Thursday, June 14, 2007

Mrs. McScrubie?


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?

8 comments:

Chillable said...

That thing is truly weird. I'm pretty sure it should be named "Barbara Bush".

Afternoon Stache said...

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."

kitty said...

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.

Anonymous said...

Senora Sailor.

Sarah Q said...

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.

Sarah Q said...

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.

Afternoon Stache said...

it really is disturbing. now I am picturing an old lady in a nursing home singing "tea for two" in her new sailor outfit.

Reid said...

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.