Finally: The Snuggie stimulus
posted at 2:05 pm on February 5, 2009 by Allahpundit
First the boss, now the Hammer: How did the Snuggie insinuate itself so deeply into the consciousness of right-wing bloggers?
I get the analogy — it’s pointless, it’s unwieldy, it’s wildly overpriced — but I would have gone this route. Soak up trillions of dollars from future taxpayers in one swipe, then just wring it out over a big bowl of left-wing special interests. The one drawback to that metaphor: It would have deprived us of seeing MK model Snuggie couture. Click the image to watch.
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She’s got my vote. : ))
Angry Dumbo on February 5, 2009 at 2:08 PM
Somehow reminds me of the Heaven’s Gate cult…
Greg Toombs on February 5, 2009 at 2:09 PM
I sell the snuggie! It sells well too, actually. And I don’t even advertise it. It’s weird.
It is pretty flimsy, though. Like felt you’d get at a craft store flimsy.
lorien1973 on February 5, 2009 at 2:09 PM
AP, your knowledge of annoying TV commercials is a little off. The Snuggie keeps you warm; the Sham-Wow is used to soak up spills.
tgibson1962 on February 5, 2009 at 2:09 PM
Brilliant.
Elizabetty on February 5, 2009 at 2:09 PM
What? Something about Snuggies or something? I got lost when MKH started walking to a limo in nothing but the backwards bathrobe.
amerpundit on February 5, 2009 at 2:09 PM
And you miss out on the priceless “you’re gonna love my nuts” quote.
lorien1973 on February 5, 2009 at 2:09 PM
That is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever seen.
The product, not the video.
Wouldn’t a sweater or sweatshirt give you basically the same level of comfort? I can see a lot of kitchen fires started by someone trying to cook while wearing that thing.
Slublog on February 5, 2009 at 2:10 PM
I think Snuggies are ridiculous and only a sucker would buy one, however I would gladly be a sucker and buy one in a heart beat if the Hammer comes with it…!
*sigh* Me loves the Hammer! *sigh*
Liberty or Death on February 5, 2009 at 2:10 PM
Don’t tempt me. Do NOT tempt me to finally show my face.
Oh, and don’t tempt me with the front page summary either. I’ll forget that MK’s dad reads this place.
steveegg on February 5, 2009 at 2:10 PM
Oops, didn’t follow the appropriate link. I guess the picture distracted me…
tgibson1962 on February 5, 2009 at 2:10 PM
Yeah, that was pretty awesome.
Allahpundit on February 5, 2009 at 2:10 PM
Because Snuggie advertises heavily on Fox Business?
Count to 10 on February 5, 2009 at 2:11 PM
Script edit needed at 0:29.
misslizzi on February 5, 2009 at 2:11 PM
Now, if they can make a Snuggie out of that Sham-Wow, I’m sold!
I can keep warm, and quickly clean up a spill without getting up…
JetBoy on February 5, 2009 at 2:11 PM
By the way, the SEIU just sent out an email scaring its members into calling to support the “stimulus bill”:
amerpundit on February 5, 2009 at 2:11 PM
Looks like there’s room for two in that thing… Now, THAT’s what I call stimulus!!
BoomJunkie on February 5, 2009 at 2:12 PM
Hee hee!
I want one! But I guess I’ll have to settle for rural Internet pork so I can access Internet from home on technology paid with your tax dollars as well as a govt sponsored converter box for Americans like me who still rely on an analog antenna for their TV!
Weeeee heeee!
Badger40 on February 5, 2009 at 2:12 PM
Does the Official-Authentic Stonecutters Membership Patch come with it?
GoodSamaritan on February 5, 2009 at 2:12 PM
A definitely got a stimulus at the 40 sec mark.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on February 5, 2009 at 2:13 PM
online or in a store?
jp on February 5, 2009 at 2:14 PM
So I’ve got this crazy thing called a robe.
Are those no longer sold in stores, or what?
MadisonConservative on February 5, 2009 at 2:16 PM
We do…We do!
