We received this - whatever it is - from a friend as a hand-me-down from her three boys. I raised an immediate eyebrow, lacking any sort of tact, and she laughed and said she knew it was wierd but her boys loved it. It's essentially a stuffed doll with a weighted bottom so that no matter how hard you knock it or toss it, it will eventually return upright. Only the arms offer any type of singular movement, I assume for the purposes of saluting a senior officer. It has since become a staple of the bottom bookshelf where I often use it as a weighty bookend. Occasionally Sawyer has a staredown with the thing before he knocks it aside to get at his books. Or he will sometimes watch warily while I obtain great pleasure from knocking it around. But I have yet to proclaim that he "loves" it, or even really cares about it. I am finding, however, that it is slowly working its way into my psyche. What IS it? afterall. Man? Woman? Chipmunk? I am assuming that it must be of the female persuasion due to the pouty lips, shapely eyebrows and rosey cheeks. But what's with the short white hair? Perhaps she's a senior citizen swabie? I've decided this thing must have a name. Any suggestions?
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Mrs. McScrubie?
Posted by Reid at 8:53 AM
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That thing is truly weird. I'm pretty sure it should be named "Barbara Bush".
Ahh, the internet. Took me a couple minutes to find this: http://lonesailorshipstore.stores.yahoo.net/rolypolysailo.html . Apparently it's technically called "Roly Poly Sailor" but a) that name sucks and b) gives no background as to the sailor's gender or age. So that said, I would put "Sheryl" into the ring, just because it is fun to say. Try it "Sheryl."
i have no idea what to call that thing, but i think it has a british accent. eeeoooohhh, litt-el saaaauuu-wwyer. come hither and let me hold you with my robotic arms. and then it gives big, gross, grandma kisses on the lips. ew.
Senora Sailor.
my first reaction was old lady and only second did i think sailor. so how about First Mate Mrs. McPuffkins. or Nanny McMatey. But i like the Barbara Bush suggestion too. Babs.
well, the computer is still distracting me while addie eats our leftover mushroom fettuccini alfredo so i did a little googling of my own. i think the toys name is A.F.R.T.S. spoken as "a-farts" in Navy slang. Armed Forces Radio and Television System is a US system providing television and radio entertainment to forces overseas.
it really is disturbing. now I am picturing an old lady in a nursing home singing "tea for two" in her new sailor outfit.
Following Ross's link, I found this chilling desciption of the toy, which can be purchased for only $16.95 from the ships store:
A delightful toy for toddlers! This 10" plush Sailor is weighted at the bottom so even when he's pushed over, he always returns to attention.
Apparently, it is a male.
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