Grinch Arm Sticking Out Of Christmas Tree Ornament Holder
This is the Grinch arm Christmas tree accessory handmade and sold by Etsy shop Craftadaykeepdocaway (can anybody verify that claim? my deductible is killing me). The $55 arms are attached to your tree via two strong wires and make the perfect accessory for the Grinch lover on your holiday list. Per one verified buyer:
Hoho, nice try Mrs. Claus, but I know that’s you! Twelve themed trees around the house — my goodness. I can almost smell the Christmas cookies baking from here and it’s only October. So, uh, is it too early to open a present? Come on just one I promise!
You Shall Not Pass: Cat Won’t Let Dog By
This is a short video from Belfast, Northern Ireland of 8-year old dog Brewster requesting access to the living room and 17-year old cat Kit denying that request. I’m not sure what would happen if Brewster built up the courage to just try and pass, but probably a paw to the face. Cats are mean. And 17 years old? That cat isn’t going to change its ways. That’s like 84 in human years and my great aunt still calls cars horseless carriages.
Thanks to Christina D, who agrees cats would make great bouncers.
The Circle Guitar, A Guitar That Strums Itself So A Player Only Have To Fret
These are a couple video demonstrations of musician Anthony Dickens’ Circle Guitar, a guitar with a rapidly spinning disk that strums the strings, so a performer only has to fret. There are also buttons that activate various effects, and the guitar is MIDI and DAW compatible. Some more info about the player guitar while I call Anthony, yell ‘Free Bird!’, and hang up:
Whoa — pushing guitar playing into new, unexplored territories?! I’d make sure to load up on beef jerky and bring a gun if I were you. “We’re talking about playing guitar, not trekking to the other side of a strange new continent.” Fine, you can borrow my bear whistle, but you better name a mountain range or river after me.
Cowboy Bebop Title Sequence Gets Impressive Fan Made Live-Action Remake
Excited about the upcoming live-action Cowboy Bebop remake by Netflix, fan Denver Jackson went and made a live-action remake of the title sequence himself. He did a great job. Honestly, I had almost forgotten Netflix was still working on this project. I suppose I have something to look forward to now after all. “Ahem.” What? “AHEM.” Oh, of course — and waking up next to you every morning, honey. *eye roll* I thought that was a given.
Keep going for the video, as well as the original for reference.
Realistic Human Skull Bowls: I’ll Never Eat Out Of Anything Else Again
These are the food-safe, ultra-realistic human skull bowls crafted and sold by Etsy shop CatacombCulture. They hold 16-ounces, come in a variety of different colors, and are hand wash only and NOT microwave safe. I am okay with that. Unfortunately, they cost $175+ depending on color, which I am much less okay with because I’m poor. Oh well, I guess there’s always plan B. “What’s plan B?” Oh *handing shovel* I think you know good and well what plan B is.
Stairslide: A Modular Slide System For Kids To Ride Down The Stairs
This is the Kickstarter campaign for the very cleverly named Stairslide, modular plastic slide pieces that can be nested on top of each other to create a slide to fit any length stairs. Each piece covers three stairs, so divide your total stairs by 3 to figure out how many pieces you’ll need. For reference, a 3-piece set for nine stairs is approximately $100. For further reference, when I was a kid we used to just ride down the stairs on a big pillow. Or, if we really wanted to risk injury when we hit the front door, a laundry basket or baking sheet. *unconsciously rubbing plate in neck* Those were simpler times.
Keep going for their Kickstarter video.