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Ever received a gift and wondered what it meant? Here are some of those gifts deciphered for your convenience.
Freudian Slippers may keep your feet toasty warm, but they also say, “Maybe you need psychiatric help.” Other potential uses: “It’s time to get off the couch.” Or simply just “Love, Mom.”
The Laundry Rug is so convenient, especially since your clothes are already on their way to the floor. Clearly, someone’s trying to tell you, “I’m tired of picking up after you.”
The Cat Vomit Warning Sign can only mean one thing: “I have problems with your cat.” This generally stems from stepping on a hairball in the middle of the night.
What child wouldn’t be excited to find the GR8 TaT2 Maker under the tree on Christmas morning? The message is clear, “We have high hopes for your future, kid.”
Nothing says “Get out of bed!” like this Hand Grenade Alarm Clock. Warning: Not the best travel alarm for frequent flyers.
Location Earth Dog Tags ensure that the recipient will be able to find his way home after aliens abduct him. It could mean, “You are out of this world!” or it could mean someone has you on a very long leash.
Crazy Cat Lady Action Figure is a playset for the real world. Santa Claus brought this because, “Maybe it’s time you left the house.”
No hidden messages with the gift of Nothing. “This shows how much you mean to me.”
A Body Bag garment bag could be a thoughtful gift to protect your clothing, or it could mean, “You’re Next.”
Of course, every one of these gifts could also be saying, “I have a sense of humor and I really hope you have one, too!”
Hahahahahahaha. I was having a rather awful rainy Thursday. Thanks for the laugh.
I will now return to my awful rainy Thursday.
posted by Kerry on 11-15-2007 at 1:53 pm
I was in Meijer’s the other day and saw among the toy guns a toy grenade complete with realistic sounds. I wonder if that includes screaming and the sounds of crutches and/or wheelchairs. Maybe Taps?
posted by Dusty on 11-15-2007 at 2:09 pm
Ha! These are great. Everyone should check out the web link for the Cat Vomit sign - not only is it bilingual (Cuidado! Vomito de Gato), it’s also touted to “stand up over standard cat vomit.” Not sure what to do if your cat produces non-standard disgorgement…
posted by Roger on 11-15-2007 at 2:17 pm
A few years ago, my mom gave me the Freudian Slippers. I remember unwrapping the present, staring at them for a second, and then I started laughing and didn’t stop for a good 5 minutes.
My mom and I both enjoy a good pun, but a pun on my feet? Too perfect.
posted by Annie on 11-15-2007 at 2:44 pm
Love this! I actually bought similar stuff from Archie McPhee this year for gifts. These were awesome. Love the cat vomit sign. I’m thinking of getting it and putting in my office at work. And no I don’t have a cat.
posted by qt314159 on 11-15-2007 at 3:25 pm
I had to laugh when I saw the “Caution: Cat Vomit” sign. My house needs that lol.
These are great, I’m getting a lot of gift ideas now!
posted by heather on 11-16-2007 at 1:28 pm