Gina's new article over at Romance Divas got me thinking of pointless toys. (It got me thinking about breathing life into characters too.) My new position as a temp this year out at Amazon's fulfillment center gives me access to altogether too many pointless toys! This year I'm in one of the shipping departments. In fact, now that we're working 12-hour shifts I'm just not feeling like Santa's little helper after about the first eight hours of each shift. But the OT pay is great.
One of the most popular toys that I see proves the US economy is much better off than some insist. They're only $25, but they're something people would buy only if they had the money. Pointless? Maybe that is harsh. But they are definitely a way to spend $25 on something that isn't needed and will collect dust. Actually, this version was so popular in that it is already sold out. They've got another model.
The Doodle Bear is another goofy one that is very popular. I think they look kind of stupid, but more than that I'm convinced that at three most toddlers can't distinguish between Doodle Bear and other stuffed animals (from the standpoint of being a waiting canvas). I'd say that somewhere in America on Christmas Day some poor kid is going to use their markers to decorate something other than Doodle Bear and suffer the consequences.
I'm trying to talk myself into skipping work tonight, and then trying to talk myself into going. The OT is wonderful but I didn't get enough sleep as I'm coughing worse again because I'm worn out. The paycheck will be great if I worked tonight. But I won't be! It's my birthday starting at midnight -- which is noon for me, being a vampire wannabe.
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One of the most popular toys that I see proves the US economy is much better off than some insist. They're only $25, but they're something people would buy only if they had the money. Pointless? Maybe that is harsh. But they are definitely a way to spend $25 on something that isn't needed and will collect dust. Actually, this version was so popular in that it is already sold out. They've got another model.
The Doodle Bear is another goofy one that is very popular. I think they look kind of stupid, but more than that I'm convinced that at three most toddlers can't distinguish between Doodle Bear and other stuffed animals (from the standpoint of being a waiting canvas). I'd say that somewhere in America on Christmas Day some poor kid is going to use their markers to decorate something other than Doodle Bear and suffer the consequences. I'm trying to talk myself into skipping work tonight, and then trying to talk myself into going. The OT is wonderful but I didn't get enough sleep as I'm coughing worse again because I'm worn out. The paycheck will be great if I worked tonight. But I won't be! It's my birthday starting at midnight -- which is noon for me, being a vampire wannabe.
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LOL!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness..you are a RIOT!!
You featured the two most stupid toys I have yet to see on TV!
You are so Right! The Doodle Bear, when I first saw it, simply left me dumbfounded...it was so STUPID! And people are going to Pay for that!
The little toy doggie thing...man, there has GOT to be better stuff out there for kids than those two.
And let me guess..those 2 are some of the most popular, right?
**shakes head**
I just don't get it.
and I Won't buy it for my kids.
Hurrumph!
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RE: the iDog... When I was young, my brothers and I were very good at breaking toys with delicate moving parts on Christmas Day.
ReplyDeleteJust don't bad-mouth my Cabbage Patch doll and we'll be okay...
ReplyDeleteSo many toys, so little money!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday :)
My kiddo doesn't want the doodle bear but he wants the new one that's out The Doodle Monster. I'll give in and get him that becuase at least he can use his creativity but the stupid dog, no way!
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