Dear, oh dear, where to begin. First, let me assure you this is a real toy, despite the fact it’s a big bowl of wrong any way you look at it. Is it that the word “Pedo” is in the name, or that the cartoon boy on the package looks like he’s being attacked by one? Even more obvious is the shape and color scheme of the toy itself. Do we even need to go there? I don’t think so. Surprisingly, similar toys with the same name are out there (but in much less disturbing designs). FYI: Yes, we did notice the “action lines” in the illustration that make it look like it’s vibrating. We decided not go there either.
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Epic Toy Weirdness
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010Biohazard? More Like Bio-Licious!
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010Here’s a real item for which the manufacturer caught some serious flack. A Jurassic Park lunchbox? Innocent enough.. Until you see the Thermos! If they had made that biohazard label a little more cheesy and a little less ominous and realistic, maybe it would have had less chance of encouraging kids to dig around for snacks in the sharps container the next time they visit the clinic. For added effect, why not put your sandwiches in matching “specimen bags”? This piece is a part of the official Evil Meatball Vs Cat! collection.
Visit our Book of Face
Friday, August 27th, 2010We’d like to take this opportunity to direct you to our Facebook page, which contains a few pics you won’t see here. In an epic moment of inspiration, we decided to call them “Facebook Exclusives”. So hop on over (and click that “like” button if you haven’t already) and check out the latest pic, which happens to be an inside view of a previously posted item.
We’re No. 1 (and No. 2)!
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010Leave it to the Swedish to embody bodily functions in cute plush fashion. This modern (and very real) example of toy weirdness rates seriously high on the bizarro scale. What would one possibly do with these? Take a leak? Where would you take it? Maybe you could drop the other one off at the pool? Total wackiness.
(We originally made a mistake on the country of origin, thanks NR!)
Cupcake Consumer, maybe?
Friday, August 13th, 2010If there’s anything that time truly does, it’s that it makes more and more simple words and phrases into sexual innuendos. Here’s a perfect example of an actual, published children’s book whose title went from innocent to indecent for no real reason other than the evolution of American slang over time. The same thing would have happened if it was the story of a dragon who was a carpet layer, and used adhesive carpet that had to licked on the back in order to stick. Ok, that’s a stretch, but you see my point. By the way, if you’re assuming this book is out of print, guess again! They did, however, change the title to “Muffin Dragon”.
One to Phone Home About
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010Yes, this is real, for I indeed had one myself. While most of us simply enjoyed flipping each other the extra-terrestrial bird with it, it’s obvious now that there were other possibilities unbeknownst to our fragile, innocent minds at the time. Once again, the product approval process fails spectacularly! BTW, this isn’t the first time we’ve reported on a phallic finger.
I’ll Never Eat Turkey Breast Again
Monday, July 19th, 2010We don’t usually journey into reality on a Monday, but this real kitchen item just had to be acknowledged. It actually looks pretty useful, and since it actually “hooks” a turkey, even the title is a very logical and acceptable pun. But, the image it conjures should have been left to the imagination. Perhaps they could advertise the package as being a diet aid as well. It sure killed my appetite.
Ghostfacers!
Thursday, July 15th, 2010Patrick Doody, co-producer and co-director of the WB Series “Ghostfacers”, posted this on our Facebook page:
“You inspired me to design something for my show’s Emmy campaign – sadly, we didn’t get nominated, however – it was a big hit with our fans. I wish it was real!”
[Click Here to see Patrick's Creation]
We’re elated to have inspired this campaign, and we encourage everyone to watch the series, it’s a lot of fun! Thanks, Patrick!
Don’t be Sure, be Positive!
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010Avon produced a lot of collectible bottles for their cologne back in the day, but this one is among the oddest. Apart from its size, it looks like a genuine Duracell battery, but pop the copper top off and there you have a manly (as determined by Avon R&D) fragrance. Was it the scent of hydrochloric acid? Or burning plastic? No, sadly, the Avon bottles had more personality than the fragrances did back then. Found at the Merchants Outlet Mall in Evansville, IN.
Spread Eagle
Monday, June 28th, 2010Safety scissors may reduce physical injury to our children, but who was in charge of preventing emotional injury when they came up with this!? Our beloved Wonder Woman spreading her legs like a harlot with every snip? It just ain’t right, I tells ya. This very real piece of superhero history, now a permanent part of the Evil Meatball Vs Cat! collection, was acquired from the Super Museum in Metropolis, IL.



















