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In these tough economic times I have found myself with more slow days at work. That happened again this past week and I found myself in a co-worker’s office thumbing through an Oriental Trading catalog. Oriental Trading is a company that supplies people with a bunch of useless crap whose sole purpose is to give the impression that the lame party you’re at is fun.

So since we are entering the summer party season, I thought I would discuss a few products found in the catalog that would be perfect for these summer time events.

Graduation

Since Dagger started the week with a look back at an end of high school event I thought I would start there too.

“Class of 2009″ Baseball Cap

Tired of the classic square graduation cap? Well you are in luck! Toss out that stuffy old mortarboard and replace it with a stylish baseball cap, or visor. The websites recommends wearing to the graduation ceremony. If you do that, let me know how it turns out. The best part is the re-wearability of the baseball cap. The mortarboard really is only a one time use, but a baseball cap is good for all occasions, and as a bonus you will never have to tell people what year you graduated.

Plush Graduation Pets

Graduating high school is one of many big steps in your adult life. And nothing says hello adult hood like a set of soft stuffed animals “dressed for the big day.” Be sure to take them with you to college as they are guaranteed to win you friends in your dorm. Guarantee not valid in the United States.

Jumbo Inflatable Monkey Graduate

Standing at over 5 feet tall this party animal is what every graduation party needs. Be sure to get a couple because at a party containing many undersexed boys, someone will pop this money by the end of the night.

 Luau

Graduation is done with, and you still have some time until the Fourth of July, so what better way to fill a warm June Saturday than with a reasonable facsimile of an authentic Hawaiian Luau?

Flip Flop Piñata

I’m no expert, but I don’t think piñatas are traditionally part of a luau. I do know that piñatas are traditionally part of a fun party! I am under the impression that nothing can possibly go wrong when a piñata is involved.

Inflatable Limbo Kit

I am all about inflatable products. The real party starts when you become light head from setting up the party. This inflatable limbo kit is now “new and improved.” The old limbo design had run its course. But don’t fret, instructions are included.

Luau Beach Scene Setters

Worried that your view of the Rocky Mountains, lack of sand, or the neighbors ’86 Pinto will ruin the luau fantasy you are trying to create? The solution is the Luau Beach Scene Setter. Pop scene up anyway and you will instantly feel as though you were magically whisked away to Hawaii. Also doubles a blanket for guests who pass out on the lawn.

Independence Day

Long before Will Smith made these words synonymous with whopping alien ass, it has stood as a day all about decking everything out in red, white, and blue!

Patriotic Leis

Finally there is a way to combine two of your summer parties with one item. You can also show Hawaii you do recognize it as a real part of the U.S. Also, does any body ever grow tired of the, “I got leied,” joke? I like to think they don’t.

Cowboy Hats with Flag Bands

Apple pie, baseball, and cowboys, now that’s what I’m talking about when I talk about America! Show your patriotism and your desire to kick Indians off their land and destroy their heritage. Yippy ki aye.

Mini Glow-In-The-Dark Patriotic Rubber Duckies

Tired of not owning things with enough qualifiers? Well these little guys will help you out with that. Like most of the Fourth of July, the real fun starts after dark.

Those are a few suggestions to help you spice up any of your upcoming holiday parties. My personal advice, you only need three things for a great party: good tunes, good brew, and good friends.

See ya at the beer cooler…

lee.s.hart@crujonessociety.com