Why would anybody want a giant, 4 foot, teddy bear for Valentine's Day?

[MoonRiver]

We have a big house, but it is already full of trinkets, pictures and momentos, and toys for the grandsons and our little doggie. No way would I want to figure out where to store such a thing. Can't imagine why anybody would want one of them. But I guess Vermont Teddy Bears or whatever, gets a lot of sales, because they've been advertising for years.

[Dreamer Tatum]

1. You have enough stuff, so no one else should want one?

Odd logic.

[MoonRiver]

4. Most people have a lot of stuff. At least the people I know do.

If they live in smaller spaces, they have an even bigger problem. I'm just saying I don't get it.

[LexVegas]

2. The penicillin should be enough. nt

[HappyMe]

3. I don't particularly want one.

But if somebody likes them, why not?

[MoonRiver]

6. They're free to get one and I hope they enjoy it if they do.

For me, I like my beautiful flowers, which only take up a small space for a limited time.

[HappyMe]

12. Flowers die though.

A teddy bear doesn't and you don't have to feed it.

[MoonRiver]

14. But I don't have to figure out for the rest of my life to put 4 feet of something.

[HappyMe]

17. lol!

Good for you!
Why the hell are you so worried about 4 ft. teddy bears. Nobody is asking you to store their's at your place.

[MoonRiver]

19. Just giving my opinion on GD. But, obviously, that is not ok with you.

[HappyMe]

23. lol!

Oh come on! Really?



And I gave mine. I guess we all should have agreed with your teddy bear hypothesis.

[MoonRiver]

25. You're happy and very silly. eom

[HappyMe]

27. Indeed, I am.

I like being this way.

[mythology]

52. You obviously haven't been to my parents' house

They have teddy bears suffer grievous injuries that are sometimes saved by emergency surgery and sometimes not. The dog still hasn't figured out that chewing on, shaking, carrying up and down the stairs might not be the best for his teddy bears.

The dog would love a 4 foot teddy bear, but he has a limit on how many he can have at once.

[snooper2]

5. Well, if you don't want to spread it makes sense to use a stuffed bear...

actually...


4 foot stuffed bear sounding kind of hot

[MoonRiver]

9. You're making a lot of assumptions there.

I do not appreciate it.

[HappyMe]

15. You did say VD in the OP.

You couldn't have possibly thought you would get away without some jokes.

[MoonRiver]

20. Well, I have changed it. Guess I did not go there. I must be soooo naive.

[NuclearDem]

7. I'd think they'd want penicillin instead...

[PeaceNikki]

8. why do people enjoy mustard? that shit is vile.

[MoonRiver]

10. But it takes up virtually no space. eom

[PeaceNikki]

16. but, unlike a teddy bear, it destroys anything it touches.

[MoonRiver]

21. I love mustard. Eat it all the time. I'm still here!

[PeaceNikki]

22. huh. so what your saying is that people have different tastes in things?

Noooo. That can't be.

Do you think some people have room for a 4 foot teddy bear and might actually like it?

Crazy.

[MoonRiver]

26. Whatever. This place has jumped the shark.

[NCTraveler]

35. Yes yes yes. I have multiple sharks in my living room.

They reside in a tank that takes up way more space than a teddy bear. However, the tank is too tall for this place to jump. Sorry.

[PeaceNikki]

37. A 4 foot stuffed shark?

[MoonRiver]

38. Whatever your silly little premise wants.

[PeaceNikki]

39. lol. lighten up. This is not a topic which requires such a morose demeanor.

[MoonRiver]

43. Those were my thought when I posted.

But it seems lots of folks got all rattled.

[pinboy3niner]

44. "Candygram"

[HappyMe]

48. "Are you that land shark I've heard about?"

"No ma'am, just a dolphin!"

[snooper2]

46. Totally, Last trip I made to San Diego I brought my daughter back a stuffed shark

It wasn't four foot, more like one...

but still CUTE AS HELL!

[REP]

57. The hell you say. Mustard is DIVINE.

I used to like you a lot but now .... this is war.


(to clarify: I am dead serious about mustard)

[PeaceNikki]

58. I'm dead serious, too. It's on the Axis of Evil M's

Mustard
Mayo
Mushrooms

[REP]

60. And I used to think you were cool. The scales have fallen from my eyes.

Mayo - whatever. But mushrooms and mustard? What. Ev. Er.

I think I have 12 different kinds of mustard on hand and an equal variety of vinegars. Come at me, bro!

[PeaceNikki]

66. I tried to like it. I *really* did. Life would be easier if I didn't hate these common things.

Do you know how difficult it is when they order sandwiches at the office?!! They ALWAYS put one, both or all of that shit on a sammich.

I am calling it an allergy. My body rejects that shit.


I do love oils/vinegars, though!! Big fan of this place! http://olivadivita.com/

[REP]

68. They usually use awful mayo, too

I don't tolerate lettuce well, so I understand what you're saying. Most sandwiches seem to be 95% lettuce. I try to avoid 'third party mayo' because the chances of getting rancid mayo are pretty high, and requesting no lettuce, just mustard seems to be the most confusing thing ever.

If you've never tried black Chinese vinegar, you should! Here there's a million brands of it, all about the same, and it's just fantastic. I'm also fond of brown rice vinegar, and both make a tasty hot drink. (I may have a vinegar problem)

The thing everyone loves that I can't stand is pizza. I broke the Internet one day admitting that on another forum.

[demwing]

62. Not on a Teddy Bear

yumm (spits out hair) yummy

[PeaceNikki]

63. *snort*

this thread is fun

[lpbk2713]

11. Sounds like a real bad trade to me.

[TheCowsCameHome]

13. Vermont Teddy Bears uses Rush Limbaugh to hawk their stuff.

No wonder the poor thing has VD, or at least some type of disease.

