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You are here: Home / Diary / The Christmas Report, and a Little Boxing

The Christmas Report, and a Little Boxing

December 26, 2013 By: Sparkle Cat44 Comments

It's not often I get to have presents all to myself!

Amazingly, here I am with all the presents — alone! This is what I call a Christmas miracle!

They can hear the rattle of wrapping paper from the other end of the house!

Well, that miracle lasted about a minute… just until the first present started to get unwrapped. They got excited because there was a bird on the box.

Dumbest.Gift.Ever

Sadly, it was not a real bird. It was “Perfect Polly,” a motion-activated, plastic parakeet. “Life Size and Very Realistic,” the box said. Whoever wrote that copy is not a cat. This thing is so fake that it makes Hollywood starlets look silicone and botox-free.

If it is not edible, she is not interested

Boodie was not impressed either. The worst part is that it has been chirping all day. Somebody (i.e., my human) needs to shut this thing up.

A defective gift? Seriously?

My human must have been on some warped bird trip because the next gift was also a fake bird. This parrot was supposed to make noise too… and it was supposed to go to my Secret Paws partner. Except when my human brought it home, she discovered it was defective. So did she return it to the store? No, she wrapped it up as a gift for us! That is embarrassingly lame, and I am glad you are all a witness to it. Somekitty needs to create a Tumblr for Human Shaming.

She is usually smarter than this

Binga did not get the memo about human shaming. Apparently she likes this thing.

No need to cuddle up to a floor heater or a fidgety human!

Finally, I can put my paw of approval on something — this microwaveable Kitty Cuddle Pal will be nice to curl up with on cold winter mornings!

I am not impressed by her left hook

Since this is being posted on Boxing Day, I thought I should include a little boxing before getting to the final gift.

It was fun, at least for a little while

It’s a FroliCat Pounce Rotating Cat Teaser, featuring Marshal Maus, who moves around in weird unpredictable patterns. Marshal Maus was actually kind of cool!

Not only does she agree, she is a toy hog

Binga agrees. In fact, I have been waiting my turn to play with it for a ridiculously long time.

No batteries necessary!

But Binga didn’t get the best toys of the day — the box that the FroliCat came in, and the pipe cleaner my human had off camera to help me pose!

Disclaimer: The links to the Kitty Cuddle Pal and FroliCat are affiliate links, which means if you click through to the PetCo website and buy them, I will get a commission. I only included the links because I liked them and thought you might too.

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Comments

  1. Kitties Blue says

    December 28, 2013 at 6:23 pm

    That last toy looks pretty cool. It’s a new one we haven’t seen before. Are you revealing your posing secret with that pipe cleaner? We actually got some of those in our stockings this year, and we really aren’t too sure what the big deal is. Maybe Mom will try using them to get us to pose. We say, “Good luck with that!” Purrs and hugs, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

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  2. Maxwell, Faraday & Allie says

    December 28, 2013 at 11:57 am

    Wait, microwaveable? It’s been ridiculously cold here and we kitties could use something warm to snuggle up with. Cool idea!

    Umm and we kinda agree about lame human gifts. Human shaming should totally be a tumblr!

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  3. Cathy Keisha says

    December 27, 2013 at 6:43 pm

    OMC! You need to come over here! I don’t know about those gifts. A few years ago my boycat furrend sent me one of those reheatable cuddle toys to take his place since he lives in CA.

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  4. The Kitties of Purring Pines says

    December 27, 2013 at 2:59 am

    Great presents except fur the birds!

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  5. Clooney says

    December 26, 2013 at 9:04 pm

    Good boxing move by Binga! Oh Sparkle, you made us chuckle re: human shaming! Looks like you will have fun with your pressies!

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  6. Shaggy and Scout says

    December 26, 2013 at 8:10 pm

    Ahhhh Binga…simple mind….. simply amused.
    Really though, that was a nice batch of toys in spite of the oh so real bird!
    Merry Christmas from all of us.

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  7. Pasha says

    December 26, 2013 at 7:10 pm

    That lame birdie will be good for those days when you want to take your frustration out on something 🙂
    Enjoy your great gifts kitties!!!

