SNUGGIE!!
Since we started letting Em watch commercial TV, she has really, really glommed onto the commercials. Lately they’ve started advertising the Snuggie during her Saturday morning shows. In case you’ve somehow managed to avoid seeing the ubiquituous commercial for it, here it is.
It’s a thin fleece blanket. With sleeves. That’s it. Yet, apparently four million of these have been sold, as reported in this funny New York Times fluff piece on the Snuggie.
Em is fascinated with this thing. Sometime in February she started talking about it and telling us that if she had one, it would be sage green (HINT). Then she started going to their site, getsnuggie.com. (HINT HINT) Then she started telling us that it would be great for her for college, because the ad says that it is “perfect for drafty dorm rooms.” (HINT HINT HINT)
So when my dad asked what Em might like for her birthday, I had a ready answer. She wants a Snuggie. Dad fronted the cash and I ordered it on his behalf. I don’t want to think about what kind of spam mailing lists I’m on now because I ordered a Snuggie off the internet. But I digress!
After we ordered, we did what you’re supposed to do BEFORE you order anything off the internet, and that is to google “X scam” and “X sucks” so that you can also see if there’s an overwhelming number of complaints about something before you purchase. A main complaint seems to be that people ordered one and somehow wound up paying for and receiving about 12. Based on my experience ordering, I can believe it.
First, you order your Snuggie. Actually, you order two, because the first one is 14.95 and you have no choice but to get the second one for free – plus $7.95 shipping and handling. Ahem.
On the next screen, you are asked if you’d like your second set in another color. If you didn’t read carefully you would think it was asking if you wanted one of your two in one color and the other in another. If you don’t click no, you’ve added a second set to your cart.
On the third screen, you are asked if you want a set that’s extra thick. If you click yes, you’ve added a THIRD set to your cart. For those keeping track, we’re up to $68.70 if the buyer fell prey to the confusing wording.
On the fourth screen, it asks you if you want some kind of complimentary club. Just for kicks, I clicked since I knew I could click back. The complimentary club costs $10 and I think they keep charging you monthly. No thanks.
It’s no wonder there have been four million Snuggies sold. I’m guessing people only meant to order about two million of those.
Anyway. At that point, order complete. It took them a long time to send me an e-mail receipt, but when it arrived, it was correct. There was no invoice in the bag with the Snuggies, but no worries, we did get just what we paid for.
Em had no idea she had a Snuggie coming, or more accurately, two, so it was a total surprise. She was extremely excited. She immediately put hers on and walked around a bit. That’s no mean feat, since it’s a blanket so it was extremely long and the sleeves flopped down. She got her second Snuggie and held it out for me to put on. Aw, she gave me her extra Snuggie! So sweet!
She wore her Snuggie while playing on the computer in the evening. When I said it was time to get ready for bed at about 7:45, she very slowly got up. Her eyes were at about half mast. “Where can we keep our Snuggies?” I love that they’re “our Snuggies” like we’re Snuggie buddies now. We’re keeping them in the den on the couch, where we can lie under them and watch TV.
Last night was D&D night, and I played while wearing my Snuggie. At about 11, I realized that I had fallen asleep twice at the computer. I had to cut it short even though we were near the end because I was afraid that I would wind up spending the night on the couch.
With Em’s eyes at half mast wearing hers and me dozing off buying arrows in D&D, I have to to conclude that the Snuggie contains some kind of special compound that promotes sleepiness. It’s the garment equivalent of warm milk. That’s not a helpful quality for studying in drafty dorm rooms. However, for the two of us to curl up on a cool morning watching Looney Tunes, it’s perfect.
THANKS, DAD!
ETA: The internet is glomming onto this too. Behold the Snuggie haiku page.
Oh my god, this whole post was hilarious. I am confused about how a “complimentary” club can cost $10 a month. Unless it’s a club to RECEIVE compliments. Hmm.
Oh my god, this whole post was hilarious. I am confused about how a “complimentary” club can cost $10 a month. Unless it’s a club to RECEIVE compliments. Hmm.
It’s a Snuggie of Sleepiness +2
It’s a Snuggie of Sleepiness +2
This is the cutest post ever.
Also, I think I may need to purchase a Snuggie now. (Or two?)
This is the cutest post ever.
Also, I think I may need to purchase a Snuggie now. (Or two?)
Just find someone who accidentally ordered 20 and take one of theirs.
Also, they’re apparently available at Walgreen’s now! If only we’d known.
