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The Necky: Like the Snuggie, but Smaller

Undecided on a Secret Santa gift? Check this out.

By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 16, 2009 1:54 PM CST

(Newser) – You want to buy the perfect gift for that special someone, but he or she already has a Snuggie and a Slanket: Never fear, the Necky is here! The Frisky has uncovered the latest must-have as-seen-on-TV item, perfect for “the truly lazy who can’... More »

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JimmyChooLove

Dec 17, 2009 12:01 PM CST

This commercial is very confusing to me.. why don't these people just zip/button up their coats? Also, what happens when somebody complements you on your nice turtleneck before you take off the coat... do you A) keep the coat on for the duration of the evening or B) risk taking off the coat to reveal the fact that you are indeed wearing a bib?

GeminiMishy

Dec 17, 2009 9:12 AM CST

You can pull this thing up in front of your face? I can't wait for the first necky-related robbery to occur...

Yourself

Dec 17, 2009 8:25 AM CST

how is that concidered new? we used to all have these as kids in Montreal. They were amazing for when you'd go skiing/snowboarding/sledding.

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