Reading with Scissors

December 18, 2007

Animatronic Elvis, Comeback Era

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Press “Alive” and he comes to life. Press “Monologue” and he’ll tell you a story. Press “Song” and he’ll sing. Press “Sing Along” to sing a duet with him.

No mention of a button that makes it actually look like Elvis. But maybe animatronic hips are on the way. (From the Sharper Image catalog.)

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Not a White Christmas

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A test for the new Imus.

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December 12, 2007

Boston Terriers, pick-a-breed, and the Cubs

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There are probably still more weird surrealistic porcelain Christmas trees out there. But we’ll leave it at this. And this and this.

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Pick-a-breed porcelain dog Christmas tree

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If you had your heart set on a porcelain Christmas tree decorated with dogs, but Boston Terriers just aren’t your thing, pick your breed. Or an entirely different kind of dog.

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November 27, 2007

Boston Terrier Christmas tree

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Two dozen Boston Terriers + hot dog garland + 60 lights + 13-1/2″ of porcelain = one really artificial tree
Don’t like Boston Terriers? No problem. Don’t like dogs? Try this.

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November 26, 2007

Nothing says school spirit like a remote control

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 Except maybe a heat pump.
(Ad in Illinois Alumni Magazine.)

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November 22, 2007

Lost in translation

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(Actual tea bag. Please read directions.)

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Bathroom yoga

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 Flush and say Om.
(Coupon in Sunday newspaper)

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November 14, 2007

Nothing says school spirit like a heat pump

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Except maybe a remote control.
(Sunday newspaper insert)

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Because your baseball caps deserve the very best

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 Not only is the “cap closet” portable, it’s also a “clear, see-thru” design.
(Sunday newspaper insert)

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