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[ 1 Comment ]Posted on November 28, 2010 by admin in Holidays
Sunday, November 28th, 2010This Cyber Monday, we’re exploring the REAL Island Of Misfit Toys: the strange and disturbing products in Amazon’s “Sexual Wellness” department.
  Sure. The Pipedream Products Christmas Tree looks harmless enough. Until you look closer and realize Santa has a little secret. |
Last year on Cyber Monday , we compiled a list of the weirdest things we could find on Amazon. This year, we thought we’d “push the poor taste envelope” a bit and instead of just rounding up the weirdest things we could find on Amazon, we thought we’d round up the weirdest things we could find on Amazon’s sexual wellness section. For the record, after spending an hour or so “researching”, we’re not so sure about the “wellness” part. So although we’ve spared you the more offensive items, if you’re the least bit prudish and are looking for gift ideas, we recommend maybe checking out Amazon’s regular Cyber Monday specials. But if you’ve never delved into this section of their site – it’s buried under “Health & Personal Care” and items don’t show up in normal searches – then join us for a brief excursion to the real Island of Misfit Toys. And pray that the creepy nerd three cubes over who visits our site isn’t your Secret Santa. For the most amusement, try guessing what the items are before reading the details. Sometimes a flashlight is just a flashlight. Sometimes it isn’t.
The Blip Toys Squinkies Crisis Of 2010
[ Comments Off ]Posted on November 27, 2010 by admin in Popular Media
Saturday, November 27th, 2010You probably haven’t even heard of them, but Squinkies are poised to be the Beanie Babies of the twenty-first century. Or at least this year’s Zhu Zhu Pets.
Have you heard about Squinkies? Nor had I, until today. But you can bet you will. After making the Toys “R” Us 2010 “Hot Holiday Toy List” and getting featured in this New York Times piece, Squinkies
More Absurd & Expensive Christmas Gift Ideas
[ 1 Comment ]Posted on November 26, 2010 by admin in Holidays
Friday, November 26th, 2010Eventually, those spoiled and entitled little brats you see at FAO Schwarz grow up. And become spoiled and entitled ADULTS. Here are some expensive holiday gifts for the person who has everything. But wants more.
or Amazon’s Cyber Monday specials like everybody else, we thought we’d focus on gifts for people that really matter, i.e.: people with seemingly limitless disposable income. We already covered some gift ideas for their precious little snowflakes, but eventually, whiny entitled children will grow up, and become whiny entitled adults. Which is why in this roundup, we’re featuring items like the 3 Carat Diamond Pacifier
It Doesn’t Matter How Hard They Nail “The Hammer”, The Wood Is Still Rotten
[ 2 Comments ]Posted on November 25, 2010 by admin in Politics
Thursday, November 25th, 2010Tom DeLay’s recent conviction is probably meaningless, but emblematic of the ongoing deceit and corruption in American politics.
In light of Texas Republican and former house leader Tom DeLay’s conviction on money-laundering charges, I guess our recent look at political corruption in America was more timely than I had thought. I’ve shared some of my thoughts on Tom DeLay before (Warning, F-Bombs!), but I didn’t get very specific about why I find him as utterly detestable as I do. His own words sum much of it up. Making a statement outside the courtroom after his conviction, he said “This is an abuse of power. It’s a miscarriage of justice, and I still maintain that I am innocent. The criminalization of politics undermines our very system and I’m very disappointed in the outcome” (extra emphasis mine). The Napoleonic narcissism and contempt for his role as a public servant inherent in those words is reflected in his career as a political figure who has been central to the destruction of America as a model democracy over the last two decades. The visible face of his idea of serving the public is evident in activities like his involvement with the K Street Project, which facilitated the unrelenting corporatization of American politics that has led to corporations now having the same rights as you or I do. His aggressive role in the Gerrymandering of Texas displays his contempt for voter rights. Most of his real accomplishments were behind-the-scenes power plays that skirted legislative rules, making a mockery of the public trust. His smirky stance as a birther displays either delusional thinking or delight in sowing untruth, neither of which are qualities I look for in a leader. His reputation speaks for itself; I’m not going to try to list all the things he HASN’T been indicted for, or further describe the utter failure of his moral compass and delusional misrepresentation of himself as some kind of “good Christian”. I’m probably more disappointed with the American people themselves for not caring more (or being more enlightened) about the corruption amongst the leaders they factionalize themselves with by arguing about incessantly. It’s not about red vs. blue these days, it’s about struggling working class people vs. entitled, lying politicians. And DeLay’s conviction? It’s probably meaningless. He’ll either appeal and win, or get probation, and in the interim make more smug appearances on dance shows. And even if he does do time, he’ll probably end up later as a talking head on cable news like other convicted GOP felons. In the meantime, I hear he’s been working on new dance moves with his cellmate. See below. Read the rest of this entry »
Black Friday, And Ten Other Things I’m Thankful For
[ 1 Comment ]Posted on November 24, 2010 by admin in Holidays
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010Let’s try to remember that there’s more to life than shopping. But first, let’s do some shopping.
So, it’s Thanksgiving. For many of us, a time to give thanks for what we have, and experience the joy of copious amounts of meat and side dishes with loved ones. But for probably just as many of us, a day to avoid the psychodrama of family gatherings by playing dumb turkey and Santa themed Flash games, or more importantly, to SHOP. Yes, probably the most important thing about Thanksgiving is that it’s a reminder that it’s one day before Black Friday and three days ’til Cyber Monday on Amazon, or that there are still over 13 million songs you haven’t bought on iTunes,and that Christmas is only 30 days away. This year, I’m thankful for many things, a few of which I’ll share below. But on behalf of Dissociated Press, I want to thank YOU for visiting, and supporting our advertisers. Although the site is far from profitable, it’s finally making money, and maybe next year I can be giving thanks for an actual salary! Until then, I’ll keep trying to serve up amusing turkey recipes, offbeat Christmas shopping ideas, and the general hokum, hooey, and horsefeathers that we call “content” around here. Below are a few of the things I’m most thankful for. What about you? What are YOU thankful for? Read the rest of this entry »