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CDC Sells Stuffed Swine Flu Toy
The CDC has put a lot of energy into reminding us that swine flu is no laughing matter. So how, then, do they explain this: a giant, pink, stuffed, swine flu virus.
Also, the CDC has a gift shop? I had no idea.
In any case, the stuffed … er … toy? is made to resemble a swine flu microbe, only it’s pink and has a snout, so it looks kind of like a pig’s nose, too. (Weren’t we all supposed to forget that this germ came from swine so that we’d all start eating bacon again?) Manufactured by giantmicrobes.com, it sells for $7.95. And if pandemic flus don’t strike your fancy, you can also get a stuffed cold virus, E. coli, or ebola.
I suppose it might be something to cuddle up with while you’re recovering from H1N1 — what is that they say about keeping your friends close and your flu bugs closer?
What do you think — cute or creepy?
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E commented on Sep 01 09 at 12:21 pmI’ve adored these for years…. adorable little things… always thought the bedbug and the black death were particularly cute…
Maggie commented on Sep 01 09 at 3:33 pmI think it’s a funny idea and they have a certain charm. Can’t say I’d want to cuddle up to a swine flu stuffie, though!
Marj commented on Sep 03 09 at 2:09 pmCute and creepy. I love whimsical science toys.
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