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besilarius

November 26, 2019, 06:26:55 PM
Every year, retail tries to find hot items to spur the buying.
Sadly, they often just recycle old sucesses with a new name.
this year, one of the first offerings, Cthulu on a shelf.
"Most gods throw dice, but Fate plays chess, and you don't find out until too late that he's been playing with two queens all along".  Terry Pratchett.

During filming of Airplane, Leslie Nielsen used a whoopee cushion to keep the cast off-balance. Hays said that Nielsen "played that thing like a maestro"

Tallulah Bankhead: "I'll come and make love to you at five o'clock. If I'm late, start without me."

"When all other trusts fail, turn to Flashman." — Abraham Lincoln.

"I have enjoyed very warm relations with my two husbands."
"With your eyes closed?"
"That helped."  Lauren Bacall

Master Chiefs are sneaky, dastardly, and snarky miscreants who thrive on the tears of Ensigns and belly dancers.   Admiral Gerry Bogan.

Sir Slash

#1
November 26, 2019, 07:42:51 PM
Children, the price of misbehaving just went up.  :o
"Take a look at that". Sgt. Wilkerson-- CMBN. His last words after spotting a German tank on the other side of a hedgerow.

JasonPratt

#2
November 27, 2019, 08:11:26 PM
...I got a rock.  :-\
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besilarius

#3
November 30, 2019, 04:27:34 PM
A variant of Hot Potato, Pass the Gas is perfect for breaking the tension as your friend's Moscow defenses crumble.

https://www.ltdcommodities.com/Toys---Games/Puzzles--Games---Banks/Pass-the-Gas-Game//prod1810126.jmp
"Most gods throw dice, but Fate plays chess, and you don't find out until too late that he's been playing with two queens all along".  Terry Pratchett.

During filming of Airplane, Leslie Nielsen used a whoopee cushion to keep the cast off-balance. Hays said that Nielsen "played that thing like a maestro"

Tallulah Bankhead: "I'll come and make love to you at five o'clock. If I'm late, start without me."

"When all other trusts fail, turn to Flashman." — Abraham Lincoln.

"I have enjoyed very warm relations with my two husbands."
"With your eyes closed?"
"That helped."  Lauren Bacall

Master Chiefs are sneaky, dastardly, and snarky miscreants who thrive on the tears of Ensigns and belly dancers.   Admiral Gerry Bogan.

besilarius

#4
December 03, 2019, 09:52:15 AM
In DC, the Metro has put out a line of themed gifts.

https://dcmetrostore.com/collections/sale?utm_source=promotion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dcmetro-1219-sale

Now, I think a Metro subway car shaped Yule log would be fantastic.  And after it was well lit, it could release toxic fumes for a complete experience.
"Most gods throw dice, but Fate plays chess, and you don't find out until too late that he's been playing with two queens all along".  Terry Pratchett.

During filming of Airplane, Leslie Nielsen used a whoopee cushion to keep the cast off-balance. Hays said that Nielsen "played that thing like a maestro"

Tallulah Bankhead: "I'll come and make love to you at five o'clock. If I'm late, start without me."

"When all other trusts fail, turn to Flashman." — Abraham Lincoln.

"I have enjoyed very warm relations with my two husbands."
"With your eyes closed?"
"That helped."  Lauren Bacall

Master Chiefs are sneaky, dastardly, and snarky miscreants who thrive on the tears of Ensigns and belly dancers.   Admiral Gerry Bogan.

airboy

#5
December 03, 2019, 10:04:27 AM
Quote from: besilarius on November 26, 2019, 06:26:55 PM
Every year, retail tries to find hot items to spur the buying.
Sadly, they often just recycle old sucesses with a new name.
this year, one of the first offerings, Cthulu on a shelf.

The Greta on a Shelf will track your climate sins.
https://babylonbee.com/news/fun-new-greta-on-the-shelf-will-track-your-climate-sins

Sir Slash

#6
December 03, 2019, 10:56:35 AM
The least popular is the, 'Bernie-On-A-Shelf' who wags his finger at you for supporting Capitalism.  ::)
"Take a look at that". Sgt. Wilkerson-- CMBN. His last words after spotting a German tank on the other side of a hedgerow.

besilarius

#7
December 05, 2019, 09:36:13 AM
"Most gods throw dice, but Fate plays chess, and you don't find out until too late that he's been playing with two queens all along".  Terry Pratchett.

During filming of Airplane, Leslie Nielsen used a whoopee cushion to keep the cast off-balance. Hays said that Nielsen "played that thing like a maestro"

Tallulah Bankhead: "I'll come and make love to you at five o'clock. If I'm late, start without me."

"When all other trusts fail, turn to Flashman." — Abraham Lincoln.

"I have enjoyed very warm relations with my two husbands."
"With your eyes closed?"
"That helped."  Lauren Bacall

Master Chiefs are sneaky, dastardly, and snarky miscreants who thrive on the tears of Ensigns and belly dancers.   Admiral Gerry Bogan.

Sir Slash

#8
December 05, 2019, 09:54:17 AM
Marijuana growers need this.... just to screw with their heads.  <:-)
"Take a look at that". Sgt. Wilkerson-- CMBN. His last words after spotting a German tank on the other side of a hedgerow.

besilarius

#9
December 05, 2019, 03:23:20 PM
"Most gods throw dice, but Fate plays chess, and you don't find out until too late that he's been playing with two queens all along".  Terry Pratchett.

During filming of Airplane, Leslie Nielsen used a whoopee cushion to keep the cast off-balance. Hays said that Nielsen "played that thing like a maestro"

Tallulah Bankhead: "I'll come and make love to you at five o'clock. If I'm late, start without me."

"When all other trusts fail, turn to Flashman." — Abraham Lincoln.

"I have enjoyed very warm relations with my two husbands."
"With your eyes closed?"
"That helped."  Lauren Bacall

Master Chiefs are sneaky, dastardly, and snarky miscreants who thrive on the tears of Ensigns and belly dancers.   Admiral Gerry Bogan.

Sir Slash

#11
December 05, 2019, 07:29:07 PM
Me too. Reminds me of my Mother-In-Law.  :hug:
"Take a look at that". Sgt. Wilkerson-- CMBN. His last words after spotting a German tank on the other side of a hedgerow.

Con

#12
December 06, 2019, 09:30:58 AM
Here is my favorite fire pit

Sir Slash

#13
December 06, 2019, 01:49:06 PM
I hope it lasts longer than the real thing did.
"Take a look at that". Sgt. Wilkerson-- CMBN. His last words after spotting a German tank on the other side of a hedgerow.

besilarius

#14
December 15, 2019, 09:26:42 AM
A little smirk from the Ghost of Christmas Past.
"Most gods throw dice, but Fate plays chess, and you don't find out until too late that he's been playing with two queens all along".  Terry Pratchett.

During filming of Airplane, Leslie Nielsen used a whoopee cushion to keep the cast off-balance. Hays said that Nielsen "played that thing like a maestro"

Tallulah Bankhead: "I'll come and make love to you at five o'clock. If I'm late, start without me."

"When all other trusts fail, turn to Flashman." — Abraham Lincoln.

"I have enjoyed very warm relations with my two husbands."
"With your eyes closed?"
"That helped."  Lauren Bacall

Master Chiefs are sneaky, dastardly, and snarky miscreants who thrive on the tears of Ensigns and belly dancers.   Admiral Gerry Bogan.
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