JetBoy on February 5, 2009 at 2:17 PM
OT: Socialism Alert
The director of the Census Bureau will report directly to the White House and not the secretary of Commerce, according to a senior White House official.
faraway on February 5, 2009 at 2:17 PM
Online. Company who makes these has strict rules for advertising online – due to the price of commercials and marketing. I can only put it on the site and hope people find it. Kinda sucks.
lorien1973 on February 5, 2009 at 2:17 PM
Snuggies look like Monk outfits
jp on February 5, 2009 at 2:17 PM
*snicker*
Snuggie = wheel, reinvented.
Badger40 on February 5, 2009 at 2:17 PM
Snuggie = Robe 2.0 (now in reverse!)
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on February 5, 2009 at 2:17 PM
Allah
The Cardinal is returning tomorrow 77WABC. Imus said, he already proved his point by being on air over a year. Are you going to cover the return of the Cardinal?
http://imustimes.wordpress.com/2009/02/05/imus-cardinal-to-return/
Dr Evil on February 5, 2009 at 2:17 PM
That has to be the most disturbing commercial. Haha. And what is with his crazy eye.
MDWNJ on February 5, 2009 at 2:18 PM
I thought the same thing.
Maybe that’s the look Congress needs to promote.
It’s still better than Maofits.
Badger40 on February 5, 2009 at 2:18 PM
So stupid, so pointless, so popular. Just like Ogabe.
Bishop on February 5, 2009 at 2:18 PM
Get who they blame, too. And see if you can figure out the circular logic involved here.
lorien1973 on February 5, 2009 at 2:18 PM
I love her.
Mary, will you marry me?
toliver on February 5, 2009 at 2:19 PM
Where is Iowahawk? can you come up with something with the stimulus and Vi@gr@ or Ci@l@s?
that word is apparently rejected here.
jp on February 5, 2009 at 2:19 PM
The snuggie won’t cover your ass.
the_nile on February 5, 2009 at 2:21 PM
Mark Halperin:
amerpundit on February 5, 2009 at 2:21 PM
curious, whats your website?
jp on February 5, 2009 at 2:21 PM
Obama would never use one of those. Why bother when you can just crank up the thermostat?
Jim Treacher on February 5, 2009 at 2:22 PM
the Jimmy Carter, ‘turn down the Thermostat and put on a Snuggie’, reference is missing.
other than that good stuff MKH
jp on February 5, 2009 at 2:23 PM
And it’s made in Germany! The Germans always make good stuff.
forest on February 5, 2009 at 2:23 PM
To thwart the evil ED spambots.
toliver on February 5, 2009 at 2:23 PM
Obama probably walks around the Whitehouse wearing a Torah.
jp on February 5, 2009 at 2:23 PM
Why not just wear your bathrobe backwards?
It's Vintage, Duh on February 5, 2009 at 2:23 PM
The commercial cracks my husband and I up. The family around the fire, wearing the red snuggies, looks like a cult. It’s better than Shamwow!
HornetSting on February 5, 2009 at 2:24 PM
So it’s a hospital gown.
For all those times you needed to use a bedpan and surrender your dignity to health professionals.
MadisonConservative on February 5, 2009 at 2:24 PM
Ahem, back of the line pal! I professed my love for her first in this thread!/ ;-)
Liberty or Death on February 5, 2009 at 2:25 PM
Possibly. But it will make it easier to shiznit.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on February 5, 2009 at 2:27 PM
the Obama kids Beanie Babbies are hot sellers right now, Michelle got made and made Ty quit making them. Black Market is now created for some chinese
counterfeitersEntreprenuers.Will be interesting to see if Michelle and Hillary butt heads over Chinese policy now.
jp on February 5, 2009 at 2:27 PM
Which makes it an even better stimulus metaphor.
lorien1973 on February 5, 2009 at 2:27 PM
There’s a perfectly good answer for this.
Congress needs to have easy access to the American taxpayer’s a$$ for the screwjob they attempting.
