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Unique Gift Idea of the Day -- Gadgets -- For Those Who Thought They've Heard It All!

The popularity of body art is on the rise -- with the most common forms of body art being tattoos and body piercings -- and is generally becoming a more commonly accepted practice (it seems even the Army is taking a second look at their tattoo policy).

Then, there are those people who go for more extreme forms of body modification such as mutilation or pushing the body to its physical limits.

FYI -- Elaine Davidson is the world record holder for body piercing in the Guiness Book of Records.

This looks like it would hurt, but...um...modblog.bmezine makes a good point and it is sort of pretty.

 

Okay...this is extremely freaky!

Speaking of extremes -- and getting back to a minimally invasive discussion regarding a less obtrusive body part -- here are some more record breaking things you can do...with your ears:

• Loudest Scream -- 129 decibels (Note: 130 decibels denotes the threshold of pain)
• Heaviest Weight Lifted With An Ear -- 113 lbs. 15 oz. held for 7 seconds!
• Slingshot Ears -- The farthest an American dime has been propelled by an ear lobe -- 10 feet and 10.5 inches!
• Longest Rabbit Ears -- 31.125 inches!
• Longest Ear Hair -- 5.19 inches -- 'nuff said!
• Longest Living Headless Chicken -- had its head chopped off, but went on to survive for 18 months as its owner watered and fed the headless chicken directly into its gullet using an eyedropper.

Okay, the last one really didn't have anything directly to do with ears...but, dayum...if that's just not plain weird!?!

If you're into piercings, or perhaps are more of a clip-on type of guy/gal, then today's unique gift idea from wonderfullywacky.com would not only make a perfect gift...it's pretty cool g-ear, too!

   

Show everyone at the office you have an ear for what's cool with your brand new Ear Keyring.  The Ear Shaped Keyring is funny, affordable and comes in sleek-looking packaging.  Get one for everyone you know to show them you have an ear for what's cool!

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Unique Gift Idea of the Day -- Entertainment -- Let's Hear It For Bruce Lee...On Broadway?

Starpulse.com reports the buzz about a production of martial arts superstar Bruce Lee's life....as a Broadway musical?  Yes, the man behind the Dragon is the subject of a new Broadway show with music provided by David Bowie?

Okay...you can file that under things that make us go, "Hmmmmm..."

How about a musical based on the kung fu movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon!?!

Uhyup -- and why not?

When it comes to Broadway musicals, no subject is off limits or...um...too wacky.  Just look at some of the titles of new musicals coming out or currently running on Broadway:

The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial:  The classic play tells the story of a mutiny aboard a fictitious, rag-run World War II U.S. Navy minesweeper, the U.S.S. Caine.

The Wedding Singer:  A totally awesome new musical, based on Adam Sandler’s homage to the ‘80s.

Spamalot:  Killer rabbits, flatulent Frenchmen & legless knights. What could go wrong?

And forget about getting tickets for an evening showing of Wicked -- a musical, based on characters from The Wizard of Oz, about two unlikely friends who end up as Glenda the Good Witch and The Wicked Witch of the West -- nope, not happening...not unless you know someone...**nudge-nudge, wink-wink, say no more**...or until at least June, that is!

What about Bruce Lee...the musical?  Well, you'll have to wait...because they're not talking production until 2008.

Fear not, Asian action film aficionados -- today's unique gift idea from wonderfullywacky.com is just what the defense against bad martial arts movies doctor ordered...um...if there really was such a person...uh...have you seen Wicked, yet?

In this age of Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Michelle Yeoh and John Woo, World Martial Arts Hall of Famer Richard Meyers -- "America's foremost expert on the Asian action film" (Boston Globe) -- here illuminates the enormously popular martial arts film genre, from it's "Black Belt Theater" beginnings to the triumphant Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and everyplace in between.  From the loony to the legendary, Great Martial Arts Movies is a breathtakingly illustrated look at a vivid, action-packed world and a guide that every film and contemporary culture watcher will treasure!

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Unique Gift Idea of the Day -- Party Ideas -- Thank St. Patrick...it's Friday!!!

