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Posted by: effyourself Original: 12/10/2006 7:11 PM Views: 21 Comments: 37 eProps: 62 Read Comments Post a Comment Back to Your Xanga Site

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Sunday, December 10, 2006

	Mom: I got you something, but it’s not a gift. Eff: Ok. What is it? It’s a radio that you can power just by cranking the handle. You don’t need an outlet or batteries. Oh, for like when the power goes out or tornado warnings? I was thinking a terrorist attack. (Pause.) Well, thanks. I’m sure I’ll have fun using it. ::: Hey, it’s no less helpful than duct tape, right?
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Your mom sounds cute!

Ohhhh...am I the first commenter on this post?!?

Posted 12/10/2006 7:12 PM by BellaErnsy - reply

That is one of those gifts that will come in handy at some point. You will save the day with it and be astonished as will all onlookers at your sheer preparedness. This would be the time to act like you did something on purpose.

Block out thoughts of terror and tornadoes and picture a summer day when the power goes out due to too much usage, and all the fly honeys with much skin showing are hankering for some tunes right outside your door. I do not know how to fit duct tape into that scenario.

Posted 12/10/2006 7:42 PM by Boowasborn

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Because, you know, when there's a terrorist attack, you'll want to figure out a way to hear the local ClearChannel station playing Lee Greenwood's "God Bless The U.S.A." non-stop.

Nonetheless, it's thoughtful. Perhaps even good upper-body exercise.

Posted 12/10/2006 8:10 PM by TimsHead

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Combine that with duct tape, and you've got a mighty weapon for use against terrorism. Now you just need to remember that in case of a nuclear attack, you need to just duck and cover. That'll protect you from the nuclear explosion and fallout.

Posted 12/10/2006 8:54 PM by toxicned

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I think they sound awesome. And don't forget the 300 gallons of water everyone seems to get.

Posted 12/10/2006 9:03 PM by TheyWontFindMeHere - reply

I hear those are helpful when in the desert, too. You know, in case you're in the desert sometime soon.

Posted 12/10/2006 10:16 PM by thinlizzy17 - reply

Well, at least it's not a gift?

*leaves some very tasty sugar cookies in the shape of a dreidel with sprinkles, as well as a pack of lovely pink duct-tape (in case the terroritsts are gay)*

Posted 12/11/2006 12:46 AM by Shahrazad1973

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You could always throw it at the terrorists I guess, they will marvel at its functionality as you run away...........its such a mum thing to do.

Posted 12/11/2006 2:29 AM by seriouslydudewheresmycar - reply

Oooh, I have one of those in the bathroom. It, plus a torch which behaves the same way, was a Christmas present one year.

Happy Hanukah

~x~

Posted 12/11/2006 5:55 AM by pink_hebe - reply

Hey- Fishin' not fashion, right?... eh?

Posted 12/11/2006 7:06 AM by squeezweasel - reply

sweeeEEEEEeeeet!! Hopefully the terrorists will not use any type of gas or nerve agent rendering your arms useless. Maybe she'll get you the flashlight with the crank as a Hanukkah gift.

Posted 12/11/2006 7:55 AM by rubyblue123

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far less useful than duct tape...

Posted 12/11/2006 8:30 AM by noh_name - reply

With my luck, it would get lost.

Posted 12/11/2006 9:05 AM by Girl_Factory - reply

I actually think that's awesome.

Posted 12/11/2006 9:09 AM by TorontoGirl - reply

OutSTANDing.
All I ever keep in the house - in case of disaster and/or terrorism - is extra coffee. And a thousand sets of takeout chopsticks. Still, I think I'm pretty set.
g.

Posted 12/11/2006 9:29 AM by underused

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That is so something my mom would get me. Of course, I laughed at her when she bought me a battery-powered lantern. Then it totally saved the day during a 5-hour long power outage.

Moms always know best.

Posted 12/11/2006 10:17 AM by Dainty8 - reply