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Awesome Gift Ideas

It's that time of year, again - as if you didn't already know what with radio, television, newspaper and even the goddamn internet reminding you on a daily basis. The time when if you don't find the most unique, thoughtful, crafty, expensive and appropriate presents for all your family members, friends, employees, servants, and meter maids, you're a Horrible Person who will Go to Hell.

So to help you avoid that fate, Santa Waltz is here with The 25 Most Baffling Toys From Around the World

"Surprisingly, not all of these are from Japan."

http://www.cracked.com/article_15670_25-most-baffling-toys-from-around-world.htm...

Speaking of weird, ill-conceived, annoying toys,

Hello Kitty Update

Guess which obnoxious pseudo-feline is going to be in the Macy's Parade tomorrow?

http://www.kittyhell.com/2007/11/19/hello-kitty-macys-thanksgiving-parade-float/...

This is something right out of one of a horror movie - could there really be anything scarier than a giant Hello Kitty hoovering [sic] over you? Guess who is going to be having Hello Kitty Hell nightmares tonight

However, there is hope in sight. Yes, indeed. The Nefarious Neko is finally starting to show her true colors:

http://www.kittyhell.com/2007/11/20/hello-hellish-kitty/

wife: “Why would someone do something like that?”

me: “hmmmmm…” (trying to keep the laughs from bursting out)