Whether you're drinking green milkshakes and green tea, or would rather be eating green apples with green eggs and ham, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated world-wide by wearing green, the giving of shamrocks and perhaps even much, much more dancing and singing in Irish Pubs!

There are 34 million U.S. residents who claim Irish ancestry.  This number is almost nine times the population of Ireland itself (3.0 million).  Irish is the nation's second most frequently reported ancestry and there are three states in which Irish is the leading ancestry group:  Delaware, Massachusetts and New Hampshire -- these facts and more can be found at historychannel.com, and a history of St. Patrick's Day will air tonight at 7 p.m. on the History Channel -- though, It's pretty much understood that everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day!

**rubs lottery ticket with coin**

Crap!

But, don't it beat all when -- no matter how hard you try or whatever you do -- it seems some of us just aren't so lucky!?!

Well, someone once said, "The only sure thing about luck is...that it's going to change," and doesn't that just want to make you get out and party 'til it's nineteen-ninety...um...nevermind.  Besides, who  needs a reason to party...especially on a Friday night...eh?

You've made it to the end of yet...another work week -- count yourself lucky! -- and wonderfullywacky.com has a unique gift idea that can perhaps help you get an early start on working off some of that office stress!

Poke some fun into your life with the Ouch Vodoo Doll and Toothpick Holder -- it   in a quality crafted box, is available in two colors, includes 35 toothpicks and is a great conversation starter for any party or office get-together!

Just, be careful where you poke that thing...'kay!

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Unique Gift Idea of the Day -- Games -- Do You Sudoku?

What is Sudoku?

Sudoku, is a Japanese puzzle-type game. It requires the player to fill in a 9x9 square grid with the numbers one to nine. The numbers should be arranged in such a way that each row, column and mini-grid contains one of each number. A single error in a Sudoku throws the whole game out.

Simply put, it's a game that is all over newspapers and the Internet, has become as popular as Rubik's Cube and -- if you don't know what Rubik's Cube is...well...do your homework, drink your milk and get to bed, kiddo!! -- Sudoku may be the puzzle that finally makes math fun!

Yeah, right!

Not the way those of us who are mathematically challenged see it, anyways -- you can learn the game from the company that created the craze back in the 1980's, Nikoli -- all it takes is a little logic and concentration and requires no calculation to learn!

Okay, now we're talking fun!

Now you can play Sudoku at home, on the couch, while at work, at school or anywhere and anytime you want to, because the world's first mini-Sudoku Game is the unique gift idea of the day from wonderfullwacky.com!

The Sudoku Nano Keychain has four different game modes from beginner to expert.  It also includes thousands of puzzles so the challenge with last and last.

Get a Sudoku Nano for you and your Sudoku loving friend.

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Unique Gift Idea of the Day -- For The Home -- Decorating With A Little Bathroom Humor

The Perfect Dump -- Every once in a while, each of us experiences a perfect dump, it's rare, but a thing of beauty in all respects.  You sit down expecting the worst, but what you get is a smooth sliding, fartless masterpiece that breaks the water with the splashless grace of an expert diver.  But that's not the end of it.  You use some toilet tissue only to find that it was totally unnecessary.  It makes you feel that all is right with the world and you are in perfect harmony with it.

There you have it -- a little bathroom humor via BathroomLife.com!

**blank stares**

Allrightey then...we admit it...bathrooms are not always the relaxing retreat we'd hope they would be.

In fact, there really are some ugly-ass designs out there and HGTV has a photo tour of some of the ugliest bathrooms in the country called, "The Bed Bath Hall of Shame!"

**holding our noses**

Ah, well...to each his own.  And it's nobody's business...but your own, yes?  On the other hand, you don't have to endure a whole bathroom remodel to enjoy a "fresh" look.  We've found a creative and funny idea for decorating your bathroom -- via wonderfullywacky.com -- that perhaps...um...well...as Baron Bob says, "...wouldn't get your bathroom on the cover of Better Homes and Gardens, but it sure is FUN!!"

