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The Rejection List

The Things We Left Behind in 2010

Every day, we come across things so earth-shatteringly compelling, we consider it our duty and privilege to tell you about them. We also come across... other things. Herewith, a few of those other things.

24K Gold Caskets

24K Gold Caskets

Buried treasure: generally speaking, cool. The exception: when Grandpa’s inside said buried treasure. On the plus side, with one of these 24-karat caskets, he’ll be going under while draped in red velvet.

The Voluptuous Mouse

The Voluptuous Mouse

You’re sitting there, crunching TPS reports, surreptitiously updating your blog about tuxedo-friendly sporting events. (Big bocce tournament this week.) Naturally, only one thing could make it better: using “Alexa,” a Swiss-made mouse shaped to resemble a woman’s body. Note: Alexa’s beauty is timeless, but not wireless.

Beer for Dogs

Beer for Dogs

People have been known to do some crazy things for their four-legged friends. Versace dog bowls. Caviar dog treats. The Dog Snuggie. And now, brewing a nonalcoholic beef-flavored beer. Sadly, your Fluffy prefers cognac.

Meat Socks

Meat Socks

2010 was a memorable year: the election, the Rangers going to the postseason, your cameo in Iron Man 2. But it’ll always be remembered as the year Gaga wore a raw meat gown—and you showed your support with cotton raw meat–print socks. You’ve always been a pioneer.

Face Exercise Mask

Face Exercise Mask

There are many reasonable ways to take care of your face. A rubber exercise mask is probably not one of them. And yet, someone made one anyway... You guessed it: that someone is the Japanese.

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