Because I did.
A family member got us each a Snuggieâ„¢ for Christmas.
MB’s is a screaming royal blue and when he wears it, he looks like a giant Teletubby waiting for his slice of Tubbytoast. He’s worn it twice in the last 24 hours and fallen fast asleep instantly, so the aforementioned relative clearly laced these Snuggies with opium.
I haven’t worn mine yet, since I can see that MB is being slowly drugged and incapacitated by his Snuggieâ„¢.
Or, for those of you who also possess a Snuggieâ„¢, do they just come this way? Dusted with an opiate?
Also, I don’t really understand them. Why are they open in the back like a hospital gown if the goal is to keep you warm? And why don’t they come with a hood since everyone knows people lose 431% of their body heat through their heads?
I mean, I want to be warm, yes — I mean, after all, I live in the frozen tundra of southern California — but I don’t want to become an opium breathing blob.
I’ll hold off to see if MB survives his Snuggieâ„¢.
Hope your Christmas was opiate free.
Unless that’s a tradition you have, then, well, mazeltov on your Christmas stupor.
Well, the son, daughter and wife all got Snuggies… me? completely left out. My wife got a night lite with hers, do all adult size get one??
Speaking of the dusting of opiate, make sure you clean your lint tray after washing and drying your Snuggie for the first time; it’s like 10 normal dryer loads of lint!
JFH — Yeah, mine has a book light. They all have one. How did you NOT get a Snuggie in this Snugstravaganza? MB likes his, but not the color of it.
Good tip on the washing thing. I wouldn’t have thought of that. Thanks!
The kids got me a Snuggie for Christmas because they knew it would make me laugh. It worked. I haven’t really used mine yet because I wasn’t cold enough to need to use it. The dog and the kids have loved it though.
By the way, I’ve found that one cannot be very sexy in a Snuggie. It just doesn’t work. And, my light broke already.
Kathi — /By the way, I’ve found that one cannot be very sexy in a Snuggie./
Hm. Problem.
Being under a regular blanket with someone can definitely be sexy. So is it the sleeves that make it suddenly unsexy? I must know.
Okay, I did some in depth research on the book light thing (“in depth research” meaning talking to my wife who immediately corrected my “night lite” characterization of said item, as you did). It turns out that the adult size Snuggies get a book light, the kids’ size gets “footie” socks with those little rubber dots on the bottom to prevent slipping on hard wood floors.
You’d think they’d give you a choice. My daughter could use a book light (She reads at a 5.4 grade level though she’s only in 2nd grade… yeah, that was merely a setup so I could brag about my daughter), and my wife would have preferred the socks. Though to be fair, the kids socks are all the same size so providing them for adults could be a logical problem.
Hmmm…good thought. Check out my pictures on my blog. I tried to pose with my Snuggie on. But, I can see your point. Maybe I’ll have to try again!
My mom got my brother’s dog a Snuggie, which I think is one of the signs of the apocalypse.
Kathi — I think it’s because the Snuggie makes the wearer look like some kind of Brother Dipsy or Friar Lala. Monks and Teletubbies are inherently unsexy but our friends at Snuggie put them TOGETHER to keep us warm while simultaneously ensuring that we never get any again. (If we’re wearing Snuggies in heaven, there’s definitely not gonna be any sex.) Seriously, pippa. If any of you EVER get lucky whilst wearing a Snuggie, I want you to report back here.
Yes. Please consider this blog your home base for Snuggie sex sightings.
Lisa — I think you’re right. Just think. We can all gather at the SYC in our Snuggies and watch the coming apocalypse together!
I, unfortunately, did not get a Snuggie yet. How can I not take part in this nationwide phenomenon? Apparently, my family doesn’t think it’s necessary. …They may be right. No opiates for me!
I am laughing so hard right now, because I got a Snuggie for Christmas. Mine is a USC Snuggie (my alma matter), but I did NOT get a book light OR socks, and I am feeling a bit ripped off!
However I did use my Snuggie over the weekend, and I can attest to the fact that they are quite as effective as a chastity belt or a maxi pad for warding off sex. Of course I did have a cold, and at one point my husband told me I looked like a Nyquil commercial with the Snuggie on and a kleenex stuck to my face whilst I slept (and, uhm, snored. Hey…I couldn’t breathe, alright!). Anyway, that may have had something to do with the sex repellent effect of the Snuggie, but I wouldn’t swear to it.
Deidra — I guess you will have to supply your own Snuggieâ„¢. I’m sorry.
MM — /they are quite as effective as a chastity belt or a maxi pad for warding off sex./
Hahahahahahahaha. See? I still haven’t used mine. I’m afraid now.
And you were totally ripped off in the book light department, I’m sorry to say. If you have to be draped in sexual repellent, at least it should be useful beyond being able to say, “I am warm and I am gross.”
Deidra — I guess you will have to supply your own Snuggieâ„¢.
MM — /they are quite as effective as a chastity belt or a maxi pad for warding off sex./
Hahahahahahahaha. See? I still haven’t used mine. I’m afraid now.
And you were totally ripped off in the book light department, I’m sorry to say. If you have to be draped in sexual repellent, at least it should be useful beyond being able to say, “I am warm and I am gross.”
I guess I get to say, “I am warm and I am gross, but I am supporting my team so it’s all good. Pass the Kleenex.”
I am in my Boise State Snuggie right now, and I’m totally in love with it. Also upset that it didn’t come with a book light. I guess they figure college kids (and those who love college football) don’t read. It’s an understandable assumption.
Frank and I got these for each other for Christmas. It’s all I’ve talked about for several months, that BSU Snuggie, so Frank knew that the best way to keep the marriage going was to accommodate my strange request.
Aaaaanyway, it’s open in the back, because it’s a blanket. It’s not a robe. If you want a robe, get a robe. But if you want a blanket with sleeves, so you can be all warm and read your book w/o having your arms exposed to the cold, you need a Snuggie. Also perfect for computering. I’m all warm and snug under my blanket, but look, I’m also typing! It’s brilliant.
And while I’ve never had sex while *under* the Snuggie, I did get some last night after having worn the Snuggie all evening. It could be that your husband is staring at this shapeless mass all evening, and suddenly on the way to bed, a lovely, shapely thing emerges. And he’s struck KABAM with surprise at how hot you are and needs you NOW.
Pretty soon some “expert” is going to do research on the sexual side effects of those who wear a Snuggie. SarahK, you just through the whole research out the door!
I meant to say “threw.” I’m tired. And, I could use my Snuggie while I’m in Illinois. It’s cold here!
Snuggie attack. It’s all a government conspiracy to control the population.
Sounds like your Christmas was…well…snug.
Hi, Deryn Mentock! Oh my gosh! I might start gushing at you because I love your work so much!
Okay. I need to abort this comment NOW. Grown woman here. But HI!!