How to Control Hillary in 2016

If you subscribe to the notion that politicians are playing in a house of cards, then the current American election cycle could perhaps best be described as a few cards short of a full deck. Luckily, there is one person who knows when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em. Yes, folks, that person is Hillary Rodham Clinton.

With over forty years on the frontlines of advocacy for women, families, and the United States in general, the former First Lady and Secretary of State has more political experience and finesse than anyone can reasonably shake a stick at. Detractors say she's untrustworthy and unlikeable but her supporters mandate she is the smartest and most genuinely empathetic person in any given room. Who should you believe?

With the Hillary Rodham Clinton Presidential Playset, you get to make your own decisions based on your personal beliefs, values, and present needs. Just like all Americans should be able to!

Change your pantsuit to fit your mood, confer with Bill or the Supreme(Court Justice)s, engage in meaningful debate with a host of Republican adversaries, share knowing looks with Oprah, and talk shop with ghosts from the White House past.

There's even a Primary bonus expansion pack to download, featuring Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders paper dolls. Imagine the fun you'll have watching debates and commentary with all the players literally in the palm of your hand!

Disclaimer: Thanks to the fine folks at Quirk Books for sending me this timely and relevant piece of pop culture ephemera to review. If you click through and buy a copy for yourself, I might earn a penny or two.

New Prank Packs for Disguising Your Cyber Monday Goodies

Remember when I told you about Prank Packs, the most excellent wrapping option, ever?

Well, today they've released three brand new designs and they are pretty darned hilarious:

Imagine the delight of your giftee when they discover a NapSack, Sizzl or the Turn & Churn under the tree… ah, priceless.

You can order Prank Packs online or look for them at a "fine" retailer like you, like Walmart.

In accordance to the FTC Guidelines and the WOMMA Code of Ethics, I am disclosing that we received product samples to facilitate this review. No compensation was provided. All opinions are, as usual, entirely my own. 

Prank Pack - Giving the Giggles

What happens when four staffers from The Onion start a product company? You get Prank Pack, a gift box that will make everyone on your holiday list think you're regifting from the greatest office Secret Santa list, ever. 

Each Prank Pack is designed to elicit squeals of confusion and disappointment. The faux products they show seem *almost* shelf-ready, so your giftee will think you took the time to order something special you saw on late-night TV. My personal favorite is the Crib Dribbler, which is essentially the human baby equivalent of a hamster feeder:

Imagine the fake smiles and thank yous this one will elicit at baby showers! Helicopter parents will not get the joke until they open the box and realize they've been Pranked! Genius. We also received the iArm forearm device mount, the automated Pet Petter ("Never touch your pets again!") and the the Obe'ir Bathe & Brew shower coffee maker. Finally, something to make you look forward to gift giving again!

Rumor has it that you will see Prank Pack displays in Walmarts this holiday season. They might look a little like this:

It should be noted that along with the excellent selection of Prank Packs, I received some Someecards goodies, including some lovely greeting cards ("Sorry you're feeling like such a pussy.") and handy pint glasses like this one:

I'm not clear on the particulars but my internet stalking leads me to believe the companies are related, under the 30Watt masthead. Those funny folks always stick together. And oddly, out of spitball distance…

In accordance to the FTC Guidelines and the WOMMA Code of Ethics, I am disclosing that we received product samples to facilitate this review. No compensation was provided. All opinions are, as usual, entirely my own.