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Merry F***ing Gristlemas

philip-random — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:51:59 -0800

This Gristlemas, why not give a Gristleism, the gift that keeps gristling. The Gristleism, a variation on the Buddha Machine is Throbbing Gristle's unusual new box set, and is sure to SMASH the ice at parties. Sat around the fire on Christmas day, a bloated drunken uncle emitting noxious turkey farts and telling racist jokes? Why, you need something with which to retaliate - and what better weapon could there be than a Gristleism, the new box of tricks from the Quietus' favourite pioneers of industrial music. Not to be confused with the Gristleizer.

'Winning the cosmic lottery'

Kraftmatic Adjustable Cheese — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:33:32 -0800

The Amazing Gift of Woo Lai Wah

Pepsi BlueCross BlueShield

blendor — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 08:15:02 -0800

The Prepaid Healthcare Visa® Gift Card, for that special someone without insurance on your holiday list. Rejoice! Terry Gilliam's dystopian future is now! [via]

Adopt a Vortex!

patricio — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 04:56:39 -0800

Adopt a Vortex! Because nothing says "I love you" more than naming a European weather system after your special someone. Interestingly, lows are cheaper than highs. [via]

Ruler of Dubai Endows $10 bn Foundation to Promote Education in the Middle East.

Azaadistani — Sat, 19 May 2007 16:43:15 -0800

Sheik Mohamed, ruler of Dubai, has pledged to donate $10 billion to set up an organization devoted to improving human development in the Middle East. Recognizing that the Middle East lags behind in areas of human development, particularly education, the visionary ruler of Dubai, and avid horse breeder, who has transformed the Persian Gulf port into the financial center for the Middle East and South Asia, has announced one of the largest charitable gifts in history to improve education and human development in the region.

It was a dark and horny night...

miss lynnster — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 12:51:14 -0800

His lips brushed her cheek as he let more of the weight of his arm and hand press against her torso. He spoke softly, “And this evening’s lead story, "No bombings, no robberies, no car accidents, no wars. Just {YOUR NAME HERE} and {YOUR S.O.'s NAME HERE} making love in a hammock on the Outer Banks."

Yep, for $50-120, you and the love of your life can have your very own customized romance novel. May the bosom-heaving and bodice ripping ensue.

That's going straight to the pool room

tellurian — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 14:09:10 -0800

What should we get Erich for his birthday? How about a desk set with a radio, a thermometer disguised as a TV mast, a clock topped with a tank, a calendar, and four ballpoint pens disguised as missiles. Iconographia socialistica from the GDR.

Cards for Troops

BrodieShadeTree — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 10:26:47 -0800

Let's Say Thanks is a website that allows you a simple means of delivering a card to a member of the US Armed Forces serving overseas. While some of the pre-written sentiments will not meet with many Mefite's approval, you can just type your own. Of course, you may think that this is a bit cheesy, but maybe sharing a little kindness with someone who risks their life everyday (for whatever reason) isn't such a bad idea.

Trailer Trash Turleen

mr_crash_davis — Wed, 26 Jan 2005 20:59:19 -0800

Just in time for Valentine's Day, it's Trailer Trash Turleen, now with trash-talkin' action!

XXXmas Presents

Secret Life of Gravy — Thu, 25 Nov 2004 19:45:41 -0800

Need some help with your Christmas shopping? How about a nice Penis cravat? That special lady in your life will be sure to love her Possum Fur G-string. And finally, something to stuff that stocking: The Bulge.

Help save the woodland by covering your vagina with dead marsupials.

XQUZYPHYR — Mon, 09 Dec 2002 10:31:53 -0800

Possums are labelled an ecological pest in New Zealand, so apparently it's considered "pro-environment" to exterminate the little buggers. With that good feeling about wearing fur in your minds, save the forest and ease your holiday shopping at the same time with some fine New Zealand Possum Fur G-strings and nipple warmers. (Probably NSFW) But don't leave out the kids' Christmas lists! Make sure they get this season's hot toy- a possum hand puppet fashioned straight from the carcass of the real thing! Mmmm, it's still warm.

Morphic — Tue, 22 Oct 2002 15:24:50 -0800

Fun Gifts. The Season for Giving is soon upon us. The web contains a colorful collection of odd but interesting gifts. Some particular favorites include: sushi jewelry, Klein bottle hats and glassware, Zanti Misfits, and Homer Simpson's Rubik's cubes. (Note for sale yet is the ever-popular Matrioshka Brain.) What fun and strange gifts have you found in your peripatetic searches of the web? What fun gift would you most like to receive?

pmurray63 — Tue, 07 May 2002 21:23:01 -0800

Big organization carelessly ships dangerous free gifts to new customers. Those greedy, uncaring, heartless, soulless corporations, at it again. Oh wait... this time it was Consumer Reports that did it.