Perfect for zombie attacks or family visits
Do you ever wake up in a groggy haze, unsure of your surroundings and wishing a loaded shotgun were within easy reach? Well then, call now to order The Back-Up, a shotgun rack for the side of your bed. The instant-classic TV spot, above, promises, “It’s the smartest money you’ll spend in your life.” I’m not sure that opinion would be shared by my pregnant wife, who often wakes up for a snack or a bathroom break. For some reason, I’ve also found myself imagining The Back-Up being added to other commercials. It would sure put a different spin on this golden oldie by Folgers. Alas, it’s “not intended for use in homes with children.” Via Consumerist. —Posted by David Griner |
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Seems like a useful product, although I'd prefer to keep a shotgun in a closet, and a handgun on the nightstand drawer.
"who often wakes up for a snack or a bathroom break."
---And I doubt she would fall into her shotgun.
But whatever, if you don't want to have a gun, if you want to be an easy target for a criminal, it's your choice.
Posted by: Bobby | Oct 19, 2007 12:15:27 PM
Great for those domestic disputes too!
"Many Customers are buying one for each side of the bed!"
Posted by: Nat | Oct 19, 2007 4:07:42 PM
you tell 'em bobby. shotguns for everyone! all the time! more guns! whoohoo!!! let's shoot somebody and prove how badass we are!! yeah!
Posted by: G | Oct 20, 2007 10:02:11 AM
this is an insanely embarrassing comment on our gun-nut culture. we're terrified of people with guns attacking us in our homes. the only possible solution: more guns. because, as people like bobby will tell you at great volume, there can be no other solution. none. ever. so don't even bother thinking about it.
having a shotgun in your bedroom does not turn you into Navy SEAL. it turns you into a frightened paranoid. the funny thing about this product is that it will probably sell best where it's needed least. ie, not in the south bronx and queens where people actually have to contend with the consequences of our ludicrous gun laws on a daily basis.
Posted by: Bubby | Oct 20, 2007 10:08:36 AM
Oddly enough, Bubby, some of us are quite competent with shotguns even if we aren't Navy SEALs. OTOH, others use a keyboard and post even if they don't think. Evens out, I guess.
And, tell you what, G, you protect yourself however you want and you leave me the Hell alone to protect myself however I want. I don't see anything in the Constitution or the laws that says I have to give up my rights to your bias ignorance, and general inability to move out of Mom's basement. Hope she's got a shotgun to protect your sorry butt.
Posted by: Avardo | Oct 20, 2007 2:32:26 PM
what on earth are you trying to articulate there Avardo? Constitution...Mom's basement...sorry butt? Try a little harder.
Posted by: G | Oct 21, 2007 7:22:54 PM
What's Avardo trying to articulate? That's easy. It's "I am upset because I have a very small ween."
Posted by: Siduri | Dec 14, 2007 11:50:42 PM
