tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post2907482628794709767..comments2024-03-18T09:00:31.992-04:00Comments on Doctor Grumpy in the House: Stupid toy of the year awardGrumpy, M.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09858110332436246760noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-76662071072512798162010-04-14T01:37:38.594-04:002010-04-14T01:37:38.594-04:00I'm inclined to look at this along the practic...I'm inclined to look at this along the practical side -as several others have done. No vet fees for spaying/claw removal, no continuing bills for cat food and kitty litter, no problem with destruction of furniture, drapes, clothing or risk of accidental scratching of the limbs on kids -or adults -either, ya know. At last, a perfectly "safe" pet for children, maybe?Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425701332785470116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-72527926423400897292010-04-13T14:23:43.928-04:002010-04-13T14:23:43.928-04:00Dr. G, when your kids get tired of them, send one ...Dr. G, when your kids get tired of them, send one to me! I can think of a lot of practical jokes I could do with this. It is perfect for the vet clinic that has everthing! (Evil laugh)Sassynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-52650301147253068232010-04-12T23:32:50.430-04:002010-04-12T23:32:50.430-04:00Convenience aside,
"... it doesn't need ...Convenience aside,<br /><br />"... it doesn't need feeding, litter doesn't need scooping, and it won't puke on the rug at 6am... Nor will it incur horrendous vet bills and leave hair all over the place."<br /><br />I'll take the real deal, thanks.<br />Here kitty, kitty kitty.Dr Evilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-67399441638094962462010-04-12T11:11:12.897-04:002010-04-12T11:11:12.897-04:00ERP- That's what I keep asking.ERP- That's what I keep asking.Grumpy, M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09858110332436246760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-78549926706202639312010-04-12T10:55:44.768-04:002010-04-12T10:55:44.768-04:00Ugh, that's like a vet tech nightmare. You...Ugh, that's like a vet tech nightmare. You're going to the storage freezer to retrieve Mr/Mrs Smith's beloved "Fluffy" so they can bury her in the yard after a long winter. As you pull the black bag out of the freezer and thunk it down on the lid to go prepare the cardboard coffin...what's that... the bag moves. You pause...grab the bag...it breathes. IT BREATHES!!! AAHAHH!!!!!<br /><br />Well, I guess it could be scarier if the toy was ice-cold. Couldn't the manufacturer at least make it soft? Marginally life-like? Maybe even purr or snore or something to let you know that it's not in a coma. Ick. <br /><br />Next they should make a "sleeping Grandma" toy where Grandma is curled up on the couch asleep and breathing. Good for deterring burglars, houseguests, and visitors.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-48847248974935652152010-04-12T10:25:30.392-04:002010-04-12T10:25:30.392-04:00Looks like something good for the display window o...Looks like something good for the display window of a store. Why would your kids want that?ERPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15973334581468131595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-27046398689157617692010-04-12T07:02:45.631-04:002010-04-12T07:02:45.631-04:00Kinda looks like a flail chest, to me...Kinda looks like a flail chest, to me...McDuckgaDVMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-38241982391804866242010-04-12T06:09:02.862-04:002010-04-12T06:09:02.862-04:00C'mon you lot, it doesn't need feeding, li...C'mon you lot, it doesn't need feeding, litter doesn't need scooping, and it won't puke on the rug at 6am (my real cat does....). Nor will it incur horrendous vet bills and leave hair all over the place. Hmm.... maybe when my current little fuzzbutt goes over the rainbow bridge (or whatever) I'll get one of these!?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-33826365041417251282010-04-12T04:10:44.923-04:002010-04-12T04:10:44.923-04:00Probably hit on the head with a crowbar and suffer...Probably hit on the head with a crowbar and suffered permanent LOC so the doctor decided to market this animals as pets insted if uthinizing them? He's the one that's been getting rich of these creature of death.<br /><br />Was nice of you to invite us to help you in solving one of what seems to be one of your biggest medical challanges. I think maybe all doctors should start blogging to allow for collaborative problem solving. Think of what we could cure if we all but are "BRAINS" together Doc Grump!<br /><br />JS in ILAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-3125409371431750752010-04-12T04:06:45.977-04:002010-04-12T04:06:45.977-04:00It also doesn't shed, eat, poop, or need walki...It also doesn't shed, eat, poop, or need walking. No flea control. No vet visits and their accompanying bills. It's truly the perfect pet.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-26440544360376354282010-04-12T00:40:16.267-04:002010-04-12T00:40:16.267-04:00Being a tinkerer with an ... odd sense of humor, I...Being a tinkerer with an ... odd sense of humor, I would probably turn into a Borg kitty, or build it an iron lung...Sasha Khanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00686327191437616113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-87494075091294099552010-04-12T00:24:09.143-04:002010-04-12T00:24:09.143-04:00I think it's an interesting concept, but not t...I think it's an interesting concept, but not that well executed (the breathing doesn't involve the whole ribcage, which adds creepiness- somewhat like a pulsing tumor!), and far more promising as decoration or art for adults than as a kid's toy.