What a fantastic stocking filler for anyone with warm nostalgic feelings for those days of spending all their pocket money down at the arcades. Perfect for all big kids this Christmas, the Space Invaders Keyring will really take you back!
As I watched the last of the current series of Dragon’s Den last night, my husband was putting up our Christmas tree. Some of you will think it’s a little late, some of you may even think it’s slightly too early, but the weekend conspired against us so we only got round to it last night. Anyway, as he was putting it in the stand and adding the lights a man came into the Den to pitch his ‘Tidy Tree Sack’. How topical I thought and watched in interest.
Basically, the concept is that this huge red sack sits beneath your tree in a somewhat decorative capacity and collects all the needles that fall off (more or less dependant on your choice of tree). Then, when Christmas is over and you’re taking the decorations down, the disposal of your tree is quick, easy and convenient. The Tidy Tree Sack pulls up over the tree and gathers at the top so that you can get it out of the house without the needles flying everywhere.
The Dragons reactions ranged from nonplussed to verging on outrage! Peter Jones said this Santa Sack for Christmas trees was ‘almost laughable’ and was really not happy about the fact that the bag would cost you almost as much as your tree. Deborah said it was a good idea, but you could run up your own with a big sheet and a sewing machine and Theo said quite simply; ‘You’ve wasted part of your life!’
I’m sure you can guess the outcome here! The poor man failed to secure any investment, but do you know, I think he’s on to something. It won’t be long until we’re all struggling to get rid of our trees and cursing as all the needles leave a carpet of green in our wake. I’m thinking in particular of one year when our tree shred so much we had to get it out through the window and we were still finding needles stuck in the floorboards the following August! So, I think the Dragons could’ve shown a little more festive cheer. Ok, the idea could be improved slightly, but if you struggle with your Christmas tree disposal each year, this could be £15 well spent!
Now, I’m not about to promote any sort of item that is demeaning to women,
but at the same time I am in possession of a sense of humour and if you’re
looking for an amusing stocking filler for your man and something that
will make the dreaded return to work in January a little easier, then
check out the USB Pole Dancer!
Lit up as though out clubbing, she’ll plug into your PC and dance away to
all your favourite MP3s. She may have caused a stir (she’s even been
removed from the shelves of one store), but did you know, pole dancing is
actually a very good way to keep fit !
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