Extra large backwards bathrobe takes nation by storm

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The discussion revolves around the popularity and various features of the Snuggie and similar products like the Slanket, focusing on their design, functionality, and cultural impact. Participants explore ideas for enhancements, personal anecdotes, and humorous takes on the products, while also touching on potential controversies and marketing ideas.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants note the Snuggie's popularity and suggest it could lead to new trends in sofa accessories.
  • There are suggestions for practical enhancements, such as adding holsters for remotes and cup holders.
  • One participant humorously proposes a nursing version of the Snuggie, while others question its practicality.
  • Concerns are raised about the appropriateness of attire at Snuggie or Slanket parties, with humorous speculation about backside exposure.
  • Some participants express interest in creating versions of the Snuggie for pets.
  • There is a mention of a potential rivalry between Snuggie and Slanket, with references to traditional poncho wearers feeling sidelined.
  • Participants share personal experiences with the Snuggie, including its warmth and practicality, while also cautioning against potential hazards.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion features multiple competing views regarding the design and utility of the Snuggie and Slanket, with no clear consensus on the best features or enhancements. Humor and personal anecdotes contribute to a lighthearted debate.

Contextual Notes

Participants express various assumptions about the products' uses and potential improvements, but these ideas remain speculative and untested in broader contexts.

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Readers interested in consumer products, humorous takes on fashion trends, or those looking for comfort solutions in cold climates may find this discussion engaging.

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Snuggies are selling like hotcakes.

http://www.getsnuggie.com/

The Snuggie™ keeps you totally warm and gives you the freedom to use your hands. Work the remote, use your laptop or do some reading in total warmth and comfort!

Snuggie™ is made with super soft, thick, luxurious fleece with roomy, oversized sleeves that let you do what you want while still being totally wrapped in warmth.

A despondent America takes to the couch. I predict that sofa accessories will be the hot new trend - especially ones that have some money saving feature.
 
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Will http://www.theslanket.com/" people sue?
 
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Snuggie needs a holster attached to the end of the sleeve to house a remote control.
 
Psht. I wear double layers. UCLA t-shirt underneath with my Harvard long sleave on top!
 
Gokul43201 said:
Snuggie needs a holster attached to the end of the sleeve to house a remote control.

It also needs cup holders...lots and lots of cup holders.
 
lisab said:
It also needs cup holders...lots and lots of cup holders.
Any defrosters?? Not pushing here, but Maine has had some really cold temps recently, so electrical warming could help sell the the extra-large backward bathrobes.
 
I'm going to make one for my cat.
 
turbo-1 said:
Any defrosters?? Not pushing here, but Maine has had some really cold temps recently, so electrical warming could help sell the the extra-large backward bathrobes.

The Slanket has already been tested in Maine - http://www.theslanket.com/index.php?path=news&month=092008#23

The people in those pictures scare me; especially the one in pigtails and an Apricot Slanket. And isn't there some sort of law against talking on a cell phone while wearing Apricot Slankets?
 
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So it's a cloak?
 
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SticksandStones said:
So it's a cloak?

More like a cult.

If you go to Slanket or Snuggie party, do you have to wear anything underneath? I mean, is your backside going to be exposed?
 
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Math Is Hard said:
I'm going to make one for my cat.

Your cat knows how to work a TV remote? :bugeye:
 
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BobG said:
More like a cult.

If you go to Slanket or Snuggie party, do you have to wear anything underneath? I mean, is your backside going to be exposed?
These parties are filled with as many party-goers as they are with protesters from the other sect. The protesters usually show up with front- and back-sides exposed, and carrying boards that say "I'd rather go naked than wear a snuggie/slanket."
 
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Is there a belt around it so your behind doesn't stick out when you stand up??

I'll need a place to put; my pen, my remote, stash some goodies and a place to keep my nachos warm. :biggrin:
 
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yes of course you can stylize it in any way you like
 
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does anyone else smell spam cooking?
 
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I was just thinking this morning (when I passed a shelf of "breast cancer awareness snuggies" at Walgreens) that I need to market a nursing version of the snuggie.
 
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That's a really awesome idea!
 
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physics girl phd said:
I was just thinking this morning (when I passed a shelf of "breast cancer awareness snuggies" at Walgreens) that I need to market a nursing version of the snuggie.

You could wear it backwards. But then it would just be...a bathrobe.
 
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Math Is Hard said:
Will http://www.theslanket.com/" people sue?
Looks like there's enough room in that for two people. :biggrin:
 
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Stratosphere said:
Because those look even stupider than a snuggy. :biggrin:
Unless you're joined at the waist like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Chang-eng-bunker-PD.gif" .
 
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BobG said:
I'd prefer one of these to a Snuggy: http://www.freepatentsonline.com/4535479.pdf

How come these never caught on?

Now they won't have to design clothes for their muppets.

http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Two-Headed_Monster"
 
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physics girl phd said:
I was just thinking this morning (when I passed a shelf of "breast cancer awareness snuggies" at Walgreens) that I need to market a nursing version of the snuggie.

a snoobie ?
 
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physics girl phd said:
I was just thinking this morning (when I passed a shelf of "breast cancer awareness snuggies" at Walgreens) that I need to market a nursing version of the snuggie.

I think you could easily hide a baby under the snuggie, and nobody would know what you were doing under there. :biggrin: That might actually be one good use of the thing. At least it won't be falling off your shoulder while you're trying to nurse if you're concerned about modesty.
 
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Can we get matching Snuggies for the Sisterhood? Maybe with a logo or something.
 
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Ack, the local radio perves did a show where they interviewed some guy that had a Snuggies sex positions website. Noooo.
 
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I guess that could be kinda useful in cold climates.
 
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BobG said:
More like a cult.

If you go to Slanket or Snuggie party, do you have to wear anything underneath? I mean, is your backside going to be exposed?

Re: the Slanket-Snuggie battle.

The traditionalists in the poncho camp are beside themselves over this issue, feeling sidelined. Word is, they are considering a flanking maneuver to garner media attention.