I wasn't exactly sure what this head of Elvis actually did, so I started checking out the box a little more closely to see if I could identify its purpose. As I feared, it apparently comes alive, as indicated by the label in the top left corner:
WowWee is right. Apparently the head sings like 8 songs and says a few other Elvis-ish phrases or quotes from his movies or something. While it pretty much creeps me out, I thought maybe some huge Elvis fan or a kid would enjoy this as a sort of gag gift. Then I glanced up at the price:
Really, Wal-Mart. Two hundred and fifty dollars? Really? I can't even begin to fathom who would pay this much for a talking Elvis head. It scares me. Really.**If you're wondering why I can't stop saying "really" you might check out my favorite news segment on Saturday Night Live, Really!?! with Seth & Amy. It makes me laugh out loud every time!
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Thank goodness for camera phones! I had not seen this yet, and for that I am thankful. BTW, "Really?!" is one of our favorite parts of Weekend Update too. I didn't know we had this in common! I think our favorite is the one about Michael Vick.
I can't say that I'm surprised we both enjoy that sketch--great minds think alike! :) This was the blog topic I mentioned yesterday when we saw that picture of Elvis on the wall downtown!
Wow, I would seriously like to know if anyone pays that much. Altho' I'm sure there are some Elvis freaks out there that would pay anything for any Elvis stuff.
A lot had to line up juuuuuust right to get Elvis to the sweet Walmart spot...
a) someone was ballsy enough to say, "Hey, I've got this idea I want to make a reality
b)that same someone found someone to manufacture and produce this monstrosity
c) Wal-Mart, too, found this somehow appealing enough to sign onto, and
d)it has its own spot in the aisle
e)is 5 feet tall
f) the store expects customers to buy this.
g) the store expects to PROFIT somehow off of this....
*Wait, how expensive was this to Create to sell at $250???
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