UFOCap Keeps You Dry, Abstinent

The UFOCap is a hands-free umbrella that makes you look like a giant condom. The thing looks so ridiculous that the majority of people in the advertisement refused to wear them. Currently only available in Korea, they probably won't make it much further. I still want one though. No, I take that back, I'm saving myself for a Nubrella. And for marriage. Otherwise Santa might fill my stocking with reindeer shit and I'll be forced to kidnap the fat bastard.

UFO Cap Makes You Look Like Spin Top, Repels Rain and Women [gizmodo]

Thanks to Andrew, who attracts women like it's his job (which it may be, I think he's a gigolo), for the tip

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