Sherry Davey
Here's the latest in what I call extreme toys: a scooter that creates sparks. Here's the description of it from Amazon verbatim: "Adding a bit of spark to the original kick scooter, the Razor Spark has modified its A2 scooter with a foot controlled, detachable Spark Bar to light up your ride. The Spark Scooter's spark cartridge creates 20 percent more sparks than other brands on the market thanks to its 5 flint pads. A bonus spark cartridge is included." Flint pads have been added to a child's toy??!! Are these toy manufacturers insane?? Did this thing come from China? Lead based toothpaste, Thalate in baby bottles....it's not a stretch to think China's trying to destroy us. Maybe it was Al Qaeda? Sounds like an old Saturday Night Live sketch doesn't it?: "Here's a great toy for the kids.....Johnny Blow Torch....or how about a bag of broken glass!" And I thought Pee And Poo Plush toys were ridiculous. Whoever came up with this latest idea had their head firmly rooted up their a$$. I smell a recall. Reeecalllllaaaaa........think Ricola cough drops.
Have you seen this thing? I had the misfortune of seeing one being ridden by Lily's friend Sam in the playground on Tuesday. Of course, she thought it was cool. Great. Thanks. Despite all the fallen leaves being wet from rain, several of them almost caught light from the sparks created by the scooter. Fantastic. Several parents were running after him stamping out the leaves....at least it burns calories. Fire as a form of cardio.
I can just see the headlines this summer: "Another park fire was mysteriously started today in the Park Slope Section of Prospect Park". I remember thinking it was stupid when boys used to put baseball cards in the spokes of their wheels. Wow am I out of date. Stupid has really come a long way baby.
I'm not sure if the flint pads become hot to the touch either but I wouldn't be surprised if they do. It seems that toy manufacturers are caught up in the extreme sports craze and are just putting out anything to make a sale. Blame it on the recession or just stupidity.
Does your kid want a sparking scooter? What other dangerous toys do they covet these days?
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OMG! I feel the same way. My son wants one of those sparking scooters and I say no way. Great column. Sharp and funny.
i agree there is nothing funny about unsafe playthings, but your blog is hilarious! you made me think of another one of my favorite snl commercial spoofs, "colon blow"!
victoria