Cool Gift of the Day
Friday, September 16, 2005
What it is:
A decorative can that grows a beanstalk which has been laser-etched with a secret message.
Why we love it:
Sometimes it's the strangest things that bring a smile to your face. The truly weird novelties that someone, somewhere managed to dream up. The unexpected, the whimsical, and the odd make pleasant gifts, bringing a sense of fun to your recipient's day. The Magic Bean in a Can, like something out of a fairytale, is one such wonderful gift, with equal parts strange and fun. When it first arrives it's a simple brightly colored tin with a flip top lid, just open the can, pour in water, place in the sunshine and wait, and the magic bean will begin to sprout. As it grows, they'll begin to be able to see the secret message that's been magically printed on the bean itself. You can find a couple of different messages out there, but today's cool gift is the "I love you" bean, which will sprout its cheery message after just a few days and continue growing like, well, like a beanstalk. The Surprise.com magic bean grew several feet tall, and had to be relocated to a backyard. More charming and strange than useful, the magic bean is the perfect gift for someone in need of a pick-me-up, or anyone who enjoys a bit of the weird and wonderful in their life.
Who we'd give it to:
Loved ones, kids, the whimsical and strange.