Is this holiday gift adorbs squee or tacky?
It's for my sister, who is somewhat of a suburban Frau. She collects snowmen. It's Thomas Kinkade, whose company apparently makes lots of wintery things.
"This molded crystal snowman inspired by renowned holiday artist Thomas Kinkade’s original artwork displays a twinkling winter scene encircled by a miniature moving train. A three-dimensional, handpainted winter tableau inside the snowman depicts snowcapped Victorian homes with illuminated windows, an “icy” pond, and holiday revelers in rich detail. A five-car train circles the snow-covered base and the snowman is trimmed with a top hat, silvery scarf and mittens, and a 19th century-styled lantern. A plaque on the base bears the title “Thomas Kinkade White Christmas.” Includes a numbered certificate of authenticity. Requires three AA batteries. 12" H x 7 1/2" Diam. (5 lbs.)"
| by Anonymous | reply 29 | November 24, 2020 2:04 AM
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SMASH IT WITH A HAMMER!!!!!!!
| by Anonymous | reply 1 | November 23, 2020 3:44 PM
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All holiday decorations are tacky
| by Anonymous | reply 2 | November 23, 2020 3:45 PM
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I think it’s kinda tacky. However I’m not the target audience. I’m thinking a snowman collecting, suburban frau, sister to a DL gay might think it’s awesome.
| by Anonymous | reply 4 | November 23, 2020 3:46 PM
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I predict it will be re-gifted next year or show up in a Christmas 'white elephant swap.'
| by Anonymous | reply 5 | November 23, 2020 3:47 PM
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It's too much. It's the turducken of decorations.
Try a snowman apron or set of towels.
| by Anonymous | reply 8 | November 23, 2020 3:55 PM
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Since she collects snowmen she will love this. A part of me that used to love sparkly things as a gayling is enchanted by this awesome monstrosity.
| by Anonymous | reply 9 | November 23, 2020 3:59 PM
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I find it somewhat nauseating and I doubt even a burb frau would like it.
| by Anonymous | reply 10 | November 23, 2020 4:21 PM
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Are you sure its Kincade? The ad says "inspired" by Kincade.
| by Anonymous | reply 11 | November 23, 2020 4:27 PM
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r11 well, he's been dead since 2012, so I assume it's based on some of his previous drawings and things, like a lot of his company's stuff.
| by Anonymous | reply 13 | November 23, 2020 5:15 PM
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I think it's cute!
But then again, I'm a lesbian.
| by Anonymous | reply 14 | November 23, 2020 5:17 PM
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Oh wow grandma, you shouldn’t have! No really you shouldn’t!
| by Anonymous | reply 15 | November 23, 2020 5:18 PM
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That’s a whole lot of money to spend on a whole lot of nothing.
| by Anonymous | reply 16 | November 23, 2020 5:28 PM
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"Inspired" is always a red flag.
| by Anonymous | reply 17 | November 23, 2020 5:33 PM
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Thomas Kinkade is the embodiment of everything wrong with the worst art that glorifies white heterosexual protestant Americana. Mediocre technique combined with nauseating sentimentality.
| by Anonymous | reply 19 | November 23, 2020 5:49 PM
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FF for using the word ‘squee’ Are you retarded?
| by Anonymous | reply 20 | November 23, 2020 5:52 PM
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Lenox.com has a nice selection of snowmen at a fraction of the price of the Kinkade.
| by Anonymous | reply 21 | November 23, 2020 6:57 PM
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That’s at least a good deal less cloying.
| by Anonymous | reply 22 | November 23, 2020 7:04 PM
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r20 it's used ironically, much like "adorbs"
| by Anonymous | reply 23 | November 23, 2020 9:39 PM
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r21 I like that! But $30 seems really cheap :-o
| by Anonymous | reply 24 | November 23, 2020 9:39 PM
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Then add in another item or two, R24
| by Anonymous | reply 25 | November 23, 2020 9:46 PM
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A frau will love it. After the holidays, she can shove it up her pussy.
| by Anonymous | reply 26 | November 24, 2020 12:55 AM
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I like the little snowy village inside. It makes me feel cozy.
| by Anonymous | reply 27 | November 24, 2020 1:57 AM
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I love it! Great gift if your sister is young enough to display it for a few years. One of her kids or someone in the family might like it for their own collection (hopefully, sincerely). I think it's sweet.
| by Anonymous | reply 28 | November 24, 2020 1:58 AM
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Your sister will love it because it is from YOU. And it's perfectly frauish.
| by Anonymous | reply 29 | November 24, 2020 2:04 AM
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