Badger40 on February 5, 2009 at 2:28 PM
And it’s made in Germany! The Germans always make good stuff.
forest on February 5, 2009 at 2:23 PM
Yes they do:
http://www.paddybloggit.com/death-camp-industries-still-thriving-today/
Bishop on February 5, 2009 at 2:28 PM
which is why its perfect for the Obama Cult generation.
jp on February 5, 2009 at 2:28 PM
Are Snuggies appropriate attire for working in the arugula fields?
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on February 5, 2009 at 2:29 PM
Oh , you’re already on to Obama plan 2.
the_nile on February 5, 2009 at 2:29 PM
Yep, which is why a “free” tube of Astroglide should be included with each purpose.
/sorry couldn’t resist
jp on February 5, 2009 at 2:30 PM
eh, “purchase” not ‘purpose’…
jp on February 5, 2009 at 2:32 PM
I sorry bcs I know what Astroglide is.
Bad Mental Image…..
Badger40 on February 5, 2009 at 2:34 PM
Greg Gutfeld.
fourstringfuror on February 5, 2009 at 2:35 PM
I wonder who paid for Jess Paul’s trip to DC what with him being an out-of-work park employee and all. Sorry for him that I DID contact my Sentors and told them that they shouldn’t support the Democrat Pork bill. Not that it will do any good since I’m in Michigan and my Senators are nearly as corrupt as the filthy bastard in the White House.
highhopes on February 5, 2009 at 2:38 PM
Why buy a Snuggie when you can have one free. Put your bathrobe on backwards.
petefrt on February 5, 2009 at 2:39 PM
not for the MSM with their love affair and all
jp on February 5, 2009 at 2:40 PM
Of course!
*smacks self in forehead*
Badger40 on February 5, 2009 at 2:40 PM
I’ll be at my bunk!
El Coqui on February 5, 2009 at 2:40 PM
Who needs SNL. MKH is a ready for prime time player.
sonnyspats1 on February 5, 2009 at 2:41 PM
No, but Snuggies will soon be required attire for all conservatives, along with a bar of soap.
petefrt on February 5, 2009 at 2:41 PM
honestly, whoever took the chance and risked the money on all the TV ads for the Snuggies in this economy of all things, is a genius if he’s making money.
jp on February 5, 2009 at 2:45 PM
Bathrobes don’t have long sleeves.
terryannonline on February 5, 2009 at 2:48 PM
Anyone know why I have This Song running through my head?
- The Cat
MirCat on February 5, 2009 at 2:54 PM
But did you ask for her hand in matrimony? Ah ha! ;-)
toliver on February 5, 2009 at 2:58 PM
Both of you, back in line. At last count, there’s 1,534 ahead of you.
steveegg on February 5, 2009 at 3:14 PM
1,535, but whose counting? VIDEO NO LONGER AVAILABLE! Anybody got a link out there, I need my Ham an Eggs!
serenity on February 5, 2009 at 3:19 PM
That commerical is outrageous.
The family looks like a bunch of druids on an outing.
madmonkphotog on February 5, 2009 at 3:24 PM
Is MKH single?
Darth Executor on February 5, 2009 at 3:26 PM
Stimulated.
29Victor on February 5, 2009 at 3:31 PM
Nope.
forest on February 5, 2009 at 3:34 PM
Enough with the Snuggie bashing!! I bought two of them. They came with complimentary book lights. Such a gonga.
They are designed to be a throw for lounging around on the couch. Your arms stay warm while holding a cup of coffee or sham-wowing the coffee table. Sheesh. Do I have to do all the thinking for youse guys.
Shep on February 5, 2009 at 3:34 PM
Misread that caption when I followed the link. I read the word “cucumber” in there. Analyze that, eh?
windbag on February 5, 2009 at 3:47 PM
MKH in a snuggie . . .
I think my heart just exploded.
Ryan Gandy on February 5, 2009 at 3:49 PM
I have a snuggie at work and one at home. My power bills were ridiculous so I bought one for my apartment. My office is frigging freezing and they don’t let me have a little personal heater.
Best things I’ve ever wasted money on. And for the record, the only thing from an infomercial that I’ve ever bought.
mjk on February 5, 2009 at 3:51 PM
Direct link.
steveegg on February 5, 2009 at 3:55 PM
Snuggie Always reminded me of the muumuu worn by Mrs. Roper.