Bathroom Designed By Baron Bob

You're all wet -- dry off with...

Crime Scene Towel

Butt Face Towel

Perfect place for an unexpected prank...

Toilet Monster

Talking Potty Pig

Strange illuminations...

Plug-In Knight Light

LED Faucet Light

Rubber Ducky -- I Love You...

Dead Duck

Devil Duck

Time for a little tub exploration...

Radio Controlled Sub

Radio Controlled Land and Sea Craft

Sarcastic Soap Sets...

Oy Vey / Stud / White Trash / Obsessive Compulsive

Looks like you nicked yourself shaving...

Boo Boo Kisses Lip-Shaped Bandages

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Unique Gift Idea of the Day -- Toys -- These Are A Few Of Our Favorite Things!

"Do you still sneak a peek through a View Master when you think no one is looking? Settle arguments with your sister over Connect 4? Maybe you and your friends like to get together and pass the time trying to take over the world with a little RISK? And when it's hot outside, is your first thought to bust out the Slip and Slide and Snoopy Sno Cone Machine? Of COURSE."

If you answered "yes" to any one of the above questions asked by VH1.com -- then have they got a show for you!

I LOVE TOYS is our latest spin on the enormously popular I LOVE series, but this time with a little twist. We're counting down the 100 most famous -- and infamous -- toys you loved from your childhood."

You may (or may not) be surprised to learn that the top five toys of all time were:

    10.  Wiffle Ball & Bat
     9.  Slinky
     8.  Yo-Yo
     7.  Star Wars Figure
     6.  Monopoly
     5.  Mr. Potato
     4.  G.I. Joe
     3.  LEGO
     2.  Barbie
     1.  Hula Hoop

Yes, we love our toys -- you can vote for your favorite toys of all time for next year's I LOVE TOYS countdown -- but wonderfullywacky.com, led by Bob Brooks a.k.a. Baron Bob "Gift Crusader," has scoured the lands for great gift ideas that dare to be different with possibly the world's wackiest gift gallery!

We love unique gift ideas -- and here are a few favorites:

 

Top Women's Gift -- Toe Socks

 

Top Men's Gift -- Beer Belt

Top Home Decor -- CD Holder Wallpaper

 

Top Gadget -- AirZooka Air Gun

 

Top Funny Item -- Ballsy Bear

Top Romantic Item -- Edible Candy Bra

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Unique Gift Idea of the Day -- Gadgets -- Long-Distance Love Goes Hi-Tech!

Perhaps you're familiar with the idiom, "Absence makes the heart grow fonder."  But, did you know that the earliest form of the saying was written by a Roman poet named -- now, get this -- Sextus Propertius!?!

Go figure.

Actually, it was more like:

"Always toward absent lovers love's tide stronger flows."

According to a report in Reuters, lovers will soon learn to appreciate the centuries old proverb in a whole new light and, as Citizen Sextus has so cleverly put it, "bask in the flow" through a high-tech wine glass!

"Researchers have come up with a novel way to keep long-distance lovers in touch -- high-tech wine glasses that glow warmly however far apart the pining couple are.  When either person picks up a glass, red light-emitting diodes glow on their partner's glass.  When one puts a glass to their lips, the other glass glows brightly.  Distance is not a problem as liquid sensors and wireless links have been built into the glasses.  The loving cups are to be unveiled next month at a conference in Montreal on computer-human interaction."

Now, you know that the computer-human interaction community -- that's CHI if you're techie -- has their own blog, of course!  And even though it may sound a tad boorish to some -- here's hoping The Food Network inspires some egghead to finally invent smell-a-vision -- there are those of us who perhaps find geeks sort of...you know...sexy!

Even though today's unique gift idea is low-tech by comparison, wonderfullywacky.com has cocktail glasses that closely simulate the idea behind the loving cups, is one of Baron Bob's coolest gadgets for "geeks in love" and perhaps inspiring enough that even Sextus Propertius would say, "I want one of those!"

The Techno Celebration Glass is guaranteed to add sparkles and smiles to any celebration.  It measures 7 1/4" tall, is  4 1/2" at its widest width on the top and the battery will last for over 100 hours (when in operation) and is easily and inexpensively replaceable.

