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Eclipse - Heat Sensitive Color Changing Paint

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Eclipse - Heat Sensitive Color Changing Paint by Alsa Corp. (via thegreenhead)

Updated Jun 12, 2008

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Disney Inflatable Outdoor Movie Screen

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Bring all your favorite movies, games and slide shows to the big screen with a touch of Disney magic! The self-inflating movie screen includes everything you need for easy set-up.

* Self inflates in seconds
* Includes stakes, tethers, spare fuse, AC adapter and storage bag
* Disney-themed with Mickey Mouse ears
* Ideal for birthday parties
* Great for use outdoors
* 14' W x 11' H
* 120" diagonal screen

Updated Jun 12, 2008

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"You Smell Like Bull Shit" UGLY LITTLE BITCH MINTS

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I've just finished riding an emotional retail roller coaster and had too much caffeine. What this means for you is that I will share the past 3 minutes of my life- all of which were quite disturbing in hindsight- because I'm too strung-out to realize there's no way I can come off well in this tale. What I DO know is that I feel an intense urge to go to church and apologize for ... well, you'll see in a second.

So I'm trolling the Perpetual Kid site when what to my wondering eyes does appear but the little brown tin up above there. Important little info nugget: I am not wearing my glasses. I should be. As you will see shortly.

Here is what happened next. Send your children out of the room if they can see the screen.

Squinting, I leaned toward the computer and misread the tin to be:
"You Smell Like Ball Sweat."

This is where it gets troubling.

I yelped- an actual YELP, yes- with glee. Why? No idea. I have no sentimental attachment to ball sweat. I have not been 'in the market' for any product with that essence. I have, in fact, no reason that I can imagine to be interested in ANYTHING to do with ball sweat. I'm also a grown-up. And, worst of all, THE MOTHER OF THREE CHILDREN.

Yet I yelped with glee. This will haunt me for years to come. Trust me. I'm Irish Catholic after all.

Anyway, I'll skip the psychoanalysis (you're probably thinking the psycho should be in CAPS, aren't ya....) and simply say that when I discovered it did not, in fact, say Ball Sweat I felt a wave of sincere disappointment. In the "Santa didn't bring me a puppy" way. I was sad for, like, 12 seconds. Sincerely sad.

Then I gave myself a pep talk. Took another look at the whole situation and decided to put on a brave face, refresh the page and try and approach it with a positive attitude. And you know what? In doing so, I actually found that "You Smell Like Bull Shit" was pretty damn funny for a tin of mints. I mean, it's no "ball sweat" obviously but still. Not bad.

So there ya go. Bet you're feeling a bit better about yourself now aren't you? If I can't be a good example to you then let me at least serve as a horrible warning.....
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UPDATE!!!!

Ok. Something just happened that does not surprise me at all. It's quite typical actually. Which explains why I need a cocktail or four at the end of many of my days.

Sigh. Here goes:

I left the above review EIGHT minutes ago. Then popped over to hotmail to have a look at my porn spam. Literally AS I WAS WRITING IT (the review, not the porn spam, just to be clear....), as I was going ON AND ON about how devastated I was to discover this product was not actually in any way associated with ball sweat, someone else was taking the time to send ME an email best summarized by the paragraph I will now cut and paste for you:

"Giving back
At age 16, Melvin Satterfield was homeless. Now, more than 30 years later, the Columbus, Ohio, furniture craftsman operates a highly rated business and mentors young people who are facing hard times."

Frankly, I feel like Jesus just phished my hotmail account with the "soul" (note misspelling- an attempt to make dumb pun that only highlights further why Satan will one day be my eternal boyfriend) purpose of cyber-backhanding me.

Really, there is no possible way I can compete in a comparison of the concurrent usage of time there. Pointless ball sweat rant vs homeless kid-turned-mentor inspirational email? I bet hell is going to smell like ball sweat. That would be my luck.

Updated Jun 30, 2008

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Colored Flame Stainless Steel Table Torch

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You've seen artificial candles with LED lights that glow with different colors... hey we sell a few here at ThinkGeek. But how about torches with honest to goodness real fire that burn in green, red or purple? These Colored Flame Stainless Steel Table Torches forgo the standard boring yellowish fire color in favor of something a bit more interesting. Right out of a wizard's laboratory (or a high school science class lesson), the torches achieve their special color from a combination of various salts and metals that tint the flame when they burn. You get one stainless steel torch, and a 250ml bottle of oil in your color preference... enough for a burning time of 4 hours.

Updated Jun 11, 2008

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The Only Digital Camera Swim Mask

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My daughter is SO excited about this! And come to think of it, so am I. Imagine a pool party this summer where you have one or two of these for your guests to play with.... the result? One of the best home movies you'll ever create, I'd imagine. Actually, I'd even bet money on it. Real money.

The 5MP camera has a memory upgrade slot as well so you're only limited in how many pictures you take by the size of your card.

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The 5 MP camera can operate to a depth of 15', making it ideal for use when snorkeling or in swimming pools. The masks eye pieces are made of tempered glass and have integrated crosshairs that allow you to line up shots easily; simply press the shutter button to take pictures or videos. An LED inside the mask tells you if you are in still picture or video mode. Downloading images is as easy as plugging in the mask to your PCs or Macs USB port (USB cable included)the included software allows you to edit your content. Its built-in 16 MB memory can store up to 30 high- resolution pictures (2560 x 1920) or up to 52 seconds of video. A microSD card slot allows you to expand memory for additional pictures or videos. Requires two AAA batteries. Ages 8 and up. (via thegreenhead)

Updated Jul 1, 2008

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Princess Daybed

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Inspired by the Princess and the Pea fairy tale, this bed is a series of stacking mattresses and is to hit the market later this year.

Updated Jul 1, 2008

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80's Cube Clock

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so this is actually really cool. all you have to do is twist the top and it changes the information its telling you. its just fun and there's a few functions.

Updated Jul 23, 2008

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MASH tee

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Had to order this the second I saw it. I used to LOVE playing this game at recess....

Updated Jun 13, 2008

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Deluxe Inflatable Outdoor Movie Screen

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Bring all your favorite movies, games and slide shows to the big screen without the hassle of conventional screens. It comes with everything you need and self inflates in seconds.

* Self inflates in seconds
* Includes stakes, tethers, spare fuse, AC adapter and storage bag
* Raised screen for easy viewing
* Enhanced stability
* Ideal for parties
* Great for use outdoors
* 12' W x 12' H
* 144" diagonal screen
* Projector and speakers not included
* Model: 39127-32

Updated Jun 12, 2008

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