Freudian Slippers Are a Thing
Yes, you read that right. Somebody with a sense of humor decided that the world needs this punny product transforming Freudian Slips into footwear. So, yes, Freudian Slippers are a thing. You can buy them at Amazon.
There’s not much more to say except…
- That’s frickin’ hilarious. Not necessarily the product itself but the fact that it exists, right? And they put time and effort into the design – figuring out how to include an open mouth where you can move his tongue had to take effort (This sentence cracks me up: “Each slipper has our patented built-in sock tongue!” Did they really patent it, or are they being smart alecks? Either way, it’s pretty funny – they even have a patent drawing in their listed photos.).
- There are 437 ratings and 10 answered questions. Did you see that? At least 437 people have rated this item, and it has 4.5 stars. The English, philosophy, and psychology nerds have spoken, people.
- Most of the ratings say that the slippers are hilarious or a great gag gift but not that well made or that comfortable. But many people keep buying them. Doesn’t that make them a kind of psychological study on how we gift? I seriously hope that the creators are taking notes and writing a thesis (Wouldn’t setting up a specific product store be a great way to track behavior in a thesis? Hmmmm…)
- This is a good reminder of the money-making value in merchandizing. Writers, artists, etc., don’t forget to milk this cow, as well.
- No, I don’t get any money from talking about these slippers (sadly). I’m just sharing my personal amusement. That said, I think I’ve run through it for now, so I hope you got a laugh out of this product like I did.
TTFN!
-Em