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Unique Gift Idea of the Day -- Television -- A Soprano Sunday Sound Bite!

They're ba-ack -- The Sopranos returns with its first new episode since June 6, 2004 -- and on Sunday, March 12th, someone's gonna bite it!

Will it be Bobby Bacala, Paulie Walnuts or perhaps even the boss man Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), himself as Carmela (Edie Falco) serves her gangsta a lasagna that is...absolutely to die for!?!

Warner Books and HBO have released "Entertaining With the Sopranos" ($29.95), a wise guy's guide to entertaining as "compiled" by Carmela Soprano.  The book includes recipes -- narrated by various cast members of the series -- associated with family events such as graduations, weddings, holidays, birthdays and...well, if we told you anymore...we'd have to kill you!

Is there anyone -- especially if you're from New Jersey (then you'd know it's "Jersey") -- who doesn't watch The Sopranos?

Looking for a unique gift idea for an avid fan?  Then perhaps it's time to introduce today's unique gift idea from wonderfullywacky.com as the must have item for the beach...or...more accurately...if you're from Jersey...down the shore, this summer!

The Crime Scene Towel is a luxurious 100% cotton towel that easily holds your place at the beach and pool side with its classic chalk outline of a victim.  No one wants to disturb the "evidence" on this huge, thirsty 62" x 30" towel.

It would be a crime not to buy the Crime Scene Towel for yourself and one for a gift!

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Unique Gift Idea of the Day -- Music -- Arctic Monkey Mania

Have you heard of the Monkeys -- no, not those guys -- you know, the Arctic Monkeys?

So, what's so fab about 'em?  Well, their first album, "Whatever People Say I am, That's What I'm Not" released in January of this year sold over 350,000 copies...in it's first week!

How's that?

The four piece British Indie-rock band built up their fan base on-line -- by handing out demos at a gig that were then played on the Internet -- utilizing a simple marketing strategy of working the machine...strictly word of mouth...which has left the rest of the music industry perhaps a little stunned, to say the least.

The band will be performing on Saturday Night Live on March 11th -- before their sold out tour on March 13th in San Francisco -- giving many Americans their first glimpse at what our British mates have come to call, "The biggest band in Britain!"

It doesn't matter what you're accustomed to listening to -- these guys don't monkey around -- collecting the music we love is universal and wonderfullywacky.com has a unique gift idea that'll have them literally, climbing the walls!

Perfect for a teenager's room, a college dorm, or a cubicle, it's the CD Holder Wallpaper. Just imagine your walls covered with your favorite music!!  Way cool!!!

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Unique Gift Idea of the Day -- Academy Awards -- Party Gifts For The Morning-After!

Short of "Crash-ing" the plethora of after-Oscar parties in Hollywood -- for details (and a good source of the best gossip in town) check out Defamer's live-blogging at the Oscars -- we're betting that most of Los Angeles is...

WAKING UP WITH ONE MONDO OF A HANGOVER!!!

[pops an aspirin and presses finger to lips]

Shhhh...there's really no need to shout...as perhaps most of us -- especially college students and New Year's Eve party-goers -- already know the aching, nausea, throbbing, "Just get me a can of Diet Coke or shoot me," dehydrating pain of a hangover!

There is good news -- though the best way to avoid a hangover is, sadly, not to drink alcohol -- there are some easy ways to prevent and lessen the effects of a hangover.  Read onto How Stuff Works and discover how to hinder those morning-after aches and pains.

Don't worry -- you're not the first (or last) to swear, "I'll never drink again," until the next party, anyways! -- wonderfullywacky.com has a unique and funny gift basket that is perfect for the life of the party...and the clean-up after!!!

The "After-Hours Clean-up Barf Bucket" is perfect to send anonymously to the person who drank a little too much, leave out as a party center piece or show up to the party with your very own Barf Bucket already in hand!

Gift Set Includes:  Can of air freshener, roll of paper towels, king size sponge and barf bucket.

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