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The Attack of the Killer Snuggie

by Angeline Booher Feb 7, 2010 10:53PM PST

I got one for Christmas.

I am just under 5'3" tall.

That "One Size Fits All" is no doubt true for anybody 6'3''. I found getting up from my recliner when "wrapped in its warmness" hazardous to life and limb. The very nature of the fabric made those yards of excess to cling to the soles of my house shoes.

Now, the huge kimono arms were nice unless I need to quickly use my hands. I recommend that somebody else be in the room in case of emergency phone calls or the sudden need for a tissue. I also would be concerned about losing a baby I was holding in them.

It is open in the back, so my back did get cold. I tried sort of lapping it while standing, which isn't that easy if you are short like me and have all of that trying to wrap around my feet.

I think the thing should come with big DANGER! on the front. They have TV ads showing a couple watching a ball game while sitting on bleachers wearing them. Disaster in the making if they happen to stand up to cheer, which is the usual behavior at sporting events.

There are some very nice "throws" and afghans on the market which offer much, much better control while enjoying their warmth.

I reckon I could take a pair of scissors to mine. But I read that after a few washings the cloth starts to ravel. So maybe I could try washing mine a few times.

Good idea, but poorly engineered.

Angeline