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  8. Lin says

    December 26, 2013 at 6:29 pm

    WOW! You sure got a lot of presents at your house! We got a couple of catnip toys, but the cats were just sorta passed out all day, which is sorta typical. We were happy that Grace just came out to visit with us for awhile on Christmas day. Lucky us!

    Wishing you and everyone at your house a VERY Happy New Year, Sparkle!

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  9. meowmeowmans says

    December 26, 2013 at 5:03 pm

    Glad you had a nice Christmas, friends.

    We think some of those presents are nice, Sparkle! We like the kitty cuddle and the pipe cleaner the best. Oh, and that box! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Cattle Aussies~Bella, Terra, & Kronos says

    December 26, 2013 at 4:34 pm

    We are glad you enjoyed some of your presents at least!

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  11. Penelope says

    December 26, 2013 at 2:57 pm

    Sparkle!
    Yous always makes mes laugh! And the box is aways the best thing!!!
    Happy Boxing Day
    Nellie

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  12. Flynn says

    December 26, 2013 at 2:54 pm

    You got some great toys Sparkle, specially that pipe cleaner.

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  13. Baby Tali says

    December 26, 2013 at 2:39 pm

    I woulda killed that squawky bird Sparkle..Binga might kills it for ya..I’m gonna tells Humom that I wants one a them Kitty Cuddle Pal thingys.. 🙄

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  14. Sue Brandes says

    December 26, 2013 at 2:22 pm

    Sparkle those are some nice toys. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas.

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  15. Fraidy Kats! says

    December 26, 2013 at 2:09 pm

    you got some nice presents, Sparkle! after your reaction to the parakeet, it is proly good the parrot toy is defective 🙂 at least it has feathers 🙂 the little cuddle pal looks nice. Maybe if we got our mom a microwave, she’d get us one of those…
    Have fun playing with everything!

    Pip, Smidgen, Minnie, Hollie

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  16. BeadedTail says

    December 26, 2013 at 11:57 am

    That Frolicat thingy looks like fun! You always seem to get lots of interesting gifts Sparkle!

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  17. William says

    December 26, 2013 at 11:23 am

    Too bad about Polly. But I understand they never shut up in real life, either. Maybe she should be called “Caroline.”

    Anyway, the rest of the stuff looks pretty cool!

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  18. Famous SpokesGoat Pricilla says

    December 26, 2013 at 11:23 am

    I might go a bit crazy with a constantly squawking bird around – I don’t blame you there Sparkle.
    The Farm cats had a really good time with the boxes around here too. Their presents did not arrive in time for Christmaaa. The publicist is very upset…

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  19. Brian Frum says

    December 26, 2013 at 10:26 am

    It looks like some fun goodies Sparkle even if the little birdie was a bomb!

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  20. Glogirly & Katie says

    December 26, 2013 at 10:21 am

    …the Frolicat toy looks super fun!!! We have never tried that one before! As for the squawking fake bird, it you figure out how to shut it up, let me know. It just might work on Waffles too.

    Meow-Meow-Meow…Merrrrrry Christmas-a-day-late!!!
    We hope yours was wonderful : )
    love,
    Glogirly, Katie & Waffles

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  21. Georgia and Julie says

    December 26, 2013 at 9:53 am

    All in all, not a bad haul 😉
    We like the Kitty Cuddle Pal.
    The box and pipe cleaner too!
    Have fun!
    Purrs Georgia and Julie,
    Treasure,Tiger and JJ
    and Angel Tillie

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  22. Madi and Mom says

    December 26, 2013 at 9:35 am

    Bravo Sparkle for capturing a nano second of alone time!!
    What a great box full of kitty goodies
    Hugs madi your bfff

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  23. Rachael says

    December 26, 2013 at 9:30 am

    Merry Christmas and Boxing Day to Sparkles, Binga and Boodie & to your human parents !!

    It is my Birthday today on Boxing Day!

    Our cats Rusty and Alfie Mittens got a new electric drinking water fountain , some toys and a great scratching pad Afie will not share with Rusty. What are your thoughts Sparkles? We should of got them both one? We thought so we will go out and get Rusty one.
    Love from our family to yours,
    Rachael Mike Rusty ( he is an Abyssinian) and Alfie Mittens <3

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    • Sparkle Cat says

      December 26, 2013 at 12:51 pm

      If Alfie does not share nicely (like Binga), you should get a second one and put it somewhere that Rusty likes to be, but Alfie, not so much.

