I have never seen anything more suitable as a gift for
I am scum and a terrible shopper please forgive me ohhhhh
The Toronto Star, Feb. 5, 2005
A warm-hearted gift
“What is THAT?” was the response from Star newsroom types when shown this fuzzy red object. “It’s a Smitten — a conjoined mitten for two people in love to hold hands while they walk. See, it’s shaped like a heart.”
“Looks more like an aorta, or maybe a bladder,” was the reply from non-romantic newshounds. Sigh.
The Smitten, made of polar fleece, is intended for those who are not cynical and hardbitten, for “couples addicted to hugging, caressing and nuzzling. It’s for warm-hearted soulmates wishing to hold hands while crunching along together on a chilly afternoon,” says the Smitten company of Glen Ridge, N.J.
I thought it was cute and wacky until I read the phrase “conjoined mitten”. Eeeyurgh.
I don’t know what’s worse, late presents or late thank you cards.
I had to laugh last month, when I got a thank you card for a baby shower present I gave a couple of months ago, from a couple who got married 3 years ago…but I never got a thank you for the wedding present.
I think I may have just slipped into a diabetic coma.
You couldn’t even just focus your eyes on the: “Looks more like an aorta, or maybe a bladder” comment?
That was laugh-out-loud quality humour, of the “funny because it’s true” variety.
And at least I didn’t add the link for “conjoined underwear” I found using the mixed blessing of Google.
All I can think of when I see that photo is: “I wonder which one gets it when they inevitably split up, because such lurid and grandiose displays of public affection are clearly only there to disguise the fact they’re not really in love.” I mean, look at the distance between them! The Smitten is the only thing holding them together! If the Smitten is the only thing holding you together, you’re better off apart.
bllaauuuuueeeghgehehgh….
oh. i’m sorry. i’ll clean that up
That’s the funniest thing I’ve seen all day. I’m still trying to figure out what it says about Amy & I that you thought of us when you saw that. Is this a good thing? Hmm. Ne’ertheless, I will assume the best and be flattered. It’s sweet that you thought of us!
As for gifts, feh! I am the worst shopper/most belated gift-giver/worst thank-you-card sender (I’m pretty sure there are wedding guests we still haven’t sent cards to) in history. You’ve got catching up to do if you want to be as negligent as me. 😉 Besides, the memory of your presence at our wedding in a GORGEOUS red dress, complete with comical matching slippers, is a fine gift in itself, and one I’ll cherish.
Hey, screw you, Smitten!
You bought me a ‘Love Glove’ at a garage sale five YEARS ago!
-DL