[Cleita]

18. Probably mold on the brain. eom

[NCTraveler]

24. I have about twenty teddy bears. That takes up way more than one big one.

They are cute and bring a smile to my face. When nieces and nephews come over I pile them all up on the bed and they smile and cuddle them. What's the problem? By the way, your trinkets suck. <- jk

[MoonRiver]

30. My "trinkets" are from all over the world:

China, South Korea, Australia, France, Scotland, Switzerland, Istanbul, and the international list goes on (I'm sure I've left some out). Twenty three years of international traveling adds up to a lot of "trinkets." Plus we've been to Hawaii and Alaska, and have our "trinkets" from both those places.

[NCTraveler]

33. The maps my teddy bears look at date back to the 1600's.

Lots of rare maps from the 18th century. All original, all appraised, all excellent condition. I am a collector. I really just collect them for my teddy bears to look at. They are so warm and fuzzy why wouldn't I want them to be surrounded by such works of history. They are well educated little bears. My bears still don't like your trinkets.

[HappyMe]

34. lol! "My bears still don't like your trinkets."

I'm imagining a host of cute little teddy bears all looking glum at the thought of trinkets.

[NCTraveler]

40. I really needed this op.

Was having a tough day. I have been laughing and smiling for the last five minutes. I'm not laughing at the op or anything but the thoughts I am having about someone being anti-teddy and then some of the replies are great. Sometimes something comes along just at the right moment. I was picturing my teddy bears scowling at trinkets. I would hate to mention to the op that my teddy bears are sitting in my room facing one of my fish tanks. No, I don't imagine they are watching. But the cuteness factor starts my day off with a smile. I am very pro-smile.

[HappyMe]

45. I'm sorry about your tough day.

I hope it gets better, and I'm glad this thread made you smile.

Anything that makes the heart lighter and brings a smile is all good with me.

I still have the Vermont teddy bear my sons got me years ago when I was ill, and another one that they gave me when they were little for Valentine's Day. I smile every time I see them. They remind me of their love.

[MoonRiver]

36. They haven't met each other. How can you dislike something you haven't met,

unless you are prejudiced.

[NCTraveler]

41. I am very prejudiced. Higly opposed to 6" teddy bears.

5" is ok. 7" is ok. 6" should be burned at the stake. Also highly opposed to anything that can be labeled a "trinket." That isn't really my fault though. My bears simply have a phobia of those items.

[pinboy3niner]

28. You might be happier just visiting one of the original "Teddy" bears at the Smithsonian

http://americanhistory.si.edu/press/fact-sheets/teddy-bear

[Egnever]

29. Because this?

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[HappyMe]

32. Aaaw!

I had one of those giant ones like that when my sons were little. They would both snuggle up with it. The cuteness was amazing, and they were happy.

[NCTraveler]

42. Beyond cute. I'm opposed. nt.

[JHB]

31. Because 90 ft bears can tip over and crush the house?

[snooper2]

47. We should build one and make a record-

7-8 feet are about the biggest I can find via the googles

[JHB]

49. We're gonna need a bigger bear...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/theweekinpictures/5949143/The-week-in-pictures-31-July-2009.html?image=30

[BlueJazz]

50. Thanks a lot !! Moonriver..now you've blown my surprise Valentine day gift to you.

[Arugula Latte]

51. Because it tells people: "My Schmoopie Wuvs Me Thiiiiiiiis Much!"

[potone]

53. Why wouldn't anyone want one?

I detect ursophobia here. Are you in league with Stephen Colbert? There is ALWAYS room for a giant 4-foot teddy bear if you have the right priorities.

[dembotoz]

54. it is over the top enough to be safe

valentines day is sometimes competitive in the work setting you need something stupidly big enuf for keep you loved ones reputation in good stead
silly yes, real also yes.

[benz380]

55. I once gave a girlfriend a 6-foot Pink Panther.

I wonder what ever happened to it. That was 30 years ago. I should find her online and call her like 2:00 in the morning and ask her (or her husband), "Hey, you still got that 6-ft Pink Panther?"

[pinboy3niner]

61. Just sneak in and check while they're sleeping

[benz380]

64. Scary twist. Sneak in their bedroom at night and find the Pink Panther in the bed and no one home.nt

[Gormy Cuss]

56. Because when it's in the passenger seat I can ride in the car pool lane.

[REP]

59. I don't teddy bear with you.

They're not really marketed to those who have grandchildren.

[pipi_k]

65. OMG this is funny!!!

I saw that ad on TV earlier and was saying the same thing to Mr Pipi.


He knows not to get me flowers for any occasion. Live plants, yes. Cut flowers, no. Freakin waste of money, IMO.

Candy. OK I am a Plus Size lady. I don't need candy.

And no giant stuffed bear that's going to take up room in a house that's already too small for necessary things.


I said to him, the only acceptable Valentines Day gift is jewelry.

Pretty sure he laughed at that point in my rant.


He then said, how about a Fisherman's Platter? Yep, fine with me, I said.

Then he asked what I'm getting him. My answer, a Fisherman's Platter, of course.


After 20 years of marriage, this is what it comes down to.

[demwing]

67. Here's a thought - If you ever get one and don't want it

donate it to a local children's hospital.



That's the best St. Valentine's day gift of all

[FLPanhandle]

69. I've never understood why someone would want a Ferrari

No faster than my truck around town, far less space, worse ride, takes up far too much space, and requires continuous maintenance.

Boats and marine supplies, however, is money well spent!