Alas, that misconception has now been corrected!
juanito on February 5, 2009 at 3:55 PM
Doh!!!…Damn it!!
Liberty or Death on February 5, 2009 at 4:02 PM
Hey I want a snuggie!
ronsfi on February 5, 2009 at 4:05 PM
The return of HamNation, I hope.
WasatchMan on February 5, 2009 at 4:10 PM
Heh…yep…my thoughts exactly! They look like refugees from the local monastery when they’re in the stands at the ball game! Another thing, when they’re at the ball game note when they raise their arms to cheer, notice the girls arms are swallowed up by her Snuggie…so much for the one size fits all claim!
I wouldn’t be caught DEAD wearing one of those in the house let alone out in public…of course I’d reconsider if the Hammer was willing to join me for some stumulating Snuggie action!
Back off toliver…the Hammer and her Snuggie are all mine!/;-)
Liberty or Death on February 5, 2009 at 4:13 PM
I highly recommend them. You look like a psychotic, but gosh darnit, you’re warm.
I want Kinoki footpads!
mjk on February 5, 2009 at 4:13 PM
You do realize her dad does read HA.
Celebrity admonition impersonated
steveegg on February 5, 2009 at 4:15 PM
[Turns to wife]
Honey, why don’t we have a Snuggie?
[\Turns to wife]
Next… The ShammWon’t: Absorbs unsecured debt 20% faster!
Claypigeon on February 5, 2009 at 4:22 PM
Now wait a damn minute, I’ve been posting at HA long before you so how did you get in line in front of me? Taking “cuts” are we? I suppose you’re also chewing gum on-line and didn’t bring enough for all of us huh…!
Do you know what the penalty is for chewing gum on-line…well if you don’t know just ask Heady (that’s Headley!) Lamar he’ll show, er uh tell you what the penalty is:
Headley Lamar: What’s that in your mouth?
Thug: Nuffem!
Headley Lamar: Nuffem eh! Do you know what the penalty for Chewing gum on-line is?
Thug: No
Headley Lamar draws his gun and shoots the thug dead…
I love Mel Brooks movies!
Liberty or Death on February 5, 2009 at 4:24 PM
Did I say where in line I was? BTW, I’ve been here a few years, so get back in line.
steveegg on February 5, 2009 at 4:28 PM
heh…good one!
Liberty or Death on February 5, 2009 at 4:29 PM
You know, Mary Katharine did look hot wearing the Snuggie as a dress to the limo. Maybe she can start a fashion trend with that.
SoulGlo on February 5, 2009 at 4:34 PM
Hell yes! Pardon me while I drool! Schwing!
Andy in Agoura Hills on February 5, 2009 at 4:37 PM
Andy in Agoura Hills on February 5, 2009 at 4:37 PM
Don’t worry, you can wipe up that drool with the Sham Wow while you wear your Snuggie.
Torch on February 5, 2009 at 4:59 PM
I have one of those my mom got off of QVC a couple years ago…its called a SLANKET…..much more clever and better made than a SNUGGIE….like a REPUBLICAN version of a SNUGGIE.
seejanemom on February 5, 2009 at 5:34 PM
How, you ask? Because the daggum commercial is/was on Fox News CONSTANTLY…. I finally broke down and ordered some myself (wish I could say I was kidding, but it was Christmas and I didn’t know what else to get a few people… plus I get cold working at home here on the computer.)
As for favoring a parody of the Shamwow, I agree, Allah… And I actually used to hate that guy, but he does a new product called the “Slap Chop” now too, and at one point he’s showing you how it can chop nuts and he looks in the camera and says “You’re gonna love my nuts!” With that one line, he dethroned Billy Mayes, IMO.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1Y5jig_NSA
RightWinged on February 5, 2009 at 5:39 PM
The Snuggie is the illicit offspring produced by the mating of a bath robe and a hospital gown.
meci on February 5, 2009 at 6:20 PM
Why buy the Snuggie?
I just keep replaying the MKH video…gets awful warm here…
coldwarrior on February 5, 2009 at 6:23 PM
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