Seriously?: May 2009 Archives

Um, wow. OK, this takes the "wear something bright so I can spot you in a crowd" thing to a whole new level.

Powered by batteries, which I assume are housed in the big ol' Celtic-looking brooch at the center, the LumiTop (Butterfly version seen here) stays lit for over 12 hours. My questions are: Does it get hot? Are your retinas burned after having the constant glow in your peripheral vision? Who is wearing this besides ice dancers and circus performers? No one, I hope.

But if you happen to be an ice dancer or circus performer and are looking for a dazzling fiber-optic halter top with a "tail", this one will set you back 169 euros, or about $230.00.

Don't get me wrong, I think some of the new designer packing tapes that seem to be so prevalent now are kind of fun. And this tape falls into that category.

However, it also falls into the "Seriously?" category because the designers have taken it one step further and stuck the packing tape to this poor woman's face and hair. I'm thinking that's going to smart just a bit when those babies get ripped off.

The designers do state, however, that they do not recommend applying the tape "directly onto the body, as the adhesive may cause irritation to sensitive skin or damage to hair." Then why are you illustrating the product being used in that manner? Monkey see, monkey do, people.

Nowadays lots of adults (with real jobs and actual important business to tend to) don't even use business cards anymore. It's simply easier to enter someone's info to your cell phone or add them to your email address book. Exchanging info is done in about 3 seconds without any little cards to keep track of.

Play date cards are pretty much like business cards for little kids. They might be cute, but I can't be the only person who sees these as a pretentious waste of money. Some parents must think their child is important and serious enough to require cards with pertinent contact information. Oh, please.

Am I missing something? Is there a well-known joke or story that goes along with this sculpture that I'm completely unaware of? Is this some sort of political statement on how we all should get over our differences and just get along? Or maybe a prediction on the future evolution of the trout?

Or is it simply a cowboy ... riding an oversized trout ... that has sprouted wheels?

If so, color me speechless.

I'll admit it. For a while, I was torn on whether this Gum Ball Belt Buckle was actually "trash" or "treasure". Because I love gum, and it would be quite handy to have a gum dispenser constantly on my person. And it might be nice to have a belt buckle you can color-coordinate to your wardrobe.

On the other hand, I'd look like a total fool. Something tells me this stops being cute and starts being silly when someone over 12 wears it.

Did Beck's seriously allow its beer to be defaced with Hello Kitty and pink labels? The 6-pack container is even designed to look like a little purse.

I don't know when females in their 20's and 30's decided it was cool to be obsessed with Hello Kitty, but I wish it would stop. This character is for little girls, not for people old enough to buy beer! Guys, if someone passes you a Hello Kitty beer, pour it into the Stainless Steel Beer Mug and hide that ridiculous bottle ASAP.