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Raising A Child In This Day And Age Has Become Way Too Complicated And/Or Weird, Exhibit #437 Subsection A

Posted by Doug on September 25th, 2005

Presenting, the Fisher Price Royal Potty:

It plays a “royal fanfare” with each “success”.

Ummm…

Well, at least we now have concrete proof that my brother’s girlfriend is a perfect fit for my family’s sense of humor, seeing as she (and my brother, I guess) blessed us with that gem at a shower this afternoon. Heh.

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