<br /><br />More or less random, but I put together my own "toys" from customized Mega Bloks sets, based on a group of characters of mine called the exotroopers. There's one particular specimen that I find just unnerving enough that I won't put it where it's the first thing I see going into a room.David N. Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03296102565243287206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-87466096104406781662010-04-12T00:13:12.227-04:002010-04-12T00:13:12.227-04:00Cigarettes sold separately.Cigarettes sold separately.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-3995039179791770842010-04-12T00:00:00.344-04:002010-04-12T00:00:00.344-04:00Hello Kitty in all its variants (did you know that...Hello Kitty in all its variants (did you know that there is Hello Kitty wine? REALLY! http://mwcimporterforhellokittywine.com/ ) is pretty cute, but deadish-looking-but-breathing cats? NO NO NO NO NO.<br /><br />Have you seen the Zhuzhu pets? Electronic hamsters that run around in mazes (that you buy separately, of course). They're pretty much just interesting wind up toys.<br /><br />My six year old is really REALLY into sonic the hedgehog right now. Pretty much the only thing that comes with sonic are video games, which cost anywhere from 20-50 bucks a pop. Ouch.Ellienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-4297016714816779782010-04-11T23:22:36.162-04:002010-04-11T23:22:36.162-04:00I could MAYBE see this for a child who lives in an...I could MAYBE see this for a child who lives in an apartment where they can't have pets or is perhaps allergic to animals. But, your kids have living, breathing dogs to love and pet. <br /><br />Don't your dogs sleep? They can watch Snowball snooze for free!Gennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-18605045256773809912010-04-11T23:19:40.082-04:002010-04-11T23:19:40.082-04:00That's kinda scary. I definitely wouldn't ...That's kinda scary. I definitely wouldn't want that in my room at night.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-87075460455633094552010-04-11T23:16:47.293-04:002010-04-11T23:16:47.293-04:00First I thought, perfect! A cat with no fur/dander...First I thought, <i>perfect</i>! A cat with no fur/dander flying around to make everyone's eyes water/noses run, no litter box to clean, no dead mice/moles/rabbits being left on the doorstep... $30 is a bit steep, though. Whew!WarmSockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12192702662231361355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-84533357325690746522010-04-11T23:12:08.202-04:002010-04-11T23:12:08.202-04:00Just think of it as an "educational toy"...Just think of it as an "educational toy". It will teach a lesson that is never forgotten! "Perfect Pet", $29.95. Life lesson: Priceless.<br /><br />Verification word: Windle (Def: When being swindled turns out to be beneficial in some way.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-50577290350147498582010-04-11T23:06:07.343-04:002010-04-11T23:06:07.343-04:00I think I'll get my dog one of those.I think I'll get my dog one of those.Kimbra Kaschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16955657301998255029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-34351792649400449502010-04-11T23:04:18.718-04:002010-04-11T23:04:18.718-04:00It's not just stupid... it's creepy! I wou...It's not just stupid... it's creepy! I wouldn't want to come across it on a midnight trip to the bathroom.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07842890893365738906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-90153017272125930412010-04-11T23:02:51.728-04:002010-04-11T23:02:51.728-04:00It's very cute. (Aren't you old enough to...It's very cute. (Aren't you old enough to remember Pet Rocks, Hello Kitty, and other equally stoopid wastes of money?)<br /><br />Would you be happier if they'd bought some violent militaristic toy?Gloria pnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-28939466294367277472010-04-11T23:00:36.010-04:002010-04-11T23:00:36.010-04:00OMG....a coworker gave me one of these! I was ser...OMG....a coworker gave me one of these! I was seriously creeped out. It makes a slight noise as the bladder fills and empties....just enough to ramp up the creepy factor. I "lost" the batteries and stuck in in a closet.The Duchesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07988972822706391240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-48503734762847695352010-04-11T22:53:47.475-04:002010-04-11T22:53:47.475-04:00Am i the only one that thinks its creepy? It gives...Am i the only one that thinks its creepy? It gives me the heebie jeebies lolUro*MAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00144563299060440039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-45872548850198149572010-04-11T22:50:45.594-04:002010-04-11T22:50:45.594-04:00Those things are so creepy!Those things are so creepy!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02144384564648794390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-79354815722871838482010-04-11T22:36:35.623-04:002010-04-11T22:36:35.623-04:00yeahhhh i had one similar to that a few years back...yeahhhh i had one similar to that a few years back. my daughter gave it to me because it scared the hell out of her boyfriend.<br /><br />so...i put it on the dryer at my house. the dryer, which you TOTALLY had to walk past to get to the master bedroom. i caught my ex several times with that, he thought in dim light that there was a REAL cat lying on the dryer. it was a cheap amusement for me. ;)miss kittennoreply@blogger.com