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A Walk On The Wired Side

December is the Month of Giving, so here's some "Stuff to Buy! Check out this list of gift items that suddenly appeared in my "inbox" ~ some you'll want, other's you'll want to avoid, but there is definitely something here for everyone! Enjoy!

https://www.flatulence-filter.com/ ~ The First Air Filter Disguised as a Seat Cushion-Great present for people that have everything-including gas!

https://www.bubblebodywear.com/ ~ Clothing designs created from the infamous bubble "pop" packaging material.

https://www.moonestates.com/index.asp ~ You said that you would buy her the moon if you could. Well-now here's your chance!

https://www.spectrumnet.com/pez/ ~ Be a Pez-Head:check out their museum and buy the one's you haven't got!

https://www.mcphee.com/ ~ Hula girl dolls, boxing nuns, whoopee cushions-all the cool crap your Mom threw away!

https://www.spellmaker.com/casting/ ~ Ain't getting' what you want for Christmas? Hire these people and they'll cast a spell that's sure to Maximize (their checking account!) Remember "Real Doll"? Well, here's something for those Necrophiliacs that you just can't seem to satisfy at Christmas...

https://www.distefano.com/ ~ Remember "Real Doll"? Well, here's something for those Necrophiliacs that you just can't seem to satisfy at Christmas.

https://www.playmatesofhollywood.com/pages/main.html ~ Purchase just that special outfit for that special person. Trust me-they do have outfits on!

https://www.aberlour.com/welcome.asp ~ Buy the booze, play the games, get fallen-down drunk while shopping! Wheee!

https://www.dirtbagclothing.com/ ~ You know you're Father-in-Law is a dirtbag-might as well dress like it too. "Wear it 'till it stinks" is their motto!

https://www.eyestorm.com/ ~ Make it look like you know what culture is. (And no, I'm not talking about yogurt!)

https://www.pinstruck.com/sendacurse.htm ~ If that "Cast a Spell" site didn't do it for ya, hire these guys and they'll make a veritable pincushion out of your problem!

https://www.giftsforbirds.com/ ~ For those of you that don't have a clue what to get your girl, here's a website to fake your way into her heart.

https://www.allpride.com/socks.htm ~ They've got all the buttplugs they need? Here's what else you can get your gay friends this holiday season!

https://www.chocolatefantasies.com/penisfood.htm ~ Try a snack basket of some of these-guaranteed to stop that chocolate craving.

https://www.eyesoreland.com/eyesoretshirts/trashcollectTshirt.html ~ Might as well advertise your buddies taste in gals. Give him a gift that'll keep him celibate!

I hope that this little bit of fun brightened up your weekend, and gave you a few new gift ideas:

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