Just find someone who accidentally ordered 20 and take one of theirs.
Also, they’re apparently available at Walgreen’s now! If only we’d known.
“That sage green Snuggie really sets off your eyes. That’ll be $10.”
“That sage green Snuggie really sets off your eyes. That’ll be $10.”
I’m waiting for an effectiveness writeup in the anaesthesiologist trade journals. “A one hour procedure… I think two Snuggies oughta do it.”
I’m waiting for an effectiveness writeup in the anaesthesiologist trade journals. “A one hour procedure… I think two Snuggies oughta do it.”
it amuses me that the people in the ad look like little monks robe clad devil worshipers…..
all hail the snuggie….blanket us with your sleepy powers…pray do not smite us with fire as your polyfleece will stick to us and burn us yeah verily…..
how awesome for Em!
it amuses me that the people in the ad look like little monks robe clad devil worshipers…..
all hail the snuggie….blanket us with your sleepy powers…pray do not smite us with fire as your polyfleece will stick to us and burn us yeah verily…..
how awesome for Em!
I know! It’s open in the back, so it’s got to be the hospital robe of choice for cults everywhere.
I know! It’s open in the back, so it’s got to be the hospital robe of choice for cults everywhere.
I’m surprised more people don’t just buy a bathrobe and wear it backwards.
Heck, get one with a hood and you have a bowl holder for popcorn or chips or something.
I’m surprised more people don’t just buy a bathrobe and wear it backwards.
Heck, get one with a hood and you have a bowl holder for popcorn or chips or something.
Walgreens sells them. Or, better yet, make one out of a fleece she would love. They look to be really easy.
Walgreens sells them. Or, better yet, make one out of a fleece she would love. They look to be really easy.
It *is* weird that folks just don’t use a bathrobe. I have a thick dark green terrycloth one that I adore (Victoria’s Secret, purchased yeeeears ago, still in wonderful shape).
…heck, it’s even on my GM body in dev, LOL.
Now if only I could find comfy, warm, not-too-bulky slippers that last as long. :/
It *is* weird that folks just don’t use a bathrobe. I have a thick dark green terrycloth one that I adore (Victoria’s Secret, purchased yeeeears ago, still in wonderful shape).
…heck, it’s even on my GM body in dev, LOL.
Now if only I could find comfy, warm, not-too-bulky slippers that last as long. :/
I could so, so easily have made one of these. I’m tempted to sew a pocket in, but I want to check with Em before I alter one of her precious Snuggies.
I could so, so easily have made one of these. I’m tempted to sew a pocket in, but I want to check with Em before I alter one of her precious Snuggies.
When’s your birthday again?
When’s your birthday again?
January 21.
January 21.
Another Snuggie Cult Member!!!
Hiya! I can’t believe you actually BOUGHT a Snuggie! Sheesh. Did you get the booklight as well? 🙂 And here I am, with an overly large thin fleece blanket that I simply wrap around me toga style for only $8.99…lol. Hmmmm must be a Lower 48 (that’s what we Alaskans call the continuous US) thing…lol. Well, I’m glad Emily enjoyed her Snuggie and you too. It could have been worse, I guess, she could have wanted a Chia Pet! LOL
Another Snuggie Cult Member!!!
Hiya! I can’t believe you actually BOUGHT a Snuggie! Sheesh. Did you get the booklight as well? 🙂 And here I am, with an overly large thin fleece blanket that I simply wrap around me toga style for only $8.99…lol. Hmmmm must be a Lower 48 (that’s what we Alaskans call the continuous US) thing…lol. Well, I’m glad Emily enjoyed her Snuggie and you too. It could have been worse, I guess, she could have wanted a Chia Pet! LOL
Re: Another Snuggie Cult Member!!!
I will say that a Snuggie is not something I would have bought for myself. However, if a ten-year-old girl wants a Snuggie, then I am not going to stand in the way. What are birthdays for if not for your grandparents to get you silly gifts?
She’s seen the Chia pets advertised but never wanted one. I felt sure she would, but she was saving her love for the Snuggie!
Re: Another Snuggie Cult Member!!!
I will say that a Snuggie is not something I would have bought for myself. However, if a ten-year-old girl wants a Snuggie, then I am not going to stand in the way. What are birthdays for if not for your grandparents to get you silly gifts?
She’s seen the Chia pets advertised but never wanted one. I felt sure she would, but she was saving her love for the Snuggie!