      Reply
  24. mariodacat says

    December 26, 2013 at 9:30 am

    ha ha- those birdies are a real loser. It’s funny, M was thinking about getting onr or two for me, but now she is happy she didn’t. That kitty cuddle pad sure does look nice tho and the price is reasonable. Might have to consider getting that one.

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  25. Tamago says

    December 26, 2013 at 9:25 am

    You got lots of great presents! Well even with fake birds 🙂
    The rotating cat teaser looks fun. Gotta check out!

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  26. Katie Bella says

    December 26, 2013 at 9:22 am

    Fur babies are like human ones. A box, some pipe cleaners, a few pots…they’re good and so are the kittie babies. xoxoxo

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  27. Cheysuli says

    December 26, 2013 at 9:19 am

    My human looked at the kitty cuddle but decided against it. Let us know how you like it after you’ve used it!

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  28. Noodle says

    December 26, 2013 at 8:45 am

    We hope you had a holly, jolly, merry, merry, jingle belly Christmas!

    Noodle

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  29. Caren Gittleman says

    December 26, 2013 at 8:22 am

    you so kill me Sparkle! Cut your Human some slack, she meant well and she sure made up for the birds with the Frolicat and the pipe cleaner and box! xoxo

    Reply
  30. Texas, a cat in... Austin says

    December 26, 2013 at 8:00 am

    Why didn’t your human offer you a real bird?
    What, human? It’s not politically correct to say that? Why?!? Well, I don’t care anyway! I am a cat, after all!

    Happy Boxing Day, Sparkle!

    Reply
    • Texas, a cat in... Austin says

      December 26, 2013 at 6:30 pm

      Sparkle, I have nominated you for a new award, the Share the Love, Share the Box Award. Hope you’ll like it!
      Purrs

      Reply
  31. Toby & Leia says

    December 26, 2013 at 7:54 am

    Oh, those look like fun. Enjoy them! And Sparkle, we’re quite sure you can deal with that bird as it deserves.

    Reply
  32. Grace says

    December 26, 2013 at 7:19 am

    I like that froli-cat thingy…maybe I’ll get one for my slugs um, I mean, my kitties…

    Reply
  33. Oui Oui says

    December 26, 2013 at 6:55 am

    Hey! You got presents in your Boxing Day boxes??? We just got to enjoy the boxes! Of course, boxes are one of our favs, but still . . .

    Reply
  34. The Island Cats says

    December 26, 2013 at 5:32 am

    Well, despite the fake birds, it looks like you had a great Christmas. That Cat Teaser looks like fun!

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  35. Marg says

    December 26, 2013 at 4:54 am

    Sure looks like a great Christmas at your house. Well done. The Frolic cat toy looks like fun. Seems to us that those birds need to be deaded especially if the scream all day long. Take care.

    Reply
  36. Loupi and Zorro says

    December 26, 2013 at 4:41 am

    Great presents, except the parrot… Mum laughed a lot while reading the description of Perfect Polly ! Purrs

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  37. The Poupounette Gang says

    December 26, 2013 at 3:52 am

    Phew! At least there was a good box!

    Happy Boxing Day!

    Purrs,
    The Chans

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  38. Sometimes, Cats Herd You says

    December 26, 2013 at 3:10 am

    What a haul! We had never seen that rotating cat teaser before. It looks like it could lead to some pawdicuffs, for sure. Good times.

    Reply
  39. speedyrabbit says

    December 26, 2013 at 3:04 am

    you Got some great present Sparkle,xx Speedy

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  40. Mark's Mews says

    December 26, 2013 at 2:22 am

    We are thinking about the parakeet. Is it whappable? Does it act sorta natural? That would be pretty god.

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  41. Kjelle Bus aka Charlie Rascal says

    December 26, 2013 at 2:18 am

    :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
    That “Purrfect Polly” is just so NOT looking like a real birdie !
    XOXO

    Reply
  42. Hannah and Lucy says

    December 26, 2013 at 2:01 am

    You got some great Christmas presents Sparkle – Mum smiled when she saw the pipe cleaner as if we had that we would play with it more than anything else!
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

    Reply

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