Sideswipe: December 14: Part cat, part reindeer

Part cat, part reindeer.

How is your day going?

"My kids have a game called Fart Wars, where they try to pin each other down and fart in each other's mouths," writes blogger Emily Writes on Facebook. "This morning the baby woke and tore up the stairs. I jumped up as fast as I could (which frankly isn't fast) and chased him. He ran into the kitchen, opened the fridge, and threw an egg on the floor. (It's a compulsion with the eggs). I ran into the kitchen. He ran out of the kitchen. I slipped on the egg and fell flat on my back. As I was laying there moaning he rushed back in and farted in my mouth. These kids are out of control and I love them for it."

Expert level pranking

As far as gag gifts go, this is genius. "I know a guy who melted off all a candle's wax and poured it into a separate container, then wrapped the wick in hair, leaving just the top unwrapped, then poured the wax back in and let it solidify, making sure to liquefy it once more in order to flatten the top ... When the candle was used, it smelled of burning hair."

Diluted taste just not cool

A reader writes: "I know the world is in turmoil (Brexit, Trump, etc) but we have a burning issue right here in NZ: I think Tip Top has watered down its pineapple Frujus. Had one a few weeks back and another today - both were underwhelming and insipid. Is this a cost-saving measure? Or did I just get a bad Fruju?"

Ikea puts smart strategy together

In a clever marketing exercise, Ikea named some products after frequently Googled relationship problems - mostly to do with failing romantic relationships and complaints about teenagers. There's the He Doesn't Text Back 3-port USB charger, the How To Stay Married frying pan and the How To Make Long Distance Work moving box. Or the Teenager Average Show Time stainless steel timer, the Sick Of Teenage Son backpack on wheels, the My Teenage Daughter Throws her Clothes on the Floor bamboo chair and towel rack. Read more here.

My kinda party sign.

Good read: Woman re jigs her fridge to dispense wine instead of water...Some were impressed: "My fridge also does this and that means you have just saved 2016," tweeted one twit. Others weren't so amped: "As French, I'm horrified. An open wine in the fridge is quickly altered by the other food stored". Read the full story here.

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