Unfortunate Sexual Bibelots

No doubt this coming weekend will see a cascade of “Best/Worst/Whatever Of 2006” posts, so I’m getting my dibs in early with this list of Weirdest USB Gadgets of 2006, from The Register, not the least weird of which is Number 7, the USB pole dancer:

7. USB pole dancer For the man who likes his desk to have a classy vibe. She’s an eight-inch bikini-clad blonde, who dances on a lit-up podium. Nice. Read more

Oh dear, how very sad. I somehow doubt those who bought this little bit of masturbatory desktop heaven felt the need for item Number 10, the Spray-on condom.

Read more: Internets, Best of 2006, USB gadgets, Weird stuff, Pole dancing, Condoms

12 Days Of Christmas Kitten Fest!

More War On Christmas via The Register (not that I’m getting obsessed or anything, I’m the least obsessive person I know) : Joel Vietch, of punk kitten and marmot fame – We like the moon! It’s bigger than a spoon! – has made a 12 days of Christmas video to raise money for Tommy’s, a neonatal care charity. You can donate here.

Damn these internet types for their evil good works. They’re ruining it for everyone.

Read more: War On Christmas, Joel Vietch, Kittens