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The Rejection List

The Things We Left Behind in 2009

We're not ones to fish for thanks, but if you could only see the stuff that lands on our desks and in our inboxes, you might better appreciate the meticulous grace with which we make our selections to pass on to you. In the spirit of spreading a little holiday cheer, we thought we'd share some of the nuggets we passed up (by a landslide).

Pet Wigs

Pet Wigs

It's hard to say what runs through your dog's mind, but we doubt it ever involves having a bad hair day. Just in case we're wrong, we're especially fond of the Spike.

Lap Pillow

Lap Pillow

Sometimes, after a long day at work and a few drinks (or many), you just want a soft, cushy place to lay your head.

Solafeet Foot Tanner

Solafeet Foot Tanner

The world is full of problems: global and personal, large and small. But if pale feet ever find their way toward the top of your list, you may want to rethink things.

Qwerty Bike Grips

Qwerty Bike Grips

If you're only comfortable sitting in front of a keyboard, allow us to suggest a long vacation, or at least these bike grips.

Don't Tag Me in This Photo T-shirt

Don't Tag Me in This Photo T-shirt

Sometimes "no" means "yes." But we won't go there. However, in a similar reverse-psychology scheme, this shirt is short of putting a bull's-eye on your chest.

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