June 24, 2008As American as it gets
We will soon head into the All Star break. Judging by the standings it will be the biggest game the Yankees will host this season. To celebrate, Major League Baseball has taken patriotism to a new level of tackiness. Check out these commemorative All-Star Statues on Parade which can be yours for the low, low price of $24.99. With 41 of these babies to choose from, the decision might prove difficult. Guess which one I want. Think for that price they'll throw in an apple pie? |
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June 24, 2008
As American as it gets
War, floods, gay marriage, gas prices, food prices, heat waves, hail, grade-point averages and now, Radmacher for President. Enough with the serious stuff.
We will soon head into the All Star break. Judging by the standings it will be the biggest game the Yankees will host this season. To celebrate, Major League Baseball has taken patriotism to a new level of tackiness. Check out these commemorative All-Star Statues on Parade which can be yours for the low, low price of $24.99. With 41 of these babies to choose from, the decision might prove difficult. Guess which one I want. Think for that price they'll throw in an apple pie?
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[June 24, 2008 5:53 PM]
Blue JohnToo bad they aren't available in bobble head versions.
[June 25, 2008 10:40 AM]
MichelleTacky doesn't even begin to describe it. Let me guess - they're made in China. Right?
With the price of apples these days they probably wouldn't make a profit if they threw in the apple pie, but they should at least think about shipping them inside a jumbo size box of crackerjacks.