1up Mushroom Kit sounds funny. Anyone tried eating the mushroom yet? The Magic Christmas Tree sounds interesting though…
Travel Coffee Mugs
January 3, 2009 at 5:08 am
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jony4u
March 26, 2009 at 12:53 am
It is good information!
jony7
March 26, 2009 at 1:14 am