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Birthday Shopping

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My precious nephew turns 3 this week, so for the past few weeks I have been looking for the perfect gift to get him. This task quickly turned into an epic quest, and an epic failure, as I have come across some very questionable toys marketed for children. Here are some of the toys I found. "Shoot Me Up Elmo" This gem of a toy teaches your child the joys of heroin addiction and the effects of regular cocaine abuse. Comes complete with dialated pupils and drug paraphernalia. "Franky the Hotdog Head" This toy is not as openly offensive to societal customs as some of the other toys on this list, but there is one particulary simple thing wrong with this toy: It's incredibly stupid. Who would want a Franky the Hotdog Head toy. I mean really. Who? What's the appeal?? Franky Hotdog Henderson jumps into action and saves the day? Not so much. "Limited Edition Dora the Explorer Aquapet" This picture speaks volumes on its own accord. No need to say much about ...

This made me laugh today

Q: What do you call a Mexican with a rubber toe? A: Roberto! I hope that isn't a racial slur.