Dan tends to find all kinds of weird stuff on the internet. Here is a snippet of our IM with each other today:
Dan: Gadgets galore: http://arstechnica.com/guides/buyer/holiday-2007.ars
Slanket
MSRP: $45 (Shop.Ars)
Manufacturer: SLANKETLOUNGIN LLC
It’s a blanket… with sleeves. The Slanket might make you look like a monk at a particularly geeky monastery, but it’s warm and practical. Perfect for chilly all-night gaming sessions in the basement. Kayla says, “Me and the fiancé both put one on our Xmas list, then my mother in law put one on hers too. Everyone wants a Slanket.”me:LOL
Some people call them robes.Dan:Heh
me:Well, now that I found the picture, I am wondering if they have a ScHat to go with it. A pointy hat that is made from blanket material and fits on your head.
Dan:LOL!
For some reason, my mind keeps wanting to transpose the L and the K. I bet you are all dying to know what a Slanket looks like.
I imagine the ScHat will be like something out of the Sorcerer’s Apprentice.
**The Slanket website, because I know you want to order one!
I have one of those blankets that you wrap around yourself and snap closed. I love it when I’m sick or just chilly. I really like the slanket more! Hubs can’t steal it when we’re watching TV together!
Thanks, Lynda! You’ve just saved my marriage!!
I just saw this advertised in one of the bazzillion catelogues I have been going through looking for present ideas. I looked at it and thought what a silly idea…but it would probably be really comfy.
Is it heated?? Then I will take 12, I am sick of living with a Canadian who refuses to put the heat above 67 f!!! If its not heated then its a rip off.
Metalmom – I guess I like to huddle in a blanket. I am not so sure about those sleeves. LOL. Will you be getting the ScHat as well?
VP – It seemed kind of silly to me too. The price is also silly.
Mel – I think you will find it is a rip-off, as I don’t recall seeing an electric option. Maybe they will have that out by next Christmas.
Cracked me up! You guys are so witty! Thanks!
I was JUST talking to my mom about the slanket last weekend while we were Black Friday shopping. She kept pointing to a “wearable” blanket (like a button up blankety robe sack) and saying “So, like this, you mean.”
NO! No, Mom! A SLANKET! You’re not listening tooooo meeeeeeee!
JQ would love a slanket. We’ve actually discussed it within the last month. Not so sure he’d love a Skanklet.
Does it come in hideous colors? I’d get one as a gift for sure if they do….
Every time I see Pixie’s new avatar I try to look down her shirt, but the view never gets clearer.
Shades – Sometimes it just rolls off our fingers, that wit.
TJ – But your mom did get you a cool purse for your birthday, so that counts for something.
*pixie* – He doesn’t need a Skanklet. It would only lead to trouble.
Buffalodickdy – I didn’t explore the website enough to find out, but they do make them for kids!
Mr. Fab – Just keep trying, buddy!